Soft Layered Hairstyles for 2012

Soft Layered Hairstyles for 2012

This hairstyle has it all: texture from the subtly shagged cut, the pale wheat blonde color, even a random braid/twist that peeks out! Great for pretty much any face shape and hair type, this cut is one that can be switched up by adding curls and won’t go out of style.
How To Style:
1. Blow out your towel dried hair using a paddle brush after you’ve protected your strands with extra moisture and a heat protection product.
2. Touch up dried hair using a flat iron on low setting.
3. Separate out a small section of hair from the top to create a simple braid or twist. Don’t use a binder to keep it in, just let the ends start to unravel naturally and leave it natural.
Best Face Shape and Hair Type:
Any (finer hair density, keep the length in check so you don’t look like you’re sporting straggly hair).
Tip: Don’t think you need to have shiny hair for it to look healthy. Typically, well cared for hair looks healthy without that glossy look. Don’t be afraid of adding in more texture throughout the ends with a product like Redken’s Tousle Whip 04.


Pale Blonde Short Semi Shaggy Hairstyle

Want to free yourself? Go with short hairstyles for 2012. Really short! Lose the length and find another side of yourself you didn’t know was there. With the shorter pieces in back and a little more length in front, you can miss with this cute feminine cut.
How To Style:
1. Blow it out smooth.
2. Flat iron wavy or curly pieces to lay the way you want them to.
3. Use a working hairspray to give it a little grit without weighing it down.
Best Face Shape and Hair Type:
Oval, heart or long. Some square or round. Finer to medium density with smooth texture.
Tip: A subtle pop of color is an unexpected surprise and a lot of fun to wear. Find a shade that suits your skin tone and personality and have it added as a highlight. You can also have your stylist customize the cut around your face to really define your face shape in the best areas to highlight what you want to flaunt. Try out Redken’s Matte Sponge 05 Rugged Texturizer for a roughed up finish with a lot of separation.


Smooth Updo Messy Bun for 2012

Super simple, super chic. Love this look with the full but not obnoxious bump and messy but not sloppy bun in back. Highlights are more visible and it opens up your face for a really dramatic and classic look.
How To Style:
1. Add backcombing to dried hair in the top/crown area. Also pop a little in the back around where you’re pinning your bun to help hold the pins. 2. Part hair on one side and smooth hair back to just below the middle of the back of your head and secure with a hair binder.
3. Twist ends of your pony up in 3 separate sections, one at a time, and pin randomly underneath.
4. Spray finished style with firm hold hairspray.
Best Face Shape and Hair Type:
Oval, some heart, subtle round or square, long if you leave face framing pieces out instead of smoothing them back. Fine to thick density, smooth texture.
Tip: Need help with that volume? Use a volumizing product, like Big Sexy Hair’s Volumizing Spray Mousse – Root Pump Plus, before blow drying and a large round brush while drying. Wrap hair up while it’s still warm in a big barrel roll curl and pin where you want the volume to be. Let it cool completely before you take it down. Voila!


Kate’s Long Soft Curls Parted in the Middle

Healthy locks like Ms Kate Beckinsale’s may seem too good to be true, but with the right cut and care, not completely out of reach. Layering helps lift up the exterior weight and gives the style a great shape. Semi permanent gloss can give you a similar shine on your natural (or chemically altered) hair color.
How To Style:
1. Using a large round brush after applying styling and heat protection products (volumizing, too, if you need it!), blow dry hair.
2. Once hair is dry to the touch, roll hair around extra large rollers and let sit either under heat or while you’re doing other things while it completes the drying process.
3. Remove rollers and pull fingers through the curls.
4. Spray with light to medium hold hairspray.
Best Face Shape and Hair Type:
Oval, heart, round, square, long. Medium to thick density with a bit of natural wave or texture.
Tip: Vamp up your hair color in 2012 with some hair gloss. You can have your hair care professional apply a semi permanent clear gloss to your hair, or you can do it yourself. Since it’s clear, there’s not as much room for error so don’t feel like this is something you have to go spend a lot of money on. It freshens up your color while you’re waiting for a re-touch. Perfect!


