New year, new you – and what better way to bounce into 2024 than with a new bouffant to put a spring in your step?
From the caramel tresses of Gisele Bundchen to the rock star locks of Stevie Nicks, next year is going to be super chic according to the UAE’s stylists, and they have their scissors at the ready.
Here are eight of the top hair trends for 2024 to inspire a new look for your most glamorous year yet.
Caramels and honey tones
Fancy starting 2024 by channelling your inner Bundchen? Strut into the new year with the supermodel’s honey tones and you’ll be way ahead of the fashion pack, according to the owner of Paintbox Hair Ladies Salon, Jay Crump.
“Next year, we’ll be seeing a lot of caramels and honey tones incorporated into blonde and brunette colour blends,” she says.
“Ask your stylist for some dimension with richer lowlights next to the usual colour and ask for their advice on your current shampoo and conditioner also to protect your colour and promote shine.”
For protecting coloured locks, Crump recommends lathering on the heat spray and turning down the irons to protect vulnerable blonde tones.
Curly cuts
Get ready to toss the straighteners to the wind – 2024 will be all about embracing your curls, for a bouncy soft look in the style of model Alanna Arrington.
“This trend is great news for curly girls, no matter what your length, with curly pixie girls softening their cuts with a face-framing layer and curly fringes,” says Crump.
“Book a consultation with a stylist who knows curly hair and fringes. You want the cut to fit so well with your natural curls that all you have to battle is the frizz.
“I recommend using a control cream for curly hair and leaving it to dry naturally.”
The butterfly bob
This playful and romantic style features heavy layers with shorter pieces framing the face, resembling butterfly wings.
Early adopters of the trend include actresses Zendaya and Jenna Ortega, with the latter favouring flicked-out styling.
“Women are becoming bolder in hair choices, and we are realising that change is good for the soul as well as for the locks,” says Crump.
“The butterfly bob is a vamped up retro bob with lots of flirty layers that can be cut at different lengths so no need for a big chop.
Styling is essential for this trend and Crump recommends using a hot round brush to turn the hair inward at the ends before giving it a vigorous shake out and a blast of hold spray.
The Stevie
Nicks will never go out of style, and neither will her hair, if this retro look is anything to go by.
The 2024 do is a softer take on the seventies shag cut classic, with longer layers and less body than the puffed up locks of rockers past.
“Paying homage to 70s style icon Stevie Nicks, this style is all about a lived-in boho vibe as opposed to a polished look,” says Jaja Jones, founder of Al Barsha’s The Den Salon.
“Longer layers coupled with different versions on the fringe will make it adaptable to different hair types and textures. Maya Jama and Dakota Johnson have been early adopters of this trend.”
The kitty cut
A sleeker take on other animal cuts, the kitty cut is less shaggy than the wolf but still offers up subtle, sophisticated layers.
Falling between the shoulders and the collarbone, the length is shorter than the Rachel but longer than the bob, with cascading layers creating a feminine and feline silhouette.
“To give the hair structure and movement, the Kitty Cut features layers that blend into the rest of the hair so that it is a more polished look than shaggy,” says Jones.
“The longest section is a centimetre shorter than the base length at the front, while there are soft longer layers through the back.
“It’s adaptable to all hair types, this is a terrific update to have on a shoulder-grazing bob and you can also add face-framing jaw-length bangs.”
Lunar harmony hair
The next trend requires more than faith in your hairdresser, but trust in the universe itself.
According to stylists at Boho Salon in Arjan, Dubai, lunar harmony hair will be a big trend in the new year, meaning we will be aligning our haircuts and colour to the phases of the moon.
The idea is that synching hair trims with lunar cycles lets cosmic timing set the pace of an otherwise mundane task, resulting in longer, stronger and lusher strands.
According to Layla Hajjaj, founder of Boho Salon, the new moon is the perfect time to get the chop.
“It’s an ideal time to initiate changes, making it perfect for a significant haircut or a complete hair colour transformation,” says Hajjaj.
