Hot New Hair Style Trends For 2006!
Looking to experiment with new hair style trends in 2006? Your
choices abound! There's an absolute feast of looks to
choose from. Update your hair style with one of these hot trends
that dominate the hair scene this year.
Bobs With Bang
Precision cut bobs are huge this year, coupled with smooth,
sleek styling, a blunt fringe and heaps of shine. Your bob
should be carefully crafted to accentuate your unique facial
structure, or highlight a long, beautiful neck. Bob hair styles
range from ear level to shoulder skimming and are best for
straight or slightly wavy hair. If your hair is too curly, a bob
can take on the look of a triangle, widening at the bottom in an
unflattering way. Only opt for the bangs with this hair style if
it works with your facial structure. And if you're feeling a
little more groovy baby...incorporate a mod feel into
your bob.
Mad For Mod
Heavy, side-swept bangs and blunt lines characterize this cut. A
mod hair style is similar to a bob, it's texture and direction
that add a mod feel. This cut has a generous amount of slicing
or texturizing to lighten up the bluntness. Your hip, mod hair
do should be styled with a swooping motion, directing the hair
around the head from the crown or a deep side part. Using hair
products like waxes, clays, or muds add texture and a bit of
grungy-funk to a mod hair style.
Asymmetry in Action
This edgy look just keeps getting more extreme! Bold exploration
is the name of the game. Unexpected texture and length
differences. The asymmetrical look can be done on a range of
hair styles from a short cut, a bob or a longer, layered style.
And the angles can range from soft and gently sloping to an
extreme plunge. This year, asymmetrical bangs are hot, and
whether they're cut blunt or heavily textured, a sloping bang
adds interest and can highlight your features nicely.
Strategic Layers
Carved throughout the interior of the hair, strategic layers
bring out the authentic movement of each individual head of
hair. Cutting techniques are advancing, and hair styling is
becoming more bold and unique to each person rather than a
universal one-size-fits-all hair trend like back in the
"Rachel" days. Strategic layering allows you to capitalize on
what YOU have, not just mimic "The look of the day." Find a good
hair stylist and listen to their ideas about styles and
techniques that'll work best on your hair, while
complimenting your features.
Peaks, Swirls, and Waves
Directional styling, if you want to sound technical. This look
is funky and daring, and offers alot of room for individuality.
Since every head of hair is different, your unique character can
shine within the peaks of this hot new hair style. Use a wax,
clay, or mud hair product, something with a little grit, and a
little hold. Emulsify the product in your hands so there's a
thin veil of product all over your palms and between your
fingers. Then plunge right in there and move the hair around
with an eye out for an appealing shape. Swoop it, swirl it
around, change directions suddenly. Coiffe with reckless
abandon! And when you've achieved the start of a good look. Grab
you blowdryer (on a low setting) and maximize the peaks and
waves using your most important hair styling tool...your hands.
Do not strive for perfection, but do aim for an "artful" feel,
and some sort of discernible shape. Then set about your day and
go forth with confidence knowing you're the baddest hipster on
the block!
Color with Character
Hair color can have a dramatic effect on an otherwise plain hair
style. Rich dark colors are ultra-hot this year, sprinkled with
a few equally rich highlights peeking out from underneath. Deep
tones of eggplant, burgundy, and mahogany are a great compliment
to a dark brown or black hair color. Strategically placed
highlights, lowlights, or panels can accentuate texture and add
tons of character to your style. Compliment your features and
skin tone, and add an edge to your haircut with some artful hair
coloring.