At Paris Fashion Week SS26, Victoria Beckham presented a collection that felt like stepping into a cinematic dream — equal parts nostalgic, romantic, and refined. But beyond the slip dresses, satin tailoring, and quiet sensuality of the clothes, it was the hair that perfectly captured the show’s understated strength.
BTS: Paris Fashion Week Victoria Beckham SS26 Show
Partnering once again with Wella Professionals, Beckham enlisted lead hairstylist Anthony Turner to craft a look that embodied her vision of feminine simplicity: a sleek, low ponytail that was powerful, polished, and effortlessly modern.
“For the SS26 collection, we wanted hair that was feminine yet simple,” said Victoria Beckham. “Anthony created a sleek, low ponytail — powerful, polished, and effortless. We relied on Wella Professionals’ Ultimate Repair Range and the new Ultimate Smooth Miracle Oil Serum to infuse the hair with strength and shine. To finish, we used the ghd Chronos Max for a smooth, shiny finish with no damage.”
The result? A runway-ready ponytail that radiated confidence and health — the kind of style that translates seamlessly from backstage to the real world.
The Backstage Breakdown
Anthony Turner’s creative direction centered on creating a “cool-girl polish” that mirrored the nostalgic yet assured tone of Beckham’s SS26 collection. “I loved collaborating with Victoria Beckham to create the SS26 look, which perfectly captured the collection’s narrative,” Turner shared. “A sleek, low ponytail that felt strong, yet feminine.”
Backstage, hair prep began with Wella Professionals Ultimate Repair Miracle Hair Rescue, a go-to treatment for restoring resilience and shine. Next, the Ultimate Smooth Miracle Oil Serum was applied to smooth the cuticle and enhance luminosity.
Once prepped, hair was dried using the ghd Helios dryer for sleekness, then perfected with the ghd Chronos Max — the brand’s latest innovation in heat styling — to achieve that signature high-gloss finish. The look was completed with a light mist of Wella Professionals EIMI Stay Firm hairspray for flexible hold.
Anthony’s Step-by-Step:
- Apply Wella Professionals Ultimate Repair Miracle Hair Rescue to damp hair.
- Follow with Wella Professionals Ultimate Smooth Miracle Oil Serum for shine and smoothness.
- Blow-dry using the ghd Helios Dryer.
- Finish with the ghd Chronos Max, then set with Wella Professionals EIMI Stay Firm spray.
The Vibe: Girlhood Empowered
Victoria Beckham’s Spring/Summer 2026 collection explored themes of self-discovery and nostalgia, drawing inspiration from her teenage years — a creative process she’s also revisiting in her upcoming Netflix documentary. The result was a reflection on coming-of-age, told through delicate slip dresses, sharp tailoring, and soft contrasts of innocence and structure.
The hair complemented that narrative perfectly: clean, controlled, and full of confidence. The sleek ponytail served as a visual metaphor for Beckham’s own evolution — timeless, composed, and effortlessly strong.
Hair Trend Forecast: The “Sleek Revival”
With its blend of minimalism and strength, this look marks the rise of the “sleek revival” — a hair trend that embraces shine, structure, and health. Expect to see more polished ponytails, glass-like finishes, and mirror-shine blowouts dominating 2026’s beauty landscape.
Shop The Key Products Used:
Wella Professionals Ultimate Repair Miracle Hair Rescue
Wella Professionals Ultimate Smooth Miracle Oil Serum
ghd Helios Dryer
ghd Chronos Max
Wella Professionals EIMI Stay Firm