{"id":436678,"date":"2026-03-13T08:46:18","date_gmt":"2026-03-13T07:46:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/?p=436678"},"modified":"2026-03-13T08:46:18","modified_gmt":"2026-03-13T07:46:18","slug":"accessoire-annees-1990-simpose-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/beaute\/coiffure\/1990s-accessory-is-a-must-have-by-2026-436678","title":{"rendered":"We thought this 1990s accessory was forgotten, but it&#39;s making a comeback in 2026."},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Fashion loves to delve into its archives. After several iconic pieces from the 1990s and 2000s, a hair accessory that many thought was relegated to the back of drawers is making a comeback. In 2026, the zigzag headband is making an unexpected return\u2026 and it could very well become one of the most fun hair accessories of the moment.<\/p>\n<h2> Spotted on the Fashion Week catwalks<\/h2>\n<p> The zigzag headband made a major comeback at Paris Fashion Week. On the Miu Miu runway, several models sported this iconic, instantly recognizable, jagged accessory. Composed of small, successive waves, often made of metal or plastic, this headband helps to pull hair back while adding structure to the hairstyle.<\/p>\n<p>On the runway, it was used to create simple yet highly graphic looks, leaving the face uncovered and the hair naturally highlighted. For many fashion observers, this choice is no accident. It&#39;s part of a broader trend: the reinterpretation of the aesthetic codes of the 1990s and early 2000s. <\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DVtxg-XDN9D\/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\"> View this post on Instagram <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"> <a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DVtxg-XDN9D\/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by Miu Miu (@miumiu)<\/a> <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DVwd1fkkUu-\/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\"> View this post on Instagram <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"> <a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DVwd1fkkUu-\/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by @pimplesandprada<\/a> <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2> A cult accessory from the 1990s<\/h2>\n<p> For many, the zigzag headband immediately evokes memories of the late 1990s and early 2000s. Back then, this accessory was everywhere: in school playgrounds, teen magazines, and on the red carpet. Several celebrities contributed significantly to its popularity. Britney Spears and Paris Hilton wore it on numerous occasions, while David Beckham also adopted it, helping to make it a prominent part of pop culture.<\/p>\n<p>Its success was largely due to its unique shape. The headband&#39;s waves hold the hair in place while creating a subtle volume at the crown. The result: a quick, practical hairstyle that instantly adds style without much effort.<\/p>\n<h2> The grand return of the Y2K aesthetic<\/h2>\n<p> If this accessory is making a comeback today, it&#39;s also because it fits into a trend very present in current fashion: the Y2K aesthetic. This term refers to the popular styles around the year 2000, now rediscovered and reinterpreted by designers. For the past few seasons, many brands have been revisiting the visual codes of this period. Mini bags, colorful hair clips, tinted glasses, and headbands are gradually returning to collections and everyday looks.<\/p>\n<p>The zigzag headband fits perfectly into this embrace of nostalgia. For younger generations, it represents a fun retro piece. For others, it simply evokes a time when fashion allowed itself more lightness and experimentation. <\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DKSAEHvts4k\/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\"> View this post on Instagram <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"> <a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DKSAEHvts4k\/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by WIMBERLY&#39;S | BEAUTY BAR (@wimberlys_beautybar)<\/a> <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2> An easy accessory to adopt<\/h2>\n<p> If this accessory is making a comeback in terms of trends, it&#39;s also thanks to its simplicity. Unlike some elaborate hairstyles, the zigzag headband allows you to style your hair in seconds. It can be worn in many ways:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li> with hair down for a natural and relaxed style<\/li>\n<li> with a ponytail or a bun to show off the face<\/li>\n<li> on short hair to add dimension to the hairstyle<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p> This accessory also has the advantage of being suitable for all hair textures and lengths. It doesn&#39;t aim to transform your hair, but rather to complement and enhance it as it is.<\/p>\n<h2> A nostalgia that transcends generations<\/h2>\n<p> The return of the zigzag headband perfectly illustrates how fashion works: what seemed outdated can suddenly become trendy again a few decades later. Accessories from the 1990s and 2000s continue to inspire designers and appeal to new generations. Revisited, modernized, or simply reimagined with a touch of irony, they find a second life in current trends.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, this small accessory\u2014the zigzag headband\u2014serves as a reminder of something essential: beauty is also a playground. And sometimes, a simple headband is all it takes to give your style a retro touch full of personality.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Fashion loves to delve into its archives. 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Our guiding principle: choose what feels like you and makes your life easier, with no age rules and no body-type rules.<\/p>\n<h2>What you\u2019ll find in the Hair section<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Haircuts<\/strong>: bobs, lobs, pixie cuts, layers and curtain bangs, with pointers based on face shape and hair thickness, plus <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/beaute\/coiffure\/haircuts-require-less-maintenance-445839\">low-maintenance haircuts<\/a> for busy mornings.