Spring 2025’s Must-Have Hair Trend: The ‘White Lotus Wave’
As the weather warms up and the holiday season approaches, a new hair trend is emerging as the must-have look for spring 2025. Dubbed the ‘White Lotus wave’, this effortlessly tousled hairstyle has been popularized by two of Britain’s most beloved actresses, Nicola Coughlan and Billie Piper, who recently made a stylish appearance at the Olaplex dinner in London.
According to a report from Hello Magazine, the ‘White Lotus wave’ trend is inspired by the hit HBO show, The White Lotus, where the cast, including Aimee Lou Wood and Michelle Monaghan, sported beachy, mermaid waves that epitomized the ultimate ‘holiday hair’ look. Nicola Coughlan and Billie Piper took this inspiration and ran with it, opting for undone, textured waves that exuded laid-back luxury.
Nicola Coughlan, known for her role in the hit show, stunned with her beachy spring-ready waves, which she paired with a little black dress and tights. Her signature blonde locks were styled into flowing waves with a glossy finish, adding a touch of glamour to her all-black ensemble. Billie Piper, on the other hand, wore a sultry black lace gown and paired her long brunette hair with subtle volume at the roots and loose, rippling waves that framed her face with ease.
The ‘White Lotus wave’ trend is all about embracing imperfection and creating a relaxed, beachy look that’s perfect for the warmer months. As Hello Magazine notes, this look is "relaxed yet expensive-looking – a style that feels just as at home poolside in Sicily as it does at a luxury beauty dinner."
To achieve this look, experts recommend using a wave-enhancing spray or heatless styling technique, along with a little help from bond-building formulas for strength and shine. Hershesons expert stylist Dale Herne shares his top tips on how to get the look at home, including rough drying hair with a hair dryer, prepping hair with Air Dry Spray, and using a mermaid waver attachment to create big, beachy waves.
As Hello Magazine reports, the key to nailing the trend is to "embrace imperfection – this isn’t a perfect, salon-finish curl. Instead, it’s about soft bends, subtle kinks, and plenty of movement." With these simple styling tips, you can achieve the ‘White Lotus wave’ look and make it your own.
In conclusion, the ‘White Lotus wave’ is set to be the go-to hair trend for spring 2025, and with the help of Nicola Coughlan and Billie Piper, it’s easy to see why. This effortlessly cool hairstyle is perfect for the warmer months, and with a little practice and patience, you can achieve this look at home. As Hello Magazine says, "spring’s top hair inspo is clear: embrace the wave."
