Crystal Hunt (25) looks very pretty with soft pale blonde hair and a casual fringe. This was last night at the premiere of A Nightmare On Elm Street in Los Angeles.
Shannon Elizabeth (36) is ready for the summer with her long hair colored golden brown. It almost seems as if it could have been colored naturally from being out in the sun; and it goes well with her eye color. The style itself, however, may be better for younger women.
Erin Cummings has gorgeous thick red hair in this sideswept hairstyle that is pulled to the front on one side. You can tell she loves her hair.
Jennifer Nettles (35) in an elegant formal hairstyle at the MGM Grand. Completely off her beautiful face it looks light, charming, and effortless.
Hannah Storm (47) with one of those cute short haircuts for mature ladies. It has great structure, attractive subtle highlights plus fun flips in the middle and at the bottom.
April 20
Helena Christensen (41) appearing far younger than her age with a voluminous medium hairstyle. The 90s supermodel could still pass for 31 or younger.
April 13
Jaime Winstone (24) sports a messy bob this spring. It is about shoulder-length, slightly piecey, and scrunched along her profile. Jaime is a model and actress from the UK.
Jaime King (30) decided to cut her bob shorter recently instead of growing it out. (See the 2009 photo gallery to see how it was last year.) This simple and neat bob is a few inches shorter and possibly slightly more cute. Extremely low maintenance and allows a shiny, polished finish on short hair.
Nicky Hilton (26) looks happy and pretty in this latest picture. Her hair style is about the same as usual but now she has a different hair color. Previously you may have seen her in bright blonde or dark black. She has changed it to medium brown.
Hilary Duff (22) has recently got engaged and here she is attending a Good Housekeeping magazine anniversary celebration. She wore a classic chignon hairdo. Her hair is pulled back into a low bun right behind her ear; it is not completely tight and has some pointed loose hair. Good choice for prom!
April 6
Daisy Fuentes (43) above has classic layers. You could call it a standard-issue long bob. It's the most popular long layered hairstyle in America and has been for many years. It's simple and symmetrical. But it doesn't always look flattering on long faces.
Kellee Stewart (34) attends a charity event this spring with a new very short hairstyle. It has a funky angled fringe with a few side flips. It looks modern and sassy.
April 5
Joan Jett (51) has a shoulder-length haircut with long chopped-up bangs. It looks a bit like a shag and the profile is kind of boxy; that tends to make her head look bigger.
April 2
Raquel Welch (69) is still a foxy redhead. Now she's on a book tour for her autobiography. This face-framing hair style (or wig) is big and dramatic with extreme dimension.
March 31
Alyssa Milano (37) looks hot with very long beautiful highlighted hair once again. She hasn't been tempted yet to return to her popular pixie of a few years ago despite it being in fashion now and her cut was quite popular back then.
March 28
Kate Gosselin's formal hair
style
on Dancing with the Stars
Sarah Harding (28) still has her blond bob. Now it has subtle razored layers near her chin. It is simple, cute, and low maintenance but carries a risk of split ends depending on how fine your hair is. Looks good with a smile. :)
Dana Daurey (30) inspires us with a 2010 prom updo hairstyle possibility. Her hair has really big and bouncy chunks or curls on top like many wedding hairstyles. It is neat yet also made more sophisticated because it is somewhat asymmetrical.
Lesli Kay (44) looks perfect in her short feminine hairstyle. There's a sweet softness to it from the fine flips and slightly tousled sections. The full and sharply angled bangs add some drama and they work.
Sharon Lawrence (48) has a short haircut that is flippy near the back or along her neck. Fringe covers most of her forehead and is moderately messy. The reddish gold haircolor with highlights still suits the mature actress.
March 23
Jennifer Love Hewitt (31) with a chunky formal hairstyle that is short to medium length. It is softened with cute waves at her forehead. This was at a store opening event in NY last night.
March 22
Janet Jackson (43) at the premiere of "Why Did I Get Married Too?" in New York City. The mature artist has beautifully shiny long black hair with "half bangs."
Tasha Smith (39) with really hot and very long tresses. She is wearing a sparkling red dress for the premiere. Tasha is one of the top African American actresses today.
Lacey Brown (24) with cool short haircut and dark red haircolor. This was one of the stand-out haircuts on American Idol this season. She's got strong angles for her bangs and dramatic flips on the side plus spiky sections on top. You can't see it well from the front, but the sides have pointy pieces next to her ears. It's quite a "busy" hairdo but it's also fun and cute. By the way, there is a Lacey Brown hair salon, but it's not hers (she's in Texas; it's in Arizona).
March 15
Jennifer Aniston (40) looks cute with a visible hair pin and her tousled waves are sexy. She has a beautiful face shape so she could easily experiment with many more hairstyles.
March 13
Fashion model hairstyles from the catwalks in Europe.
March 11
A new Fall/Winter 2010 Fashion Show revealed the next hairstyle trend--maybe. All the runway models for Day 1 of the Alves and Goncalves Show in Lisbon wore their hair in the same style: very round short bowlcuts with no layers. This may soon become the trend in short hairstyles: a 1960s retro mod bob. How do you feel about that?
