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Fall Forecast: 10 Hottest Hairstyles

Despite the 95 degree temperature, Fall is just around the corner! Time to trade in your beachy wash-and-go curls and easy breezy ponytails in favor of more structured, stylized Autumn-friendly 'dos. From high topknots at Naeem Khan (left) to faux-hawks at Badgley Mischka, we combed through the Fall 2010 runway shows to find the ten hottest hairstyles of the upcoming season.
By Essence · Updated October 29, 2020
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Knot Cool

Despite the 95 degree temperature, Fall is just around the corner! Time to trade in your beachy wash-and-go curls and easy breezy ponytails in favor of more structured, stylized Autumn-friendly ’dos. From high topknots at Naeem Khan (left) to faux-hawks at Badgley Mischka, we combed through the Fall 2010 runway shows to find the ten hottest hairstyles of the upcoming season.

Fall Forecast: 10 Hottest Hairstyles
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Loose and Lovely

At Gucci, models stormed the runway rocking loose, tousled blowouts with simple center parts.

Fall Forecast: 10 Hottest Hairstyles
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Short Cut

Sessilee Lopez hit Diane von Furstenberg’s Fall 2010 catwalk sporting a short, boyish cut that accentuated her almond-shaped eyes.

Fall Forecast: 10 Hottest Hairstyles
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High Style

Vera Wang outfitted her models in teased-up-to-there, 1960’s era bouffant ponytails. Very Ronnie Spector!

Fall Forecast: 10 Hottest Hairstyles
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Retro Chic

The models at Tibi rocked voluminous, tightly curled coifs, reminiscent of late-80s superstars like Jody Watley, Lisa Bonet and Karyn White.

Fall Forecast: 10 Hottest Hairstyles
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Braided Beauty

At the Arise Magazine Africa Collective III show, models sashayed down the runway wearing asymmetrical, french braided styles. So elegant!

Fall Forecast: 10 Hottest Hairstyles
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Tough Girl

The models at Badgley Mischka sported strong, warrior goddess faux-hawks—think Tina Turner in “Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome.”

Fall Forecast: 10 Hottest Hairstyles
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Chic Chignon

At Ralph Lauren, the hair was pulled back into soft, low chignons, with loose tendrils framing the face.

Fall Forecast: 10 Hottest Hairstyles
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So Romantic

At Nanette Lepore, the hair fell to the shoulders in soft, rippling waves. This uber-romantic look was stunning on all hair lengths, from a crisp bob to waist-length locks.

Fall Forecast: 10 Hottest Hairstyles
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Hot Buns

At Luca Luca, models wore high, dramatic buns swept to one side. So pretty for a fancy evening out!

Fall Forecast: 10 Hottest Hairstyles