The sleekest bridal hairstyle this summer? The infinity bun

If you're embarking on a search for summer bridal beauty inspiration, we implore you to turn to the red carpets of 2024 for a lesson in elegant, eye-catching hair. From fluid waves ready-made for the modern bride to classic silhouettes that will guarantee your wedding photos endure the test of time, you can trust the star-studded premieres, and award shows to deliver ample references to take to your first beauty trial. The look of the season? The sleek and architectural infinity bun.

Defined by its endless twisting shape and clean lines, the infinity bun is a swift departure from last season's coveted fanned-out up-do, while relied wholly on free-flowing spiked tips and an edgy, textured finesse. This elegant update however disguises the ends of the hair entirely, giving the illusion of a continuous figure of '8' loop. It is refined, uniform and boasts a striking definition, without the need for a casual tousled finish.

Cannes Film Festival 2024 was the first to prove the infinity bun's surprising versatility. Anya Taylor Joy debuted an elongated, voluminous take on the twisted up-do, courtesy of hairstylist Gregory Russell. Her signature butter blonde lengths were divided by a sharp centre parting before being sculpted into a stacked '8' shape.

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Meanwhile, Rosie Huntington Whitely showcased an effortlessly replicable take on the hairstyle, complete with a side parting and a tighter, tidy bun.

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For those who shy from slicked-back styling, look to Simone Ashley's more voluminous twisted bun. The addition of a full side-swept fringe adds a body to the original infinity hairstyle, without taking away from its essential polished finish. Not to mention, it adds a subtle vintage flare to the modern look.

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Spring/summer 2024 runways have also co-signed the hairstyle, with shows from Luisa Via Roma to Akris featuring tidy infinity buns, devoid of texture and tips, in their vibrant presentations.

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The top benefit of the styling? You can dress it up with a delicately embellished hair clip or slide; the perfect opportunity to introduce a 'something borrowed' or 'something blue' accessory...