Adele Hairstyles

Adele's medium length blonde locks are blow-waved to add body and soft movement on the ends for a full and fancy look and feel. This look is easy to re-create with the right tools and products and perfect for any special occasion. Highlights are added to add a contrast of gold tones and completes the over-all hairstyle beautifully.

2012 Grammy Awards Red Carpet Hairstyles

The 54th Annual Grammy Awards took place in Los Angeles on February 12th 2012. As always, it was a night of great honors, wonderful performances, dazzling dresses and beautiful hair! From Adele's shoulder-length sexy curls to Katy Perry's chic updo and Fergie's sleek ponytail, here are the best hairstyles from the grand 2012 Grammy Awards red carpet. Take a closer look and vote for your favorite!

Adele's Shoulder-Length Retro Curls

Taylor Swift's Elegant Ballet Bun

Rihanna's Messy Blonde Curls with Bangs

Katy Perry's Edgy Voluminous Updo

Alicia Keys' Chic Updo with Pompadour

Carrie Underwood's Romantic Low Chignon

Fergie's Sleek High Ponytail

Kate Beckinsale's Messy High Wavy Ponytail

Jessie J's Dark Sleek High Ponytail with Full Fringe

Long Haircuts

Society seems to favor women who have long, luscious, and beautiful locks. Super-models and movie stars often are the origin of new hair style trends. With their beautiful, silky, and luxurious hair, these stars often find themselves to be trendsetters in the hairstyle world. Those who have been blessed with the ability to grow long hair have many style options from which to choose. Choosing a style that compliments your face as well as your personality is extremely important in receiving the perfect long haircut. The wrong style can have negative effects, both physically and emotionally.
There are many factors which should be considered before choosing a long haircut style. Simply because you have several style from which to choose does not mean that all of them would be suitable for your specific facial frame and personality. The style that you choose should be based on what best flatters your facial features, your personality, and the amount of time that you have available to maintain the style. Generally speaking those with heart shaped faces or oval faces have the highest number of choices in a long haircut that is flattering.
A well chosen long haircut can distract from features that you wish to minimize. If you wish to distract from your forehead, wispy bangs can conceal the feature you wish to minimize. Those who feel that their face is too wide can benefit from a style that avoids framing the face. Your stylist can assist you in determining your facial shape and choosing a long hairstyle that will complement you.

Long Curly Haircut

Having a long haircut that suits you and your style is most beneficial when it comes to choosing a more formal design. If you have a party, wedding, or other formal event, having a long hair style can be very beneficial when it comes to designing a style. A classy up-do with ringlet curls framing your face is always a great option for a long hair style up-do. With a long hairstyle you can choose to pull your hair back in a ponytail for a quick fix, or create an elaborate layering of curls or a bun. Braids are another excellent styling option for those with long haircuts. The standard braid can quickly pull your hair away from your face. This is excellent for people who are active and on the go, or those simply wishing to have their hair pulled back and somewhat stationary. French braids are a beautiful style for nearly anyone with long hair. French braids can take more time than a standard three strand braid, but often people can braid their hair and sleep on it to find that it needs only minor touch ups when they awaken.
One of the drawbacks to having a long hairstyle is they often take a much longer amount of time to style. Those with shorter hair can often “wash-and-go”. Long hair normally takes more work and effort than required with short hairstyles. Long hairstyles are more likely to frizz during periods of high humidity. Long hair, being heavier than shorter hair, can begin to appear flat or lose its bounce on a hot humid day. Many products are available that can help fight frizzing and make your hair appear to have more bounce.
A long hairstyle with layers has become very popular in recent months. This long haircut suits many face shapes and often prevents your hair from looking weighed down or flat. Layering not only gives texture, but can softly frame your face. Layers often appear more stylish than hair that is all one length.
Anyone who desires to grow their hair into a long hairstyle must be certain to visit their stylist to have the split ends trimmed. This promotes faster growth and healthier hair. Split ends can cause an otherwise flattering hairstyle to become unsightly. Proper care by a professional is required for hairstyles of every length. Consult your stylist to determine the frequency in which you should schedule an appointment for trims.
Those who are trying to decide whether to grow their hair into a long hair style or stick with a shorter style can visit numerous websites that are designed to allow you to upload a current photo of yourself and virtually try on numerous hairstyles and colors. This is especially beneficial to those who are considering a particular style but want to be sure that the style is one that will be flattering. Having the ability to see exactly what a particular style will look like before you commit to the style can prevent a long haircut disaster.

