2012 Hair Trends

Adopting some fresh new hairstyles can totally change the way you look. You can cut it, dye it, highlight it or simply wear it in a cool new look. Or you can do it all! If you have overgrown hair, then you can think of going to a salon. If you have long hair, then you can consider getting a short new haircut. Or people with short hair can consider adding highlights or lowlights to their hair. If you are going for a party, and want a trendy hairstyle, then wearing your hair in braids can give you the elegant, yet trendy look.

HAIR TRENDS 2012
Haircut Trends



Today, the choppy layered styles and sleek hair styles are very in. So you can choose a messy choppy layered look or some sleek style. When it comes to short hairstyles for men, faux hawk and layered styles are very popular. Faux hawk is simply done by cropping the side hair and leaving the middle hair longer. Men’s layered styles today are cut in such a way that there are sweeping side bangs and wispy ends in front of the ears and behind the neck.



Another popular trend this year is of short crops which are dyed in bright colors. Check out pictures of Rihanna and Agyness Deyn. This year the trend of short crops like pixie cuts with long bangs and short unusual bobs is in. Many celebs can be seen sporting these short styles. Also, they are great for summer.



Nowadays, some of the most popular short haircuts for women are the inverted bob styles. So, you can get a sleek inverted bob style and keep it cut a bit choppy at the ends, if you want to add depth to your hair. Sometimes, just make the bob look wavy using a sea salt spray. When it comes to long or medium length hairstyles, layered styles with bangs are popular. If you want a sleek layered style, then get only few layers at the bottom and flip the layers inwards, and accompany it with cute choppy cut bangs. If you want a bit of a messy look, then get lots of choppy layers and flip them outwards, and accompany it with the Cleopatra style bangs.

Hairstyle Trends



If you have overgrown hair, and want a cool quick fix style, then consider braiding it. Braids are a rage this season. French braids, English braids, herringbone braids and cornrows, all are very popular. You can create side French braids, or a singular big French braid. Or you can simply make a side Herringbone braid.



Men can consider getting some curved or zig-zag cornrows. Cornrows are easy to maintain, and can stay for weeks. Women can also consider some formal hairstyles like updos. Side updos and messy buns, they are quite popular lately. They are simple to create too. You can also style your hair wavy for a romantic look, and then create a loose updo with it.

Hair Coloring Trends



Today, the hair color trends are of subtle hair highlights, dark lowlights, and hair dyes like platinum blonde and shiny raven black. So, if you want a spring kind of look, get some fresh color skinny foil highlights. Men and women with short hair can consider adding some lowlights for a cool new look. But if you are want a total hair makeover, then consider dyeing your whole hair. If you are a blonde, go brunette, and vice versa.



The color ‘red’ is also in fashion these days. You can see many people with short crops like pixie or bobs are sporting red dyed hair. However, these are not the natural looking shades of red. This year the trend of sporting short crops with brightly colored hair is very ‘in’. So, consider getting a short crop and dye it in some bright shade.

Trendy Accessories



One can find hundreds of cool new hair accessories nowadays. The flapper style has become popular again, so you can style your hair into pin curls or angel waves, and wear some flapper headbands. If you feel like being bold, you can use even floral or feathered hair accessories. With a good updo or braid style, dangling earrings can look stunning too. Men can wear bandannas or headbands to accessorize.



If you are not sure if a style or color will suit you or not, then simply try photo-editing your picture a little bit. This will give you a preview of how the style will look on you. You can also seek an experienced stylist’s advice.

2012 Hair Trends