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hair color<\/strong>: balayage, highlights, plant-based dyes and glosses to brighten, refresh or soften a shade, and how to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/beaute\/coiffure\/choose-hair-color-according-to-your-skin-tone-secret-glow-434322\">pick a color that flatters your skin tone<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Gray and silver hair<\/strong>: going gray without dye and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/beaute\/coiffure\/perfect-shade-of-highlights-to-enhance-grey-hair-428160\">highlight shade that makes gray hair glow<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Textured hair<\/strong>: defining curls, moisturizing your lengths and a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/beaute\/coiffure\/a-simple-hair-accessory-could-help-curls-stay-well-defined-446448\">simple accessory that keeps curls defined<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hair care<\/strong>: washing, drying, heat protection, volume and repairing damaged ends.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Updos and braids<\/strong>: easy styles for special occasions, such as these <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/beaute\/coiffure\/wedding-hairstyle-for-long-hair-440386\">wedding hairstyles for long hair<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How do you choose a haircut that suits you?<\/h2>\n<p>A great haircut starts with your hair type, even before your face shape. A sharp, blunt bob makes fine hair look thicker, while layers take weight out of thick hair. Curly and coily hair benefits from being cut dry, curl by curl, to account for shrinkage as it dries. Think about your real routine too: bangs need regular trims, and a very structured cut needs daily styling. At the salon, bring photos of looks you love.<\/p>\n<h2>How do you care for curly, kinky and coily hair?<\/h2>\n<p>Curly to coily hair is often drier than straight hair, because the scalp\u2019s natural oils travel less easily down a spiral-shaped strand. A few habits make a big difference:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>space out shampoos, choose gentle formulas and alternate with co-washing (washing with conditioner) if needed;<\/li>\n<li>detangle wet hair saturated with conditioner, using your fingers or a wide-tooth comb, working from ends to roots;<\/li>\n<li>layer your moisture, for example with the LOC method (leave-in, oil, cream);<\/li>\n<li>sleep in a satin bonnet or on a satin pillowcase, and avoid tight hairstyles.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Our approach<\/h2>\n<p>For our editorial team, no haircut is off-limits after a certain age and no style is reserved for one body type. Our face-shape pointers are there to highlight your features, never to lay down rules. Gray hair is a color in its own right, and coily hair doesn\u2019t need to be straightened.<\/p>\n<h2>Our articles to get you started<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/beaute\/coiffure\/hairstyles-for-fine-hair-give-more-volume-441217\">Hairstyles for fine hair<\/a>: ideas for more volume without a complicated blowout.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/beaute\/coiffure\/according-to-hairdressers-signs-prove-that-a-haircut-doesnt-suit-you-432066\">Signs your haircut isn\u2019t working for you<\/a>: what a hairdresser looks for, and when to change.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/beaute\/conseils-astuces\/how-to-protect-hair-from-heat-from-straighteners-and-curling-irons-446819\">Protecting your hair from flat irons and curling irons<\/a>: the habits that limit heat damage.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/beaute\/conseils-astuces\/what-type-of-brush-should-i-choose-for-a-successful-blow-dry-446816\">Choosing the right brush for a blowout<\/a>: which shape and bristles suit your hair and the result you want.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n<h3>What haircut is best for a round face?<\/h3>\n<p>A round face is flattered by vertical lines and lengths that fall below the chin: an angled bob, a long bob (lob), layered shoulder-length hair or a side part. Long, wispy or curtain bangs work better than thick, blunt bangs. Short cuts are still an option, with volume on top rather than at the sides.<\/p>\n<h3>How do you go gray without a harsh regrowth line?<\/h3>\n<p>Highlights or a light balayage blend regrowth into color-treated lengths, a shorter cut removes the old color faster, and a gloss softens the contrast for a few weeks. Once the transition is complete, an occasional purple shampoo neutralizes yellow tones in white and gray hair.<\/p>\n<h3>How often should you wash your hair?<\/h3>\n<p>There\u2019s no universal rule: it depends on your scalp and your hair texture. Fine hair or a scalp that gets oily quickly can be washed very often with a gentle shampoo. Curly, kinky and coily hair usually does better with less frequent washing, often once a week. The comfort of your scalp is the best guide.<\/p>\n<p>Keep exploring: browse the whole <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/beaute\">Beauty<\/a> section, our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/beaute\/soins\">face and body care routines<\/a> and our everyday <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/beaute\/conseils-astuces\">beauty tips and tricks<\/a>.<\/p>","parent":6141,"count":440,"filter":"raw","cat_ID":5719,"category_count":440,"category_description":"<p>The Hair section of The Body Optimist brings together haircut, color and styling ideas, plus hair care advice for every type of hair: fine, thick, straight, curly, coily, color-treated or gray. Our guiding principle: choose what feels like you and makes your life easier, with no age rules and no body-type rules.<\/p>\n<h2>What you\u2019ll find in the Hair section<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Haircuts<\/strong>: bobs, lobs, pixie cuts, layers and curtain bangs, with pointers based on face shape and hair thickness, plus <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/beaute\/coiffure\/haircuts-require-less-maintenance-445839\">low-maintenance haircuts<\/a> for busy mornings.