The second leg of fashion month has arrived with London Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2026 in full swing. What is arguably the funkiest and most artistic of the Big Four (in my opinion), the London shows are always a masterclass in how to have fun with your personal style, even when you're wearing a full look from Simone Rocha or Daniel Lee's Burberry. That playfulness, of course, extends to your beauty look as well—no outfit is complete without a killer hairstyle or an immaculate set of nail art —and the London street style crowd never disappoints.
This season is shaping up to be all about a statement-making hair color or sculpted set of braids. On-trend shades like raven brunette, dusty pink, and copper red are all making an appearance on the streets of London, with the bold bang craze hopping across the pond from New York. While I don't always recommend cutting your hair at home, if you're feeling a little scissor happy after seeing some of these street style beauty moments, I wouldn't blame you for taking your fringe into your own hands. And if you're searching for a fresh protective style for an upcoming beach vacation (I know I need to escape this relentless winter sooner rather than later) you'll find plenty of creative looks courtesy of London's fashion set.
Keep scrolling for the hottest street style beauty moments from London Fashion Week F/W 2026, and be prepared to book a few salon appointments by the time you're done.
Sleek Slick-Back
When in doubt, you can never go wrong with a super sleek slick-back bun.
Burgundy Boss
I saw this shade pop up a few times at New York Fashion Week, so it's clear that the rich red hair color is going to be one of the year's top trends.
Blushing Braids
The only the that can distract me from this incredible hat is the stylish set of baby pink braids.
Bleach Party
Sometimes it's not all about making your bleach blonde color look as natural as possible. Lean into the perfectly imperfect tones of your bleached hair to make a bold statement.
Fluffy Fringe
Grab your round brush because a set of fluffy bangs is officially the year's hottest hairstyle trend.
Rapunzel Red
I'm absolutely swooning over these XXL mermaid waves in this dusty copper hue. Consider it a reminder to use my hair growth oils more consistently.
Stylishly Sculpted
An elegant braided updo demands attention during the rush of fashion week shows.
Lovely Lob
The lob is here to stay in 2026, but add a fresh twist with a trendy, brilliant red color.
Manic Bixie Dream
Growing out a pixie cut? This show-goer proves that the in-between phase can still look chic with a cool-girl bixie.
Pop of Pink
It wouldn't be London Fashion Week without an unexpected hair color or two. Bubble gum pink appears to be making the rounds for spring and likely summer as well.
Marvelous Mauve
If you love a bold lipstick but you're craving something outside of classic red, take a cue from this street style star and reach for a luxe mauve.
Slinky Silk Press
A glossy silk press is the quickest way to achieve "rich girl hair" and snap a few necks on the street while you're at it.
Maximalist Hair Accessories
Prioritize hair health by skipping heat styling in favor of a maximalist hair accessory. Need more inspo? Look at the street style from Copenhagen Fashion Week.
Olsen Tuck
The Olsen Tuck—a nonchalant hair-half-in-your-jacket vibe—took off last year, and appears to still be going strong.
Embellished Braids
Add a little oomph to your braids with delicate butterfly clips or ribbons.
Bold, Black Lipstick
Black lipstick is quickly shaping up to be one of the biggest makeup trends of 2026. This is proof that it's much more wearable than it sounds.
Double Trouble
Pigtail braids and buns (see above) are all over the street style scene. The best part: no hot tools required.
Baby Blue Shadow
An ode to the early aughts. Frosted blue eyeshadow is back in action, and I'd expect to see the hue on a lot more lids as we get closer to spring.
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