Hairstyle trends for 2009
2009 represents the year of change. In the realm of politics, 2009 will be greeted with the election of the first African-American president. In the field of the economy, 2009 is a litmus test for the guts and sharpness of businessmen in the face of the looming economic crisis. And in the realm of fashion, 2009 is the year of radical hairstyles! This trend toward extremes is heralded by the hairstyles worn by celebrities in late 2008. But what specifically should women look for and expect in 2009?
radically short haircuts
The last few months of 2008 featured celebrities sporting short haircuts, especially the bob. Conventional fashion wisdom advises women to strike a balance between quirkiness and taste, and therefore the chic bob haircut has always been influenced by the ancient belief that long hair is generally beautiful. That’s why we find TV show host Lily Allen sporting a longer bob cut, where her hair floats gently between her neck and shoulders. This is also why Sarah Michelle Gellar wears the bob in a “safe” length.
However, in 2009, hairdressers can no longer ignore the challenge of making the bob radically shorter. Radically short haircuts have challenged the conventional image of beautiful long hair and won. Three of the most popular bob hairstyles are the fringe bob worn by supermodel Agyness Deyn, the pixie cut worn by Victoria Beckham and Natalie Portman, and the short bob worn by Katie Holmes. Some fashion critics took offense at Katie’s new hairstyle, stating that she was a bit childish. But other critics saw daring in the hairstyle. After all, only women whose femininity radiates can wear these short cuts with ease and beauty.
Radically Long Styles
Obviously, radically short haircuts may not work for many women’s face shapes. Therefore, it would be wise for people with long hair to keep or increase the length of their braids. But how do you style your long hair without being accused of being trendy? Luckily, there are long hairstyles that will also be on trend in 2009. To remember these options, words to keep in mind are bohemian, billowy, and relentless. Admittedly, these seemed to be unflattering words to describe the hairstyles. But in 2009, these words will take on new trendy meanings.
Bohemian long hair flows luxuriously free from the top of the head, wildly scattered around the shoulders and ends subtly, merging with the beautiful female body. Most of the fashion icons like Donna Karan and Anna Sui have sported bohemian long hair. And the perfect examples of this hairstyle are those of Lindsay Lohan and Giselle Bundchen.
The wavy hairstyle blows up the sexy wavy curls of long hair. But it should also invoke images of ocean waves rising and falling, creating a sensual mermaid out of a woman. In this style, long hair should be parted to the side, with the waves sinuously framing her face. She thinks of Ashley Olsen, Kyra Sedgwick, and Katherine Heigl as inspiration for this look.
And the unrelenting hairstyle is represented by long, straight and elegant hair. He can be split in the center or split on the side. The straightness of the hair strands is unforgiving, but the stylish elegance is undeniable. Take a look at Shannon Doherty and see if her hairstyle suits you.
radical hair color
After several decades of tolerating the idea of the “dumb blonde” and after several years of endorsing the dark hair mystery, 2009 finally arrived to unveil the radical fashion color known as peroxide blonde. Supermodel Kate Moss wore it and the fashion world took notice. This shade of blonde heralds a technologically advanced future, faced with a daring attitude.
2009 will welcome change, including the world of hairstyles!