14 Girls to Follow on Instagram Who Are The Ultimate #Hairspiration

If there’s one thing we’ve learned about #hairspiration, it’s that it can come from just about anywhere. After all, before the days of social media, we didn’t even have the luxury of going online to find new cuts, colors, and styles to try. While there are plenty of popular accounts dedicated to taking you through the ins and outs of hair, we decided to switch it up by looking at things from a more under-the-radar angle.

Consider our latest exercise the digital equivalent of walking down the street and spotting girls who happen to have really great hair. In other words, we took a deep dive through the world of Instagram, and surfaced with 12 cool finds you’ll want to follow immediately. Click through, and get ready to fresh those feeds.

Maria of @flettemaria

At 16, Maria is already putting our braid game to shame with her intricate creations, which she demonstrates on her sisters, friends, and—occasionally—herself. From fishtails to French loops, it’s hard to pick a favorite style, but you’ll definitely want to scroll through and see her crazy talent for yourself.

Alexa of @alexaedwards

Whether she’s opting for lobs, box braids, or high buns, Alexa always pairs her ‘do with the sunniest of smiles. It may sound super cheesy, but genuine happiness is one selfie tip we’ll always endorse. Fish gapes come and go—grins are here to stay.

Kyra of @kyraanno

18-year-old Kyra is currently traveling around the world, making her dreamy feed one to watch. Our favorite thing about her on-the-go hair? She likes to keep it simple and let it do its thing—leaving it down and slightly mussed wherever she goes.

_Amy of @adventureswithamy

We’ve noticed two things about Amy’s account: she loves trying new hairstyles, and she flawlessly executes every single one. The best part? Most of her hairdos are fairly beginner-friendly, which serves as a good reminder that being experimental with your look doesn’t require crazy styling skills.

_Imri of @ creativeuphoria

Imri’s bio reads “Dare to be interesting,” which is a philosophy we think applies well to both life and hair. Her style changes regularly from short curls to long box braids, but she embraces every look with confidence.

Chiara of @chiaratagliarini

Where do you go for the best ballerina bun inspiration? Off the top of our heads, we’d guess that an IRL ballerina’s Instagram is probably a good place to start. Chiara’s feed is full of cool dance snapshots—plus daily moments from her life in Italy.

Darya of @iudaea

Darya switches it up between straight strands and ringlets often enough that we can’t say she seems to have a single, signature style. We do love how she gives us straight-up Lorde vibes in every single shot, particularly when she amps up the volume and wears her hair down and curly.

Hannah of @leyoomz

We know from experience that platinum can be a tricky color to maintain, but Hannah’s hair remains blindingly bright throughout her feed. If you’re in the mood to go for the daring dye, we recommend taking a peek at her account—she styles the shade through multiple lengths and looks (read: bangs, braids, bobs, and more).

Syana of @syanalaniyan

This Parisian student wears her natural texture beautifully, whether she’s pausing for a macaron break or strolling through the cobblestoned streets of France. Her feed has it all: vacation goals, style goals, and hair goals in one.

Keizah of @keizahh

This photographer and blogger is just getting her start, but clearly has an eye for color and composition. It shines through in her pictures—and in her haircut as well. The face-framing bob slopes down at the front and features brightened-up, ombre pieces all around.

Zoe of @zcrane_96

Aside from being an amazing dancer (check her feed, and you’ll see what we mean), Zoe also happens to be the master of tousled, piece-y hair. We’re not quite sure what she uses to achieve her style—which looks like a more casual iteration of the beach wave—but we do know we want to copy it, stat.

Maria of @strelssm

Maria reminded us just how much we love the messy bun when we stumbled across this shot. While she usually seems to wear her hair down, her Instagram contains periodic revivals of the upswept style in all its super-swirled glory. Half-up variations on the messy bun (trying this immediately) also make the occasional appearance.

Cher of @shireewasko

We love everything about this look, gold arm glitter included. Cher’s short chop is all of the reasons we’re contemplating a bob for summer. Plus, if you’ve ever wondered whether the hat life is for you, check out her account for a couple examples of great fedora placement.

Orleanne of @orleannebs

From our first glance at her Instagram, we deduced that Orleanne is a triple threat. She runs a cool thrift shop, has crazy embroidery skills, and has uncovered all of the secrets to creating a cool—but not overly curated—feed. We especially love her current cut: a short, curly ‘do that looks amazing in every picture.