Popular Long Haircuts Pictures

Long haircuts often require maintenance that should be performed by a licensed cosmetologist. Many people with long hair tend to try to do the required maintenance on their hair themselves. This can result in disaster. Even tasks such as trimming to prevent split ends should be handled by a professional. There is no worse feeling than making an error when cutting your own hair. There are many cuts that accentuate the look of those with long hairstyles. Textured cuts can allow long hair to appear full and lie perfectly against ones head. Flips and long layers are more excellent examples of cuts that are very popular for those with long hairstyles.

Long Shag Haircuts The shag is one of the most versatile styles available for those choosing a long haircut. This style is very popular and one of the most trendy styles of today. This style can be transformed into a completely different look with only a few simple changes.
Long Shag Haircut	Shag Hairstyle	Long Shaggy Asymmetrical

Long Layered Haircuts Layered looks are another great option for those with long haircuts. Layers give the hair lively appearance and definition. These looks are at the top of today’s fashion trends and can be worn by those of nearly all facial shapes. Your stylist can assist you in choosing the perfect layered style for your characteristics and personality.
Long Layered Haircut	Long Layered Hairstyle	Long Layered Hair

Classic Long Hairstyle The classic long hairstyle of having hair all one length is the most common request for long haircuts. This style has the most styling options available. From choosing a simple ponytail to creating an elaborate up-do with flowing curls, those with hair that is all one length can choose and create nearly any style.
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Curly Long Hairstyle For those with straight hair who love the look of curls, much time and work can be eliminated by getting a perm. The type of curls you receive from the perm is largely dependant on the type of rods used to roll your hair and the direction in which your hair is rolled. Show your hairstylist a picture of the type of curls you would like and he or she can recreate those luscious curls that you desire.
Curly Long Hairstyle	Curly Long Hair	Frizz Free Curls

Choosing an appropriate hairstyle that will look great on you and provide you an easy to manage look is important. Some facial structures should avoid certain hairstyles and aim toward other hairstyles. Those with thin faces are complimented by loose flowing hair or soft curls. People with high foreheads can benefit from wispy bangs to camouflage the forehead. Hair is very versatile and can be designed in many styles. Trial and error is the best way to determine the perfect style for your face shape.

Haircuts 2012: Best Haircuts for Every Face Shape

I have a long face. If you scroll on down to the bottom of this page you can see it for yourself. My face is long and narrow topped off with an IMAX forehead ("Large foreheads are a sign of intellect," my friend Laura tells me. I don't believe her). Because I have a long face, I really should not wear my hair long.

Long hair tends to drag down a long face. And this is the basic rule of finding a great haircut for your face shape: You don't want to highlight your problems. This means if you have a round face, you don't want short curly hair that makes your round face appear rounder, but unlike me, you can get away with long hair. Learn more in this gallery of the best and worst cuts for round faces.

If you have a square face, you'll want to play down your strong, angular jaw. Texture, in the form of curls or choppy ends, does this brilliantly. See photos 3 and 10 in this photo gallery of best and worst haircuts for square face shapes.

Oval faces tend to look good in everything, but their faces can appear long with short layers that add height on top of the head. Also, if your hair is thick or curly, avoid a blunt cut. You'll look like a pyramid. See what works and doesn't on you in this photo gallery of best and worst cuts for oval faces.

Heart-shaped faces tend to come with pointy chins (although I have one of those too, hmmmm). Draw attention to your eyes and cheekbones instead with examples in this photo gallery of best and worst cuts for heart-shaped faces.

For us long face girls, while we should avoid long hair, we can get away with it if we cut in long layers that hit at the cheekbones and the chin. Long, wavy hair also looks good on us because the waves add width to the sides of a long face (get inspired with these photos). Unfortunately, my hair is stick-straight and I'm simply to lazy to curl my hair every day of my life. But if you want long hair and you have a long face, here's how to give yourself beachy waves. Good luck.

The Haircut That is Flattering on Everyone
So back to that photo of me hovering at the bottom of this page. It's about 4 years old and I no longer have that haircut. I can hear your audible sigh of relief.

Right now I am sporting perhaps the Most Flattering Hairstyle Ever Worn by Julyne. It is a version of what I have cleverly dubbed "The Perfect Haircut," because it's a style that looks great on pretty much everyone. You can see it here. This perfect cut falls between my chin and my shoulders and it looks good wavy or straight. When I wear it down, friends say, "I like your hair this length." Note to self: Quit putting your $200 hairstyle up in a ponytail, even a cute ponytail.