March 1
Autumn Reaser (29) has a full and beautiful short hairstyle in this wonderful portrait. This was last night in West Hollywood at a celebration for the 100th episode of The Ghost Whisperer.
Dee Wallace (61) has a very short new haircut with bangs. The mature blonde actress also changed her hair with a subtle red color. Her profile is blown out and sort of spiky for a creative chic look.
February 25
Tiffani Thiessen (36) adorned with long hair. This appears to the longest she's ever had it. The pregnant star looks radiant; her first baby arrives in a few months.
February 22
Courtesy LSW
Is there a new celebrity hair color trend? The latest issue of Life & Style magazine notes "Stars go darker"; it gives four examples of recent hair color makeovers.
1) Britney Spears went from platinum to perfect. "Cholocate brown, like Britney Spears' new color, is a neutral shade," says celeb colorist Paul Cucinello, "so it's flattering on every skin tone." A poll on this site from a few years ago, however, revealed three out of every four women believe she looks better as a blonde. Brown, though, does make her look more mature.
2) Nicole Richie was blonde for several years but now she has dark brown hair. However, she still has her bangs; her basic style appears to be pretty much the same.
3) Kellie Pickler looks very different as a redhead! She puts off a completely new vibe. "Tone-on-tone highlights," L&S suggests, "make Kellie Pickler's ginger hair believable." People magazine's Style Watch website poll reveals two out of every three girls prefer her with blonde hair. A few new images suggest Kellie has tried a few different shades of red from a dull red to a brighter color.
When using a kit, if you're going to try this yourself, Mr. Cucinello advises lightening a few face-framing sections for natural-looking dimension.
4) Hayden Panettiere is hardly recognizable since she became a brunette. This may be as tough a sell as Britney going dark. There is some sophistication to her new color; her brown has strong amber undertones. "The new hue gives her olive skin a peaches-and-creme appearance."
Ashlee Simpson was on the cover of a recent issue of Celebrity Hairstyles magazine with straight red hair. But a new celebrity news magazine shows she is no longer a redhead after going back to black. Ashlee had black hair a few years ago; voters here thought blonde was more flattering but it was close (55% blonde to 45% black).
February 15
Maggie Gyllenhaal (32) has a cute bob hairstyle for 2010. It is an improvement from her bob last month which was too big, bulky, shapeless, and matronly. This one has a silky smooth finish and fun flips on one side. Sure, it's simple, but it seems perfect for her face (and personality).
Carey Mulligan (24) got a new cut and color. Last month (image below) she was a brunette; today the rising star is a blonde. Very short and off the ears, it's a fairly masculine haircut or one you might expect to see on men today. Although her bangs are angled, they form a rather straight line right across her forehead.
Courtesy ABC
"I am Anna, leader of the Visitors," says Morena Baccarin (30), the clean-faced Brazilian sci-fi actress on V. This is from her TV commercial that is on now.
Another photo from late 2009 with better lighting on her dark hair shows more definition of her very short professional hairstyle.
Courtesy Bravo
Alexis Bellino (32) with an elegant half updo on The Real Housewives of Orange County. The conservative socialite mother of three small children is the newest reality star. The high-maintenance "hottest housewife" should have replaced the unfit non-wife Gretchen (who almost had a heart attack when they worked out together).
Courtesy Bravo
Kandi Burruss (33) with an edgy new blowout haircut for black women. It's a funky short design with warm red or rust color. It has sharp angles but also a unique softness; it is messy yet somewhat elegant, too. Kandi is the warm-hearted musician and reality actress on TRH Atlanta.
February 8
Jessica Alba (28) looking sweet as ever at the premiere of her new movie, the romantic comedy Valentine's Day. In that flick she's currently promoting, Jessica had long straight blonde hair. Now she has short dark brown locks again but this time with long messy bangs.
Julia Roberts (42) with long wavy hair in Los Angeles. America's sweetheart of yesteryear is back to blonde, although she once said she's a natural blonde.
January 31
Miley Cyrus (17) at the Grammy Awards. Her hair style looks the same; but the color looks new. Miley is a half redhead? She probably colored her hair red but her extensions are still brown.
Jennifer Nettles (35) with cute short hair. She had a gorgeous medium haircut just last December:
The country music star has a great personality and a fun textured style to go with it. The few flips in her new look are perfect for her. It is similar to Jennifer's 2008 design but with different or less color.
Rihanna (22) cranks up the funk factor with another unique hairdo. High contrast and high drama is what this global female artist is all about. Longer, soft, and red on top... extremely short, austere, and black on the sides.
Courtesy TMG
Monica Crowley (41) is the younger, prettier version of Heather Locklear. There's only a seven-year difference between the two blondes but Monica looks as if she's still in her 30s. Here she has a very simple medium hairstyle with slanted bangs. Volume is good and it's decently dimensional. If you like no-fuss straight hair, this is hot.
