Period drama hair, zero period drama effort!
So, you watched the new Wuthering Heights movie, fell completely under its spell, and now you can’t stop staring at Margot Robbie’s hair in every single scene? Totally understandable. There’s something about that windswept and lived-in beauty that makes you want to recreate it immediately.
And you absolutely can do it! We’ve found five movie-inspired hairstyles you can pull off at home, no glam squad required. They look like a team of professionals spent hours on them. In reality, it’s just you, a few bobby pins or braids, and maybe a ribbon. Check them out!
This one is pure Catherine Earnshaw energy. Start by loosely braiding two or three sections of your hair. Keep things intentionally relaxed and imperfect because that’s the whole point. Pin the braids back at the nape of your neck, letting a few face-framing strands fall free.
Then comes the detail that ties everything together: a ribbon. Weave it through your braid or tie it around the base of your updo for a whimsical and romantic touch that looks straight out of the film. The messier it is, the better it works.
This style is the perfect partner for your overnight heatless curls, so if you already have texture to work with, you’re halfway there. Section off the front pieces and tie the top layer of your hair into a half-bun.
Take those front sections, twist them back toward the bun, and pin the ends in place. Curl the front wisps slightly with a wand or your fingers to soften the whole look. The result is effortlessly pretty in that way that makes others ask what salon you went to.
If you have curly hair, this one was made for you. Start at the top of your head by creating two small ponytails, then combine them into one. Continue this plaiting pattern as you work toward the back, building a woven and braided effect that keeps your curls contained while still maintaining their full personality.
It’s structured enough to look relaxed enough to feel romantic, and practical enough to actually last through a long day or a walk across a fictional moor.
Begin by creating two twist braids on either side of your head, then pinch and gently pull them apart to give them volume and that slightly undone, romantic quality. Create a half ponytail at the back, then topsy tail it for instant texture.
Bring both twists to the back and feed them through the ponytail opening so they blend in. Finish with a few pearl pins scattered throughout. It sounds like a lot, but once you try it, the whole thing takes under ten minutes and looks genuinely stunning.
The most relaxed entry on the list, and still deeply romantic. Use a wand to create soft waves, or braid your hair overnight and wake up with natural texture already built in.
Once your waves are set, gather your hair into a half ponytail and flip it inside out for a little extra hold and that tousled dimension. That’s truly it. You’re set to run through open fields like the main character you are!
There’s something about period drama hairstyles that feels both nostalgic and completely current at the same time. These five looks borrow their soul from a timeless love story, but they work just as well at a weekend brunch or a casual evening out as they do on a cinematic moor. And if you want to keep the inspiration going, check out TheRightHairstyles try-on tool to experiment with more daily looks before committing your bobby pins. Your next favorite style might be just around the corner!