Long Layered Multi-Tone Chic Hairstyle

The darker brown style with a side part and side swept bangs is fabulous with the hand painted red lights blended in.
How To Style:
1. Blow out with a large round brush, making sure to sweep bangs in the direction you want them to lay.
2. Flat iron only if you have to in order to smooth hair in the right direction or polish it up just a little bit.
3. Use a hairspray or pomade to finish styling, depending on your hair type and the finished look you want.
Best Face Shape and Hair Type:
Any face shape with fine to thick density hair that has a smooth texture.
Tip: Pomade and wax are great options for those who don’t need to worry about the hold as much as they want to focus on the finish of the strands (textured, slick, etc.). Try out Fekkai Coiff Piecing and Forming Wax for a textured piecey look.


Medium Bob Hairstyles for 2012

This longer bob looks amazing with the refined ends to help taper the bottom of the cut and give it a softer feel. The color is rich and simple, keeping the style classy. The side part is perfect for disguising too large forehead or widow’s peaks. The length comes a little longer in the front to dust the collar bone, while the back and fringe areas are just a little bit shorter.
How To Style:
1. Add styling product to damp hair and blow dry with a paddle brush or large round brush.
2. Use a flat iron, if necessary, to tame any wild hair.
3. Light to medium hold hairspray is all you should need to help keep things in check without compromising the sway of your ‘do.
Best Face Shape and Hair Type:
Any face shape. Fine to thicker density with smooth texture.
Tip: Try preserving a little more of your hair’s natural moisture by letting hair almost completely air dry before blow drying. Make sure you’re protecting it from the heat with something intended for just that purpose, like Redken’s Smooth Down Heat Glide or Earthly Body Marrakesh Oil Styling Elixir.


Short Vibrant Red Pixie Style Cut

With a bit of whimsy and a lot of style, this amazing shorter hairstyle can be altered to suit any face shape or hair texture. The red is amazingly vibrant, but it would look just as fabulous with a darker or lighter color, even a bit of a wave!
How To Style:
1. Once hair is dry, use a flat iron to smooth strands or wing them out in the direction you want them to go.
2. Wax or styling glue is perfect for keeping hair where you want it.
Best Face Shape and Hair Type:
Oval, heart, round, square, some long. Fine to medium density, smooth texture.
Tip: Try out AG’s Stucco Matte Paste for lots of texture without the shine. If you like the shine, opt for the Infrastructure Structurizing Pomade, also by AG.


Hairstyles with Full Bangs for 2012

This gorgeous hairstyle is the perfect style. Reminds you of a heroine in a movie or a movie star. The length is long without looking tired or straggly. The bangs are rolled just a bit. Curls are added for fun or a special occasion.
How To Style:
1. Blow hair out after putting in a bit of styling crème and volumizing mousse. Use a large round brush for maximum lift.
2. Wrap larger sections of hair around the barrel of a curling iron.
3. Medium hold should keep it where it belongs.
Best Face Shape and Hair Type:
Oval, heart, square, round, long. Medium to thick density with some natural texture.
Tip: Love Paul Mitchell’s Volumizing Mousse. It smells great and not only gives you volume, but hold too!


Face Framing Hairstyles for 2012

The multi-tonal bob would look good in any color, but looks perfect with the different shades of blonde. That play on color keeps the simple style fresh. The cut is tapered just a little bit in the back to help create the rounder shape.
How To Style:
1. Using a large round brush, blow out hair after towel drying and adding styling products.
2. Pull your flat iron on a low heat setting through your strands to really smooth them out.
3. Medium hold hairspray is all you should need to keep this style in place.
Best Face Shape and Hair Type:
Oval, heart, square, some round, long. Fine to thick density, smooth texture.
Tip: Highlights can be expensive and harsh on your hair. Try skipping treatments every other visit. You’ll lessen the amount of damage done to your hair while protecting your wallet. If your hair still feels dried out, use a little Macadamia Natural Oil Nourishing Leave In Cream to make it a little silkier, add shine and protect your hair from UV rays.


