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HOT HAIR FROM THE SS26 MEN'S RUNWAYS

Backstage at Giorgio Armani.

The SS26 menswear runways served plenty of style, and the hair looks were no exception. From ultra-slick strands to artfully tousled textures, the beauty direction for men felt bold and polished. Below, we round up some of our favourite hair (and hunk) moments, plus the products to help you channel a little runway energy of your own.

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Willy Chavarria's show was a tribute to his hometown of Huron, California, and "a prayer for the souls caught in the shadows of ICE, for the families torn apart by borders and steel, and for every spirit still waiting for justice in a land that too often forgets its heart".

Fittingly, the hair was also an homage to Latino pride in hair, featuring exaggerated pompadours, curls, natural textures, and plenty of set gel.

Hairstylist: Paul Hanlon

At Wales Bonner, the hair was all about effortless and ease; featuring a variety of texture manipulation. “A bit less done, a bit less restricted.”

Hairstylist: Jawara

Slicked back yuppie style at Giorgio Armani.

Hairstylist: Roberta Bellazzi

Many of the model's wore woven hats at Prada, while those not covered up featured choppy, textured cuts.

Hairstylist: Guido Palau

Rick Owens described his collection as glamour, elegance, leather and "a little bit of Hollywood Boulevard sleaziness", which extended to the hair too - texture very much inspired by the designer's own.

Hairstylist: Duffy

For creative director Jonathan Anderson's Dior debut, hair was all about natural, slightly scruffy curls; and working with models' natural texture.

Hairstylist: Guido Palau

Gelled hair decorated with gold adornments at Emporio Armani.

Hairstylist: Roberta Bellazzi

Wet look strands at Dries van Noten.

Hairstylist: Olivier Schawalder

Severe side parts and subtle volume at Saint Laurent.

Hairstylist: Duffy

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