Tailored fits, light makeup, and slicked-back hairstyles sound like some boring office dress code. Not anymore! According to TikTok’s ‘office siren’ trend, high-fashion corporate looks are now taking over, reinventing ‘90s and 2000s vintage style. Today, the office siren – the opposite of a shy librarian girl – is the ultimate girl boss who embraces her status with inner confidence and knee-buckling rizz.
While most bloggers try to come up with outfit and makeup ideas for the new trend, some hair devotees take the matter into their own hands to channel office siren. They elevate classic low buns with claw clips and pencils to match corporate vibes. Here’s everything you need to know about the new hairstyle craze!
Remember Giselle Bündchen’s iconic look in her “The Devil Wears Prada” cameo? Yes, the one with an all-black formal outfit save for sky-high heels and a colorful necklace. This is exactly what the office siren looks like. A sleek updo, natural makeup, and Bayonetta glasses complement the look, making it a tad cheeky yet formal enough to attend the office meeting.
And whenever she enters a room, she acts like she owns the whole place. So, basically, an office siren is a fashion queen who uses her workplace as a runway but still maintains all that bossiness and professional excellence.
Office siren core is something between your typical nine-to-five look and a tailored skirt suit (yes, ladies, no oversize!) straight from the haute couture catwalk. It’s chic and classy but also bold when it comes to styling. The same goes for the makeup. The secret of perfect glam is in accentuated eyes. The ideal combo is dark eye makeup and a simple gloss on the lips. If you’re feeling extra nostalgic, try brown lip liner for a sexy ‘90s twist.
The main rule of the office siren glam – less is more. Keep your hairstyle neat and simple as if you don’t have the luxury of time before heading off to work. Brush your hair back for a more formal hairstyle, or leave out a couple of loose strands around the face to spice up the glam a bit.
The office siren trend gains momentum thanks to celeb-inspired looks. Bella Hadid, aka the queen of the Y2K era, is an absolute stunner in her fitted striped shirt and rectangular glasses that are giving ‘90s Wall Street vibes. Although she wears her hair down, the whole look is exactly what a real office siren would choose for her everyday outing.
Billie Eilish’s black pin-striped suit with a pencil skirt and a plunging neckline is a perfect office siren look. Teamed with a brown silk headscarf around her head and signature Gucci glasses, the whole outfit is probably the best reference for the office siren trend so far.
Beauty bloggers and TikTok influencers try to recreate this look in their tutorials. Some of them focus on the outfit only, busting out neat pencil skirts and button-up shirts. Others, however, embrace the transformation on a more artistic level with a matching hairstyle and subtle makeup.
For this sleek updo, you’ll need to create a zig-zag part first. Grab your tail comb and part your hair just like in the video. Then, take a hair gel or another texturizing product and apply it on your locks before gently brushing them in two low pigtails. Tie those pigtails in a knot and repeat the process until you get a nice and thick bun. Tuck in the rest of your hair in that bun and secure the hairstyle with extra elastic on the top. Insert two chopsticks in the bun to create an ‘X’ out of them. For a more authentic look, you can also use two pencils.
If sophistication is your second name, you might also want to add some Parisian chic to your locks. Instead of using chopsticks, opt for elegant French pins – the U-shaped hair accessories that have already become an Internet sensation. Wear your hair up in a classic updo if you’re feeling like your office siren look is worthy of Paris Fashion Week front row.
This hair tutorial proves that short-haired girlies can be office sirens, too. So, in case you’re tired of wearing your bob down all the time, give this wavy updo with a claw clip a shot. Start off by taking your curling iron and making tousled waves by placing the hot tool at the roots. Typically, you’d need to curl the locks from the middle of each section to help it last longer. For this hairstyle, however, you should use your curling iron for a root lift to add extra volume to the future hairstyle.
Once done, gather your hair at the back in a small bun and clamp it with a claw clip. Secure the hairstyle with some bobby pins. Lastly, style your bangs by slightly curling them with a straightener. Consider applying some hair spray for extra hold and lasting effect. Finish off your office siren glam with a pair of glasses, and you’re ready to slay!
A French twist updo is a perfect balance of messy and formal hairstyle to pair with your office wear or little black dress. For the ultimate office siren look, use a pencil from a work desk to instantly elevate your French twist. Gather your mane into a low ponytail first. Then, wrap your hair around the pencil with the sharpened end looking left.
Rotate the pencil with your hair moving in a clockwise direction. Once the sharpened end of the pencil looks up, push the pencil down into the twisted hair to secure the hairstyle. For extra hold, add some bobby pins to make sure the hairstyle lasts. And there you have it – a 1-minute twisted hairstyle that matches the office siren trend.
The office siren trend graces our feeds today by introducing new hairstyle ideas for a captivating look. Hop on the trend and try something new for your next major makeover!
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