Long Dreamy Beachy Curly Layered Hairstyle with Bangs

Subtle highlights are pulled throughout this style to give it a custom glow without making it too light. The layers keep it from looking heavy or blah, while the curls make it special without being too fancy.
How To Style:
1. Blow hair out with a large paddle brush once you’ve towel dried and added your favorite styling/heat protecting products.
2. After hair is completely dry, use a large barrel curling iron to create the curls. Wrap hair around the outside of the curling iron and let it go after 10-30 seconds (depending on your hair type/texture).
3. Use your fingers to comb through the curls.
4. Flat iron through the bangs if you need it.
5. Medium strength hairspray tops it off.
Best Face Shape and Hair Type:
Oval, round, heart, square, long. Fine to thick density with some natural texture/wave.
Tip: Use a high quality flat iron to protect your hair and make sure you aren’t just melting the strands off. Try Farouk’s CHI Ceramic Style Flat Iron.


Medium Length Mad Men Curly Hairstyle

Want in on the retro trend? Try out this adorable style! It’s versatile enough that you don’t have to keep your hair styled the same way all the time, but at least you’ve got that option. The color takes you back to the 50s era – in a good way!
How To Style:
1. Blow hair out with a round brush after applying setting lotion or styling cream.
2. Use hot rollers or a curling iron to create the curls in the ends. Once the curl has been created, pin it in place and let it cool.
3. After hair has a chance to completely cool off, use a brush to pull through all the curls and blend them together for a nice smooth look in the top.
4. Use your fingers to separate the curls in the ends.
5. Medium to firm hairspray should keep it all where it belongs.
6. If you want to change up your look at any point during the day, use a brush to pull through the curls to soften them out again.
Best Face Shape and Hair Type: 
Ova, heart, round, square, long. Fine to thick density with some natural texture.
Tip: Makeup makes all the difference. You can totally set the mood for the style depending on what you choose to do with your face. Want it truly retro? Add the deep color on your lips and a defined line on pale lids with defined brows. It’s amazing what happens when you pair the right hair and makeup together. Look for how-to videos online if you need help with the vintage/retro look.


Long Layered Curly Blond Center Part Hairstyle

Free and easy, this loose carefree style looks perfect for a runway or the beach. The long length looks even better with some layering and curls. The highlights make her hair look sun-kissed. Definitely a mood lifting style!
How To Style:
1. After hair is completely dry, wrap medium sized sections of hair around the outside of a 1” curling iron.
2. Stretch curls out a little bit for a less ribbon-like look.
3. Fingers are all you should need to soften the style after it’s cooled off.
4. Light to medium hold hairspray is perfect for keeping this style in place.
Best Face Shape and Hair Type:
Oval, square, some round or long. Medium to thick density with enough natural texture to hold a great curl.
Tip: Don’t overdo it on the product or you’ll end up with flat unimpressive hair. Instead, start with a little bit, like Kenra’s Design Spray Light Hold Styling Spray, then add more as needed. It’s much easier to add more product than it is to try and remove it by having to start over. With the lighter hold sprays, you can still brush through the style and have the style mostly hold up.


Jessica Alba’s Long and Pretty Layered Soft Side Part Hairstyle

This longer style isn’t too much to handle but still has enough length to play with. The soft layers add body and shape to the style while the deeper side part sweetens the style up.
How To Style:
1. Blow dry with a large round brush after applying leave in conditioner and styling cream that contains heat protection.
2. Use a curling iron with a larger barrel to create vertical curls that flow away from your face.
3. Brush through the curls to soften them up, then use your fingers to recreate curls the desired thickness.
4. Spritz with finishing spray, but just a little bit!
Best Face Shape and Hair Type:
Oval, heart, some square and round, long. Fine to thick density with smooth or wavy texture.
Tip: To keep that lustrous look to your hair, keep your haircuts the recommended 6 weeks apart and use good quality products specifically formulated for your hair type. Try Sebastian’s Drench Shampoo and Conditioner for really parched hair.


