Let’s face it – International Women’s Day should be every day! We should all feel daring, bold, empowered, unapologetic and fierce. However, we know we all need a confident boost from time to time, and one way to do that is with a makeover.

Giving your hair the refresh it deserves will not only make it healthier, but it will make you feel pretty badass – and that’s how we aspire to be 24/7! And anything that makes us feel any less than that, we can pretty much say bye to!

That being said, they are so many hairstyles out there to try out – some more daring than others. When we say bold, we mean it! Take the plunge and go for that daring chop, dye your hair the crazy color you have longed for, life is too short to be anything but authentically you. You need to have a loving relationship with your hair, as Brianna King, PoC skateboarder, told All Things Hair, “I’m so grateful for my hair, it’s hard not to have a good relationship with it”.

Rock your identity and your personal style with these bold hairstyles ahead of International Women’s Day…

1 – Blonde Hair Dark Roots

Blonde hair with dark roots add a rock’n’roll vibe to your looks. Pristine roots are a thing of the past, and just in the nick of time with our lockdown sorrows! Now, instead of cringing over our roots, we can embrace them, and rock a natural but edgy look. It particularly looks incredible on natural corkscrew curls, for a playful touch on the style. Or, tease your hair into beach babe waves for a boho vibe – think the Olsen twins or Nicole Richie for this kind of aesthetic, they certainly know how to ace it!

2 – Bold Bangs

Bangs are something we all think of when heading to the salon, but we are so scared of regretting it, we chicken out. No more! There are so many edgy bangs you can go for that you will not regret, and will perfectly frame your face and are absolutely versatile. For ladies with thin hair, you don’t have to cross out bangs on your wish list – thin hair and bangs are in for 2021! The key here is creating an optical illusion. That’s right, just play with and create volume, you’ll be surprised by the results.

Bangs nowadays don’t just mean a full block fringe, you can experiment with split bangs that will frame your face and not create a massive forehead syndrome, or more feathered bangs like the ones rocked on the catwalks. If you were a Parisian in a previous life, then of course, the full fringe embraced by the likes of Alexa Chung and Constance Arnoult, is the one for you! It is timeless, elegantly chic and can be worn with plenty of amazing hair accessories like cashmere berets and cute embellished slides!

3 – Purple Power

What is the latest hair color trend? Purple – and all sorts of shades you could possibly imagine! Depending on your style identity and personal taste, you can opt for pastel shades, or a bright violet for maximum impact! Even just a purple balayage on silver hair will look dreamy yet fierce. How many people do you know with purple hair? Exactly!

Adding different purples to your hair will allow it to look glossy, and will really impress when the different colors hit the light. Plus, when you tie your hair up, it will really highlight the ombré effect you have created.

4 – Modern Shag

The shag, the hair cut that used to make us shudder and think of some cheesy 70s’ style, is now a huge statement. It was the revelation of 2020, and it will continue to take 2021 by storm! It’s the perfect style for adding not only edge but texture to your look, with relaxed curls to frame your face. Its choppy layers will improve your hair’s growth and flatter your bone structure.

The key to the perfect modern shag? A texturizing spray! Get the casual, bed-head feel that this look inspires with a spritz of spray and scrunching it into your hair. Your hair will be bouncy and shiny – just how we like it!

The look can be worn in curls for a little edge, or worn poker straight to take people by surprise. The straight version is also great for showcasing a balayage or highlights, perfectly showing the different tones within your hair. You can also wear it in a more feminine way within a bob cut with carefree curls, it screams boho chic!

5 – The Pixie Cut

We have contemplated going for the chop and daring the pixie cut, but the fear of missing our old hair has just been too strong – until now. The pixie cut has had a makeover and is even edgier! Playing with layers and lengths will allow it to not look lackluster and flat but instead full of life and youthful! Whether your hair is naturally curly or poker straight, most hair types suit the look. We particularly love pixie cuts on natural hair!

Though perfecting your styling is a challenge at first, there is so much fun to be had with a pixie cut. You can work on your blow dry technique to create volume, and you can even add accessories. Think of the fashion models we see on the catwalks with pixie cuts – they look amazing with a statement headband, or with an embellished slide to tuck away their fringe. As you’ll have less hair, you can also perfect your makeup routine – opting for more daring looks to go with your new hair!

Our last tip for pixie cuts? Keep conditioning – a deep conditioning mask will work wonders on your hair and stop it from suffering from split ends. Keep it regularly trimmed when possible to maintain your hair’s condition. And even if you end up going back to a longer style, it’ll help your hair grow quicker! Result!