Celebrity 2012 Hair Trends You May Not Have Considered

The year 2012 is all about revival when it comes to hair trends. There’s still that modernist millennial vibe, but you can see all the styles of the 80s, 70s and 60s cropping up in this year’s catwalks.

Long and Bouncy Blow-dry Hair

This look is perfect for anything. Whether it is for Monday morning at the office, a countryside picnic or a fine-dining date, your hair flows like a waterfall to a stream. The trick to getting this style down pat is using a round brush and brushing away from the roots, adding that much-wanted volume for your hair. For longer-lasting waves, use large barrel-shaped rollers and a little bit of hairspray. If you have short hair, there really is no problem. Simply use hair extensions and you’re all set.

Slicked Back Hair

Want that look that says, “I just got out of the shower and I’m too busy to style my hair”? The perfectly slicked back hair makes you look as though you don’t care what your hair looks like, though you really do. You can go for a half-wet look and smooth gel and shine serum to your crown while keeping the lower strands dry and texturized. Or you can create a messy texturized wet looking updo, by running a texturizing creme throughout your hair and pulling it back into a low messy bun. Loosely style the top back creating a quiff while it’s still partly wet and let a few loose strands fall as they may.

Side-Part Hairstyles

Side parts are hot to rock this year. In 2012, whether mirroring Old Hollywood divas sexy finger-wave styles or not, side parts look stunning on short hair and long hair alike. A sweet and sexy side part is one where you sweep the longer part over your forehead and tuck the other side behind your ear. Or you can simply let the sides of your hair fall over your shoulder. This is an elegant and understated look to wear for nighttime parties and fashionable events.

Center-Part Hairstyles

It seems a little pointless talking about the center part since it’s the default hair part for most women. But with so many new hairstyles and hair trends coming our way, its refreshing to see a simple, back-to-basics look that fits all sorts of hairstyles and hair color. You can wear it black, blonde, brown, red or purple; cut it short, long, bobbed or layered. Whatever your cut or color, the center part is here to stay.

This was a guest post by Brenda Panin, passionate fashion blogger from Brisbane who represents hairdresser Melbourne a hairdressing and body piercing studio that offers alternative and stylish hair look. She enjoys blogging about fashion, beauty and home decoration.

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Hair stylists worldwide are “resurrecting the art of the curl!”

Simple elegance and natural beauty reign on the runways for 2012 spring hairstyles. Curly hairstyles, whether long, short, medium, tight, wavy or loose, all find a place in the feminine looks hair stylists are presenting this spring. Wear your natural curls with grace and confidence or, touch up your do with a body perm for light, easy-to-wear curls that require minimum maintenance.

Curly Bob

Pop sensation Rihanna is quick to latch on to the latest hair trends and not afraid to cut, curl or color to reach new heights. The singer personifies the best of the latest curly hairdos with soft swirls of curls that frame her face in a neat, close-cropped bob. Wear your short hair with an asymmetrical cut that starts short in the back and flows longer around your cheekbones or let your natural curls hang all one length to brush atop your collarbone. The short curly hair bob takes one of most popular cuts in history and gives it a modern, fresh feel this spring.

Layered Curls

Cutting your hair along its natural layers is one way to bring out the curls you were born with. Tyra Banks sports the long, flowing curls best as she adds highlights to bring out the dimensions of her curly hair even more. With long layered curls, go natural like, blowing in the wind or tie your long curly locks in a ponytail – another hot look on the 2012 runways. Loosely wrap your waves low in back, tied with bright ribbons or decorate the ponytail with feathers or jewels to make the do ready for any glamorous occasion.

Special Occasion Curls

Create the perfect wedding hair and knock out guests at your next black-tie gala with shiny, smooth, classic waves. Use a curling iron or comb your natural curls so the frizzies remain at bay for the entire occasion. Create Taylor Swift hair with Moroccanoil Intense Curl Cream that’s a leave-in conditioner you can count on to keep your hair smooth. Top the look off with Moroccanoil Gold Glimmer Shine Spray that’s infused with argan oil. If it worked for Taylor at the Grammy’s; it’s bound to provide you with the perfect prom hair.

