Fashion Fit - Winter 2011/2012 Hairstyles

Hey everyone!


I hope you all spent a wonderful Christmas and got all the gifts you wanted!

While I was thinking about my outfits for Christmas and New Year's Eve I started thinking about hair and make up. The latter is pretty easy, since most people go for super glittery eyes and a red lip for the holidays, but I couldn't really figure out what to do with my hair, so I went online and did some research about the hairstyles that seem to be most popular for this season and I have to say I was blown away.

To be completely honest with you, I'm not very good at doing my hair. I have very long and thick hair that goes down to my waist and that will NOT curl. I have tried hot rollers, velcro rollers and hair curlers, but nothing works, but luckily for me this season's hairstyles are all about the one thing I know how to do : BRAID!

Here are some pictures I found that might inspire you for New Year's:

I think braids can be a beautiful way to wear your hair, whether you want go for a classic look, if you want to accentuate your outfit by pulling the eyes away from your hair (especially if you have a dress that shows a little bit of skin around the shoulders and back) or if you simply want to stay put and out of your face.

However, I know that not everyone is comfortable with wearing braids, so you can always opt for a more subtle change like parting your hair differently. Ever since bangs have come back in style a lot of girls tend to wear their hair on the side, but this season is really loving a center part. Making small changes in your hair can be a great way to freshen up your look without much effort:

Wearing your hair in the middle is so easy and looks good with all different hair textures, going from very sleek and straight to curly and even messy. And another huge perk is the youthful and innocent feel it has, bringing us back to our younger days.

Another simple and chic way to wear your hair is a ponytail. This easy hairstyle has acquired a bad reputation in the last years (generating expressions like "was my hair in a ponytail?"), but it can actually be very fashionable if done right.

The sleek look is very popular these days, especially since the Kardashian sisters wear it a lot. All you need to do is brush your hair back with some shiny wax, tie it and use a piece of hair to hide the elastic. Another lovely option is to keep your center parting on really clean hair and tie everything in a very low ponytail and you're done.

Here are some examples :

Chic, don't you think?

I for one will most like opt for a center parting and some waves for New Year's.

How will YOU be wearing your hair this winter?


Love,

Nina.