Fun Twisted Side Updos for 2012

A messy side bun is even more fun when you toss in a couple of twists for more drama. The brighter red is more work to maintain, but worth it in the long run. The end result looks fabulous!
How To Style:
1. Once hair has been dried, pull out a section of the hair from the front, to twist or braid.
2. Instead of a 3 part braid, you’re working with 2 pieces. One layer lays on top of the other while pulling in hair from the side to create the twist.
3. Secure with bobby pins when you get to the end, then separate out a section for the other part of the updo that’s twisted coming from the other side.
4. Clip the majority of the hair away while you work on the twist in the back.
5. After completing the twists, pull everything into a ponytail.
6. Twist the ends of the ponytail into a random bun and pin, leaving ends hanging out.
7. Hairspray your finished style with a firm hold hairspray.
Best Face Shape and Hair Type:
Oval, some heart, round or long. Fine to thick density with a smoother texture.
Tip: Smooth hair when blow drying as opposed to the flat iron, since the flat iron can completely remove your natural volume and make your hair appear flat and lifeless. A flat iron on a low heat setting can still get the job done if you have to use one. It may take you a little longer but it won’t be as damaging to your hair. If you need a little extra straightening help while blow drying, use a product like Redken’s Power Tame 16 Intense Straightening Balm for Coarse Hair or their Velvet Gelatine 07 Cushioning Blow Dry Gel.


Short Bob with Longer Layers and Side Swept Bangs

This fresh take on a traditional bob is made more fun still by the wave going throughout the style and the deeply side swept bangs. The colors keep it youthful and the cut can be customized to suit any face shape.
How To Style:
1. Use your round brush for smoothing bangs and curling ends (use a medium or smaller round brush depending on your length). Make sure you’ve used a styling crème and heat protecting product before you blow it out!
2. If you have natural wave and want to use it, let the back air dry. If not, blow it dry and use a curling iron or flat iron to create your loose waves.
3. Add a little pomade to the ends to keep them separated and finishing hairspray if you need it.
Best Face Shape and Hair Type:
Any. Fine to medium density with some natural texture.
Tip: You may have some natural wave and not even know it. When you’ve towel dried your hair, instead of pulling a brush through it, try finger combing it then scrunching it back up again. Let it dry on its own and see what you’re left with. You may be surprised! Kenra makes a great curling cream (Kenra Curl Defining Cream) that coats your hair with specialized proteins to support curl and protect against frizz, so give that a shot before it dries.


Long Tight Curly Layered Hairstyle with Braids

Mix up the curls and braids for a fun look. Just a few braids is all it takes to spice things up a bit without losing your curls or the fabulous volume you’ve got going on. Don’t think you’ve got enough hair? Add extensions!

How To Style:
1. Prep hair with a styling lotion to add shine and help hold everything in place without having to use hairspray when you’re done.
2. Separate hair into slightly diagonal sections that you want braided. The photo has 5 rows, but you can change this depending on your hair and your needs.
3. Dutch braid (inside out French braid) each section by pulling pieces underneath instead of over the top.
4. You can secure the end of the braid with a small binder or sew it if you know how.
5. If you’ve already got the curls, just touch up the ones on the outside layer. If not, use a small set of perm rods or a small curling iron to curl the rest of the hair.
Best Face Shape and Hair Type:
Any face shape with medium to thick density and curly texture.
Tip: Use a good quality styling lotion, like Nexxus’ Versastyler Artistic Designing Lotion, when prepping your hair. It’s alcohol free and is really versatile, so you can use it regardless of the style you want to achieve.


1940s Old Hollywood Glamour Long Hairstyle

This gorgeous recreation of one of Hollywood history’s most beautiful hairstyles is so perfect with the multi tonal blondes but would be just as amazing with a darker brown or vibrant red. Even black! You can’t go wrong with this classic. Layering helps soften out the shape.

How To Style:
1. Blow dry hair to the touch, after applying a styling lotion, using a large round brush.
2. Part hair deeply to one side coming back toward the middle in a diagonal direction to create the most drama.
3. Use hot rollers to wrap up the ends of your hair or a curling iron and then pin up the curls using little clips.
4. Let hair cool/dry completely before removing curls.
5. Brush through with a natural bristle brush to smooth curls into defined waves and curls.
6. Mist with a finishing hairspray.
Best Face Shape and Hair Type:
Oval, square, round, long, heart. Fine to thick density with smooth or some natural texture.
Tip: When you’re recreating something classic, make sure you have the right tools for the job. If you need a quick lesson in how to use hot rollers (which direction to roll them, how to secure them to get the best curl, etc.), ask your stylist while you’re at the salon or you can check out tutorials on youtube. Try Babyliss Pro Ceramic Instant Heat rollers. Users give them 4 stars!

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