Short Curly Hair

The messy look is lingering into 2012 and short curly hairdos fit really well into this category. Celebrities like Meg Ryan embrace the no-fuss look with panache and style. When you go with short curly haircuts, you reduce your maintenance to nearly nothing. Depending on your schedule, you may be able to roll out of bed and go, knowing your curly hairstyle will carry the day. Play with your hair for evening fun and add a touch of gel for a few spikes when you want an edge.

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These celebrity hairstyles are most requested in salons this season!

Celebrity hairstyles make up the most requested hairdos in salons all across America. Hairstyle Blog surveyed top salons in the area to find out which celebrity hairstyles are being requested most often this season. We know this is not a complete list, nor will they work for every face shape, hair type and life style out there but, we still think it’s interesting note.

The top 5 celebrity hairstyles requested we’ll look at here include Leighton Meester, Blake Lively, Emma Stone, and Zooey Deschanel. Other celebrities whose hairstyles were coveted included; Jennifer Aniston, Jennifer Lopez, Emma Watson, Lisa Rinna and Selena Gomez.

As Gossip Girls’ Blair Waldorf, Leighton Meester made the headband/curls combo shine. Over the years, Leighton’s been a celebrity who has an inspiration to hundreds of women looking for a hairstyle that catches all the right attention. A natural blonde, Leighton dyed her hair a chestnut-brown and went from straight to crimped to soft curls.

Leighton Meester’s soft waves have a playful side that oozes natural feminine appeal. Natural curly girls may have trouble getting this smooth of a style, but wavy hair gals can blow-dry hair smooth and use a big curling iron for volume and soft curls. Straight hair can be coaxed into this style with a large roller set and the right styling product.

To copy Leighton’s cut, think face-framing layers that cascade around your shoulders. Leave your hair anywhere from shoulder length to several inches longer. Leave your face bang-free, as Leighton did for many years, or get wispy, texturized bangs that hover near your brows, as she is currently wearing.

Blake Lively is another celebrity whose hairstyle ranks as ‘most requested’ from salons across the country. Why? Blake is known for her voluminous locks, mega shine and carefully tousled hair. To copy Blake’s hairstyle, keep your locks healthy and coat them with a shine serum after styling to bring out their natural gloss. When it comes to styling her hair, Blake favors messy updos and casual looks that are effortless.  Half-up ponys and braids are another Blake Lively hairdo staple. For the softest effect, leave a few loose tendrils down to frame your face.

While she is not a natural redhead, Emma Stone is known mostly for the richness of her auburn hair color. This celebrity dyed her hair red in 2007, while filming Superbad, and rocked as one of Hollywood’s most famous redheads for several years to come.

Emma’s classic chignon look is a favorite but when worn down, think beachy waves and loose summery curls, with an auburn red cast. To get Emma’s look, keep your face bang-free or opt for long side swept bangs that you can push-off your face. Emma did go back to her natural blonde in 2010, opting for a sweet, simple look with long, straight bangs and long locks. If you’re looking to mirror her blonde hair color, it’s a warm blonde with honey and caramel hair color tones.

Another celebrity whose hairstyles rank as ‘top requests’ is Zooey Deschanel. Known for her long chestnut-brown hair and blunt bangs, Deschanel’s hairstyle complements her spunky style. To copy Zooey’s hairstyle, cut long blunt bangs across your forehead. Wear it smooth and shiny by blow-drying with a smoothing serum and setting in large rollers. Or, try your hairdo half up and twist the updo into a braid, bun, or other style.

Straight-haired divas or curly girls can copy these celebrity hairstyles in cut, color, and styling. Combine your new ‘do with a hot outfit, then hit the town.

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