India, April 27 -- The pendulum has officially swung. After seasons of glassy lengths, poker-straight strands, and tightly pulled-back slick buns, hair is loosening up. Big, bouncy, unapologetically voluminous hair is back, bringing a distinctly 90s energy with it. Think layered cuts, lifted roots, and that unmistakable volume that once made the FRIENDS' Rachel Green blowout a cultural phenomenon. With nostalgia at an all-time high, the mood has clearly shifted. But this isn't a copy-paste revival of voluminous hair. In 2026, it is softer, easier, and far more wearable.

For celebrity hairstylist Sangeeta Hegde, who has styled celebrities like Kajol, Radhika Mercant, and Vaani Kapoor, the return feels inevitable. She pointed out, "Trends ...