Isn’t hair a great thing? Perhaps you’ve never thought about it before, but your hair can say a lot about your personality, who you are, and what you like. Hair can be fashioned into so many shapes, styles, and colours that no matter what kind of person you are or what you want people to know about you, you can instantly tell them your whole story.

Of course, it can be tricky to decide exactly how you want your hair, and until you come up with a style that really suits you, some experimentation is often in order. That’s where TikTok can come in handy, as strange as it might seem. Viral TikTok hair trends can be a great way to work out what suits you and what doesn’t, and since they’re easy to find and follow on the social media app, you can get started right away. With that in mind, keep reading to find out what some of these trends are so far in 2024.

The Jersey Headband

This idea is less of a style and more of a look, but it’s definitely gained traction lately, and it’s fun to get started with if you want to make changes slowly. It’s the idea of wearing a jersey headband, which dates back to the 1990s but is now making a massive comeback.

When we say a jersey headband, that’s precisely what we mean – a stretchy, wide headband in a colour of your choice (right now, the hot colours are white, black, or grey), that you wear at the front of your head, right on the hairline. It’s a cool look and an easy one to achieve that you don’t have to spend any time over, making it great for those in a rush who still want to look stylish.

Bubble Braids

As the name suggests, a bubble braid is a hairstyle that means you create a series of bubbles (or sections) in the braid itself, and it’s a fun and playful style that gives you plenty of volume and texture. Use hair oil sets to make your hair look healthier, and this look can shine – literally.

Start by brushing or combing your hair so it’s nice and smooth, and then decide where you want to start your braid – it could be a bubble braid down the back of your head, off to the side, or as a traditional ponytail, so you’ll need to know what you want before you begin. Then, divide the section of hair you want to brain into three equal parts (like a normal braid or plait). You’ll start braiding your hair as normal, but once you’re a little way down, you’ll want to start making the bubbles, which you do by taking a small section of hair from each side of the braid and gently pulling them apart to make that area looser – then tie it with a hairband to create the actual bubble. Do that a few times (how many will depend on how long your hair is), and you’ll have a fun bubble braid to enjoy.

Wolf Cut

The wolf cut is a versatile and edgy look that has grown in popularity, mainly thanks to TikTok. It’s a shaggy layered look with shorter layers framing the face and longer ones at the back – it’s kind of like a fashionable mullet (it looks much cooler than it sounds!).

If you want a wolf cut, the best thing to do is speak to your hairdresser. Yes, technically, you can do it yourself, but do you want to run the risk of it going wrong? Once you start cutting in layers (especially if there were no layers before), then you do need to know what you’re doing for the end result to come off well, so speaking to a professional and getting them to do it for you is really the ideal option.

The key to the wolf cut is layering, and that’s not only going to give you the look you want but plenty of volumes as well, plus, you’ll get some great texture to the hair that makes it look a lot more interesting than before. When the shorter tousled layers frame your face, you can add an extra dimension to the look, ensuring that it suits you just right. Plus, don’t forget that although you can keep things natural with a wolf cut, you can also style your hair – straightening your locks with this kind of style can look great, giving you a classy and sophisticated air, for example.