“If you’re craving a drastic change, embracing a bold new look during this phase might help set a positive tone for the upcoming weeks.”
Dishevelled dos
The penultimate style in our list is great news for lazy ladies or those who simply do not have time to prime and preen on busy days.
Dishevelled hairdos celebrate the “just rolled out of bed” look with joyous abandon.
“Really textured, disconnected haircuts will be all the rage in 2024, with out-of-place strands adding to the overall effect,” says stylist Emily Tucker, who splits her time between Havie & Moon in Dubai Hills and Hair Signature Salon in Al Barsha.
“Superheavy fringes with a lot of texture are a perfect addition to this trend, or a ruffled moxie cut, which is a cross between a plie cut and a mullet, looks great when it’s tousled.”
Contour cutting
Contour cutting sees hair painstakingly cut and styled to suit individual bone structure and face shape.
“Haircuts are moving away from just classic one-style-fits-all cuts to more personalised contour cutting,” says Tucker.
“Avoid cutting at home and find a stylist that really knows how to cut your hair,” she says. “A good stylist should have a vision of what will really suit you and bring out your inner beauty.”
Mohammed bin Zayed Majlis
More coverage from the Future Forum
Major honours
ARSENAL
BARCELONA
- La Liga - 2013
- Copa del Rey - 2012
- Fifa Club World Cup - 2011
CHELSEA
- Premier League - 2015, 2017
- FA Cup - 2018
- League Cup - 2015
SPAIN
- World Cup - 2010
- European Championship - 2008, 2012
More from Neighbourhood Watch:
More from Neighbourhood Watch:
The years Ramadan fell in May
KILLING OF QASSEM SULEIMANI
GAC GS8 Specs
Engine: 2.0-litre 4cyl turbo
Power: 248hp at 5,200rpm
Torque: 400Nm at 1,750-4,000rpm
Transmission: 8-speed auto
Fuel consumption: 9.1L/100km
On sale: Now
Price: From Dh149,900
Real estate tokenisation project
Dubai launched the pilot phase of its real estate tokenisation project last month.
The initiative focuses on converting real estate assets into digital tokens recorded on blockchain technology and helps in streamlining the process of buying, selling and investing, the Dubai Land Department said.
Dubai’s real estate tokenisation market is projected to reach Dh60 billion ($16.33 billion) by 2033, representing 7 per cent of the emirate’s total property transactions, according to the DLD.
COMPANY%20PROFILE%20
%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3EName%3A%3C%2Fstrong%3E%20Haltia.ai%0D%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3EStarted%3A%3C%2Fstrong%3E%202023%0D%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3ECo-founders%3A%3C%2Fstrong%3E%20Arto%20Bendiken%20and%20Talal%20Thabet%0D%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3EBased%3A%3C%2Fstrong%3E%20Dubai%2C%20UAE%0D%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3EIndustry%3A%3C%2Fstrong%3E%20AI%0D%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3ENumber%20of%20employees%3A%3C%2Fstrong%3E%2041%0D%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3EFunding%3A%3C%2Fstrong%3E%20About%20%241.7%20million%0D%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3EInvestors%3A%3C%2Fstrong%3E%20Self%2C%20family%20and%20friends%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%0A
More from Neighbourhood Watch:
Killing of Qassem Suleimani
Zayed Sustainability Prize
Best Foreign Language Film nominees
Capernaum (Lebanon)
Cold War (Poland)
Never Look Away (Germany)
Roma (Mexico)
Shoplifters (Japan)
Killing of Qassem Suleimani
The burning issue
The internal combustion engine is facing a watershed moment – major manufacturer Volvo is to stop producing petroleum-powered vehicles by 2021 and countries in Europe, including the UK, have vowed to ban their sale before 2040. The National takes a look at the story of one of the most successful technologies of the last 100 years and how it has impacted life in the UAE.
