The year 2012 saw many celebs going for versatile hairstyles, right from our Zooey Deschanel rocking those bangs, Selena Gomez’s colorful highlights to braids being back in all forms. So, let’s rewind and look back at the best celeb hairstyles 2012 which made airwaves this year
The biggest hair trend of the year was undoubtedly the full fringe! And it was none other than Zooey Deschanel who started out the trend in early 2012. The cutesy brunette actress became the poster girl for full on heavy bangs, with other celebrities like Beyonce and newlywed Jessica Biel picking up the trend.
The Audrey Hepburn debuted famous pixie crop back in the fifties was another trend that was back big and strong in the list of hairstyles of celebrities 2012. This elfin style became the most requested hairstyles across salons after being sported on screen by Michelle Williams.
This Duchess always sets the trend. Her every move is captured by the world press. And in November when Kate Middleton debuted a new hair style, it caught everyone’s eyes. The retro 1970s style look – featuring a side swept-off-the-face long fringe – became the most sought after hairstyle.
Anne Hathaway was the celeb who most probably underwent the extreme transformation of the year for the movie Les Miserables. Not only did she lose a lot of weight for the character, she cut her beautiful long tresses to switch to a super, short hairstyle. Anne’s super cute, super short new look was perfect for feminine star, and earned her plenty of extra style points for keeping it classy and stylish. This is definitely one of the best celebrity hairstyles 2012.
Sofia Vergara never fails to stun on a red carpet. So, when Sofia Vergara went ahead with her gorgeous waves, everyone loved it. The beautiful Modern Family star set the standard for beautiful long layers, effortlessly pulling off the sexy and sophisticated look.
Jennifer Aniston all American style was sure hit among fans. The hairstyle is ideal for straight hair and gives a beautiful yet sophisticated look.
2012 saw Miley Cyrus rocking different kinds of hairstyle. She first dyed her hair platinum blonde and had her locks chopped to cute blunt cut for the premier of the movie The Hunger Games. But that style didn’t stay for long. She swapped that look for a spunkier hairstyle. She literally put her Disney days away when she almost shaved the hair of the sides of her head leaving longer locks only on the top. Though, the young singer did receive a lot of flak for it, she didn’t care and said she loved her new hairdo a lot.
The big hair trend was rocked in the 90’s by stars by Madonna, Gwen Stefani. Thanks the Elnett campaigns, singer Cheryl Cole became the poster girl for voluminous locks this year, soon establishing it as one of the trendy celebs hairstyles 2012.
RiRi has always taken risks when it comes to styling her hair. She has had a bob, rocked those curls, got those bangs and dyed it red. She can be called the biggest style chameleon of the moment, and Rihanna showed no signs of slowing down in 2012. This year she experimented with a short crop, blonde tresses and even shaved sides, but the Barbados singer looked her best in her natural curls.
Our Posh spice is a true trendsetter. The fashionista has such style and class she never fails to look the best. And Has Victoria Beckham ever debuted a hair style that hasn’t gone on to become a hot new trend? So, when this year Mrs. B rocked that messy braid it became a huge hit among all. The Dutch braid of Katniss in The Hunger Games also brought back braids as a hot trend with many YouTube gurus putting up their videos of the tutorial.
Who doesn’t like girly highlights of pink, red, blue and purples ? Selena Gomez rocked those bold purple and pink extensions in early 2012, a trend widely followed by other celebs like Christina Aguilera and Katy Perry.
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