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

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

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

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…
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