Gutt te paranda tera, lagda kamaal ni… Parandis are the hottest hair trend of 2025. Here’s how you can style them like a pro.
It won’t be wrong to say that Indian brides are an epitome of beauty and grace. On her wedding day, she gets adorned with the beautiful traditional attire, accessorised with rich jewels ornamenting her from head to toe, she exudes beauty in the best form. One of these classic pieces of jewellery is parandi, otherwise known as paranda.
Be it a nicely braided hairdo or a messy loose braid, parandis can amp up the beauty of bridal hair to the next level. This classic hairdo is back in trend again in 2025. Brides are wearing them for their wedding festivities, wedding guests are donning them for events, and everyone is experimenting with it this year. This hair accessory will make you ready for any big wedding as well as simple puja at home. After a lot of trendspotting and research, Team Wedding Affair can officially announce parandis as the official bridal hair jewellery of the season.
The Cultural Significance
If you already don’t know, parandis or paranda is a traditional hair ornament that is tied at the end of a braid. Oginated from Punjab, both in India and Pakistan, this is the go-to traditional hairstyle for Punjabi women everywhere. Generally these are made with multicolour silk or cotton threads and decorated at the end with tassels, beads, mirrors and cowrie shells etc. Parandis have been worn by women for generations, carrying immense historical and cultural significance in every twist and turn. These are often worn in festivities like weddings, Lohri as well as folk dances like Bhangra and Giddha.
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Revival with High Fashion
In 2025, Parandis are no longer reserved for only traditional festivities. This accessory has made its place into high fashion, being a part of both pret and bridal couture. It celebrates authenticity and heritage in the world of fashion, bringing a proud archival element on the world stage.
It is now a symbol of cultural pride and femininity. The new generation fashionistas are making parandis their own with a new-age touch. Once a rural fashion staple is now an Insta favourite, and that is a win for Indian fashion.
Celebrity Who Nailed It
In 2024 we saw a lot of our favourite celebs bringing this hair trend to the forefront as they proudly donned parandis at various events. This year, most recently, Alia Bhatt and Karisma Kapoor wore parandis for Adar Jain’s wedding festivities. While Karisma’s one was more traditional, Alia gave it a retro flare with a popping purple polka-dot paranda.
Actors like Janhvi Kapoor, Sonam Kapoor, Deepika Padukone, Sonakshi Sinha, Sobhita Dhulipala, Khushi Kapoor and many more have been seen flaunting parandis with their ethnic wear. Be it the graceful six-yard sarees or majestic lehengas, traditional suits or Mughal-like anarkalis, parandis have been a trusted favourite for celebs.
Celebrity bridal fashion also saw a surge of parandis, especially in events like mehendi and haldi. The events that are more vibrant and energetic match the classic “Punjabi Kudi” vibe. Radhika Merchant adorned a heavy multicolour paranda with her vibrant lehenga, while actress Surbhi Jyoti chose a classic one for her salwar suit. Rakulpreet Singh paired her parandis with flowers wrapped around her braids.
How to Style Parandis in 2025
2025 gives you a whole lot of versatility to style your traditional paranda that will make you stand out in the crowd.
If you want to flaunt the traditional maximalism in your hair, go for a parandi adorned with gold and stones. Polki, diamond, pearls—the options are endless. Think multiple chains, hair jewellery connected with earrings, gold tassels and more.
For a more minimal and sleek glam, opt for something cleaner that doesn’t cover most of your braid. Use a shiny thread for added bling and a vibrant tassel to make it pop against the outfit.
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So go ahead, braid your hair and give it a dramatic swing with the tassels! Follow Wedding Affair for more beauty and hair tips and ideas.
