Hairstyle trends for 2012
December 2nd 2011 17:39
As we hurtle towards the end of another year at Great Hair Style Tips, it's time to take a look at some of the emerging trends that are predicted to be big news in 2012. Without further ado...
1) Grown-out pixie cuts.
It seemed that everywhere you looked in 2010 and 2011, there was a celebrity showing off her freshly shorn locks. While the style is undoubtedly a timeless one, the A-list fascination with all things pixie is expected to wane over the coming year. As such, the grown-out pixie - as sported by Ashlee Simpson, Mia Wasikowska, and Emma Watson, among many others - will be a key look for 2012.
It's very much a transitional style (that is, worn mostly by women who have decided to make the return to long hair) but that's not to say it can't be chosen as a hairstyle in its own right. Just be prepared to spend more time styling it than you otherwise would with long hair or with a very short crop.
2) Unique colour.
Make no mistake - bold hair colour is going to be HUGE in 2012. This is one of those cyclical hairstyle trends that has made a return every five to ten years since it first landed in the 1970s. Celebs like Katy Perry, Kate Bosworth, Nicki Minaj and Sienna Miller have already jumped on the bandwagon for this latest revival, and it's been popping up with increasing regularity on the international catwalks too.
This time around, it's all about choosing just one standout shade (pink is especially popular, but you should go with whatever suits your personality the best), and allowing some of your own natural hair colour to show at the roots. Check out this article for more info on how to go about embracing the latest trend for bold colour.
3) Textured chin-to-shoulder-length bobs.
This is one of the most easy-to-manage styles around and is a great way to update your look if you've had long hair for what seems like eons. The shoulder-length bob has been on trend for a while now (thank you, Jennifer Aniston) but in 2012 it's expected to be a touch shorter, with an emphasis on volume, texture, and clever layering.
It's an extremely versatile cut, but before you grab your handbag and head to the salon you'll need to consider your face shape (because unfortunately, it won't look good on everyone) as well as your hair's natural texture. Curly haired girls will need to have some layers cut in to avoid the dreaded 'pyramid' look, while those among us with very fine hair will need a more graduated cut to make the most of what little natural volume they have. Chin-to-shoulder-length bobs are definitely trickier than what you'd first expect, but when you get this style right, it looks nothing short of stunning.
4) Braids, braids and more braids.
Not ready to part with your long hair? Me neither, and the great news for us is that braids - in their many different forms - are predicted to be a major hairstyle trend in the coming year and beyond. Braided updos, side braids, and fishtail braids are especially popular, as are glamorous and romantic half-braided, half-down styles (think Daenerys from Game of Thrones).
While these four hairstyle trends are expected to be the key looks for 2012, they are by no means the only ones - so make sure you check Great Hair Style Tips regularly for updates on what's hot in the world of hair. Here's to another awesome year!
Pixies, begone! The grown-out short crops of Ashlee Simpson, Carey Mulligan and Emily Browning
1) Grown-out pixie cuts.
It seemed that everywhere you looked in 2010 and 2011, there was a celebrity showing off her freshly shorn locks. While the style is undoubtedly a timeless one, the A-list fascination with all things pixie is expected to wane over the coming year. As such, the grown-out pixie - as sported by Ashlee Simpson, Mia Wasikowska, and Emma Watson, among many others - will be a key look for 2012.
It's very much a transitional style (that is, worn mostly by women who have decided to make the return to long hair) but that's not to say it can't be chosen as a hairstyle in its own right. Just be prepared to spend more time styling it than you otherwise would with long hair or with a very short crop.
Ultra-bright hair colour at New York Fashion Week (From L-R) Thakoon, Narciso Rodriguez, and Jeremy Scott
2) Unique colour.
Make no mistake - bold hair colour is going to be HUGE in 2012. This is one of those cyclical hairstyle trends that has made a return every five to ten years since it first landed in the 1970s. Celebs like Katy Perry, Kate Bosworth, Nicki Minaj and Sienna Miller have already jumped on the bandwagon for this latest revival, and it's been popping up with increasing regularity on the international catwalks too.
Teenage dream Katy Perry's vibrant candy-coloured tresses.
This time around, it's all about choosing just one standout shade (pink is especially popular, but you should go with whatever suits your personality the best), and allowing some of your own natural hair colour to show at the roots. Check out this article for more info on how to go about embracing the latest trend for bold colour.
Bobbed beauties Ali Larter, Alexa Chung and Brooklyn Decker.
3) Textured chin-to-shoulder-length bobs.
This is one of the most easy-to-manage styles around and is a great way to update your look if you've had long hair for what seems like eons. The shoulder-length bob has been on trend for a while now (thank you, Jennifer Aniston) but in 2012 it's expected to be a touch shorter, with an emphasis on volume, texture, and clever layering.
It's an extremely versatile cut, but before you grab your handbag and head to the salon you'll need to consider your face shape (because unfortunately, it won't look good on everyone) as well as your hair's natural texture. Curly haired girls will need to have some layers cut in to avoid the dreaded 'pyramid' look, while those among us with very fine hair will need a more graduated cut to make the most of what little natural volume they have. Chin-to-shoulder-length bobs are definitely trickier than what you'd first expect, but when you get this style right, it looks nothing short of stunning.
Love it! Braided updos are bang on trend for 2012.
4) Braids, braids and more braids.
Not ready to part with your long hair? Me neither, and the great news for us is that braids - in their many different forms - are predicted to be a major hairstyle trend in the coming year and beyond. Braided updos, side braids, and fishtail braids are especially popular, as are glamorous and romantic half-braided, half-down styles (think Daenerys from Game of Thrones).
The beautiful braided hair of Daenerys Targaryen on Game of Thrones, played by actress Emilia Clarke
Fishtail braids were a feature of the Pamela Love show at this year's New York Fashion Week.
A sexy, tousled side braid, as worn by Twilight actress Ashley Greene.
While these four hairstyle trends are expected to be the key looks for 2012, they are by no means the only ones - so make sure you check Great Hair Style Tips regularly for updates on what's hot in the world of hair. Here's to another awesome year!
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