You, too, can have this perfect haircut because it looks good on all face shapes. To inspire you, I present these versions:

    "The Chop," which I love, love, love for reasons you can read all about.
    The Long Bob, which still remains popular.
    Alexa Chung's Shag (here I am outing myself as having a huge girl crush on Chung).

Who Can Wear Short Hair -- And Who Shouldn't
I cut my hair off after a particularly bad breakup and I loved it. Short hair suited my long face perfectly, made me feel sophisticated and somewhat edgy, and allowed me to stand out among a sea of long-haired Manhattan women. But then I decided to start dating again and while I know there are men out there who are madly attracted to women with short hair, I have never met them, so I decided to grow out my hair last year.

Short hair tends to suit all face shapes, although each face shape has issues to consider when going short. Round faces, for example, can look rounder with a bad short cut. And avoid short cuts if you have super curly hair.

I created the absolute perfect photo gallery for you short-hair-lovin' girls. Find out which short haircuts look best on your face shape.
My Love Affair With Bangs
Sometimes I convince my stylist Kazuo Suzuki of Eva Scrivo Salon to give me sideswept bangs, which are great for hiding a large forehead and suit long faces perfectly. But Kaz, who is a man of few words and works on my hair with the intensity and perseverance of a master hedge-trimmer, rolls his eyes and shakes his head when I bring up my forehead. He prefers me without bangs. I worry it's because he doesn't want to bother with me for the every-4-weeks bang trims, but it can't be that because I'm so lazy I hardly ever come in for them. I think it's because Kaz also has a large forehead and he's just OK with his.

So the bangs have grown out, which is OK because in all four seasons they tend to stick limply and greasily to my IMAX forehead.

Bangs can make a boring cut edgy. They can take years off a face and they bring attention to the eyes. They are flattering on almost all face shapes. If you have a square face, you should avoid blunt bangs, which only create more angles on your already angular face. Bangs are really more an issue of hair texture than face shape. Curly hair doesn't work well cut above the eyes, so bangs are usually a no-no. Super wavy hair requires bangs that are long and side-swept unless you like the dated-I'm-stuck-in-the-80s-look, which is OK by me.

See photos of awesome bangs that I handpicked just for you.
Consider Your Body Type
When considering a new haircut, you should think about your body type. Tall women with straight hair and boyish figures could look like pinheads with a pixie haircut. If you are cute and petite, you should avoid super long hair which can dwarf a tiny body. You risk appearing like one of those pageant kids. You know the ones? The 8-year-olds with extensions?

Find out what styles work best on tall, petite, busty and curvy women in Best Hairstyles by Body Type.
If You Are Over 55, Must You Cut Off All Your Hair?
I despise beauty rules that put women in a box. Stuff like women of a certain age should cut off their hair and dye their gray hair. The rule of thumb for older women remains: find a cut that flatters your best features and plays down your not-so-great ones. If people compliment you on your eyes, consider long side-swept bangs like these. If you have thick, wavy hair, let it grow to your shoulders or just above and WEAR IT DOWN (this photo gallery is for you). If you have thin, lifeless hair, consider a shorter cut with lots of layers like this one.

Unfortunately, there's not a ton of information out there specifically for older women so I created a bunch just for you:

    Hairstyles for Women Over Age 50
    20 More Gorgeous Hairstyles for Older Women
    Photos of Gorgeous Gray Hairstyles
    25 Makeup Tips to Look Younger

The Tricky Round Face Shape
My good friend and neighbor Melodie is Korean and has a very round face. Melodie has the absolute perfect haircut (it looks like an edgier this), for which she pays $20 in New York City's Chinatown. When I ask her where exactly is this salon where she gets her hair cut because maybe I would like to write about it, she says cryptically, "I drive you there."

Typically, if you have a round face, you want to make your face appear longer and leaner and less round. Melodie's haircut falls straight and choppy around her face and it looks best when it's at least a couple inches below her chin. The back is always shorter and angles out longer in the front. She has bangs. Even though Melodie complains about the imperfections of her perfect haircut, I sometimes look at her and think, "I can't believe I pay $200 for my version of your $20 haircut." And then I remember Kaz and how I could never cheat on him. (When I told Kaz about Melodie's cheap haircut he raised his eyebrows and said, "Huh!").

