High-shine, pin-straight styles dominated backstage at London Fashion Week autumn/winter 2026, signalling a decisive return to noughties hair trends. After seasons of big, bouncy blow-dries and boho texture, a sleeker aesthetic took control, with hair pressed to a mirror-like finish and cut with sharp precision.
The shift was most striking at Chet Lo, where lead stylist Anna Cofone created 'glass straight' hair to complement the designer’s sculptural silhouettes. Backstage, teams meticulously sectioned hair. Fine-tooth combs carved razor-sharp centre partings, and straighteners glided until each panel reflected light like liquid – devoid of bend or fluff.
