LONDON, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 01: Sienna Miller attends The Fashion Awards 2025 presented by Pandora at the Royal Albert Hall on December 01, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Samir Hussein/WireImage)Samir Hussein
While we still love our impossibly voluminous blowouts, lower maintenance haircuts have been trending for winter. From the resurgence of low-lift mermaid waves to trending crops like the grown-out pixie ‘Tinkerbell cut,’ styles that feel intentional yet effortless are gaining popularity for every length.
Miller’s “fairy princess waves,” as British Vogue dubbed them, are especially romantic on extra long hair. But anyone who can manage a few braids can easily get the look. To try it for yourself, let your hair air dry almost completely before bed (and don’t forget to use a hair oil to lock in moisture and protection). Before you go to sleep, add two to four loose braids to your hair to create a crimped wavy texture. Don’t worry about keeping things tidy—different sized sections and non-uniform areas will help you emulate Miller’s natural final look.
In the morning, take out your braids, hit your hair with some dry texture spray or a sea salt mist, and loosely brush out your waves. With minimal fussing, you’ll have a new shortcut to “I woke up like this” hair for 2026.
Grace McCarty is the associate beauty editor at Glamour.
