General media guidelines recommend that parents and teens work together to build healthy digital habits:

: Use these trends as a starting point to discuss consent, respect, and how certain styles might be perceived by others.

: Seen on high-fashion runways like Marc Jacobs, featuring jagged parts and textured finishes to create a darker, more mature aesthetic.

: Ensure teens feel comfortable coming to a trusted adult if they encounter distressing or suggestive content without fear of their devices being taken away. Fashion and Creative Media Representations

Beyond social media experiments, the hairstyle remains a staple in creative media and fashion. Teen Vogue highlights "grown-up" ways to wear pigtails that move away from childhood tropes, such as: