The E-Girl Hairstyle: Are You Brave Enough to Try TikTok's Latest Hair Trend? (2024)

E-girl hairstyles are characterised by soft pastel shades and signature ’90s streaks in contrasting hues. Originating with online girl gamers, the E-girl look resembles the “scene” trend we saw in the early 2000s, complete with winged eyeliner and striped tops, mixed with a more modern aesthetic that’s often amped up through social media.

They’re experimental and fearless, and thanks to TikTok, they’ve become the biggest subculture online. With style icons like Britanny Xavier and Dua Lipa recently spotted wearing popular E-girl hairstyles, we predict this trend will be huge throughout the year.

So, whether you’re inspired by your fave anime character or love a nostalgic ’90s trend, we’ve shortlisted the best E-girl hairstyles below.

Chunky Highlights

The chunky highlight look is achieved by bleaching the front section of your hair to create a contrasting look against the rest of your strands. Credit: @annvmariv

Barbie Pink Streaks

Even if you’re already a blonde, pre-lightening your hair before applying your chosen colour will really help to make the colour pop. Credit: @kateelisabethxo

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Dainty Streaks

Dainty streaks are also just as effective when paired with dark brown hair.Credit: @sydneydlcruz

Billie Eilish Style

From bobs to pixies, everyone can get the E-girl look! So why not channel your inner Billie Ellish with neon green highlights? Credit:@cakefacedcutie

Ginger Spice Vibes

This is giving us serious ’90s Geri Halliwell vibes, we loved it then and we love it even more now! Want to recreate these curls? Then tryTRESemmé Curl Definition Mousse, for sleek and long-lasting styling.

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Two-Tone Pastel

Making a statement is key to this colour trend so if one shade isn’t enough, try two!Credit:@nosebleedsaresexy

Coloured Curtains

Hit two trends at once with this coloured curtains hairstyle.Credit: @hanakanazu

Coloured Bangs

Don’t forget your bangs! Credit:@faketeeth

Pretty in Pink

For extra E-girl points, try colouring the front of your hair a bright pink shade. Credit: @zalimelverton

Butterfly Clips

If you aren’t ready to commit to E-girl hair streaks, you can easily give your hair a TikTok feel with some cute butterfly clips.Credit:@aesthetic.outfitz

Pigtails

No E-girl look is complete without bold colourful makeup and the signature moody aesthetic. Keep your pigtails styled for longer withTRESemmé Freeze Hold Hairspray.

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Two-tone Hair

You can’t talk about e-girl hairstyles without mentioning two-tone hair. When you can’t pick which pastel hair colour to go for, you can get the best of both worlds with this hair colour method. Credit: @kidjess

Braided E-girl Hair

The best thing about chunky, e-girl highlights? You can easily plait them, just like this. Credit: @allie.xcx

Ash Blonde Streaks

To amp up the drama, go for this edgy, ashy half-dyed look that we spotted on this beauty. Credit: @yottiwilkinson

Half-up E-girl Hair

Just look at how cool this half-up hairstyle is! Credit:@funkynutmeg

Long E-girl Hair

Forever the go-to for e-girl hair inspiration, Tik Tok queen, Yvie Scarlet, styles her long hair with cute butterfly clips. Credit: @yviescarlet

Cerise Pink Streaks

Everything about the contrast between the brunette and cerise pink tones in this example is so right. Credit: @jocmill

Blue E-girl Streaks

Prefer blue shades? You’ll love this look! Credit: @nava_beautyyy_

Face-framing Highlights

This cool face-framing look is totally trending for 2021. This is more of a fashion-forward take on e-girl hair. Credit: @angel.iica

Subtle E-girl Hair

We love this soft take on chunky front highlights. Credit: @oliviaalexandra_styles

Single Streaks

This single e-girl streak provides the perfect compromise for those that want to dip their toe into this trend. Credit: @sandrabulldock

Bella Hadid’s E-Girl Hair

Bella Hadid’s new e-girl hair is proof that this hairstyle isn’t going anywhere in 2021.

Playful Peekaboo Highlights

Trust us, these blue and purple peekaboo streaks are all you need to make your hair pop. Plus, if e-girl queen Charli D’Amelio is rocking them, you really can’t go wrong.

Peekaboo Blonde

This colour combo is perfect for those wanting to channel ’90s vibes.

Ronze E-Girl Highlights

Even hair as dark as this can benefit from two ronze streaks at the front.

Pink Bob

Bobs are so on-trend now, and so are these pink e-girl highlights.

Lime Green

For a look that will turn heads, focus your fave hue on part of your bangs and front layers.

Nirvana Vibes

Not e-girls have to be soft, you can have an edgier vibe with hair like this.

’90s Hair

The best thing about e-girl highlights? When done right, they can totally look grown-up, too.

Peach Streaks at the Front

Peach streaks at the front will instantly give your look a summery feel.

Soft Streaks

Add this gorgeous e-girl hairstyle to your must-try list, ASAP!

Chunky Two-Tone Streaks

Why go for one colour, when you can rock two?

Glam E-Girl

For days you want to try something new, master the TikTok dressing gown hack and rock these effortless curls.

Money Piece

If you go slightly less chunky with your highlights, you’ll be hitting the money piece and e-girl all in one.