Synergy at La Biosthetique
They met to hear from a wide range of speakers on how to improve their business through training, branding, new media and creating a real point of difference for the salon and improve client profitability. Martin Coleman, Owner of MC2 and President of the SFB, opened the congress telling members the day was their opportunity to pick up new business ideas, share business issues and start a dialogue with other members who have solved similar salon issues. The audience heard a powerful case for training staff from Gilly Bruce Training, the biggest reason staff leave salons is due to lack of training.Tribal Café highlighted the need to move into social media with 78% of people not trusting adverts but they do trust each other. Engaging with clients online through social media sites such as Facebook, helps you win trust with new clients. The end of the day saw the Creactiv team, the society’s under 25s artistic team, present their Fusion Jazz themed hair show. Presenting 3 female and 3 male models total looks demonstrated all of the techniques, including scratch and flossing, they had been learning as Creactiv members over the past year. A fabulous show was rounded off by a wonderful dinner dance for all the members including live music and dancing to the early hours.
2012 men’s key hair cuts & hairstyles
Slicked back undercut
The popularity of shows such as Boardwalk Empire mixed with just how sharp this hair cut looks sees the revival of the slicked back undercut influenced by the styles of the early 20th Century. Follow the link to find out the options for the men’s hair cut, how to have it, cut and how to style it.
Good for: straight hair & hair that can be straightened
Brit-rock indie hairstyle
Inspired by many a British indie band (and a hell of a lot of Burberry catwalks in between), 2012′s Brit-rock indie hairstyle oozes kicked back and relaxed. It has nearly only one rule: sweep the hair forwards. The rest of the details, from the cut of the top to the length of the sides, allows you to work with whatever haircut styles suit you best. Read our guide to the indie hairstyle for a complete guide to all the different indie hairstyles for men in 2012, including ways to have it cut and products to use to style it.
Good for: straight hair, wavy hair, curly hair that can be relaxed
Rockabilly hairstyle
It might have been on trend for 2 years already, but that hasn’t stopped this mid-20th Century rock hairstyle from featuring amongst 2012′s men’s haircut trends. More attitude infused than the quiff hairstyle it gave rise to, the rockabilly hairstyle might be one of 2012′s more extreme men’s hairstyles, but it’s also one of the few that’s suited to most hair types. Follow the link to find out more.
Good for: straight hair, wavy hair, curly hair
Men’s quiff
The last time we saw the quiff popular as a men’s hairstyle trend it as infused with rock overtones. With the indie haircut dominating the music-orientated hairstyles, the quiff becomes something altogether more refined in 2012. It’s still infused with attitude, but, as far as men’s haircut trends this year, it’s a very different attitude. Read our guide to the new quiff for a run down for all the different quiff cuts, vintage inspiration, and styling and product recommendations.
Good for: straight hair, wavy hair, curly hair that can be relaxed
Men’s hairstyles for 2012
While the list of haircuts and hairstyles above is dedicated to the key men’s hair trends for 2012, they’re not the only ones. As always with men’s hairstyles, there are variations on themes and altogether different looks that, while mainstream, aren’t fresh or which specifically appeal to men with a particular taste. We sat down with Melbourne hair stylist Annika to put together all the how to and styling information that you’ll need for each of the hairstyles. This is them:
Short waves / short curls
2011 may have given us a completely fresh decade, but it’s in 2012 that we truly get to explore it. If the last decade was all about buzz terms prefixed by man and metro (think manscaping and metrosexual), then 2012 is all about exploring a masculine edge. Sure it’s refined, but there have been only a few periods in recent history where true masculinity didn’t come with a polished edge. Thus we leave behind a period where men and boy bands alike head to a hairstylist for the latest fandangled chemical straightening technique and instead, for those of them with curly hair, can opt for something au naturel. Natural, but no less stylish.
And natural is, effectively, where the short and curly hairstyle sits in 2012. Entangled, interlocked, and messy, it’s a hairstyle that not only connotes a relaxed lifestyle but is itself relaxed.
