If the last few years were all about "quiet luxury"—understated elegance, muted tones, and stealth wealth dressing—however, that’s all out the window in 2025. Taking a completely different approach, this year we’re leaning into personalization and everything extra to make us feel most like us.
Welcome to the era of loud luxury, where fashion speaks volumes through bold colors, maximalist accessories, and an unapologetic embrace of self-expression. From runways to street style, the trend is impossible to ignore, and it’s not stopping at clothing. Hair is having its own loud luxury moment, and we’re here for it.
The Rise of Loud Luxury
Loud luxury isn’t just about wearing designer labels—it’s about making a statement. And the runways were a clear indicator that everything from striking color to patterns, and an influx of embellishments are defining this year’s aesthetic. Even brands that were once synonymous with understated elegance, like Prada and Loewe, are leaning into bolder shapes and brighter hues. Celebrities are embracing the trend, too, swapping their minimalist wardrobes for animal prints, sky-high heels, and statement accessories that demand attention.
Loud Luxury: How It’s Impacting Hair Trends
Hair is no longer just an afterthought to an outfit, it’s becoming the main event. From striking colors to bold accessories, hair trends in 2025 are all about embracing the extra and focusing on individuality in ways we haven’t seen in years.
Embrace the Trend:
1. Statement Colors
The days of safe, neutral balayage are taking a backseat to fearless, vibrant hues. Think cherry vinyl red, electric blues, and neon greens making waves among fashion-forward crowds. Celebrities like Dua Lipa and Billie Eilish have already set the stage with their ever-changing statement shades, and the trend is only growing. Whether it’s an all-over shade or a strategic pop of color with money-piece highlights, this is the year to go bold.
2. The Return of Hair Accessories
If maximalist fashion calls for layered jewelry and oversized sunglasses, then hair needs its own form of embellishment. Enter: bows, ribbons, headbands, and sparkly barrettes. These aren’t just your average childhood hair accessories—designers are reimagining them in luxe fabrics like silk, velvet, and even crystal-encrusted designs. Think oversized satin bows à la Simone Rocha, or bedazzled barrettes spotted at Prada. The more extravagant, the better.
3. Edgy, Architectural Cuts
Forget basic long layers—loud luxury means bold, attention-grabbing cuts. Ultra-sharp bobs, shaggy mullets, and asymmetrical pixie cuts are making a comeback, often paired with blunt bangs or sculptural shapes that add drama to any look. These cuts, inspired by 80s punk and 90s grunge, offer a rebellious edge that fits seamlessly into the maximalist aesthetic of 2025.
4. High-Impact Styling
Whether it’s super sleek glass hair or curls that defy gravity, styling is also embracing excess. Sky-high ponytails, sculptural updos, and wet-look waves all align with the new era of loud luxury, proving that more is definitely more and the louder, the better.