The Rococo aesthetic is in the midst of a revival and according to Pinterest, this ultra-feminine, opulent style is set to be one of the biggest trends this year. Influencing everything from beauty to weddings, Rococo hair features cascading curls, dainty ribbons, and floral embellishments for a soft, elegant vibe. While Rococo hairstyles of the 18th century appeared high on the head, modern versions offer a more tone downed take. Using accessories like bows and floral hair clips, and featuring long spiral curls down the side of the face, these Marie Antoinette-inspired styles are everything. Take a look at 9 trending Rococo hair looks and tutorials.
What Is Rococo Hair?
The Rococo era was a late Baroque period in the 18th century that was especially popular in France and favoured by the aristocracy. It influenced everything from art and design to fashion and beauty, and is characterized by ornamentation, whites and pastel colours, and ultra-feminine touches. Rococo hair was always curled or waved and stacked high on top of the head. Hairstyles in the Rococo era were often adorned with feathers, ribbons, florals, or jewels, and padding was used to achieve height. Marie Antoinette is a key figure of the Rococo era and is still widely used for inspo today for her makeup, hair, and fashion.
12 DIY Rococo Hair Essentials
- Hot Tools 1″ Curling Iron
- Wavy Talk 3/8 Inch Curling Wand
- CHI Original Ceramic Flat Iron
- Dry Bar Velcro Hair Rollers
- CHI Heat Protectant Spray
- OUAI Hair Oil
- Living Proof Control Hairspray
- Small velvet bows
- Oversized hair bow
- Satin ribbon
- Hair feathers
- Flower hair pins
6 Trending Rococo Hairstyles
1. Rococo with Bows
This is a gorgeous modern Rococo hairstyle that can be worn today for a special event. Start by curling your hair with a curling iron or hair rollers and place the majority of your hair high up onto your head in a bun. Leave a couple pieces out at the front to frame your face. Add small pink bows (made with satin ribbon) throughout for a true Rococo aesthetic.
2. Ultra Feminine Rococo Hair
This hairstyle is so cute and perfect for a Rococo vibe. You’ll need a curling iron to create the curls and bobby pins to hold the up do in place. Place a few bows around the perimeter of the bun to really nail the aesthetic.
3. Voluminous Marie Antoinette Hairstyle
This is another fun Marie Antoinette inspired hairstyle you could wear for a special occasion or theme party. It requires curling your hair into small ringlets (you can do this with a thin curling wand) and creating a high bun. This hairstyle would work best for long hair, although you could always use extensions if your hair is on the shorter side and you want more height. Finish the look with tiny bows in your pastel colour of choice!
4. Embellished Rococo Hair
If you really want to go all out with adornments, recreate this pretty hairstyle. We love the use of pearls, bows, and flower hair pins to really play up the Rococo aesthetic.
5. Toned Down Marie Antoinette Hairstyle
This Rococo inspired hairstyle isn’t as elaborate as the others, making it easier to wear for a variety of occasions. Use a curling iron or flat iron to create bendy waves in your hair. Pin up the back of your hair to give it some volume, and leave out face-framing pieces at the front. If you want to play up the Rococo vibe, you can add a feather to your up do.
6. Half Up Rococo Hair
Although classic Rococo hairstyles are typically up dos, this hairstyle is Rococo-inspired and more suitable for the 21st century. Although it’s a half up style, it still features elements of a Rococo hairstyle such as curls, a bow, and volume at the top. We love this oversized hair bow, but you could also go smaller if you want something more subtle.
3 Step-By-Step Rococo Hair Tutorials
1. Easy Rococo Hair Tutorial | Lilly Tales and Wonders
This Rococo inspired hairstyle is super pretty and elegant. She shows you her technique for the up do and uses products like foam hair rollers, bobby pins, and flower hair pins. She offers tips such as not using any styling foam in your hair before the rollers to leave your hair softer and easier to work with. Follow her step-by-step tips to get the look!
2. Modern Marie Antoinette | A Makeup and Hair Tutorial | Jackie Wyers
This Rococo hair tutorial is pretty elaborate, so it would be great for a costume or theme party. It features a coquettish makeup look and voluminous up do, and we’ll be focusing on the latter here. The hair portion of the video starts at 7:00 and you’ll need essentials like a popcorn container (to get the volume), a thin curling wand, and hairspray. It’s actually way easier than it looks!
3. Marie Antoinette Up Do Hair Tutorial | Isabella Vrana
This is a toned down version of a Marie Antoinette inspired hair look, so it works for a number of occasions from a more casual brunch with the girls to a wedding look. It’s perfect if you want the Rococo vibe but don’t want anything too elaborate. She recommends products like the Luxe Hair Oil, a curling iron, and a hair donut.
If you’re into the Rococo aesthetic, we hope you love these hair looks and tutorials!
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