India, Jan. 13 -- H appy Lohri, everyone! And before you step out for that bonfire night, why don't you do a last-minute fit check with a styling thought worth revisiting: the quintessential Punjabi braid? Only this time, it's anything but old-school. The classic parandi, a Lohri staple for generations, is having a proper glow-up. Think pompoms, pearls, mirror work and playful little charms, turning a simple braid into a full-blown festive statement. It's nostalgic, yes, but reimagined with colour, fun and personality for today's dresser. The trend grabbed attention as recently as last week when actor Nupur Sanon wore a mirror-work parandi for her sangeet on January 9, firmly placing the heritage hair accessory on 2026's festive fashion moodboard. She joins a growing list of celebrities, including Sonali Bendre, Janhvi Kapoor and Genelia Deshmukh, who've embraced the refreshed avatar in recent years. For many, though, the appeal runs deeper than trend. Stylist Bharat Luthra explains, "Traditionally, parandis symbolised femininity. They carried craft, community and generational memory. Today's reinterpretations reflect a cultural shift, a generation that doesn't want tradition preserved in silence but celebrated with joy." That joy is precisely what makes them perfect for Lohri. Hair and makeup artist Tejasvini Chander Kapoor notes that playful parandis are now a hit with young brides and festive dressers alike: "Everyone wants to add personality and colour to their braid. Even non-Punjabi women are styling them to offset bold outfits."...