Long, curly hair with short sides on the Dolce & Gabbana men’s spring 2012 catwalk
Of course, the nature of curls is that they come in all degrees of severity, some tight and compact, others softer but no less prone to doing whatever the hell they like no matter how much product you seem to put in your hair. The dominant men’s curly hairstyle of 2012 is a look that captures some of what the quiff offers, but it does so with far less height and with little effort to relax or straighten the curls.
Wavy hair with short sides on the Dolce & Gabbana men’s spring 2012 catwalk
Who it is for
- A natural hairstyle for those naturally curly, or at least those with a head of seriously wavy hair. Don’t try and fake curls – this is a hairstyle that will work with natural, curly hair only.
How it’ll be cut
- Like most of 2012’s men’s hair trends, it’s going to be cut shorter on the sides and longer on the top. The length will all come down to what suits you best, however.
- If you have tight curls and are after that is something easy to manage, ask your hairdresser to use clipper 1 and chop off your curls really close to the scalp. This would be easier to manage.
- Other option is to keep the length, as this would give each hair strand its curly bend.
How to style it
- Styling is essential here. Curly hair is most prone to frizzy ends, especially during the summer months. To prevent this, apply a curl controller cream to wet hair and run your fingers through it.
- While other 2012 hairstyles make great use of it, stay away from hardening gels with this particular hairstyle as they’ll solidify and make the curls look brittle.
Short curls hairstyle with short sides on the Dolce & Gabbana men’s spring 2012 catwalk
Slicked hair with a side part
The slicked back undercut isn’t the only 2012 men’s hairstyle that is something of a classic haircut revived. Nor is it the only hairstyle that requires a sumptuous amount of product to achieve its slick look.
Straight hair, slicked to the side with a defined parting but no volume from Dolce & Gabbana men’s autumn / fall 2011 / 2012 look book
The men’s slicked hairstyle with side part enjoyed its major revival around 2009 / 2010 when Mad Men first impacted upon the global psyche. Courtesy of the man’s man connotations that Don Draper gave the style it soon became the go-to hairstyle of many a man, the likes of actor George Clooney included. But where it was once for the older, stylish gent, the side parted, slicked hairstyle has become just as much a look for the young. As such it was quickly appropriated by many a designer for the styling of their catwalks. You equally won’t be hard pressed to find it worn, somewhat knowingly, by style conscious chaps on the streets.
The same men’s hairstyle from a front-on angle
Who it is for
- This is a hairstyle ideal for men with relatively straight hair as the hair is more likely to sit flat on the head complimenting the hairstyle’s ‘slick’ shape.
- Those with curly hair can straighten or give it a straight blow-dry before commencing styling.
- If you have a receding hairline or fine hair and are self conscious of either, then discuss this with your hairdresser before getting your hair cut. This is a hairstyle that can highlight areas where men recede – though that’s not a problem for everyone.
How it’ll be cut
- This style is all about the cut. If it’s not cut so that it can be styled neat and tidy, the classic overtones of the hairstyle will fade away.
- The thumb-rule to this look is having a clean side part, with shorter sides and relatively longer hair towards the centre.
- Your hairdresser must cut the fine hair around the ears, above the neck and around the hairline. There’s no scope for casual untidiness. When you’re checking your haircut before paying, double check these areas – they must be cleanly cut.
- A razor can be used to trim the hair at the base of your head for an even more refined and tailored look.
- Book a follow-up appointment with the hairdresser, six-weeks after the first cut.
- If you have straight hair: stick to a longer cut on top.
- If you have wavy hair: opt for a short length of hair on top, perhaps a few inches in length depending on the strength of your wave.
How to style it
- Keep the parting straight.
- For a wet slicked look: apply hair gel before parting the hair and then work the product with a comb all through the hair strands.
- For a natural matte finish look: Part the hair first, spray some hairspray on a brush and gently comb through the top layers of the hair. This will resist flyaway strands.
- If you’re after the classic finish to the look popular in both the 1930s and again courtesy of Mad Men, then your product of choice will be Brylcreem.
A wavy version of the side part with more volume and elements of the quiff.
