2010s hairstyles
Beachy waves, balayage, and the sleek low pony
The 2010s were defined by texture and natural-looking color. Jen Atkin's beachy lob anchored most of the decade. Balayage replaced foil highlights as the default salon color technique. The sleek low pony took over the red carpet in the late 2010s, and the textured top knot took over Saturday mornings. The look was undone, expensive, and engineered to read effortless.
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Try Hairstyle AnalysisSignature cuts of the era
The beachy lob
Collarbone-length hair with soft natural waves, often air-dried or tousled rather than tightly curled. Jen Atkin styled the most influential celebrity versions.
Balayage
Hand-painted highlights that lighten from mid-shaft to ends, creating a sun-bleached effect with low maintenance. The defining color technique of the decade.
Sleek low pony
A pulled-back, glassy low ponytail with a centre or deep side part. The red-carpet default of the late 2010s.
Textured top knot
A loose, deliberately undone bun pulled high or low with face-framing pieces left out. The casual-celebrity signature of the decade.
The stylists who defined the look
How to wear it today
The 2010s aesthetic is still the dominant look on red carpets today. Balayage is still the default color request. Beachy lobs are still the most-cut mid-length shape. The sleek low pony has stayed in editorial rotation. If you want a 2010s cut, you essentially want a current cut. Hairstyle Analysis renders all four of these shapes as part of its spread.
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