January 26
Heather Mills (42) with very short haircut. It's a major makeover since her divorce settlement from Paul when she had long hair. She actually got the snip in 2009 when she reportedly said: "I'd actually been thinking about cutting my hair for quite a while. I hope now this is a fresh beginning." Reactions are mixed.
January 23
Edie Falco at the 16th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards. The mature actress always has very short hair styles; this one has thicker texture and extra height. The spiky volume and messy flair looks chic.
The lovely Julie Benz with an elegant half-up half-down hairdo at the SAG awards yesterday. It's soft, wispy and delicately styled. It's also asymmetrical, curly, and has an angled half-coverage fringe. It may be a little large for Julie but it's actually a pretty glamorous idea for prom, bridesmaids, or even a bride.
January 13
Nicola Roberts in a dressed-up very large bob speaking at the House of Commons in London, UK. The redhead star had very long hair a few years ago.
January 12
Carey Mulligan with a pixie hair style. It's that time of the year again: award season. Starting early every year Hollywood stars are out in full force for galas and big award events. Carey is following the hair trend that started last year and now has this professional very short hair cut. It's almost a long pixie. It just about works for her but the straighter the fringe the more it emphasizes a wide forehead.
January 8
Holly Robinson Peete has lightened her black hair with brown hair color. She has a soft, casual fringe and strong curls/waves. It is medium, modern, fun, and flirty.
[+] Black Hair Styles and Care Guide (Jan. '10). Mary J. Blige is on the cover to show off her new winter styles along with Rihanna (highlighted combover); Mo'Nique (simple 'n sweet); Kandi (very short sides + very long fluffy fringe); Monica (choppy power pixie); Mya (long & thick); and Janet Jackson ("Sixteen Forever"). This issue reveals the hot new African American hair trends for 2010 plus reviews of new hair products.
Keri Hilson's blonde highlights across bangs ('09)
If you want to see cool highlights, check out Keri Hilson (p. 65). "She's been knocking us down with her ever-changing and innovative short hairstyles. This modern pixie-inspired design features an exaggerated fringe that sweeps across the forehead.... The slices of platinum and golden color run through Keri's brunette base and only add to the edginess of this cut." (On sale until Jan. 5.)
January 6
Carrie Underwood (26) has a perfect medium hairstyle. The volume and shape is gorgeous; it frames her face from top to bottom.
[+] Carrie is now the cover model for the latest issue of Sophisticate's Hairstyle Guide (February 2010). Featured women include: Eva Longoria Parker; Blake Lively; Heather Locklear; Britney Spears; Ellen Degeneres; Kellie Pickler; Cat Deeley; Kelly Osbourne; and Salma Hayek.
Atlanta Housewives cast member Kim Zolciak talks about her blonde wigs and the pink lipstick everyone wants to know the name of: "I mix a baby pink color from MAC with Lorac Couture Shine Paraben-Free Liquid Lipstick in Haute."
Asked why she first started wearing wigs, Zolciak said: "Ultimately for vanity reasons. I opted for a wig four or five years ago when I was sick. I don't have to wear one anymore; I have great hair, but it's just become so easy. I just get up in the morning and go! I look fantastic in the car pool lane while my girlfriends are looking a mess."
Megan Park (23) at the People's Choice Awards. Very pretty design for 2010 prom; it's a sexy upgrade from her formal hair in 2009:
Kathryn Newton (13) looking all grown up with big curly hair and evening makeup.
Diane Kruger at the 36th Annual PCAs. Modest wavy hair is sweet casual elegance. The beautiful model actress has a simple design but she looks very cute with this color, volume, and shape. Top needs some adjustment, however, as her roots return. It's just formal enough for a celeb evening event.
January 5
Diablo Cody at a gala with her very short pixie haircut which has a cute asymmetrical fringe.
January 2
Leighton Meester with classic long hair down and some subtle waves.
January 1, 2010
Christina Aguilera with bold new blunt bob hairstyle. She hasn't had it this short and straight before. Last time she had short hair was in 2004 when she had huge messy curls.
Christina has the perfect face shape (oval) for a bob, but the shortness and bluntness of the cut take a little getting used to. In 2009 she had long, soft, and sexy blonde hair with waves. The extreme makeover completely changed the length, shape, and texture. Now there is a dramatic contrast between her soft facial profile and the sharp ends.
Kate Gosselin's New Hairstyle
Courtesy ITW
In Touch magazine (Feb. 22) offers four photos of Kate Gosselin in 2009 (April, September) and 2010 (January, February): "Kate Shows Off Her Latest Hairdo."
The internet was buzzing in January after she got new $7,000 hair extensions!
Women are split about the new look. Even Kate herself doesn't seem convinced it was a good idea. The whole thing was recorded on video and posted online.
The video of Kate's day at the hair salon in New York City in fact shows Kate's reaction to seeing her new haircut for the first time: "Lord, have mercy."
Was it a good makeover? The reality star went from a unique short hairstyle to a common long style. Still, more voters in one online poll think it's an improvement.
