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In 2026, the hair part steps into the spotlight as a quiet marker of style and intent. From the sculpted elegance of a side slick back to the lived-in ease of a messy part, these defining hair trends capture the year’s obsession with contrast—polish versus freedom, structure versus softness—proving that how you part your hair can shape the entire mood of a look.

Frizz is one of those universal hair frustrations—especially if your hair is dry, wavy, and on the thicker side. You can be using “good” products, heat protection, and the right tools, and still end up with hair that feels puffy, undefined, or one humid breeze away from chaos. The good news? Frizz is almost always a hydration issue, and once you treat it that way, everything changes.

Let’s break down why frizz happens, what to tweak in your routine, and the exact product layering that actually smooths hair—whether you’re blow-drying or air-drying.

At Milan Fashion Week, Hudson Williams delivered a subtle mullet—pointing to the modern mullet as a defining hair trend for 2026.