Curly mop top
Not tight enough to be an afro and with the mop top a hairstyle more akin to the Brit-rock than anything else, it’s hard to give this hairstyle a name that connotes exactly what it is. So, despite the naff sound to it, please forgive us: we’re labelling this evolution of one of last year’s men’s hair trends the curly mop top.
Long, curly hairstyle from Umit Benan’s spring / summer 2012 look book
This is the curly kind of hairstyle that you’d wear to an indie gig or to a Bohemian festival. Scrap that. This is the curly hairstyle that you’d wear with bucket loads of confidence. But it’s not just confidence that’s required, but also the ability to style what is one of the trickiest hairstyles for 2012. The challenge here is to maintain the out-of-control curls, so it doesn’t look like you’ve just spent 18-months on a deserted island. Nailing the 1970s revival vibe, Gucci perfected the look on their spring 2011 catwalk choosing to concentrate on the front and offer the hairstyle with both short and long curly hair.
Who is it for
- This curly men’s hairstyle works best for those with natural curls and plenty of length. As with all curly hair in 2012, we don’t recommend that anyone endures a treatment to make their hair curly.
How it’ll be cut
- When at the hairdresser, ask for a blunt cut without compromising the length; you’re aiming to get a clear shape. It works better if the cut is uniformed and hair has the same length throughout.
How to style it
- Before styling, ensure your hair is clean. An oily scalp won’t give you perfect results.
- Use a curl cream or sea salt spray to create texture in the hair. But remember to always apply these before running a hair dryer through the hair.
- Attach a diffuser to the hairdryer for best results. It won’t distort the curls.
- Once hair is dry, use a product that sticks on without ruining the texture or becoming too greasy. We recommend fibre wax, as that has a spiderweb like texture. Massage the product in the hair, concentrating in the scalp area.
- For additional curls, invest in a small curling iron. Or go the natural way and twist the hair around your fingers. Do the latter when hair is semi-wet.
Men’s haircuts for 2012
You’ll find that our list of men’s haircut trends for 2012 is rather short, and with good reason – the men’s looks that have emerged for 2012 have far less to do with a particular cut, and far more to do with the way the hair is styled. If anything, 2012 is a year in which one particular men’s haircut can be styled in a number of different ways, most inline with the hairstyles we’ve focussed on above. For men, 2012 is a year of haircut versatility.
The undercut
If you’ve already read the in depth list of men’s hair trends above, the fact that the undercut is a key haircut for 2012 will come as no surprise. That look in particular though is a slicked back undercut that relies just as much on its styling as it does on its cut. But because the styling is so particular, 2012 is a year in which other interpretations of the undercut abound.
In fact, as a men’s haircut the undercut sits as one of the most fashionable and versatile options in 2012, one capable of working with most of the hairstyles we’ve noted above. Take the Brit-rock indie hairstyle as an example – given that’s its swept from the side it’s easy to work the hairstyle in with an undercut, keeping the sides short and the long hair on top swept over and forwards.
That’s not the only option of course. Take this style for instance, which marries an undercut with a side swept quiff. The beauty of this style lies in its irony, as it’s about boasting the uncut parts of your hair whilst making it look like it’s a damn fine cut.
An undercut, largely styled without product, from AMI by Alexandre Matiussi spring 2012 men’s collection.
Who it is for
- Any man with straight or wavy hair capable of growing the top long.
- It’s also a great hairstyle to conceal a receding hairline, but make sure there’s enough thickness to support the quiff.
- This style is not for those who hate hair falling on their forehead or moving at all.
How it’ll be cut
- It’s all about the lengths – keep the sides short and your hair on top long.
- Ask your hairdresser to create a disconnection between the hair around the crown and top with the rest of the head. This can only be achieved with a hair cut at the salon.
- The sides and back can be cut with a clipper guard (number 2 or 3 work the best) or by using the scissor over comb technique for a tailored finish.
How to style it
- The undercut works with most every man’s hair type, be it straight, wavy or curly. If you have particularly thick hair, thin it down by styling with mousse.
Shoulder length haircut
Grecian God or not, shoulder length hair is never truly out, but it’s not always in either. The question for when it is in is always what style of man it’s being worn by. Is it popular the kick-back Indie kid, the guy whose life revolves around catching the next wave or an altogether different kind of man? In 2012, long, shoulder length men’s hair sits as a haircut with both a smart and sleek finish.
