Like all the other forms of styling, hairstyling too is like an art. It doesn’t come to everyone naturally. If you know how to manage your hair you not only fall in the category of well groomed but have the power to keep up with your changing looks. Hairstyle like makeup is like finishing touches to your otherwise perfected look. Get it right and you would be in a new avatar, and that too after every few weeks only restricted by the length of the hair of course.
With a million products available around us and a full fledged industry dedicated to the same, the art of hairstyling, as we like to call it as, is not only limited to the fashion runways, but has become achievable too. Which is a good reason not to limit yourself to the magnificent clothes you take a cue from to achieve your dressing mood for the season but go all out, and do the same for your mane. Hairstyle trends for Spring Summer 2012 saw a huge array of styles ranging from curly, straight and messy at the various fashion weeks. Here’s a look at what was spotted and we hope it helps you get inspired to set the mood for approaching season.
Hairstyle Trends S/S 2012 : Curly Hair
Whether the spirals are natural or have been created, the curly hairstyle trend never really goes out of fashion completely. The ever popular trends always exist as a hybrid in some way or the other. Associated with adjectives like soft , free flowing and easy, there is much more to this hairstyle trend than what the typical adjectives describe them to be.
Suited for all hair lengths, curls exist in various forms. Soft curls and frizzy perm, both the looks dominated making curly part of the forecast for the hairstyle trends S/S 2012.
Soft Curls:
Soft curls are romantic, flirty and fun. Easy to achieve and very popular, the hairstyle trend you would love to carry with your summer dresses for a whimsical effect.
If you are blessed with natural hair then there is very little effort that will go from your end to achieve the look. All you have to do is apply hair serum, plait your hair while it is damp, open it after a while and apply hair spray.
French plait is also a good option to go for if you want to avoid heat appliances. For naturally straight use of electronic hair curlers remain the best option.
Dramatic Perm Hair:
The voluminous trend with a strong texture is what makes this hairstyle trend so dramatic.
The frizzy wild look too features in the fashion week. The look is futuristic which incidentally takes inspiration from the hairstyle trends of the eighties.
Boho-Chic:
Think the relaxed dressing of the hippies with their maxi dresses to the wide legged pants, we cannot help but associate these easy curls daintily pinned behind and left loose. The hairstyle trend is truly bohemian in character and is fairly easy to achieve. An ideal feminine way to complete the relaxed look we are tempted for this summer. Want to go for this hairstyle? Read Hairstyle How To : Middle-Parting with Loosely Crimped Hair
Hairstyle Trends S/S 2012 : Straight Hair
Talk about contrasts! This is what was reflected by the hairstyle trends spotted at the Volvo Fashion Week, Russia. The fairly curly looks were contrasted by sleek poker straight hair. Minimal and very chic, the poker straight make a statement and are quite flattering. The trend makes for a great option for summer as the hair are easy to manage and up the level of sophistication.
Long Straight Hair:
The long straight hair focuses on the length and brings out the features of your face. Wear it loose and add some drama with bangs suitable to the shape of your face. The hairstyle trend spells classic.
You can easily achieve the look with an iron or straightening solutions. Read Hairstyle How To : Side-Swept Straight Long Hair
Sleek Ponytail:
Tie the ultra straight hair in a double ponytail or just a simple one with middle parting to achieve an easy, chic and clean look. An apt choice for summer! Read Hairstyle How To : Futuristic Ponytail
Hairstyle Trends S/S 2012 : Messy Hair
One would think messy hair are the easiest to achieve.Well , the out of the bed look if taken literally can leave your mane looking untamed. The Androgynous messy hairdo too requires some styling. If that is what you are eyeing for the Spring Summer 2012 we suggest you take a cue from what has been trending. Read Hairstyle How To : Side swept Asymmetric Androgynous Hair-do
Take the support of help agents like hair mousse and spray and style your hair with fingers to achieve the messy hairstyle trend.Form curls or brush it back.
Go absolutely wild and dramatic by forming a high bun of the messy mane. A hairstyle that requires a lot of spunk to carry it off successfully.
Options are many. Have fun with the hairstyle trends and keep it stylish.
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