“This look screams the 00s,” says Salvatore Ierna, a hairstylist at London salon The Bohemians. “Characterised by a high bun with an ultra-sleek finish, the spiky top knot has gained rapid popularity after being sported by Gigi and Bella Hadid, as well as Olivia Rodrigo. 

“To get the look, begin by parting the hair sharply down the middle from your hairline to your nape, securing it into a neat ponytail with an elastic towards the top of the head. Next, make the sides sleek using either a spoolie or brush covered with hair spray or clear gel to smooth flyaways.

“Then, the lengths of the hair are twisted together and looped around the ponytail, with the ends pinned or tucked through the front of the hair elastic and left loose to fan out around the bun in spikes. 

“How the ends are styled comes down to personal preference – some prefer straight spikes, others prefer to curl the ends into tight, springy ringlets. You can also choose to leave some front framing hairs down or tie all hair back like Rodrigo. A quick spritz of hairspray and you’re good to go.”

If Mary-Kate and Ashley were your 00s superheroes, you’ll be familiar with the idea of far too many butterfly clips on one head. Fortunately, Hailey Bieber is here to show us how to wear the look as grown-ups. Seen on TikTok sporting two pink butterfly clips, she accessorised with diamanté eyeliner, a body chain and a magenta velour bikini top. Nostalgia, party of one. 

Whether you used them to restrain a wayward (and ill advised) fringe or, as Yara Shahidi demonstrates, as a wall of hair accessories throughout the hair, slide clips that snap into place are the throwback style we didn’t know we missed so much. Available in a range of colours, keep them small to mid-sized for that authentic 2002 feel. 

“Loved by ponytail queen Ariana Grande, the Barbie ponytail is a high pony with curled strands, oftentimes with a swoop of side bangs swept across the forehead, too. The elegant yet whimsical updo can be dressed up or down and works for all hair types.

“First, section off any front-framing tendrils that you want to be left out of your ponytail. Then gather the rest of your hair and form it into a high pony, using two or three clear elastics, and a brush to smooth your hair back. Next, you can use straighteners or a curling wand to flick-curl the ends of your ponytail. Just make sure you’re curling in the same direction.”

“Baby braids are back and cuter than ever. They’re super easy to achieve and brighten up any hairstyle.

“Begin by parting the hair into a middle part. Next, section off two small pieces of hair from the fronts and braid. These can be loose fluffed out braids, or tight and tiny – whatever works for you. Secure with elastics and hairspray or texture paste to prevent from unravelling.” 

“Sported by Tessa Thompson, Gigi Hadid, Griff (above), and Doja Cat, bubble braids offer up a cool twist on simple ponytails or classic plaits and only take a few seconds to create.

“Start by tying your hair into a ponytail. Do a high ponytail if you want more of a sporty look, a mid-ponytail if you want a casual look, or a low ponytail if you want a sleeker look. Take another hair band and tie it a couple of inches further down your ponytail. Then using your fingers, tease the space between the first hairband and the second to loosen it into more of a bubble shape. Keep repeating these steps down your ponytail until you get toward the bottom, and voila.”

“Our love for this parting has been reignited again. A zigzag part is incredibly versatile and works in all hair types. The modern zigzag looks great in hair that’s worn down but works with updos too.

“First part your hair where you want the zigzag parting to sit, either in the middle or on the side. Take a fine-toothed tail comb and drag it left to right over your parting, deciding whether you want a bigger, more defined pattern or a smaller zigzag. Divide your hair on either side to show the parting. Then, you can either gel it down and go for a slick, spiky bun look, or keep it down like our 90s faves.”