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Top 2012 Hairstyles & Hair Trends For Women

2012 will be another exciting year for the world of beauty and fashion. Style says a lot of about your personality and the same can be said about your hairstyle. “A new haircut, done well, is like wearing a new outfit every day,” says Senior Hairstylist and Colorist Karen Smith of José Eber Salon in Beverly Hills, California.

2012 is all about hair revival. Haircuts have been reworked to go hand-in-hand with today’s hottest fashion trends.

Read on to find out the top 2012 hairstyles and hair trends for hair inspiration!

2012 Long Hairstyles

2012 long hairstyles

For 2012, long hairstyles are chic and classy. Whether you wear it straight or wavy, find a look more suited for you will be a breeze. Long hairstyles will always be the classic female look that will turn heads.

Styles from the runway: Bouncy blowouts, Center or Side parts, Barely-there waves

2012 Mid-Length Hairstyles

mid-length hairstyles

Though labeled as boring and uninteresting, mid-length hairstyles will finally get its due this year. It can be quite difficult to find a medium length hairstyle that’s bold or sexy but if you’re willing to put in the effort, you’ll be amazed at what you can accomplish. Add some romantic curls like Selena Gomez or go for a straight blowout like Jamie King. Better yet, an effortless chic, pinned up hairstyle will always do the trick!

Styles from the Runway: Side part, Center part, Pinned hairstyle, Chignon

2012 Short Hairstyles

2012 short hairstyles

Short haircuts are being called the “fresh new do” for 2012. Ladies have been rockin’ this hairstyle trend for ages but for 2012, we’ll see a lot more innovative looks. Just look at celebs like the ever so talented Michelle Williams and Harry Potter star Emma Watson who recently chopped off her hair for a pixie crop which will see more of in 2012. What’s fantastic about short hairstyles is that they are easy to manage. So, if this is a look you want to try for 2012, remember that short hairstyles look best when your haircut frames the curves of your face.

Styles from the Runway: Retro Bob, Pixie Cut, Afro-style, Textured Bob

More hair trends from our friends at  Hot Beauty Health after the jump…

2012 Hair Trends

Wet-Like Hair

wet like hair

One hair trend that became a common hair theme down several runways at the spring 2012 shows was the Wet-hair hairstyle. It’s one of the most low-maintenance trends for 2012 that can be worn free flowing, slick, tousled, or slight damped at the roots. Glam this look up with a bold eye or lip.

Best suited for long or medium hair

Ponytails

2012 ponytails

The ponytail is an effortless look that can be worn high, low, loose, or tight. It’s versatile and so simple to create. We witnessed more polished and glam looks from shows like Donna Karan, Marc by Marc Jacobs, and Hervé Léger! Just take a look at this year’s Golden Globes where the ponytail trend reigned supreme!

Types of ponytail trends to try- Looped, Super Slicked, Classic

Best suited for long or medium hair

Barely-there Waves

barely there waves

More commonly known as the “beachy wave” is an effortlessly cool hairstyle. It doesn’t require much work to pull off this everyday, street-style look. Go laidback like Givenchy or the “just woke up out of bed” look like Isabel Marant.

Best suited for long hair

Daring Updos

embellished updos

This year’s updos will be the most memorable and imaginative. At Yves St. Ives, chignons were secured with gold cage barettes while hair pins created a striking piecey buns look at 3.1 Philip Lim.

Trends to try: Embellished updos, Spiky updos, Undone updos, Pinned updos

Best suited for long or medium hair

Bouncy Blowouts

bouncy blowouts

It’s a voluminous look that gives your hair tons of movement. It’s described as gorgeous, this hair trend will give your long hair an elegant yet soft finish. Inspired by the 70′s fashion revival, the bouncy blowout will be one of the most sought after looks for 2012.

Best suited for long hair (straight or wavy)

Sophisticated Braids

sophisticated braids

The braids trend received a makeover for 2012 so expect a more sophisticated look. Shows like Valentino and Armani added romance by pinning the braids up into a soft, elegant style. Braids this season will add a touch of grace to your look. For more braid trend inspirations, checkout these braided hairstyles!

Best suited for long or medium hair

Retro Hair

2012 retro hair

The retro style had a strong presence in the fall/winter 2011 runways and will continue into 2012. Need some retro inspiration? Take a look at these hair tutorials!

 

YBF Brighten, Hide and Sculpt Concealer

For a company with such a great product, there is little information about who they are and what they have to offer. I recently discovered YBF Brighten, Hide and Sculpt Concealer ($28.50) and it beats any other concealer I have tried previously. The product comes in a sturdy, portable three shade container with light, medium and dark shades. It is a cream-based concealer that goes on so smoothly that it feels like a second skin. The shades blend well together for contouring or for different season’s depending on your skin’s exposure level to the sun. The YBF concealer made my skin look fresh, matte and smooth without appearing like product. When I didn’t have time to put on foundation, I used YBF as an all-over treatment and it provided maximum coverage. YBF is an inexpensive line with a solid product. However, they are limited in their product range and their website seems more like a blog than an informative, shopping experience.

