Wednesday, February 10, 2010

What Color Is 2010?

And Onto Color -

"No color is off limits this year!" agrees Danny Lapointe at Clairol. "Blonde, brunette, and redhead are all in fashion, as long as they are soft, shiny, and multidimensional tones that look natural."

What it isn't:
2010's blondes are not ashy or 'dirty blonde. Golden blonde hair color is center stage. Be on the lookout for one predominant color, and then highlighted softly throughout. Even though your roots can be slightly darker, don't try to pull off the a "I'm too cheap to get my hair dyed" vibe.

If you're looking to add something really striking to the look, consider bleaching or lightening your eyebrows a lighter shade of blonde than golden to bring the look together.

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Deserving of its own dedicated article, redheads are, in 2010, the new bombshells (YAY, because as everyone knows - RED is my FAVORITE!). Being a rare hair color puts redheads into their own exclusive group, but that doesn't mean you can't join them. Seen throughout history as everything from fiery warriors to seductive maidens, red haired beauties have plenty of ongoing appeal in 2010.

Short black hair cut is not so much a hair color trend as it is a pairing of black hair with a short hair cut. The short black haircut is one of the 2010 haircut trends that is somewhat universal. Able to be styled in looks from classic to neo-rocker and its ability to be cut in a variety of different ways (with or without a fringe, as a bob or near-on pixie crop short) the short black haircut for 2010 will work most face shapes and skin color.

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Up & Coming 2010 Styles


"Versatility will dominate in 2010," foresees Lois Sonstegard of Whirl-a-Style. "We've grown accustomed to change and we will want to change our hair on a whim. Cuts that allow styles to be easily maintained and yet allow maximum flexibility will be popular."

This move towards versatility suggests there will be a new shift towards longer hair, because obviously the more hair you have the more options you have as well. Expect pixies to grow out, and women to let their bobs lengthen.
So what's happening with the previous pixie crop? As women everywhere grow our their pixie crops and cropped bobs this year, the style will be cut with longer features. In particular, a brow length fringe swept to the side and held in place by a pomade. Sweeping and sexy or short and rounded are both options depending on your face shape.

"The ultimate Fall and Winter 2009/2010 hair trend is longer hair," says Diana Richardson, the Health and Beauty editor for the Tampa Examiner. "With longer hair lengths, it is good for most face shapes and body types and you can try several options. While the short bob has not taken its final bow, this fall it is fading out slowly, and taking a backstage to longer flowing locks and natural hair styles."

Classic looks will have a new twist - a special touch added to make the style understated at times, and bold at others. Hair will be more purposeful and put together.


There are two 20th century fashion revivals happening in 2010.

1940's-
Long waved hair inspired by the 1940s
Having appeared on the radar in 2009, 1940s hair styles will continue as an inspiration for women's hairstyles in 2010. As it was last year, this hair trend is again inspired by the late 40s and, to a lesser degree, the early 1950s. Waves should be firm but not curly. This is suitable for all hair colours, though less effective on black hair. You can wear it with an off-center or side part, but not in the center. Length wise, it must fall below the shoulders. Pair this style with classic make-up and styling techniques.

1970's -
Straight long hair, naturally styled. Smoothly styled, but not so slick that it feels overly styled or straightened. The hair should be voluminous. This hair is usually styled with a side part, but will work well with a center part. It is definitely a style that works for very long hair. Different from the waved hairstyle inspired by the 1940s, this flowing, textured, (and sometimes) waved hairstyle trend in 2010 relies instead on natural-looking waves.

Back to Braids- The popularity of milkmaid braids in 2009 evolves into the braided hairstyle trend in 2010. Braids work great with any hair color.

The side braid can be paired with the slicked side hair style for an edgy interpretation. The fish plait is 2010's take on the simple pony tail. Both the side braid and the fish plait work great with a fringe. Also - don't include your bangs, whether it's cut as a blunt fringe or not, into the braid; instead it is best to style the fringe loosely.
The fish plait can be worn with a center part. The side braid can only be worn with a side part and the part must be on the opposite side of the head to the braid. If you're stuck for a mental picture when styling this in front of the mirror one evening, simply think of it as the Rapunzel braid.