latest hairstyles

Latest Hairstyles   

Jazzed Up Finger Waves

A crop of saucy pin curls sported by fearless celebrities kicked off the year in hair right-and threatened a smackdown of the ever-popular, not that there's anything wrong with them, long and loose waves. Our fave take on flapper chic? The subtle bends worn by Keira Knightley and Iman that rippled into a loose chignon.

Swept-Back Volume

Call it the Blowback: an entirely new species of big hair brought to us by two gutsy blondes who dared to début a look that blasts the front of your hair up and back while allowing the rest of your strands to follow the laws of gravity. But if high-voltage height was hot, Gwen Stefani and Dianna Agron each did volume her own way, with Stefani going sculpted and glam, and Agron opting for sleek.

Clip-In Crayola

Blink and you'll miss these bright hair extensions-because they'll be gone by the next day's business lunch. Maybe that's the appeal for celebs like Jennifer Love Hewitt and Selena Gomez, who combined their bold streaks with polished blowouts, turning super-trendy into sweet.

Head Gear

Free spirits, take note: The headpiece is back, thanks in large part to Nicole Richie, who designed Indian-inspired versions for her House of Harlow collection. They were promptly spotted on semiprofessional gypsy Vanessa Hudgens, who wore her gold chains to an event, followed by professional glamour girl Kim Kardashian, who took her piece casual with jeans and a sweater.

Heavy Bangs

There's nothing like a new set of bangs to banish ho-hum. And this year's full-on fringe has especially transformative powers, lending even the most straightforward styles a touch of drama. While the trend this year is a heavier bang cut straight across the forehead (see Brandy's), there is plenty of variation too-like Reese Witherspoon's platinum spikes cut jaggedly below her brows.

The Versatile Pixie

Every cut needs a champion. This year a slightly longer version of the pixie has Carey Mulligan taking it up, over, and all around-in everything from smooth swirls to side-swept bangs.