It’s officially, we’ve said goodbye to curly girl summer (only until next year 😉). Now? The fall girls are defrosting.
If you spent the last few months embracing every curl, wave, and humidity-proof texture summer could throw at you, fall is your cue to switch it up. Cooler weather means cozier hair — looser waves, sleeker finishes, layers. Not necessarily higher maintenance, but styles that wouldn’t have survived the salt water of summer.
At Sleek by Hailey, we treat the new season as one of the best excuses to reset the mood — and there’s no better way to embrace fall weather than with a hair refresh. Here’s some of the ways we’re embracing the fall trends (ft. our own Sleek by Hailey extensions):
Trend #1: The Low Pony
There’s a reason the low pony comes back every fall: it’s polished, it’s practical, and it pairs perfectly with everything from oversized sweaters to your favorite fall jacket.
Why we love it: It’s a five-minute style that still looks intentional. You get the length and the fullness without the extra styling.
Best extensions for the look: Clip-ins or wrap-around ponytail extensions are the easiest route here. A ponytail piece in particular is basically made for this style.
How to get the look:
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Gather hair at the nape of your neck, lower than you’d wear a typical pony.
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Take a brush and slick back your hair to tie off (a dense, board bristle brush works best).
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If you’re using a ponytail extension, wrap around and install (we have a short example here!)
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Wrap a piece of hair around your hair tie for a more blended, sleek look.
Trend #2: Full Length Body Wave
If curly girl summer left you a little worn out but you’re not ready to go pin-straight, body wave is your sweet spot. It’s soft, low-maintenance, and photographs beautifully — which is exactly why it’s what we’re personally embracing this fall.
Why we love it: Body wave hits that in-between where your hair still has movement and volume, but without the upkeep that curlier textures need. It also blends beautifully into most natural hair types, which makes it one of the more forgiving textures to install and maintain.
Best extensions for this look: Machine wefts in a longer length (the ones above are 28” machine wefts) to give you the most dramatic transformation. If you’re not ready for a full install, body wave tape-ins are a great way to test the texture before committing.
How to get the look:
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Ask your stylist for machine wefts in a body wave texture (or grab yours here, then bring it to your appointment!)
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Go a couple inches longer than you’d normally choose. Body wave “shrinks” slightly when it’s not pulled straight, so length gets you that soft, cascading effect.
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Skip heavy products at the roots to keep the wave looking natural instead of weighed down.
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Refresh curls between washes with a light mist of water and a wave-friendly foam, scrunching instead of brushing through.
Trend #3: Long, Straight, Half-Up Half-Down
Sometimes the most fall-coded thing you can do is go long, and go sleek. A long, straight half-up half-down style is one of my favorites that’s polished enough for the office and easy enough for an apple orchard on the weekend.
Why we love it: It’s the most versatile of the three — dress it up, dress it down, wear it to brunch or a fall wedding. Straight styles also show off length better than almost any other texture, so if your goal this season is “long hair, don’t care,” this is the look to reach for.
Best extensions for this look: Straight clip-ins, tape-ins, or machine wefts. Aim for the longest length for the best blend, especially since straight hair shows color and shine more directly than textured styles.
How to get the look:
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Straighten your natural hair first, then clip or blend in your extensions so everything matches in texture.
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Section off the top hair of your hair and sleek it back using a dense bristle brush.
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Use a flat iron on the ends only for a sleek, glassy finish.
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Top off with a lightweight anti-frizz serum to fight any fall static.
Find Your Fall Hair Era
Whether you’re keeping it low-key in a cozy low pony or easing into fall with body wave weft, fall is the perfect season for a refresh. And if you’re looking for inspiration, we hope you’ve found it 🍂
Looking for the right extensions to achieve your fall style? Shop our full collection here.