"My daughter says her hair looks like Britney Spears' hair," retorts one mom. "It looks too wiggy for me. This hairstyle is not for a mother of 8 kids, or even 2 kids. Upkeep would be ridiculous. Short hair is just more becoming to her face, which is pretty."
As with all things Kate, everybody has an opinion about her personal decisions. Some mothers think she deserved to focus on herself after what she went through last year. Others feel she should have spent the $7,000 on her children and the 20 hours of her time with them.
It is still not clear, however, if the extensions were free. It seems they were a gift as part of a promotional scheme for Ted Gibson's hair salon. (The salon video is a bit like an informercial.)
Ms. Gosselin herself expressed the motivation for changing her hair. She wanted a new look for a new year; she also called herself "Clean Slate Kate." She's trying to turn a corner in her life from the cancellation of her hit TV show and messy public divorce.
Rumors of Kate not liking her long extensions are supported by her decision this month on Feb. 5 to cut off four inches. Instead of long hair she now has a medium hairstyle. It's been called "edgy" but it appears more blunt than edgy, and that seems to be the effect of extensions.
2010 Hairstyles Pictures
[+] The Summer 2010 issue of Hair Style Showcase has the 10 coolest cuts of the season inside and new looks from America's top salons.
The magazine cover itself shows nine hair models. First at the top there's a brunette with big curls; then a blonde with a curly short crop which is very short at the nape of her neck; followed by a redhead with a cool straight bob. Next up there's an extreme hairstyle with very big flips contrasted with a girl who has a smoothe 1930s short bob.
In the middle on the left you see a classic layered haircut with very long bangs that curl inwards. Below that model is a swanky prom hair style followed by a sexy bob with elegant texture. Her red hair has the most exquisite highlights so beautifully blended!
Finally, the most prominent haircut is the blonde with long hair styled in gorgeous new chunky layers. (Click the plus sign below the cover image above for a closer look in high resolution.)
[+] The Fall and Winter 2009 hairstyles magazine entitled "Hair Preview 2010" is full of potential new 2010 hairstyles. There are photos of women's hair styles not just from America but also around the world. Indeed there is a strong international flavor because many of the pictures of new haircuts were taken in English-speaking countries such as the UK and Australia as well as in Europe. It is on sale until November 2009. You can buy it online, at a magazine rack, or at a bookstore. Hair Preview 2010 is 146 pages long, divided into 29 sections, and has 2,500+ styles.
Jennifer Aniston (40) on January 17
When you get to 40, you're supposed to have short hair, it seems like, but it's hard to imagine Jen cutting off her locks any time soon. She's quite conservative with respect to change, and she didn't like her short bob (the previous time it was short). Still, the last time she had a cool style was in 1995, so she may be ready for a new look.
New Haircut Trends
[+] The October 2009 issue of Sophisticate's Hairstyle Guide has Jennifer Aniston on the cover. It is the annual forecast issue of SHG with a look ahead to the new year in its special section: "New Hair Trends 2010."
Many of the top hairstylists were asked their opinion on what will be the most popular hairstyles in 2010. There are 17 pages of quotes and pictures of trend-setting stars.
The experts provided their ideas on both the kinds of haircuts we'll see in '10, plus which celeb ladies will be most influential. But they were not so bold as to predict which celebrities will be wearing what cuts.
Ironically, Jennifer Aniston is on the cover of the 2010 issue and Taylor Swift is the lead into the trend section--even though neither woman has changed her look recently and doesn't change her hair style very often. Maybe next year Jen will finally grace us with her first new hairstyle since 2006!
Jennifer Aniston's hairstyle in the summer
Below is a list of famous women whom the magazine's guest pundits suggest we can expect to lead the next trends in color and style:
Taylor Swift
Katherine Heigl
Jonas Brothers
Katie Holmes
Pink
Jessica Alba
Paris Hilton
Gwen Stefani
Madonna
Miley Cyrus
Lady Gaga
Lily Allen
Angelina Jolie
Jessica Simpson
Rihanna
Gisele Bundchen
Katy Perry
Kylie Minogue
Reese Witherspoon
Victoria Beckham
Drew Barrymore
Anne Hathaway
Ellen Degeneres
Eva Longoria Parker
Versatility
Versatility is a theme or idea for 2010 haircuts which more than one hairdresser predicts.
"Versatility will dominate in 2010," foresees Lois Sonstegard of Whirl-a-Style. "We've grown accustomed to change and we will want to change our hair on a whim. Cuts that allow styles to be easily maintained and yet allow maximum flexibility will be popular.
"Classic looks will have a new twist--a little fanciful touch added to make the style understated at times, and bold at others. Hair will be more purposeful and put together. This isn't the time to arrive at an event looking like you just rolled out of bed."
"If we have one word to remember in 2010," echoes Danny Lapointe of Clairol Professional International, "it will be versatile. People want to have more options with their haircut.
"Fringe remains popular--sweeping and sexy or short and rounded are all in fashion. Whether it's short or long, styles will be soft, beautiful, and have an extra healthy shine."
