I don’t know about you, but since season three of The White Lotus hit screens, my mind has been filled with “Piper nooo,” chic little bobs à la Leslie Bibb and pretty much everything rich mom core. While the lives of The White Lotus leading ladies may be a tad unrealistic for the masses, the effortless sophistication (served with a healthy portion of shade, of course) these women portray is something we want to—and can—recreate at home.
Enter rich mom hair: the latest take on the quiet luxury-inspired hair trends as of late. This time, the style puts the spotlight on the chic, has-it-all-together aesthetic of the modern-day mama. From haircut ideas to styling tips and color inspo, rich mom hair has been circulating for a minute now. If you’re eager to be part of the zany yet elevated Parker Posey posse, we’ve tapped the experts for everything you need to know about rich mom hair from home.
Featured Experts
- Rita Hazan is a celebrity colorist
- Julius Michael is a celebrity hairstylist and VOLOOM ambassador
What cut and color are best for rich mom hair?
While we typically associate dimensional, well-blended blondes and rich browns with the OG “rich girl” hair aesthetic, Hazan explains that rich mom hair is a bit more streamlined. “In terms of color, the rich mom style usually refers to a monochromatic color, meaning a tone-on-tone style that looks natural and not over-processed,” she explains. “Sometimes the rich mom vibe can include highlights, but in a much more natural way.” Hazan also points out a high-shine finish as key to the rich mom hair color.
What cut lends itself best to the rich mom aesthetic? You guessed it—the bob. “Effortless bobs or shoulder length hair cuts are perfect for creating that rich mom hair look,” Hazan says. “It looks undone, but relies on product and heat tools to create that sophisticated yet simple look.”
What products are best for creating rich mom hair?
As Hazan pointed out, styling is everything when it comes to rich mom hair. “Great ‘rich mom’ hair is all about volume and movement,” explains celebrity stylist and VOLOOM ambassador Julius Michael. “As a stylist, I know that everyone is used to adding volume by teasing and spraying their hair, leaving it stuck in its place. Not only does this damage the hair, but it takes away from an effortless look.” For creating a voluminous, rich mom ‘do with plenty of movement on his A-list clients (of which many are Bravo royalty), Michael turns to the Voloom Classic 1-½” Inch Professional Volumizing Ceramic Hair Iron ($140). “I love the VOLOOM because it gives easy, flowy volume without having to leave the hair structured, which is perfect for that undone, natural look that everyone is going for these days,” Michael explains.
Going back to Hazan’s point about radiant, shiny strands being a must for rich mom hair, an arsenal of high-shine styling and finishing products is also a must. “Glosses like my Rita Hazan Ultimate Shine Gloss ($15) help maintain richness and vibrancy in the hair so it never looks dull,” Hazan adds. “Products that are hydrating and moisturizing like the Weekly Remedy Treatment ($42) will also help rich mom hair stay looking healthy and radiant.”