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hair color<\/strong>: balayage, highlights, plant-based dyes and glosses to brighten, refresh or soften a shade, and how to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/beaute\/coiffure\/choose-hair-color-according-to-your-skin-tone-secret-glow-434322\">pick a color that flatters your skin tone<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Gray and silver hair<\/strong>: going gray without dye and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/beaute\/coiffure\/perfect-shade-of-highlights-to-enhance-grey-hair-428160\">highlight shade that makes gray hair glow<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Textured hair<\/strong>: defining curls, moisturizing your lengths and a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/beaute\/coiffure\/a-simple-hair-accessory-could-help-curls-stay-well-defined-446448\">simple accessory that keeps curls defined<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hair care<\/strong>: washing, drying, heat protection, volume and repairing damaged ends.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Updos and braids<\/strong>: easy styles for special occasions, such as these <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/beaute\/coiffure\/wedding-hairstyle-for-long-hair-440386\">wedding hairstyles for long hair<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How do you choose a haircut that suits you?<\/h2>\n<p>A great haircut starts with your hair type, even before your face shape. A sharp, blunt bob makes fine hair look thicker, while layers take weight out of thick hair. Curly and coily hair benefits from being cut dry, curl by curl, to account for shrinkage as it dries. Think about your real routine too: bangs need regular trims, and a very structured cut needs daily styling. At the salon, bring photos of looks you love.<\/p>\n<h2>How do you care for curly, kinky and coily hair?<\/h2>\n<p>Curly to coily hair is often drier than straight hair, because the scalp\u2019s natural oils travel less easily down a spiral-shaped strand. A few habits make a big difference:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>space out shampoos, choose gentle formulas and alternate with co-washing (washing with conditioner) if needed;<\/li>\n<li>detangle wet hair saturated with conditioner, using your fingers or a wide-tooth comb, working from ends to roots;<\/li>\n<li>layer your moisture, for example with the LOC method (leave-in, oil, cream);<\/li>\n<li>sleep in a satin bonnet or on a satin pillowcase, and avoid tight hairstyles.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Our approach<\/h2>\n<p>For our editorial team, no haircut is off-limits after a certain age and no style is reserved for one body type. Our face-shape pointers are there to highlight your features, never to lay down rules. Gray hair is a color in its own right, and coily hair doesn\u2019t need to be straightened.<\/p>\n<h2>Our articles to get you started<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/beaute\/coiffure\/hairstyles-for-fine-hair-give-more-volume-441217\">Hairstyles for fine hair<\/a>: ideas for more volume without a complicated blowout.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/beaute\/coiffure\/according-to-hairdressers-signs-prove-that-a-haircut-doesnt-suit-you-432066\">Signs your haircut isn\u2019t working for you<\/a>: what a hairdresser looks for, and when to change.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/beaute\/conseils-astuces\/how-to-protect-hair-from-heat-from-straighteners-and-curling-irons-446819\">Protecting your hair from flat irons and curling irons<\/a>: the habits that limit heat damage.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/beaute\/conseils-astuces\/what-type-of-brush-should-i-choose-for-a-successful-blow-dry-446816\">Choosing the right brush for a blowout<\/a>: which shape and bristles suit your hair and the result you want.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n<h3>What haircut is best for a round face?<\/h3>\n<p>A round face is flattered by vertical lines and lengths that fall below the chin: an angled bob, a long bob (lob), layered shoulder-length hair or a side part. Long, wispy or curtain bangs work better than thick, blunt bangs. Short cuts are still an option, with volume on top rather than at the sides.<\/p>\n<h3>How do you go gray without a harsh regrowth line?<\/h3>\n<p>Highlights or a light balayage blend regrowth into color-treated lengths, a shorter cut removes the old color faster, and a gloss softens the contrast for a few weeks. Once the transition is complete, an occasional purple shampoo neutralizes yellow tones in white and gray hair.<\/p>\n<h3>How often should you wash your hair?<\/h3>\n<p>There\u2019s no universal rule: it depends on your scalp and your hair texture. Fine hair or a scalp that gets oily quickly can be washed very often with a gentle shampoo. Curly, kinky and coily hair usually does better with less frequent washing, often once a week. The comfort of your scalp is the best guide.<\/p>\n<p>Keep exploring: browse the whole <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/beaute\">Beauty<\/a> section, our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/beaute\/soins\">face and body care routines<\/a> and our everyday <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/beaute\/conseils-astuces\">beauty tips and tricks<\/a>.<\/p>","cat_name":"Hair","category_nicename":"coiffure","category_parent":6141}]},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/436678","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8375"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=436678"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/436678\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":436716,"href":"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/436678\/revisions\/436716"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/436680"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=436678"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=436678"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=436678"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}