The move towards versatile hairstyles suggests there will be a new shift towards longer hair, because obviously the more hair you have, generally speaking, the more options you can enjoy. Expect pixies to grow out, and women to let their bobs lengthen.
"The ultimate Fall and Winter 2009/2010 hair trend is longer hair," says Diana Richardson, the Health and Beauty editor for the Tampa Examiner. "With longer hair lengths, it is good for most face shapes and body types and you can try several options. While the short bob has not taken its final bow, this fall it is fading out slowly, and taking a backstage to longer flowing locks and natural hair styles."
Diversity
"Diversity is the key thing for 2010," suggests Damien Carney, Artistic Director of Joico Laboratories. "There will always be people who like long hair and those who like short hair, so cuts and styles will be adapted to the individual. Everything is a strong look that makes a big statement."
Victoria Beckham's hair highlights viewed from the back on Sept. 10. The contrast is moderate but the amount and placement makes the coloring an attractive modern choice for very dark brown hair. It's neither too flashy nor so subtle it's almost missed.
Rihanna is a model of cool bold highlights for black hair. It's time for bright streaks to become fashionable again! The subtle and moderate colors are getting tired; it's about time they became "out" and strong came roaring back "in."
Young women can differentiate themselves again from mature ladies who now only wear subtle highlighting. It's been years (2002?) since extremes were big (like when Kelly Clarkson made them hip). Hopefully that is about to change. Aren't you tired yet of ultra-conservative colors everywhere in Canada and America? If they don't suit your personality, why choose them?
Color
What is the fashionable hair color in 2010?
"Color is a mix of extremes," says Teri Claiborne, Director of Claiborne's Salon in Atlanta, GA. "Bright shades created with metallic color will make anyone stand out. A more subdued look will also be popular, where color is blended for a soft, finished look."
"All shades will be in," opines Sue Pemberton, VeroColor Artistic Director, "as it will be about the individual projecting their own style. Blondes will have lowlights of pastel lavenders and blues. Reds will have tones in magenta and purples with coppers and golds. Brunettes will have vivid and strong panels of fashion tones in blues."
"No color is off limits this year!" agrees Danny Lapointe at Clairol. "Blonde, brunette, and redhead are all in fashion, as long as they are soft, shiny, and multidimensional tones that look natural."
To find out all the other hair trends coming soon, and photos of them, pick up the latest issue of SHG (on sale for $5.99 until October 18).
Bobs
Bob haircuts for 2010: what will they look like? Will they get shorter or longer or stay the same length?
Ladies, you need to be careful about your next bob hairstyle decision. There have been some edgy bobs in recent years, including, of course, Victoria Beckham's famous hit, the Pob, but there have also been a few big misses, too.
Katy Perry's bob, featured on SHG's cover, has been described as "a shattered bob with femme fringe." That is charitable. Let's be honest. Although the jet black color is okay, the cut itself is so severe and so blunt it looks like a helmet! Even the bangs are mostly blunt.
Katie Holmes had a basic bob for a while but then her hair kept getting shorter to the point where it got too short in 2009. At some stage you need to decide, "It's time to grow it out" instead of snipping it yet again--or go much shorter--to a pixie. There isn't a lot of middle ground between bobs and pixies that is flattering.
Celebrity Bob to Pixie Makeover
In '09 this site predicted the trend toward shorter hair with the Bob to Pixie Makeover using an older example by Jennie Garth after Victoria Beckham underwent another radical transformation. Expect this to continue in '10 with late adopters.
Sharon Lawrence is a good recent example for mature women who are considering the fashionable change.
Before
After
Sharon got this haircut in August. It is trendy and pretty with the bonus of making the middle-aged actress look a little younger, too.
Caroline Manzo's hairdo also has bangs but it is a little longer than Sharon's, so it can be softer and more wispy. That's a gorgeous warm red haircolor and especially perfect for the fall season. Her short hair is really thick; it could be a little thinner on the sides; but it's still a very attractive cut and color. (She has since had the sides reduced.) Caroline is one of The Real Housewives Of New Jersey.
Fall 2009 hairstyles are a very good way to predict what the popular style next year will be.
Black Celebrities
If Halle Berry continues to be a style icon for African American women as she has been for several years, the 2010 black hairstyles trend could toward very short hair.
Long and luscious locks in February
Halle did try a trendy bob in between the long cut and her latest hairdo. In fact it had some personality with lots of strong medium blonde hair highlights and dramatic shape. It was big, fancy, and rather unique--one of the stand-out celeb bobs of the year.
Halle Berry's new very short haircut
This latest look is not too different from her hot hairdos around 2003. It has less texture and it's more spiky or "messed up" in places on top. It's very simple and easy to do as you can imagine. Maybe too simple for some girls while it could be perfect and fast for busy professionals and students who don't have time to fuss.
One current hair design among some young African American girls is half (or a third) of their head shaved. It is sort of a punk look. Cassie is the latest black celebrity to join Estelle and Fantasia Barrino with the extreme design.