Straight and smooth, shoulder length hair.
You’ll note that there’s a big difference between long men’s hair as a surfer would wear it and as a guy would wear it into the office. While we’re under no illusion that you’re going to start seeing shoulder length haircuts around the boardroom table of the world’s stiffest financial institutions, it is a haircut that again has an office-edge. It just happens that it’s an office filled with creatives instead of bankers and accountants. Zegna took the lead with the sharp and somewhat conservative take on shoulder length hair at their spring 2012 showing.
From Zegna’s spring / summer 2012 showing.
Of course, just because it’s a haircut that is again the domain of the well heeled doesn’t meant that it’s naturally without its relevancy to those with a more relaxed attitude to life. Falke showed off just how that interpretation can work with long, wavy red hair in their spring / summer 2012 look book.
A casual version of long men’s hair for 2012, from Falke.
Who is it for
How to: futuristic hair at David Koma
Hair how to: Felicity Brown’s disheveled Victoriana
The Arizona bob gone mod
How to: Aminaka Wilmont’s elfin hair
Sasha Pivovarova joins the white set
Natalia Vodianova joins the changed crowd
Brit-rock hairstyle: men’s hair trend for 2011 / 2012
New TIGI UK General Manager
Commencing his TIGI career as Sales Director of TIGI Ireland, Thompson brought to the Australian market great business vision and direction. Focusing on improving the penetration of TIGI products in professional salons, Thompson offered comprehensive business, retail and marketing support and introduced a strong educational support programme throughout Austal-Asia.Thompson took up his position at the time of Unilever’s acquisition and embraced the strong support that the conglomerate offers, including R&D, marketing, product development and finance. As part of the TIGI International Leadership Team Thompson has worked directly with TIGI President Philippe Hostelary together with the Unilever board, on the global direction of the brand. His wide experiences and vast knowledge of the professional salon industry and TIGI, made Mark Thompson the ideal candidate for the UK position. “I have had a great time in Australia. It was a huge challenge but I have enjoyed the experience and have had a great team working with me to whom I am very grateful. Everyone has worked extremely hard to grow TIGI and it has been both satisfying and inspiring.
The knowledge that I have acquired working in Australia will be invaluable in my future role. Returning to the UK is an incredible proposition. I am really looking forward to have the opportunity of working closely with the UK team and especially to work more closely with Anthony Mascolo, Nick Irwin and the TIGI International Creative Team.” Mark Thompson.
Vidal – The Movie!
Following Michael Gordon, founder of hair care company Bumble and Bumble as he sets out to document Sassoon’s life in a richly visual book, the story comes alive as the design of the book unfolds. Vidal Sassoon is more than just a hairdresser – he’s a rock star, an artist, a craftsman who ‘changed the world with a pair of scissors’. With the geometric, Bauhaus-inspired hair styles he pioneered in the 1960s and his ‘wash and wear’ philosophy, Sassoon revolutionised the art of hairstyling, leaving an indelible mark on popular culture. Sassoon literally changed the way that women look and cut their hair today. Spanning 80 years of revolution in culture, VIDAL SASSOON THE MOVIE takes a deeply intimate look into the life of this extraordinary man, whose influence far outreaches the industry he changed forever. Living through war and poverty, the seeds of his future were spawned as the young Sassoon became driven to rise above the circumstances of his birth. Spurred on by his mother’s dream that her son would find success as a hairdresser, Sassoon apprenticed in a local salon.
“I made up mind, if I was going to be in hairdressing, I wanted to change things.” Through tireless hard work and commitment, he struggled to modernise the old-fashioned world of hair; with modern architecture as his inspiration, ushering in the social revolutions of the 60’s. Salons, schools and products followed all over the world, and his tag line, “if you don’t look good we don’t look good” became a defining cultural touchstone.
OI/OIL: The new horizon of Davines Essential Haircare
Research by Davines results in a new code of absolute beauty for immediate and long-lasting results with a view to sustainability.