From our friend at Short and Sweet NYC

Forever 21 Pick of the Day: Silky Spring PJ Pants, $12.80

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It’s so hard to find cool pajamas in prints that aren’t to matronly or too childish. The print, and the price is right with these Silky Spring PJ Pants, $12.80, a soft, silky poly-spandex woven blend with the right balance of tradition and style. Pair with a tank, tee, and on those extra cold days,  our favorite casual luxe item — a cashmere hoodie!

From our friends at Fashion Pulse Daily

Supermodel Sasha Pivovarova Lends Her Sketching Talents to GAP Body!

  • posted January 26th, 2012
  • Fashion

Beauty, style, an eye for art — some girls just have all the talent, don’t they? But it’s hard to hate Russian supermodel Sasha Pivovarova when her most recently-tapped talent translates to super-cute skivvies for us shoppers! Best known for her piercing looks and frequent appearances on designer runways far and wide, the supermodel also happens to be quite the sketcher and spends much of her backstage and off-the-runway time channeling her inner Picasso. Now her extraordinary side hobby, along with her fashion know-how, has inspired her own capsule collection for GAP Body. The collection, which has just begun rolling out pieces in stores and online, includes satin bralettes, “girl shorts,” and more modest lingerie pieces like camis, and all feature Sasha’s hand-drawn sketches. Aside from being cute, quirky, and unique, these pieces are also a bargain, with undergarments starting at just $19.95! If you aren’t a sucker for affordable designer collabos yourself, they also make the perfect gift for the girl who loves cozy and cute lingerie! If you like what you see so far, be sure to watch out for more pieces that will be gradually released through the new year!

Image Credit: Gap.com and Style.com

- Alexandra Gambardella

Drugstore Buy of the Week: Rimmel Lash Accelerator Mascara

Rimmel Lash Accelerator Mascara Review The good news is Rimmel Lash Accelerator Mascara is a fantastic mascara for a drugstore price. It will lengthen, define and even leave your lashes soft and silky. However, if you were looking for significant lash growth, I’m not sure this is the product for you.

The formula and brush however are brilliant! It gave me tremendous length, volume and great definition without any clumping or flaking. I was able to get into the inner and outer corners with the narrow brush tip design as well to get them fully coated.

The plus is that this wet mascara formula (it does take a few minutes to fully dry) does contain ingredients that make the lashes super soft and silky, and the effect after three coats definitely compares to wearing false eyelashes. If you need more curl however, it’s best to curl lashes before using this formula. After using for almost a month exclusively, I can say that my lashes became slightly longer, and were very soft and smooth to the touch.

The mascara lasts all day with no running or rubbing off, and it was easy to remove with both cleanser and makeup remover at the end of the day.

So, all in all, I recommend this mascara to give you “va va voom” lashes that will also be silkier and smoother. If you do find it also make your lashes longer as a result – then that’s a great bonus, isn’t it? – RLB

From our friends at Palacinka Beauty Blog

Shopping and Goodies 1.26.11

  • posted January 26th, 2012
  • Fashion

image courtesy of The Budget Fashionista
Shopping and Goodies has so much to scoop about this week! We always have the latest fashion and beauty trends.We’re sharing a fabulous interview about “the blazer”, the best dressed celebs at Paris Fashion Week, Gaimbattista Valli’s Spring Collection and Rachel Bilson’s style deconstructed. We have an amazing giveaway from our friends at TheFind and we’ll share a must-have facial mask. Find out where to find this!  Lastly, we love how Demi Moore looks in her Gucci bathing suit.
Read what all my favorite fashionistas have to say!

A Few Goody Gumdrops had a chance to interview People Magazine’s StyleWatch editor about the Blazer. , read on to hear what makes it a must have.
Girls Talkin Smack shares what’s happening in Paris and what  the best dressed celebs at Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week are wearing.
Raging Rouge her secrets for a chocolate strawberry facial mask for Valentine’s Day that is too good to eat!
RedPoppy spotted some important trends in the Giambattista Valli’s Spring 2012 Haute Couture collection shown at Paris Fashion Week.
Shopping and Info spotted celeb super mom, Demi Moore looking chic in her Gucci bathing suit as seen in Harpers Bazaar!
The Budget Fashionista shares Rachel Bilson’s style , take a look and let us know in comments what you love best!
TheFind adores the Boy Meets Girl® Sanctuary Top in Black AND White, as worn by the Veronica’s in “Behind the Seams with Stacy Igel”, you can enter for a chance to win it here!