Cassie at 2009 MTV Video Music Awards
Sarah Harding's new short haircut at London Fashion Week Spring / Summer 2010. The UK celebrity hairstyles icon has a look similar to Cassie's (much shorter on one side). It makes you wonder if white chicks will copy the potential trend of black girls. Probably not enough African American girls have done it yet to make it officially a trend. Maybe it will be the new "funky" look of the wild or rock crowd.
Short not for everyone
Very short hairstyles like crops and pixies may be too different for a lot of ladies especially if they've never had it so short before. Even less dramatic changes can be a problem.
Reality TV star Ramona Singer, according to the latest issue of Star magazine (September 14), "chopped off her long locks on August 20 just before a red carpet runway party."
"I wanted to shake things up," she said."
Bad decision, she felt, only two days later. "I'd never do it again," she complained. "No one recognizes me!"
Diablo Cody's very short hairstyle in June '09 (above) and two months later (below) after she had a hair color makeover from very dark brown to an ultra pale shade of blonde.
Best of '09 continued in '10
The top short hairstyle of 2010 may turn out to be one of the most popular hairstyles of 2009. The best styles are usually trendy for at least a year or two (e.g. Posh's Bob). If they are particularly hot, like the Rachel was over a decade ago, they last much longer.
"Everybody wants it!" Kate Gosselin claims when referring to her cool new hairstyle. "My stylist gets calls from all across the country."
In Touch magazine may be ahead of some 2010 hairstyles magazines in its focus on her unique hairdo. (It actually published the exact same photo above in its September 14, 2009 issue.)
But the mag then goes a little far, stretching our imagination by suggesting women (Victoria Beckham and Sharon Osbourne) and even some men (David Cook, Adam Lambert, Christian Siriano) have copied her cut!
To be fair, it seems Kate's haircut is similar to--if not based on--Posh Spice's style. They are both parted on the right and weighted on the left.
You can easily see the structural similarities, but it is different because it is much neater. Professional women can wear it to work without trouble. The very short spiky top stands in sharp contrast to the long, heavy, front panel.
Kate Gosselin's multitonal highlights are much more impressive than the colors of Victoria Beckham's bob and promise to give it wider appeal for anyone who wants a new cut and color. (Victoria either didn't have any streaks or they were so subtle you could easily miss them.)
The contrast between Kate's smooth front and rough top helps make it unique enough to become a hit. It's a very fresh haircut or a decent update for ladies who want an alternative to the Pob. Something that is more conservative yet also fun and fashionable.
Add to that the exposure the busy mother and divorcee is getting--in America and Canada TV this fall, winter, and (presumably) all through 2010--and we can expect it to get more attention.
Its popularity could also grow because it would probably suit a significant female age range: women in their 20s, 30s, and 40s, and perhaps even some older teen girls, too.
Elisha Cuthbert's cute new short hairstyle. It has nice overall shape with great chunky pieces, some twists, and some waves. It's a great improvement and much more stylish than her previous very plain, center-parted medium cut.
Naomi Watts just got bobbed! Her new fall 2009 hairstyle as of Sept. 17 has fairly blunt edges but also some light layering. Very cute medium bob! Pic is from her appearance in New York for a fashion designer. The actress from Australia had long locks before this fashionable extreme makeover and for the last several years she's had long hairstyles. (That could help explain why she's a very late adopter.) It's another sign the trend of bobs may continue for at least another season or year. But will there be additional changes from simple to sophisticated, or vice versa?
Sept. 15. Taylor Momsen with very long blonde hair extensions in soft, and sexy wavy 1980s style at New York Fashion Week for Spring/Summer 2010.
Taylor could become a celebrity hair model for 2010 teen hairstyles if she could keep the same design for more than a week. She changes her hair almost as often as AnnaLynne McCord.
Both those girls can inspire teenagers with many cool or fresh ideas. AnnaLynne is a former model herself and so she is used to seeing her hair and makeup looks changing often. (She was on the cover of a hair magazine last year.)
The latest fashion shows for coming clothes collections have not provided a lot of new ideas for haircuts trends. Many of the fashion models on the runways had their hair pulled back or pulled up and tied in tight buns.
Better economic times if we come out of the recession as expected could affect fashion and hairstyles as they have in the past, leading us away from very conservative looks.
LA Times fashion critic Booth Moore sees the 1980s inspiring a Spring 2010 fashion trend. What was the hair like back then? It was captured in the expression "Big 80s hair."
It would not be too surprising to see the pendulum move back from the recent popularity of short cuts to long hairstyles--especially with the modern advantage of quality extensions.
[+] Kimberly Caldwell on the cover of the Winter 2010 Short Hair magazine from Celebrity Hairstyles.
"The 70s shag has made a big comeback," says the mag's beauty editor, "and Kimberly Caldwell gives the look a cool, modern vibe. Choppy layers take off when hair is styled with mousse and a vent brush, followed by flat-ironing at the ends. Lightly back-comb the roots to finish."