Davines / Essential Haircare is a line of seven families, each one studied and formulated specifically to meet the precise needs of hair while guaranteeing long-lasting health and beauty through carefully selected ingredients, innovative formulations, and packaging that is distinctive and with low environmental impact.
Today Davines / Essential Haircare reaches an even higher level with a new family that features multiple functions and versatility as its strong points: the unprecedented OI/OIL. A refined multipurpose oil that represents the ultimate combination of treatment and styling, for universal use, that guarantees immediate, high-performance results.
OI/OIL actually speeds up drying time without weighing down hair, guaranteeing shine and softness, detangling and smoothing, but also restructuring, anti-oxidant, and anti-free radical action.
The treatment formula includes the precious Roucou Oil from the Amazon, obtained through fair trade practices and offering restructuring, anti-age, and stimulating growth properties, as well as “breathable” silicon-based oils that protect while not interfering with successive treatments.
The ideal for both in-salon treatments and home follow-up, with styling and finishing phases all illustrated in the video tutorial made in collaboration with Angelo Seminara, Davines Artistic Director.
OI/OIL represents a turnaround in the world of salon offerings, always in synch with Davines’s commitment to saving the environment, of which Essential Haircare constitutes tangible proof. In fact, Davines is also a staunch supporter of Impatto Zero LifeGate, a project aiming to reduce and compensate for carbon dioxide deriving from the production of the
packaging for the entire line, with the creation and protection of new forests in both Italy and Madagascar.
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If it has ever been out of fashion I don't remember it, which is another way of saying that platinum blonde is a hair colour trend in 2011. And perhaps 2011 is the perfect year for the hair colour, after all it's the year whose hair colour trends have something of a manifesto: just change it. So if you are going to change your hair colour, if you're going to opt for a colour that shall set you apart from the crowd, consider a shock of blonde hair that draws the gaze of those nearby, consider the platinum blonde hair shade.
The way to wear platinum blonde now
I understand that this is somewhat ambiguous, but stay with me. If you'd asked me several months ago about the blonde hair with dark roots colour trend I would have told you it has had it's day. But it hasn't, and it's hung around accordingly, but I do still believe that it is coming to an end. Thus if you were to opt to change your hair colour to white blonde / platinum blonde in the near future (say, prior to the middle of 2011) I think you'd be safe to do opt for dark roots.
That said: if it's an option, forgo the dark roots and opt for a full head of platinum / white blonde hair instead. The overall impact of platinum blonde hair will be diminished should you opt for dark roots and wear it with an up do. You can get a good sense of this dimishing affect by comparing the following picture of model Siri Tollerod with a picture of her from J. Crew's catalogue above.
Without under colours
The odd inch of dark roots is one thing, but two-tone hair or an under colour is another thing altogether. Thankfully I'm not really seeing people attempt the look, but with the prevalence of two-tone hair colour over the past years it's only a matter of time.
The reasoning here is two-fold:
- a second hair colour will reduce the visual impact of platinum blonde
- platinum / white blonde in 2011 is about youthful elegance or a cooler-than-cool attitude; two-tone hair in 2011 lends itself more towards the punk revival
Platinum blonde: suitable hair cuts
The latter of the two last points reveals much about hair cuts and hairstyles that work with platinum blonde hair.
If you're looking for an elegant interpretation of platinum blonde then your preference should lean towards the year's longer hair styles. From there you can style the hair colour in umpteenth ways with a preference towards either bombshell waves (below) or a straight hair style.
If you're after more of a rock chic look, however, I can recommend one person you must keep your eye on for inspiration: Australian model Kate Peck. She has the look pegged, and pairs a dramatic hair colour with an equally dramatic hair cut to really set herself apart on the catwalk.
While not truly platinum / white blonde, our feature on 5 ways to style peroxide blonde should also lend some inspiration to those seeking the hair colour for themselves. That hair styling inspiration feature specifically looks at styling the hair colour when cut with a fringe
Jack H Liu's shoot Primary Colors arrived at a perfect time. Perfect because it's about hair colour, a topic I have on my mind.
