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7 Trendy Gen Z Hairstyles to Try for Girls

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This time’s hairstyle trends have been pretty interesting, from sporting the brightest and funkiest hair color to blasting from the past by asking your hairdresser for an 80s ‘do. Whatever it is, this generation has been THE time for girls and their style. They may experiment, do anything they want with their hair, and express themselves without judging – or honestly, who cares, right?

Girls and women today are gathering their strengths in numbers and raising their voices to own their bodies, and what they do with their hair is pretty much only the start. Some girls bleach their hair and color it bright pink, while some sport a wolf cut hairstyle. We’re featuring some of the trendy gen Z hairdos you may try today.

1. Short Bob With Light Waves

So it seems that even today, bob cuts never go out of style. The hair is a woman’s crowning glory, which is why it’s often kept short so that you may have seen short bob cuts as late as the 20s. Today, this hairdo earns a gen Z twist as people wear it with light waves. This change provides a perfect frame if you have a square-shaped face.

As many are becoming more active today in owning their gender and sexualities, this hairstyle offers them a combination of charming and masculine, with a dash of edginess. You can add short blunt fringes if you want them to be unique.

2. Short Shag Cut With Some Waves

If you want to channel your inner The Breakfast Club (1985), sporting a short shaggy hairstyle and a few waves might be what you’re looking for. This type of hairdo is only for those who want it more dramatic—it has some heavy layers, which would be great for those with thick hair.

It’s almost cut straight at the bottom but angled a bit longer towards the front. But the layers are to die for—it starts at your cheekbones, adding style to its shape and a bit of movement. You’ll also get longer fringes that blend to the side.

3. Low Bun

The low bun is a chic and versatile hairstyle, perfect for keeping yourself cool in the summer, going for the casual rugged look, or aiming for a professional vibe. Whatever your haircut is, you may still rock a low bun, even with medium to shorter hair. Since you only need to do it at a lower angle, you may be able to tie your hair. Of course, this might be extra difficult if you have a pixie cut.

From having that free-spirited-won’t-settle-in-a-single-place appearance to a hashtag-girl-boss one, you can have fun with how to do your low bun. You may either gather your hair, twirl it, or tie it cleanly. You can allow some bangs to frame your face if you want messy. You may also pull out some strands of hair behind your ears. 

4. Space Buns With a Twist

You may channel your inner Sailor Moon (1992) or Lily from Sex Education (2019) with some cute space buns — with a twist! Space buns are two adjacent buns gathered at the upper part of your head, and they are like pigtails but with buns. If you’ve seen anyone having this hairstyle, you will find that they look exceptionally charming with a dash of edginess.

But in 2022, we’re adding a twist to your space buns — some Dutch braids! With these details, you can level up your simple space buns into something classy and elegant. Part your hair into two and tie each part into a Dutch braid, but you need to start at the lower part of your hair, going up. Once it has reached a specific length, you may gather each braid and tie them up in buns.

5. Blonde Balayage

A blonde balayage will up your hairstyle gaming and make you look presentable even if you don’t try. Even if you put your hair down, play it up with some messy bun or tie it up in a pony, a balayage makes a considerable difference compared to plain hair color.

Also, a throwback from the 70s, blonde balayage hair colors now lean on a more natural tone than the platinum ones a few years ago. These colors are the earthy, oaty blondes you might have seen in movies, magazines, fashionistas, and influencers.

6. Jewel Tones

Bleaching your hair and applying colorful dyes seem not to go anywhere today. One of the trendy hairstyles is having jewel-toned or pastel-colored hair with cooler undertones.

You may try coloring your hair with jewel tones, like blue agates, amethyst, and others leaning on pastel hues. Because hair products have improved, you won’t have to worry about damaging your hair with pre-lightening procedures. Your trusted hair stylist may even deliver the desired results and simultaneously keep your hair healthy.

7. Scarf Hairstyles

Another way to level up your hairstyles and add a softer and more feminine edge is to incorporate your favorite scarf as an accessory. You may use them to tie your hair up in a pony or a bun, and your hair would look simply gorgeous.

You may also use it as a headband or blend it with your braids, though this might take some practice. Aside from being an accessory to enhance your outfit or simply a piece to keep you warm, a scarf may also come in handy for experimenting with your hairstyles.

Final Thoughts

Those are just some of the trendy hairstyles you can try today. Of course, you can still experiment with other hairstyles and tap into your creativity and uniqueness. You may also use these ideas to gather inspiration and mix and match the styles to suit your tastes. If you want to know more stunning hairstyles or any other news and update on what’s hot, you may visit CitizenSide.com.

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