In These Shoes: Loeffler Randall Natane Sandals

Back in my personal wish-list entry in my holiday gift guide, I featured Loeffler Randall’s crushed blue velvet Natane lace-up stilettos, noting that I was watching them like a hawk in case they went on sale. Saks.com marked them down the day after Christmas, but, alas, by the time I got to them, only size 10 was left (and those are long gone now). After I finished mending my broken heart, I came across the next best thing. They might not be blue velvet, but the metallic lizard version is the silver, er, gold lining in the cloud. They are still available on Loeffler Randall’s website and, even better, are on sale, although still on the pricey side, at $313. Still, have you seen a pair of shoes that so deftly toe the line between glamorous and edgy? And in spite of the 105mm heel (about 4 inches), I’ll bet that, like every other pair of Loeffler Randall shoes I own, they’re quite comfortable. While I’m going to keep my eyes peeled for another markdown, if these babies are still around by my birthday, I think I might have found my present to myself.

From our friends at Cheryl Shops

Snob Worthy Links 1.25.11 – Prada Candy + VDay Handbags + Miranda Kerr’s Casual Chic +

  • posted January 25th, 2012
  • Fashion

TheBag Snob shares her favorite Valentine’s Day handbags in shades of pink perfect for a V-day gift or a romantic night out.

The Beauty Snob loves the intoxicatingly sweet scent of Prada Candy to tempt your Valentine.

The Shoe Snob is a fan of Miranda Kerr’s casual and chic style, in particular it was her Barbara Bui ankle boots that took her jet-setting look from ordinary to extraordinary!

 

ghd Scarlet Collection Limited Edition

  • posted January 25th, 2012
  • Fashion

 

Looking for a “more-than-stocking-stuffer” gift for the lady in your life who worships a frizz-free coif? Keep your wallet away from gift certificates for keratin, and look no further than the ghd Scarlet Limited Edition styling iron. Borne from the British company known for its “iconic” stylers and considered a “cult must-have for women in search of beautiful hair,” ghd is at it again, ten years later.

While it rings in at not-so-much cheaper than your local keratin treatment (currently between $225-$240 at Sephora), it will last longer, work faster, and comes in an “art-deco-inspired” scarlet clutch (and, per the ghd website, intended to recreate deco 20’s styles). It also maintains the line’s signature rounded barrel to create curls or waves.

Users will appreciate the quick-to-heat styling plates, but do note that there is no temperature adjustment. The wand glides effortlessly, and as the inch-wide plates glide through, they will not snag your hair. They also apparently “promote luster.” Moreover, the styler comes with a protective plate guard, two sectioning clips, and of course the bag, which happens to be heat-resistant and makes for easy and fashionable travel (although no promises that airport security will not mistake it for a weapon).

Go ahead, make her Christmas, or, as suggested by ghd.com, perhaps you’ll want to make your own.

From our friends at Short and Sweet NYC

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Fashion + Freebies: Behind the Seams with Stacy Igel + Lockerz Giveaway

  • posted January 23rd, 2012
  • Fashion

You love fashion, freebies (see below!) and of course shopping, but what happens to the clothing before its ready to  be purchased? How does it get there in New York City, also known as the city that never sleeps? Stacy Igel, Founder/Creative Director of Boy Meets Girl® and Lockerz bring you “Behind the Seams with Stacy Igel” to give you an in-depth look at what really goes on behind the seams of a growing brand.

Get an exclusive look here on theFind of this new Web Series with Episode 1. Take a peek at it here where Stacy celebrates the 10th Anniversary of Boy Meets Girl(R)– and New York Fashion Week– with a killer runway show at Club Avenue, located in Manhattan’s Chelsea neighborhood. The Episode also features Ashley Hebert (“The Bachelorette”) who made her catwalk debut, and The Veronicas who gave an acoustic performance. Other appearances included Paula Garces (“Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle”), NBA star Dwight Howard and world tennis champion Victoria Azarenka, who came out to celebrate with Stacy and her team for a successful show.

To enter for a chance to win the Sanctuary Top in Black AND White, which is what you see the Veronica’s wearing in this picture below! It’s also one of Stacy’s personal faves. Additional prizes include 2500 Lockerz PTZ (money to shop!!)

To enter for a chance to win: LIKE Boy Meets Girl and The Find on Facebook and leave your comment on the official giveaway page here, telling us why you love the Santuary Top or what you love about the episode! If your preference is Twitter, then use #behindtheseams and @thefind !


Stacy Igel and The Veronicas

Stacy says she was thrilled with the opportunity to collaborate on an original web series with Lockerz because  ”They offered me an exciting platform to share my adventures and give fans more insight into what goes into building a top fashion brand.” With six episodes down, and only two more to go she says she hopes the series “inspires people to have fun, work hard, live their dream, and express their own personal style every day.”

With such positive responses from the series so far, the possibilities for Stacy and her brand seem endless! We have a feeling there will be lots more to come even after the cameras stop rolling.

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