Fresh Hairstyling Options For Spring Give You Freedom To Personalize Look

Hair. It seems no one ever knows quite what to do with it.

Should I wear it long? Should I cut it off? What about layering? Maybe a blunt cut would be best.

Then comes the whole messy business of coloring: Should I or shouldn’t I change it?

Not every woman can wear the same hair style, but there are some trends for spring that can be interpreted for your own unique look.

For those who prefer short hair, the look is very retro but this is a style that takes confidence to pull it off properly. It’s almost a 1920s flapper look with the hair cut just at the jaw line, smoothed down with styling gel, and just a hint of finger waves.

If you like your hair a little longer, the 1970s Farrah Fawcett shag is back, but with a softer feel. The curls are big and best achieved by using the new Velcro curling balls for loose waves. Don’t mistake this for the “Friends” frenzy from a couple of seasons ago. This isn’t the messy look, it’s much more under control and feminine.

If long hair is what you crave, then the look is all-out romantic. Styles are longer than we’ve seen in years with thick, full looks taken to the extreme. In addition to being long, the hair is also adorned with fake hair pieces, braids, and even fabric strips woven throughout for a Renaissance look that is truly eye-catching.

It’s a glorious, flowing effect that takes hours to create but will surely get you noticed. It’s probably not your best choice for the office but great for a night out.

Curls are more popular than ever for all hair lengths. What we once called tendrils have been re-created as squigglies, a cross between a ringlet and a wave. Hair is wrapped around foam-covered wires, sprayed with styling gel, then blow dried. It’s a slightly out-of-control, edgy look that’s fun and easy.

Many women will still choose to wear their hair in the straighter styles but with an update. When hair is damp, gel is applied and smoothed only through the crown to the top of the ears. This keeps the top of the hair close to the head and allows the bottom to be fuller and more explosive.

For the truly daring, the Afro is making a comeback. It’s not exactly the dense, bubble look from twenty years ago, but it’s close. The classic round shape is still there but with the addition of braids, fabric weaves, and dreadlocks. It’s a very natural, carefree style that requires a minimum of fuss.

Bangs are another big trend for spring. Short and blunt are the most fashionable but this isn’t a look easily carried off by many women. If not done properly, it can give a whole new meaning to the term “helmet head.”

Coloring is another statement women are making. For those who dare attempt a major change the most popular hues are vibrant red, buttery gold, and very dark brown. If that seems a bit extreme for you, then try one of the many temporary coloring products. Hair mascara lets you add strokes of color around your face for a stunning look that washes out in one or two shampooings.

This season offers more choices for hairstyles than we’ve seen in decades. Rather than forcing everyone into the same mold, hair fashions have a wide variety of looks that can be adapted to the perfect individual style that best suits you.