Watching the hairstyles that models sport on the runway can be intimidating during some seasons, but for spring and summer 2012, high fashion hairdos have become a bit more accessible for the majority of women. Wearable hairstyle trends get a big welcome from celebrities, too, because they know they won’t have to go through major fuss and trouble to get their hair looking hot on the red carpet.
Currently popular and always easy, the ponytail has been spotted everywhere from Fashion Week to the Academy Awards. The basic, simple style can stay chic and low-key, or get glammed up with accessories and unique hair shaping. Tightly slicked back hair with a ponytail that sits high on the head makes for a trendy look with the added bonus of a facelift effect. The ponytail becomes fancier and more glamorous when the hair is divided and clipped into different sections on the back of the head and then gathered together into one ponytail right above the neck. While stylists and designers mainly choose sleek, neat ponytails, the more casual messy look has not gone completely out of style.
Hair ornaments and adornments have also stepped to the fashion forefront for 2012. Accessories run the gamut from rhinestone-encrusted clips to ’80s-inspired scrunchies. Choose the look you want and accessorize your hairstyle at will.
A variation on the gathered ponytail style that’s been spotted for S/S ’12 is the big, bold braid down the back of the head. Fergie loves the look, and, as usual, has been at the forefront of fashion by sporting braided styles for several years. Braids have as much or more versatility as ponytails, and can sit high on the head or start lower down. French braids in a variety of looks remain popular. For a unique, Bohemian look, ribbons can be woven into the braids and hang down below the ends of the hair. Like ponytails, braided hairstyles lend themselves to an abundance of accessories.
The side part is another simple way to display hairstyle savvy in S/S ’12. This rings especially true for women who don’t usually wear their hair parted on the side. For a new and different look, a part that’s far to the side rather than close to the middle lends drama and a hint of mystery. Adding a side part to a ponytail style gives it an extra touch of sophistication.
When women let down their hair for S/S ’12, straight and stringy is out, and glamorous and wavy is in. The elegant blowout has been seen strutting down the catwalk and the red carpet. Celebs like Carrie Underwood and Jennifer Lopez fluff out their long locks for maximum hair appeal.
Whatever style you go with, remember that glamor and drama rule this spring and summer.
