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Conner Ives makes the French twist the new slicked-back bun

Conner Ives makes the French twist the new slicked-back bun

Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more It seems the slicked-back bun is out and the chic ‘French twist’ is in. Among the various Noughties nostalgia-inspired beauty looks at London Fashion Week, Conner Ives’s autumn/winter 2026 show stood out for its revival of a classic. Reworked into a glass-like shine, the French twist was reimagined with sculpted precision among the models, making the updo feel poised for a major comeback. Led by Claire Grech, lead stylist and Bumble and bumble advocate, the hair direction the show channelled what she described as “glamour through the ages”, blending old Hollywood bobs with Seventies and Eighties bouncy curls and subtle nods to the Nineties. “The look’s really classic, really chic,” Grech told the Press Association backstage, “but then we’ve got this kind of snatched …

Meghan Markle debuts slicked-back ‘halo’ hair for 2026

Meghan Markle debuts slicked-back ‘halo’ hair for 2026

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have had a relatively quiet start to 2026, making their public debut this year with a virtual appearance for a conversation with Gayle King on Oprah Daily as part of a special online book launch. The pair appeared on the show to talk to authors Jonathan Haidt and Catherine Price, who have just written a new children’s book about stepping back from technology in a screen-filled world called The Amazing Generation.  © Oprah DailyMeghan and Harry dialled in from their Montecito home Appearing on a video call from their Montecito home, Prince Harry and Meghan asked the authors questions about the impact of phones and screens on a child’s well-being, and what the hidden costs of a phone-based childhood can be. However, as I keep a close eye on the royal family’s beauty and style on HELLO!‘s lifestyle desk, I couldn’t help but notice how the Duchess of Sussex had quietly debuted a new hairstyle for the new year, with a subtle change that made a lot of difference, …