Read part four: an affection for classic cars lives on
Read part three: the age of the electric vehicle begins
Read part one: how cars came to the UAE
MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE – FINAL RECKONING
Director: Christopher McQuarrie
Starring: Tom Cruise, Hayley Atwell, Simon Pegg
Rating: 4/5
Blackpink World Tour [Born Pink] In Cinemas
Starring: Rose, Jisoo, Jennie, Lisa
Directors: Min Geun, Oh Yoon-Dong
Rating: 3/5
Killing of Qassem Suleimani
Lexus LX700h specs
Engine: 3.4-litre twin-turbo V6 plus supplementary electric motor
Power: 464hp at 5,200rpm
Torque: 790Nm from 2,000-3,600rpm
Transmission: 10-speed auto
Fuel consumption: 11.7L/100km
On sale: Now
Price: From Dh590,000
More on Quran memorisation:
Killing of Qassem Suleimani
BMW M5 specs
Engine: 4.4-litre twin-turbo V-8 petrol enging with additional electric motor
Power: 727hp
Torque: 1,000Nm
Transmission: 8-speed auto
Fuel consumption: 10.6L/100km
On sale: Now
Price: From Dh650,000
UAE v Gibraltar
What: International friendly
When: 7pm kick off
Where: Rugby Park, Dubai Sports City
Admission: Free
Online: The match will be broadcast live on Dubai Exiles’ Facebook page
UAE squad: Lucas Waddington (Dubai Exiles), Gio Fourie (Exiles), Craig Nutt (Abu Dhabi Harlequins), Phil Brady (Harlequins), Daniel Perry (Dubai Hurricanes), Esekaia Dranibota (Harlequins), Matt Mills (Exiles), Jaen Botes (Exiles), Kristian Stinson (Exiles), Murray Reason (Abu Dhabi Saracens), Dave Knight (Hurricanes), Ross Samson (Jebel Ali Dragons), DuRandt Gerber (Exiles), Saki Naisau (Dragons), Andrew Powell (Hurricanes), Emosi Vacanau (Harlequins), Niko Volavola (Dragons), Matt Richards (Dragons), Luke Stevenson (Harlequins), Josh Ives (Dubai Sports City Eagles), Sean Stevens (Saracens), Thinus Steyn (Exiles)
Key facilities
- Olympic-size swimming pool with a split bulkhead for multi-use configurations, including water polo and 50m/25m training lanes
- Premier League-standard football pitch
- 400m Olympic running track
- NBA-spec basketball court with auditorium
- 600-seat auditorium
- Spaces for historical and cultural exploration
- An elevated football field that doubles as a helipad
- Specialist robotics and science laboratories
- AR and VR-enabled learning centres
- Disruption Lab and Research Centre for developing entrepreneurial skills
The five pillars of Islam
1. Fasting
2. Prayer
3. Hajj
4. Shahada
5. Zakat
The years Ramadan fell in May
Six large-scale objects on show
- Concrete wall and windows from the now demolished Robin Hood Gardens housing estate in Poplar
- The 17th Century Agra Colonnade, from the bathhouse of the fort of Agra in India
- A stagecloth for The Ballet Russes that is 10m high – the largest Picasso in the world
- Frank Lloyd Wright’s 1930s Kaufmann Office
- A full-scale Frankfurt Kitchen designed by Margarete Schütte-Lihotzky, which transformed kitchen design in the 20th century
- Torrijos Palace dome
KILLING OF QASSEM SULEIMANI
Test
Director: S Sashikanth
Cast: Nayanthara, Siddharth, Meera Jasmine, R Madhavan
Star rating: 2/5
Graduated from the American University of Sharjah
She is the eldest of three brothers and two sisters
Has helped solve 15 cases of electric shocks
Enjoys travelling, reading and horse riding
About Karol Nawrocki
• Supports military aid for Ukraine, unlike other eurosceptic leaders, but he will oppose its membership in western alliances.
• A nationalist, his campaign slogan was Poland First. "Let's help others, but let's take care of our own citizens first," he said on social media in April.
• Cultivates tough-guy image, posting videos of himself at shooting ranges and in boxing rings.
• Met Donald Trump at the White House and received his backing.
