If You Want Good Hair Days, These Are the Trends to Try

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View in Browser  Tuesday, January 06, 2026 Hat head aside, winter is a stealthily good season for your hair, as beauty e-commerce editor Nerisha Penrose reports in her latest story. There's less frizz and sweat, making it the perfect time to try something polished. And from '90s supermodel bounce to sleek updos, the 2026 trends do not disappoint. Below, Nerisha tells you exactly how to pull them off.   —Sara Austin, executive editor Experts Say These Hair Trends Will Dominate 2026 From blowouts to polished updos, here are the winter hair trends we're about to see everywhere. READ MORE Jonathan Anderson's Dior Lands in Stores READ MORE All the Celebrity Red Carpet Looks From the 2026 Critics Choice Awards READ MORE After the Stranger Things Finale, What Are We Meant to 'Believe'? READ MORE Kelsea Ballerini Explains Why She and Chase Stokes Got Back Together READ MORE In Case You Missed It Sabrina Carpenter Shows Off a Completely Sheer Jeweled Dress Inside Alix Earle and Tom Brady's 'Instant Connection' That's Fueling Dating Rumors Molly Sims on Fame, Beauty, and the Fight to Be Taken Seriously 12 Silk Robes That Instantly Make At-Home Relaxation Feel Extra Luxurious Glamorous nights in start here. READ MORE WHAT'S IN OUR CARTS NOW Planter's Choice Window Garden Kit, $30 SHOP NOW Follow Us Unsubscribe | Manage Preferences | Privacy Notice | CA Notice at Collection ELLE is a publication of Hearst Magazines. ©2026 Hearst Magazine Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. This email was sent by Hearst Magazines, 300 West 57th Street, New York, NY 10019-3779