#BeautyTikTok coined “hair cycling,” Instagram introduced us to the “I’m cold” makeup look. There’s no doubt social media heavily shapes today’s beauty trends, but sometimes we prefer looking back to previous eras as a guide for the latest hair and makeup looks. One trend that’s making a major comeback this spring? Disco curls. Hollywood’s finest (including Emily Ratajkowski and Cardi B) have put the hairstyle back on the map—transporting us to the Studio 54 days, when a bouncy, va-va-voom ‘do had the power to dominate the dance floor. Here’s everything you need to know about the resurgence of the style, below—along with a step-by-step guide on how to achieve the look according to your hair type.
What Are Disco Curls?
Disco curls embody a bold, next-level volume, texture, and curl pattern. “The fullness of the curls gave volume to flat hair in the ’70s, but over time the trend has progressed from a frizzier, teased look to a more defined curl,” says celebrity hairstylist Meechie De’Franco. Sophie Sugarman, another hairstylist to the stars, also notes that more recently, she’s seen a rise in people embracing their natural hair texture and curls. “As we head into spring and summer, we are going to see bolder and bigger hairstyles come to life,” she says. Not to mention, aside from being an attention-grabbing, statement-making hairstyle, disco curls have the added benefit of lasting you all week if you play your cards right (more on that later).
Emily Ratajkowski at Viktor and Rolf’s Flowerbomb party in New York City on February 9, 2023.
Photo by Hippolyte Petit/Getty Images
How to Achieve Disco Curls, According to Hair Type
Your hair texture, length, and cut all play a role in the type of curls you’ll yield. For instance, a layered cut creates more volume because fullness is built into the style, says De’Franco. Textured hair will be more likely to hold a curl versus fine, flat hair, and short- to medium-length hair will…
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