Characterised by weaving light and contrasting dark colours, chunky highlights are the nostalgic style seen on Beyoncé and Sarah Jessica Parker. Popularised in the 90s, chunky highlights became ...

And what’s coming back around now is a chunky highlights trend, the like of which we haven’t seen for about 20 years. Yes, you read that right – chunky highlights are back in style.

Chunky highlights are making their return as Gen Z continues to revive the trends of the early aughts, pulling inspiration from style icons like Paris Hilton, Avril Lavigne and Jennifer Lopez.

If anyone has the influence to bring back chunky highlights, it's Rihanna. "Skunk hair," the modern take on the Y2K trend, had a moment a few years ago but its popularity (thankfully) fizzled out.