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The pony tail and bob continue to be hot looks, with last year's precision cuts giving way to easy-to-care-for styles - like the crop and short spikey hair fashions coming to the forefront this year - as the summer of 2012 heats up ...
SUMMER COLOR
Veering sharply away from year's look focusing on rich, solid colors that compliment your face shape and coloring, trends in 2012 tend more toward the traditional bright and vibrant highlights of the past, including strawberry and even platinum blond hues predicted to be the hot new look this summer.
SUMMER 2012 - CUTS FROM THE CAT WALK
Styles, lengths and cuts were once again all over the place at the Spring-Summer 2012 fashion events, including buns, rolls and bobs. In general, styles are becoming more free and casual compared to last year's super neat precision cuts.
Bob
Back again this summer, the cut for the bob is strong graphic outlines incorporating. curves and sharp lines. Go for asymmetry - try one side longer or raise the back and lower the front. Mix lengths gradually, add volume with layers or stick to one length cuts. This is a cut that you can tailor to your face and lifestyle -- a look for the individual. Soften it with wisps or a bit of back combing.
Suggestion for a bob look while still keeping your lovely length is the timeless roll. Just roll your hair from the bottom with the ends on the inside of the roll. Bring the roll to the nape of your neck (where your back meets your neck) and pin it in place. Very sophisticated and very cool... and still long and glamorous when you pull out the pins.
Fringe
Still very hot for summer 2012, fringe cuts were tops on many of the runway's top models. Fringe can add elegance or make a bold statement. Look for variations with fringe cuts to bring out your personality and facial structure. Soft and wispy fringes, casual choppy edges and strong bold lines will all be hot. You'll find fringe cuts that go full length, others flowing mid length or brought forward into the eye. It's all about having fun, being sexy and being yourself.
Layers
The cut that complements all the others in high fashion circles this season is lengths of layers with casual textures. The natural look is easy to create with layers of unstyled, free moving hair. Not a lot of curl but plenty of slightly tousled waves added to the volume and texture make this a fun way to style your hair.
Crop
For summer 2012 the focus continues to be on natural looking movement and volume. Crops are holding their own this season with short unregimented lengths adding textures and bounce to this cut. Forget the solid crop and go for broken edges and textures that use the natural flow of your own hair as the guide.
A variety of hair styles, colors, and trends are growing in popularity for 2012. New hair styles for 2012 include hair of varying lengths, from curly and wavy to sleek and straight. Some of the old standbys from 2011 are still going to be popular in 2012.
The straight look is still in. The messy look and the shabby chic look are also still going strong. The soft wavy look is one new addition to the in list that has been growing in popularity this season.
This season, one of the hottest looks is a short cut. Not just any short cut though. The newest version of the short hair cut is longer layers and fringe in the front with the back cut in shorter, softer layers. The great thing about this style is that, even though it is short, you still have a variety of options when styling it. It can be worn straight and smooth for a more sophisticated look. If a more youthful and fun look is in the cards for your day, simply tousle the layers for a more wind blown, wavy look.
Your hair’s texture is also an important part of the cut and style. Layers and soft edges give a cut the versatility that it needs to hold more than one style. Razor cutting is a terrific way to accomplish the flipped, wild look that celebrities like Meg Ryan wear. Using sculpting gels and waxes can give you a chunky layer look that separates and holds your layers in place. For a smoother, sleek look, layers can be blown dry to lay flat and soft against the face. Smoothing gels can help to keep hair smooth and free from frizz for hours at a time.
Although cut and texture are an important part of having a trendy, up to date short hair style, maintaining shiny, healthy hair is always a must.
Whether you wear your hair curly, wavy, or straight, a healthy shine is your hair’s best accessory. For this season, a product that adds shine to your hair is a must have.
To maintain a trendy and fashionable look for this season, color is the key. In Eastern cultures, hair color choice is not just a statement about our fashion savvy, but also is essential in showing our inner self and desires. Since red symbolizes strength and vitality, it is not such a surprise that most women today would pick red as their first choice of hair colors.
Red certainly is a trend this season, and that means all shades. Anything goes from burgundy to strawberry blonde on into the copper hues.
As a matter of fact, reds are beginning to replace blonde as the most popular hair color choice.
Color highlights have been popular for while and will continue to be popular this season. This type of hair coloring works particularly well on the layered, shorter haircuts. So, go ahead. Try whatever floats your boat. As I said before, this season, anything goes!
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