Women’s Hair: Hot Style and Sculpture Trends for 2012

When it comes to hair, fashion is capricious and moody, and some years the hottest looks seem to come and go every time the wind shifts. 2012 is shaping up to be one of the most variant years ever. Tight, sleek cuts are in, but so are messy knots and romantic tangles. New York and Paris Fashion week have already shown us a few very different looks that are now making their way to the street.

The Wet Look

Slicked back hair with a tight, minimalist approach is very in right now. This look is sleek and glamorous, but simple and easy to put together, especially if your hair is naturally straight and your cheekbones are slightly flared.

The Postmodern Bob

Bobbed hair and bangs are making a comeback this year, but the 2012 version has its own geometric, not-so-pixie-like elegance. The new bob is fierce, not sweet, and it’s slightly or severely asymmetrical. The look depends on razor-sharp edges and smooth texturing, so it may require high maintenance if you’re accustomed to waves or loose ringlets.

The Tangled Twist and Messy Knot

The slightly disheveled, early-morning-rock-star look never quite goes out of style for those who wear it well, but this year the look will be everywhere. Wayward pieces falling from an updo, tangled strays, messy curls, loose pins and clips, and a lack of structural soundness will turn heads this season.

Center Parts and Angular Bangs

The center part will play a role in each of the looks above, and will work for both razor straight sleek cuts and more disheveled styles. The part will appear often with the season’s most popular trend: a carefree, natural style that looks just in from a hike or outdoor adventure. Like the center part, angular bangs can finish either a sleek style or a dreamy, tossed-together collection of loose waves.

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