2012 will be another exciting year for the world of beauty and fashion. Style says a lot of about your personality and the same can be said about your hairstyle. “A new haircut, done well, is like wearing a new outfit every day,” says Senior Hairstylist and Colorist Karen Smith of José Eber Salon in Beverly Hills, California.
2012 is all about hair revival. Haircuts for 2012 have been reworked to go hand-in-hand with today’s hottest fashion trends.
Read on to find out the top 2012 hairstyles for women and hair trends for hair ideas and inspiration!
2012 Long Hairstyles
For 2012, long hairstyles are chic and classy. Whether you wear it straight or wavy, find a look more suited for you will be a breeze. Long hairstyles will always be the classic female look that will turn heads.
Styles from the runway: Bouncy blowouts, Center or Side parts, Barely-there waves
2012 Mid-Length Hairstyles
Though labeled as boring and uninteresting, mid-length hairstyles will finally get its due this year. It can be quite difficult to find a medium length hairstyle that’s bold or sexy but if you’re willing to put in the effort, you’ll be amazed at what you can accomplish. Add some romantic curls like Selena Gomez or go for a straight blowout like Jamie King. Better yet, an effortless chic, pinned up hairstyle will always do the trick!
Styles from the Runway: Side part, Center part, Pinned hairstyle, Chignon
2012 Short Hairstyles
Short haircuts are being called the “fresh new do” for 2012. Ladies have been rockin’ this hairstyle trend for ages but for 2012, we’ll see a lot more innovative looks. Just look at celebs like the ever so talented Michelle Williams and Harry Potter star Emma Watson who recently chopped off her hair for a pixie crop which will see more of in 2012. What’s fantastic about short hairstyles is that they are easy to manage. So, if this is a look you want to try for 2012, remember that short hairstyles look best when your haircut frames the curves of your face.
Styles from the Runway: Retro Bob, Pixie Cut, Afro-style, Textured Bob
Haircuts 2012 Hair Trends
Wet-Like Hair
One hair trend that became a common hair theme down several runways at the spring 2012 shows was the Wet-hair hairstyle. It’s one of the most low-maintenance trends for 2012 that can be worn free flowing, slick, tousled, or slight damped at the roots. Glam this look up with a bold eye or lip.
Best suited for long or medium hair
Ponytails
The ponytail is an effortless look that can be worn high, low, loose, or tight. It’s versatile and so simple to create. We witnessed more polished and glam looks from shows like Donna Karan, Marc by Marc Jacobs, and Hervé Léger! Just take a look at this year’s Golden Globes where the ponytail trend reigned supreme!
Types of ponytail trends to try- Looped, Super Slicked, Classic
Best suited for long or medium hair
Barely-there Waves
More commonly known as the “beachy wave” is an effortlessly cool hairstyle. It doesn’t require much work to pull off this everyday, street-style look. Go laidback like Givenchy or the “just woke up out of bed” look like Isabel Marant.
Best suited for long hair
Daring Updos
This year’s updos will be the most memorable and imaginative. At Yves St. Ives, chignons were secured with gold cage barettes while hair pins created a striking piecey buns look at 3.1 Philip Lim.
Trends to try: Embellished updos, Spiky updos, Undone updos, Pinned updos
Best suited for long or medium hair
Bouncy Blowouts
It’s a voluminous look that gives your hair tons of movement. It’s described as gorgeous, this hair trend will give your long hair an elegant yet soft finish. Inspired by the 70′s fashion revival, the bouncy blowout will be one of the most sought after looks for 2012.
Best suited for long hair (straight or wavy)
Sophisticated Braids
The braids trend received a makeover for 2012 so expect a more sophisticated look. Shows like Valentino and Armani added romance by pinning the braids up into a soft, elegant style. Braids this season will add a touch of grace to your look. For more braid trend inspirations, checkout these braided hairstyles!
Best suited for long or medium hair
Retro Hair
The retro style had a strong presence in the fall/winter 2011 runways and will continue into 2012. Need some retro inspiration? Take a look at these hair tutorials!
- How to Recreate a Retro Updo
- Recreate Michelle Williams Retro Hair Look
- Recreate Nicole Richie’s Retro-Inspired Ponytail
More trends to try: Bouffant style, Mod bob, French twist
2012 Haircuts & Color Ideas
Read this guide on choosing the right hair color to help inspire your next hair do’ for 2012! I hope you enjoyed this list of top hair styles.
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