See photos of the best and worst haircuts for round face shapes.
Why I Envy the Square Face Shape
I read somewhere that square faces photograph the best. Apparently the angles of the jaw and the cheeks mean square faces don't photograph "flat." I also read somewhere that women with square faces tend to age better than the rest of us. While long faces just get skinnier and longer and round faces tend to get plumper, square faces tend to stay strong and angular.

So that is why I envy the square face shape above all other face shapes even the perfect oval face. That, and I kinda always want to be Gwyneth Paltrow.

Amanda Bynes hairstyles

Amanda Bynes has been acting ever since she was a little girl. She has been on both television and on the big screen.  She had a television show called "The Amanda Bynes Show" where that ran for several years.  One of her movies she has acted in was "What A Girl Wants". She is a great role model for younger girls as she dresses and has her hairstyles always looking great.

Long Hairstyles For Summer

This summer it’s all about the natural look. Ditch the chemicals, ditch straightening your hair. 2012 summer is all about looking fresh and clean, without overdoing it.

One of the first long hairstyles that I fell in love with for this season is the long and slightly messy “urban wave” look. I love this look for so many reasons. It’s subtle waves and the beach like, carefree feeling it gives off are two of the main ones, but also its easy to maintain nature.

How to get the urban wave is simple. If you already have wavy or curly hair, all you need to do is tame it slightly so that the waves are there, but not fully. Don’t be afraid to put a light misting of hairspray over it and shake out your head to give it that messy, carefree feel. If you have straight hair then pass a curling iron lightly through your hair to give it small, but noticeable waves.

Another stunning hairstyle that’s been on the rise is the ombre hair. Ombre hair is where the color is darker on the top and fades into a lighter (mostly blonde) color. This hairstyle looks best with wavy, long hair. It creates an amazing illusion that kind of reminds you golden waves.

The next hairstyle is for the more adventurous girl. Shaving one side of your head and leaving the rest long and flowy has really been taking many heads by storm. This punky ‘do really stands out and screams “look at me!” The area you shave is really up to you. I prefer it when you just take off the whole side.

All these long hairstyles are perfect for any style and are really taking this summer by storm. Try one out and you’ll see you’ll probably love it more than you think! Be a little adventurous this summer.

Hairstyles 2012

Hairstyles 2012 include some of the classic hairstyle such as ponytails, braids, curls and layers. Many women tend to get short haircuts while other wants to grow their hair to longer hair lengths. It is true that the hairstyle can be made beautiful by taking good care of original hair texture. Short hairstyles have never been out of fashion since ages because short haircuts look simple and elegant. Short hairstyles 2012 will give women a sport look without any worry of maintenance and styling. If you are an active woman who has busy routine and do not get time to style your hair then you are an ideal candidate of getting short hairstyles.

Bob cut and pixie cut were the most popular short hairstyles in the year 2011. Many celebrities were spotted wearing these haircuts at various occasions. It has been reported that celebrities believe that short hairstyles give them a positive reaction from their fans and the fashion experts. You can opt for bob cut or pixie cut to emphasize your facial structure and the cheekbones. Hairstyles 2012 for short haircuts are highly awaited. It is said that cropped pixie cut will be the choice of the majority of the women. But it is the hairstyle that does not suit everyone because it can suit those who have prominent cheekbones and short face structures. It is how the cropped pixie hairstyles 2012 can compliment the face of the wearer without giving them a boyish look. If you are willing to get this hairstyle then you can try wearing it with layered and asymmetrical cut. Your hair stylist can understand your demand and get you the desired hairstyles 2012.


There are many women who want to get medium hairstyles. It is suggested for them to opt for bob cut instead of short pixie cut. You can also add layers to bob cut to emphasize the overall look of the hairstyle. A more daring look can be acquired by getting a messy and tousled hairstyle with bob haircut. If you are a person who loves to wear sleek hairstyles then you must straight your hair with a flat iron and use appropriate hair products to get a perfect bob look.


Although year 2012 has not started still women are concerned about knowing the fashion trends of hairstyles. There are no specific predictions for next year’s hairstyles but it is believed that bob cut and pixie cut are too classic to get out of fashion. There are many others options of short hairstyles that can be selected. You can combine any of the short hairstyle with bangs to get a bold and well defined look. Punk hairstyles are also very trendy and can give the wearer an inspirational look. Like 2011, you can try to add different colors to your hairstyle.