Styling Trends
Hairstyles For Spring 2012
1. The Side-Swept Bang
Specifically, you want a piecey, side-swept bang, rather than a blunt bang, which can look retro or harsh on a woman. Bangs inadvertently draw attention to your eyes and disguise facial age signs.
2. The Side Part
Though a center part can help slim a wider face, it can look severe and plain, and draw unwanted attention to asymmetry. A side part is more playful, and carves an unexpected hairline around the face, which helps to distract from—and even conceal—imperfections.
3. A Full-Bodied Style
A voluminous style lifts the face by drawing the observer’s eyes upward and outward, while movement gives life to tired tresses. Volume can also create the illusion of fullness and health, which helps conceal one of the big issues with aging hair: thinning.
4. Face-Framing Highlights
When styled to frame the face, highlights help attract light, which creates a youthful glow around your features and brightens your complexion. To keep from looking washed-out, use a base color that’s no more than two shades from your natural hue.
5. The Bob
A bob works with, not against, bone structure, which is why it is both timeless and, for the most part, ageless. It can be styled in different ways (chin- or shoulder-length, spiky layers), the best way to look young, edgy and confident is to angle the hair in an A-line style—shorter in back and longer in front.
6. Layers
Accent your best facial features with layers. Layer lengths should fall to point to youthful attributes, like high cheekbones, a beautiful jawline or a nice eyebrow arch.
7. The Braid
Braids are often worn by young women, but if done right, anyone can pull them off. Try a partial braid that frames a side of the face, a loose side-swept braid, or a long braided ponytail that’s wrapped up into a messy bun. The look exudes the simplistic innocence of youth, while its fun texture adds playfulness to a hairdo.
8. Natural Updo
An updo looks most youthful on some women when the volume is kept down. A loose bun—sans hairspray—is the perfect example. Opt for height at the crown, which helps draw the eye upward, and the hair should be a little disheveled-looking around the edges to lend softness.
9. The Ponytail
When styled well, a ponytail is both sophisticated and girlish. Plus, when tied back snugly, it can act as a mini-facelift, as it helps smooth the skin around the eyes and forehead and accentuate the cheekbones. Wrap a piece of hair around the tie for a finishing touch.
10. Anything On-Trend
Sporting a stylish ’do—such as the current look of soft waves—suggests a fresh, fashion-forward take on beauty, which naturally conveys a youthful perception.
These trends have to be lifestyle, age and face-shape appropriate, and you should always consult with your stylist for a look that fits “You”.