Kim's previous haircut is still enormously popular with most visitors rating it a five-star hairstyle. (The main differences between the new and old version is flips and pieceyness.) This newest one is just as cool. The jagged or spiky design is consistent not only on the sides but also at the fringe.
But beyond Kim, this hairstyle magazine cover is one of the best in years, because it has so many first-rate photos of new hairstyles. You must click the "+" link just below the image above to get a closer look.
You'll see the latest haircuts of women such as: Ginnifer Goodwin; Sarah Harding; Jessica Stroup; Marion Cotillard; Ashley Greene; Jaime Pressly; Pink; Katie Holmes; Katherine Heigl; Jenna Elfman; Victoria Beckham; Kellie Pickler; Paris Hilton; Agyness Deyn; and Rachel McAdams.
Even though the featured hot new hairstyle is described as a 70s shag, the magazine says: "Short cuts this winter will be taking their inspiration from the 60s, with a special nod to fashion icon Mary Quant, who was known for the Mod Sassoon bob she and her models popularized."
"Bobs will be more structured this season with shorter bangs," suggests Ryan Teal of Teal Salon in Portland, Oregon. "Hairdressers have a tendency to put bangs in the eyes, but you'll see a shorter fringe just tracing the brow."
Mod could make a comeback, but what is "mod"? "It started in the late '60s," explained Elle Girl magazine in August 2003 when mod was returning to fashion, "with clothes that were all about hyper-bright colors, space-age geometric cutouts, A-line minis and sexy Europeans on Vespa scooters."
Jessica Simpson at a charity event in New York City on October 13, 2009 with a soft and romantic formal hairstyle.
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Faith Hill Makeover
Kelly Osbourne's updo in Bryant Park at Fashion Week for Fall 2010
2010 Updo Hairstyles
What's the trend in formal hair this year? According to InStyle magazine (March 2010), the new updos have beads, color, and intricate swirls.
"The inventive styles that showed up on the spring runways brought a cool, chic vibe to the traditional chignon."
Look #1: "Embellished updo." "The beaded threads peeking out from Carolina Herrera's loose chignons look like spun-gold strands of hair."
"It's dressy," says hairstylist Orlando Pita, "yet it still has an ease about it."
They look charming, creative and sophisticated; InStyle gives the eight-step process to get the style.
Look #2: "The rosette." It is twisty and cute. "Sleek chignons twisted to resemble little flowers at the 3.1 Phillip Lim show came across as both sweet and sophisticated."
Look #3: "The whirl." It's inspired by 1970s movies. It has unraveling topknots and was revealed on the fashion models at the Fendi fashion show. They said it looks like the ladies just rolled out of bed (it's messy). Yes, it does, but it also lacks creativity, so its messy configuration dominates the look too strongly. The back is completely up (it's pinned at the top), leaving your neck completely exposed.
Hairstylist Sam McKnight believes the style can be described as "soft sexiness." It's more haute couture than prêt-à-porter.
Look #4: "Burst of color." These are updos where the knots are tied together with ribbon such as satin. They are completely tightly woven, not hanging loose anywhere.
"Bold, bright strips added an unexpected, playful pop to 1960s-esque knotted ponytails at the Zac Posen fashion show."
This one could catch on with teen girls, including at prom. It doesn't look too girlie. You could match the satin ribbon in your hair with your prom dress color. Although they showed the ribbons in updos, you may consider a more romantic look to be loose ribbons in down or half-down styles.
InStyle notes you can buy hair ribbon at stores like mjtrim.com. (They offer 19 different styles in a wide assortment of colors.)
The magazine didn't offer any examples of celebrities wearing the updos it anticipates will be fashionable. It's still not clear which kinds if any they will pick.
Alexis Bellino (February 13)
The bright-eyed Orange County housewife has been accused of being a Stepford Wife by her online critics, but she doesn't exactly look like one. :)
Stepford wife
Who's that girl? Hint: she was on American Idol. How do you like Katharine McPhee's new short hairstyle!? The gorgeous brunette with long hair recently, chopped it all off, and dyed it blonde!
Katharine McPhee blonde and short is the most extreme celebrity hair makeover of the year. Big color change + big length change. These pictures are hot out of the camera from November 22, 2009.
Short hair design by Peter Savitt
Kat in '07. It's difficult getting used to her new look. It's just so different. Reactions are mixed; but most women seem to prefer her with brown locks.
"Her natural hair color and style was absolutely beautiful," wrote Sharon K. on People magazine's website. "I don’t understand why people feel the need to mess with perfection.... Let it grow out and change it back ASAP!!"
"I LOVE Katharine," said one of her fans, "but I will never understand why she did this and ruined her beautiful hair."
She was a hair model for Sexy Hair Products. Does she get to keep that modeling contract?
[+] Short Hair Style Guide (Winter 2009; on sale till November 30) has 1,500+ new styles for 2010. It offers the freshest and coolest looks for all textures including a section of "The New Night Glamour: Red Carpet Tips & Tricks."
Pictures of Celebrity Makeovers show which stars rock Winter's top trends. Hip cuts include: shags, crops, curls, and layered styles.