Specs
Engine: Electric motor generating 54.2kWh (Cooper SE and Aceman SE), 64.6kW (Countryman All4 SE)
Power: 218hp (Cooper and Aceman), 313hp (Countryman)
Torque: 330Nm (Cooper and Aceman), 494Nm (Countryman)
On sale: Now
Price: From Dh158,000 (Cooper), Dh168,000 (Aceman), Dh190,000 (Countryman)
The specs
Engine: Four electric motors, one at each wheel
Power: 579hp
Torque: 859Nm
Transmission: Single-speed automatic
Price: From Dh825,900
On sale: Now
More from Neighbourhood Watch:
Killing of Qassem Suleimani
The five pillars of Islam
Grand slam winners since July 2003
Who has won major titles since Wimbledon 2003 when Roger Federer won his first grand slam
Roger Federer 19 (8 Wimbledon, 5 Australian Open, 5 US Open, 1 French Open)
Rafael Nadal 16 (10 French Open, 3 US Open, 2 Wimbledon, 1 Australian Open)
Novak Djokovic 12 (6 Australian Open, 3 Wimbledon, 2 US Open, 1 French Open)
Andy Murray 3 (2 Wimbledon, 1 US Open)
Stan Wawrinka 3 (1 Australian Open, 1 French Open, 1 US Open)
Andy Roddick 1 (1 US Open)
Gaston Gaudio 1 (1 French Open)
Marat Safin 1 (1 Australian Open)
Juan Martin del Potro 1 (1 US Open)
Marin Cilic 1 (1 US Open)
AIDA%20RETURNS
%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3EDirector%3A%20%3C%2Fstrong%3ECarol%20Mansour%3C%2Fp%3E%0A%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3EStarring%3A%20%3C%2Fstrong%3EAida%20Abboud%2C%20Carol%20Mansour%3C%2Fp%3E%0A%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3ERating%3A%3C%2Fstrong%3E%203.5.%2F5%3C%2Fp%3E%0A
'Outclassed in Kuwait'
Taleb Alrefai,
HBKU Press
The five pillars of Islam
Sholto Byrnes on Myanmar politics
Living in...
This article is part of a guide on where to live in the UAE. Our reporters will profile some of the country’s most desirable districts, provide an estimate of rental prices and introduce you to some of the residents who call each area home.
More from Neighbourhood Watch:
WOMAN AND CHILD
Director: Saeed Roustaee
Starring: Parinaz Izadyar, Payman Maadi
Rating: 4/5
More from Neighbourhood Watch
Scoreline
Real Madrid 1
Ronaldo (53')
Atletico Madrid 1
Griezmann (57')
Mohammed bin Zayed Majlis
KILLING OF QASSEM SULEIMANI
Game Changer
Director: Shankar
Stars: Ram Charan, Kiara Advani, Anjali, S J Suryah, Jayaram
Rating: 2/5
The five pillars of Islam
Mohammed bin Zayed Majlis
Specs
Engine: Dual-motor all-wheel-drive electric
Range: Up to 610km
Power: 905hp
Torque: 985Nm
Price: From Dh439,000
Available: Now
MOUNTAINHEAD REVIEW
Starring: Ramy Youssef, Steve Carell, Jason Schwartzman
Director: Jesse Armstrong
Rating: 3.5/5
Company%20Profile
%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3EName%3A%3C%2Fstrong%3E%20Raha%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3EStarted%3A%3C%2Fstrong%3E%202022%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3EBased%3A%3C%2Fstrong%3E%20Kuwait%2FSaudi%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3EIndustry%3A%3C%2Fstrong%3E%20Tech%20Logistics%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3EFunding%3A%3C%2Fstrong%3E%20%2414%20million%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3EInvestors%3A%3C%2Fstrong%3E%20Soor%20Capital%2C%20eWTP%20Arabia%20Capital%2C%20Aujan%20Enterprises%2C%20Nox%20Management%2C%20Cedar%20Mundi%20Ventures%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3ENumber%20of%20employees%3A%3C%2Fstrong%3E%20166%3C%2Fp%3E%0A