After some contemplation I just last embarked on an all-out hair colour metamorphosis (remember that mantra - just change it?) and I'm still getting used to my new red locks. Liu's shoot features beauty looks for three primary hair colours - red, brown and blonde - supplying perfect inspiration for matching your makeup to your hair colour (and also for changing your hair colour, if you're up to it).
Related Pictures: Alexandra, Sydney & Amanda in Primary Colors
Anastasia Pavlova's boy-cut hairstyle gives me visions of Carey Lowell, as Bond Girl Pam Bouvier, slinking around the casino tables in 1989's License To Kill. It's the kind of hair that works for a particular face but more so for a particular figure type: tall and slender and athletic, boyish but oozing femininity. In a beautifully photographed series by Fenia Labropoulou, Pavlova's short hair and longer fringe are worked into a number of different styles proving that the cut can be more versatile than just the au natural glamour of the '80s. There's a rockstar take with smokey eyes and fringe pulled forward into tousled waves. There's fresh, nude eyes rimmed in widening white, paired with sumptuous red lips and softly side-parted hair. Finally there's absolute drama in bold makeup and slicked-back hair. For each of these styles and their matching makeup Fenia's shoot provides perfect inspiration.
For the full shoot of Anastasia Pavlova as photographed by Fenia Labropoulou, with makeup by Mary Karahaliou, click on the gallery.
If you'd like to see more of Fenia's photography work you can head over to lafenia.com.
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How to
get Megan Fox's textured hairstyle
If you were a fan of Megan Fox's beachy, textured hairstyle at the LA premiere of Transformers: Revenge Of The Fallen, then you might like to give it a go yourself. Hair stylist Renato Campora for Frederic Fekkai explains how to achieve the look:
In order to achieve Megan Fox's simple summer look Renato Campora for Frederic Fekkai started out using the Fekkai Summer Hair Marine Beach Waves to create surf-sexy texture for sexy tousled waves. He then blow-dried her hair with the Fekkai round brush and used a one inch curling iron to refine the waves and give the hair a modern and fresh feeling. Once the whole head was curled with the iron, he pulled the top and the sides back and secured it with bobby pins. Then he used a long rubber band that goes around the head to create a little bit of height so it was not too flat and not too high - it was important to find the right balance. He then spritzed the hair with Fekkai Glossing Sheer Shine Mist and finished with Fekkai Sheer Hold Hair Spray to hold it all in place.
Hairspiration for length and texture
Between the dark, captivating features of model Leah, the drippings of Damselfly jewellery, and the ever-beautiful photography by 35mm, it's hard to know what to focus your attention on when this shoot meets your eyes. But above all is it about the hair, with four different styles created by Sharah Fitzgerald. All effortless yet all eye-catching, these are styles perfect for long, thick, textured hair, from cascading waves to a haphazardly piled-up 'do that's ideal for either day or night. But my personal favourite is this textured, messy take on the side braid that starts all the way at the fringe and trails off at the shoulder with all the stately beauty of some ancient Queen.
2011 long hairstyles
Double hair knot
There’s been a fixation of late for hair trends for long hair to have an effortless appeal to them: the double hair knot 2011 hair trend builds on that appeal. As simple as it sounds, this is a hair trend that can be worn in 2011′s autumn (fall) / winter seasons along with the year’s spring / summer seasons. Click the previous link to find out more, along with ‘how to style it’ tips and product recommendations.
Braided topknot
With 2011′s hair trends dominated by hairstyles as opposed to particular cuts, it’s should come as no surprise to see that braids remain on trend. In 2011, however, the begin to fuse with other popular hairstyles, in this case the topknot. Click to find out more about the braided topknot including a detailed how-to guide, and a look at the catwalks that inspired it.
Half up braided hair
The side braid mightn’t be 2011′s hair braid of choice, but something with braids pulled to the side had to replace it. An effortless option comes to us with two braids in the form of the half up braided hairstyle. Made to be worn with an effortless attitude, follow the link for our how to guide to this 2011 long hairstyle.
