Channel your inner Charli XCX.

That’s why out of all the trends thatBrathas kickstarted, messy, party-girl hair makes sense.

In short, confident, fun hair is Brat hair.

Charli XCX with curly hair.

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Instead, it’s an attitude that prioritizes your unique texture while simultaneously experimenting with bold styles.

Ahead, we unpack all the nuances of the Brat hair trend.

So, are curls required for Brat summer?

Charli XCX with curly hair.

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That’s the beauty of Brat!

It can be what you want it to be, allowing individual style and taste to reign supreme.

TikTok creatorHebatook inspiration from the trend and created a waved half-updo with braided swept-back front pieces.

Charli XCX with curly hair.

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Another creatorAdri, styled a punk spikey bun twisting and braiding pieces and pinning them down at different angles.

Hair is temporary, but having fun is forever.

Experimenting with a hair tutorial is always fun, but embracing your natural hair is Brat, too.

Constantly using heat or manipulating your curls can be damaging.