As the New Year approaches, the trend conscious are likely examining their current coiffure, wondering if it is time for a change. The New Year is traditionally a time for self-reflection and change, and the hairstyle trends for 2008 are already being predicted, and celebrities like mommy-to-be Jessica Alba have been seen sporting them in advance.
Long Hair: Long hair will be sleeker and darker than the multi-hued, multi-layered, curly locks of 2007. As mentioned, Jessica Alba has been seen wearing her long hair dark and sleek, a preview of things to come. You can get a sleeker look by applying a heat-activated leave-in serum when blow drying, and if a dark look appeals to you, ask your whether all-over color, highlights, or lowlights are best for you.
Medium Hair: Medium length 2008 hairstyles will also be sleeker and more defined, think precisely sculpted face framing layers and glossy, controlled waves. Side-swept bangs will also be making a comeback and will be seen as part of many medium hair styles. Look for sleekness and gloss over all, and a marked trend in razored cuts that fall forward across the side of the face.
Short Hair: Short 2008 hairstyles will be prevalent in a big way, particularly with the recent popularity of Victoria Beckhams?? (Posh Spice) bob, being duplicated by celebs and fans alike. Razored, flips and just-below-the-ear sheers are expected as well. Look for more celebrities to sport short looks, inspired by such trendsetters as Natalie Portman and her look-a-like fellow actress, Kiera Knightley, and more recently, Paris Hilton.
Curly Hair: Loose waves will be in this year, and hairstyles for the ringlet-inclined will reflect this trend. Expect tapered, studied looks, as opposed to messy tangles, and even-toned hues for an all over uniform affect. Long curly locks will be romantic and wavy, while short curly styles will frame the face, with minimal bang to draw the most attention possible to the overall hairstyle.
Hairstyles for 2008 will include the advent of new trends and looks that will take the style world by storm. This means that whatever your hair type, there will be a new style in the New Year that will be a perfect one for you.
Keep an eye on your favorite celebs and youll notice a distinct style pattern emerging. The style forecast for 2008: darker, glossier, tapered, wavy, and clean; expect face-framing bobs and wedges, with a slight chance of sideswept bangs and hair that falls across the face, ala screen legend Veronica Lake, but with a modern touch.
