Françoise Hardy, Brigitte Bardot, Catherine Deneuve, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Jeanne Damas… through the generations, French women have been celebrated for their unique air of je ne sais quoi. The French It-girl has always been a source of fascination, and effortless hair is right up there on the list of their most enviable attributes. If you’re keen to bring a little Gallic chic into your life via your own hair, Vogue brings you eight hairstyles that are trending across the Channel in 2024.
The Bardot gradient
The year 2024 is definitely the year of volume. Matilda Djerf has already shown the way with her frothy ’70s waves, but the French way to do it is to opt for a looser curl, enhanced with a curved fringe reminiscent of Brigitte Bardot.
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The French bob
What would any list of French-inspired haircuts be without the bob? The short bob has an air of rebelliousness, plus, it’s super low-maintenance.
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Straight bangs and XXL lengths
Long hair with a full fringe for added drama–this statement style is chic and timeless.
