Autumn Winter 2017 hair trends: The styles you’ll be wearing this season ~ Titina Penzini

AW17 is all about powerful, badass women and the hairstyles that represent them...

There was a distinctly political feel to the Autumn Winter 2017 fashion shows. While the clothes were bold and brave, the hair represented the woman of the moment. She's strong, independent and powerful - and her 'do acts as weaponry when it needs to.

There's no surprise this season was centred around taking a stand and proving the power of women. With recent world events, namely the election of Donald Trump as US President, designers found creative ways to prove women can – and will – fight back.

From the power plaits showcased backstage to the powerful full fringes on the runway, hair was a way to express our strength. It was also an outlet to express our femininity and sexuality. From snogged-out lips at Preen to post-sex hair at Alexander Wang and soft, romantic waves elsewhere, this season proved that sex sells... as does love and romance.

Take a look at our run-down of the top hair trends for Autumn and Winter 2017 below...

WEARABLE HAIR ACCESSORIES

The humble hair accessory took centre stage this season, undergoing a sophisticated, wearable upgrade.

WEARABLE HAIR ACCESSORIES

At shows such as Elie Saab and Chanel, hairbands were glitzy and glam.

WEARABLE HAIR ACCESSORIES

At Altuzarra, models embraced the fun and furry textures.

WEARABLE HAIR ACCESSORIES

Cute black hair bows were made incredibly chic. At shows such as Rochas...

WEARABLE HAIR ACCESSORIES

...Temperley London...

WEARABLE HAIR ACCESSORIES

and Tory Burch...

WEARABLE HAIR ACCESSORIES

... where bows were slightly oversized and heavy on the sophistication.

SIDE PARTINGS

Forget the humble centre parting, this Autumn/Winter, it's about pushing things aside. We loved this romantic look at Zac Posen.

SIDE PARTINGS

At Louis Vuitton in Paris, there was more of a 'grunge' feel.

SIDE PARTINGS

And at Missoni they were a touch more sleek.

SIDE PARTINGS

We loved David Koma's take on the side parting, which was amplified by cool power braids.

PUNK ROCK

In line with the theme of baddass women, hairstylists use their expertise to put a spotlight on powerful, punk rock-inspired 'dos - from slick hair to shaggy crops.

PUNK ROCK

In Marni, it was all about nonchalant grunge.

PUNK ROCK

Models accompanied their Marni styles with a heavy dose of attitude.

PUNK ROCK

Another way to channel your inner rock chick? Dabble in rainbow shades, like at Marc Jacobs.

PUNK ROCK

If you're a little nervous of all-over colour, follow Versace's lead and try dip-dyed ends.

PUNK ROCK

At Saint Laurent, models embraced their natural curls and channeled 70s rock chicks.

PUNK ROCK

And at Osman, hair was stripped back and the popular buzzcut looked cooler than ever.

SEX & LOVE

This season proved that sex sells... but so does love and romance. Hair was styled into soft romantic waves, lips were snogged-out and post-sex hair was in.