Charli XCX is sparking a beauty revolution with her latest album, Brat, and it's setting trends across the UK.
With "Brat summer" searches skyrocketing by 110%, Charli's influence is undeniable. Her rebellious, unpolished, and unapologetically carefree aesthetic is captivating fans, consumers, and brands alike. Central to this grunge glam movement is Charli's signature voluminous curls, which she flaunts in her music videos and live performances.
While heated tools can help achieve this look, they often come with the downside of heat damage. Thankfully, we’ve got a step-by-step guide to help you nail Charli's iconic curls using Bouclème’s styling products and Hair Rehab’s extensions - without compromising your hair’s health.
Step 1: Lengthen
Looking to achieve instant length just like Charli’s? “Even a partial head of tape extensions is an easy way to add not only length, but volume, shape and bounce to your look”, comments Lauren Pope, founder of Hair Rehab London. The 18" Invisible Tape Extensions (£78.79), can be professionally installed, cut, and styled to add instant thickness and shape for the ultimate brat look.
Step 2: Curl
“The best way to prevent unnecessary hair damage day-to-day, is by using heatless styling methods” says Lauren Pope. Hair Rehab London’s Complete Heatless Curl Kit (£52.50) has everything you need to create long-lasting waves overnight. “The tightness with which you wrap your hair around the Heatless Curl Styler will determine the type of curls you achieve, from loose, beachy waves, to defined ringlets” adds Lauren. For Charli’s tight curls, wrap your hair snugly around the silk headband. The kit includes everything you need: a silk headband, silk scrunchies, a detangling brush, a wide-tooth comb, and their best-selling hair oil.
Step 3: Moisture & Shine
For added moisture and shine, mix Boucleme’s Curl Cream (£21) with a little water and squeeze into hair to enhance definition. Formulated with hydrating Shea Butter, Castor Oil, and Organic Shea Butter, hair is left nourished with a soft, bouncy hold.
Step 4: Define
To create a protective layer and maximise volume, smooth Bouclème’s best-selling Curl Defining Gel (£17) over hair, then tip your head forward to apply it underneath, scrunching to further encourage curl formation. With a nourishing blend of Argan Oil, Virgin Coconut Oil and Linseed Extract, the lightweight gel enhances shine, smoothness, and curl shape, providing a lasting medium hold.
Step 5: Perfect & Preserve
Seal the deal with Flexible Hold Hairspray (£24) to keep your curls intact all day. Specifically designed for curls, coils, and waves, Flexible Hold Hairspray preserves styles with a flexible medium-to-strong hold, for lasting curl definition. Water-based, anti-static, and alcohol-free, the hairspray has been carefully formulated with 92% naturally derived, vegan ingredients, making it not only fantastic for curls, but kind for the planet too. The best part? No sticky residue or crunch.
Find out more at hairrehablondon.com and boucleme.co.uk.