Crown curls

For curly girls, Tom says crown curls offer up some delicious winter hair inspo, evolving from his autumn prediction of “cloud curls” which were more stretched and ethereal. “Crown curls are a bit stronger and more solid. They’ve got much more of that kind of regal, strong, powerful quality to them,” he says. “The common theme is that curved silhouette and the height and width,” he adds.

As for tailoring it to you, “it’s super versatile for different textures and face shapes. This style can be adjusted to suit a variety of face shapes by lifting all the hair away from the face, or retaining some softness and face framing. If you feel your face is longer, focus on volume from the width of the silhouette, while if you feel your face is shorter or wider, ensure maximum volume on the top. All types of curly and coily hair can achieve this look,” he says.

Product-wise, “there have been some really exciting innovations, particularly in the curly and textured hair space this year. The Olaplex Bond Shaper is a new pro innovation [find your nearest salon] which repairs the hair and re-links the disulphide bonds, specifically in curly hair and textured hair, to enhance, regulate and beautify that natural curl pattern in a way that gives health to the hair. I think it’s really exciting that we’re seeing major innovation, particularly in the curly and textured hair space,” he says.

For at-home styling, “shake out your hair once air dried (or blow-dried with the help of a diffuser) and comb and pat into place. For looser curl types, add a volumising texture spray such as Sam McKnight Texture Spray, or a styling powder such as evo Haze. For tighter textures, use curl creams [like Moroccanoil Intense Curl Cream] and shine serums [like Color Wow Pop + Lock] to add a layer of hydration and gloss without fear of losing volume,” says Tom.