A wise woman – aka, my mum – once told me: not all things stay in the past (read: your digital footprint and those cringey 2006 Facebook posts). However, one thing that I'm *very* on board with coming back is the revival of the nostalgic Y2K hair accessory – snap clips, butterflies and glitter gems all receive a big Cosmo seal of approval.
And now, cementing the comeback of said throwback trends is none other than Simone Ashley. She is one, to name a few, of many celebrities who have been making 2002 beauty cool again.
To debut the primary school-esque look, Simone's go-to celebrity hairstylist, Halley Brisker took to Instagram with a close-up snap of the star. See the gorgeous hairstyle below:
Other than the obvious face card (cue all the fire emojis), what adds a certain je ne sais quoi to the hairstyle is those two blue snap clips. Very kitsch. It's giving year 4 vibes, but in the best way possible, ofc.
Ahhh to have no worries other than lunchtime's kiss and chase antics...
And not only that but also proving that she is a force to be reckoned with and one to note when on the hunt for festive hairspo, Simone has recently provided look after look (after look). Her rock 'n' roll waves as well as *that* fresh-out-the-shower lob and voluminous 90s blow out are some serves, to name a few.
Oh, and if, like us, you're now wanting to accessorise just about every hair look with snap clips, shop an affordable pack below:
That, or just head down to your local Claire's Accessories – aka, the OG hub of all things nostalgic and Y2K.
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Lia Mappoura (she/her) is the Beauty Writer at Cosmopolitan UK, with over four years of experience reporting across the brand's print, social, video and digital platforms. Lia covers everything from emerging trend analysis to viral celebrity hair and makeup moments, making her an expert at spotting the season’s next big beauty look (before it takes over social media feeds).
In 2025, she was named The Rising Media Star at the Love Perfume Awards with The Perfume Shop, recognised for her outstanding digital fragrance content and for building genuine authority within the space. She is passionate about challenging outdated beauty stereotypes, championing inclusive representation in beauty, and educating readers on the trends, products and conversations shaping the industry today. Follow her on Instagram or find her on LinkedIn.