Half up Brigitte Bardot hair
It’s so classically sex kitten that we’d hardly limit it to a 2011 hair trend; but this Brigitte Bardot bouffant hairstyle – half up, half out and as sexy or as sleek as you want to make it – is one that sits perfectly with the year’s fashions. This is a modern, understated take that will suit day or night.
Afro hair
With the return of all things 1970s it should come as no surprise to find that the afro sits amongst 2011′s hairstyles. Appearing on the streets and in many a photo shoot, Afro hair is being interpreted for 2011 in a soft and dreamy way. Follow the link for styling inspiration.
Bird’s nest bun
By no means is this already a full blown 2011 hairstyle trend, nonetheless this is a look that moved with immediacy from the spring 2010 and pre-fall 2011 catwalks to the red carpet. And there it may remain as a 2011 hairstyle trend for that special event, despite the fact that it has the key element of all 2011 hair trends: an effortless look. Read more on the bird’s nest bun / powderpuff, including a detailed how to, by following the link.
2011 short hairstyles
Waved bob
You’ll see in the 2011 haircut trends section below that the bob is back for 2011, though specifically with a fringe. For those who want or already have a bob haircut the question becomes how to style it in 2011. Taking the lead from the waved hair trends of 2010, the waved bob hairstyle is one of the on-trend ways to style a longer bob (again the trend length) in 2011. Click to read about 2011′s waved bob along with a simple how-to guide.
2011 haircuts
When it comes to picking your haircut for 2011 there’s one thing you need to know: the year’s fashion is all about revivals. Revivals of the 60s, revivals of the 70s, and revivals of more recent looks. And as it is for fashion, so too is it for 2011′s haircuts.
In 2011 the most on trend haircuts take their influences from the 20th century, with short haircuts influences by the 1960s and mid-length haircuts influenced by the 1970s. Read on for more information on2011′s haircut trends.
Fringe / bangs
Hair trends tend to come and go, but not so for this 2011 women’s hair cut trend, which is experiencing a major resurgence. Last a major trend in 2007 / 2008 this hair cut detail had died off by 2010, which was a year in which hair trends were dominated by hairstyles as opposed to hair cuts. But in 2011 it’s back as an overarching hair cut trend, one that can be worn with nearly all of the year’s hair colour and hair style trends. Find out more about fringes / bangsfor 2011.
2011 medium length haircuts
Bob with fringe / bangs
The bob is back, is reinterpreted and is re-imagined. Yes, it last with us only a few short years ago, but as a 2011 haircut the is longer and sports a fringe / bangs. As a 2011 hairstyle the bob is softer and more retro-inspired, having been infused with a 60s backcombing and a 70s soft, rounded shape. To find out more about the bob with bangs / fringe as a 2011 haircut and hairstyle, follow the link.
2011 short haircuts
Pixie crop haircut
Recently hair trends have moved in three year cycles, and it’s no different for 2011′s hair trends. Hence we see yet another evolution of this short hair style as it reverts to the same short length that was last popular in 2007. In 2010 it was a haircut all about short sides and a longer fringe, as a 2011 haircut though the pixie crop is short all over – find out more by following the link.
2011 hair colors
Choosing a 2011 hair colour
Normally Fashionising.com’s annual hair trends guide lists individual colours to inspire you. 2011 is no different. But there is a twist. You see, 2011 hair colours are about more than individual shades with picking a new hair colour for yourself being a trend in itself. And we’re not talking about any change of shade, but a dramatic, head turning change. Hence 2011′s hair colour is just change it. Read our guide on picking a 2011 hair colour to find out more.
White blonde
With 2011′s hair all being about strong cuts and colours the strongest of blonde hair colours was always going to feature. And so it is that with models such as Siri Tollerod pushing the look white blonde / platinum blonde features as one of the hair colour trends for 2011, with it being a particularly strong look for the spring / summer 2011 season.
Red hair
Deserving of its own dedicated article, redheads are, in 2011, the new bombshells. Being a rare hair colour puts redheads into their own exclusive group; but that doesn’t mean you can’t join them. Seen throughout history as everything from fiery warriors to seductive maidens, red haired beauties have plenty of ongoing appeal. Read more on the redhead hair colour trend – who should try it, and how to style it.