# Afro Chic Runways Big Frizzy Hair Seen on the Catwalk of TopShop Unique Spring 2011 By Summer Luu | Published 2010-09-22 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/topshop-unique-spring-2011 References: [highsnobette](http://www.highsnobette.com/news/2010/09/20/topshop-unique-runway-spring-2011/) & [fashionologie](http://www.fashionologie.com/2011-Spring-London-Fashion-Week-Topshop-Unique-11086062?page=0,0,0) Seen on the runway for the TopShop Unique Spring 2011 collection were hippie inspired looks — less glamor, more natural. What was natural looking was indefinitely the hair. [Big, frizzy and afro-chic hairdos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/love-my-natural-hair) rocked the runway. It looked like there was not one touch of [leave-in conditioner or gel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nexxus-styling-collection) for this bold and natural look. The models were also seen wearing bright fiery red lipstick and round retro shades. I hope this TopShop Unique Spring 2011 hairstyle filters down to the mainstream because my [hair always gets big and frizzy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mane-x-ouai-the-antifrizz-kit) in the rain. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Afro-chic Hairstyles:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in haircare products and styling techniques that embrace and enhance natural, frizzy hair textures. - **Hippie-inspired Fashion:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in sustainable and ethically sourced clothing lines that embody the bohemian style of the 1960s. - **Retro Accessories:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in vintage-inspired eyewear and bold makeup products that complement the retro fashion aesthetic. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Haircare:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in haircare products specifically designed for afro-chic hairstyles, catering to the needs of natural textures. - **Fashion:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in sustainable fashion brands that draw inspiration from the hippie fashion of the past while incorporating modern design and materials. - **Beauty:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in makeup and accessories that embrace retro aesthetics, offering unique and bold options for consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Immersive Curl-Powered Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curl-powered-pop-up.md) - [Salon-Grade Textured Hair Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-doux-block-party.md) - [Whimsical Feminine Runway Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-rose-sparrow.md) - [Whimsical Spring Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Anna-Suis-SpringSummer-2025.md) - [Expressive Hair Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/main-character-hair.md) - [Future-Facing Hair Colors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aveda-vibe-collection.md) - [High-Fashion Haircare Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zara-hair-1.md) - [Summer Hair Care Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-hair-care.md) - [Offbeat Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asos-inspired-by.md)