Cover girls are: Rachel McAdams with cute short curls; a gorgeous blonde girl in a "pumped-up pixie" with a heavy fringe; Ginnifer Goodwin's simple crop; Reese Witherspoon's retro blonde waves; a redhead model in a "red-hot shag" with nice flips; and Katy Perry's bowl-cut bob.
What are the Top 10 sexiest short hairstyles of the moment? Buy the 130-page resource to find out.
The "Fabulous 15" celebrity short cuts it shows off start with Halle Berry in her "piecey pixie." The magazine says it's fresh again with "of-the-moment appeal from tousled layers and shiny dark color."
British star Pixie Geldoff has her cool very short pixie in platinum blonde color. Her fringe is about an inch or more above her eyes; its edges are beautifully cut somewhere between choppy and soft. It still looks feminine but only just.
Kherington Payne's shaggy bob caught the mag's attention. She has highlights in at least two colors: blonde and ginger(?). It's sweet, modern, and easy to style every day.
Australian Ruby Rose has an edgy new hairstyle that develops the trend towards full top and buzzcut sides. It also has a surprising splash of color--not exactly highlights--at the front in the middle.
Soap star Ashley Greene has very subtle highlights in her tapered brunette bob; she appears to be growing it out. It's angled in the front and covers her eye a little on one side.
Other short celebrity hairstyles they liked were those of: Agyness Deyn; Angel McCord; and Ginnifer Goodwin.
Then there's model-turned-actress Jaime Pressly, who has cut off a lot of her hair and now sports a very short haircut that is about two inches shorter than chin length. Somehow it seems to be a permanent formal hairstyle. This was her update on a simple bob (after having 16-year-old girl hair).
Look out for black celebrity Selita Banks; Kelly Carlson, who still has pretty much her signature style; Marion Cotillard; Jenna Elfman; and Brea Grant.
What are the 2010 trends for short hairstyles?
* pixies
* piecey layers
* bold color
* asymmetry
* bowl-shaped cuts
* texture
* retro
* funky bangs
* big hair
Halle Berry's messy-on-top new pixie hair cut for African American women (New York City, Nov. 16)
Short Hair magazine doesn't clearly say the pixie will be fashionable--and only reveals a limited number of celebs with pixies--but it does provide photos of 33 different pixies! (See pp. 84-89).
Bowl-shaped hairstyles are a tough sell. They always have been and probably always will be. How do you get a bowlcut and have people not think you cut your own hair? Perhaps the only way is if it becomes a big trend... So many girls have it that everyone knows it was a professional cut. Warning: bowls make you look younger by 1-20 years.
Strict, precise shapes conflict with the liberated women who are most likely to feel comfortable being unique or radically different.
But retro haircuts could certainly catch on in '10. In fact, one celebrity gossip magazine in the last week has declared retro wavy hairstyles are back. It provided several examples of stars to make the point it's the latest fashion. Big 80s hair could be the new trend to merge the two projected themes of big and retro.
Funky bangs becoming fashionable is a good guess after the Posh Bob. But it's a big contrast from bowls. Can you imagine during 2010 seeing in the same place lots of women with precise bowlcuts and many with wild, asymmetrical hairstyles plus funky bangs?
November 16, 2009
Courtesy Life & Style Weekly
"Hollywood's hot new trend," says L&S, is retro waves. Examples for each primary hair length are: Kim Kardashian (long); Jenny McCarthy (medium); and Rachel McAdams (short).
"A-List stars are ditching their curling irons for easy-to-use rollers. The result? Bouncy, sexy tresses!"
Courtesy L&SW
Sara Paxton (21) is the celebrity hair model who shows you how to get the look. Hot rollers to achieve her sexy, trendy hairstyle are rated:
* Remington T-Studio Heated Clip Rollers (3.5/4)
* Caruso Professional ProSet Steam Hairsetter (2.5)
* Conair Xtreme Instant Heat Multisized Hot Rollers (3.5)
* Hot Tools Professional Model HTS1400 12-Piece Tourmaline Hairsetter (1.5)
* Bed Head BH600 Light Me Up 20-Piece Hairsetter (3)
(The above links take you to Amazon.com where you can buy these trendy hairstyling tools online. Select links are to rollers rated four stars or higher at the time of writing by over 75 women.)
Courtesy Warner Bros
Sandra Bullock's blonde hair style in The Blind Side movie. She's a natural brunette, of course, so the new color makeover makes her look very different. Her broken-up bangs that "fan out" are very pretty.
Hair Stylist's Corner
[+] The must-have new book for hair salons is the Fall 2009 issue of US Hair. This thick magazine slash book is like celebrity hairstyles magazines because it is full of pictures; but it is printed on stock paper and has a spine like a book, making it much more durable. It is the perfect resource for your clients to browse while they wait to get their hair cut if you don't have a computer nearby so they can surf online. (128 pages). Although it says it's only available till Nov. 19, because of its quality US might extend that or print more. It's a first-rate publication in every respect.
