“It’s the irreverence that makes these messy hairstyles so modern,” explained Guido Palau, the stylist behind the “messed up” looks at Prada, Miu Miu, and Dolce & Gabbana. “Showing that you haven’t taken the time to do your hair gives it a nonchalant air that’s always very attractive.”Prada fall/winter 2025-2026 fashion show- Vogue Runway Prada fall/winter 2025-2026 fashion show- Vogue Runway Prada autumn/winter 2025-2026- Vogue RunwayThat said, don’t be fooled by the carefree appearance. The chicest messy hair may suggest a certain laissez-faire attitude, but it’s also not about looking lazy. In other words, her messy hair isn’t a mess because she is—she’s just expressing her je ne sais quoi. The look is “wildly disheveled, but still beautiful and feminine,” explains Palau, who says that messy hair “leads us to question the beauty of things when they don’t correspond to our idea of perfection.