The 5 Hottest Hair Color Trends for 2011

　　Bright hues have proved to be a huge hair color trend this year. Brazen celebrities including Kate Bosworth, Avril Lavigne, Carrie Underwood, Pink and Rihanna have hit the red carpet this year in streaks, bright dyes, washes of pastels and dip-dye looks. For inspiration (or simply pure entertainment), see those celebrities and others in my gallery of 20 Amazing Bright Colors for Hair. I had a blast pulling it together for you.

Another hot trend for 2011 is one for darker-haired girls. Ombré has been popping up on red carpets all year long. Ombré is a French word that literally means "shaded like a gradient." Roots remain dark while the rest of the hair becomes lighter mid-shaft using the balayage technique I talk about below. Check out the photo of model Lily Aldridge above. Her dark to light color is a great example of ombré. This photo gallery of 20 amazing ombré hairstyles is a can't miss.
"Bronde" is that perfect shade between blonde and brunette that was first made popular back in 2007 by supermodel Gisele Bundchen and remains popular in 2011. Getting the perfect shade of bronde requires an adept stylist. Learn more about the technique in this photo gallery of 20 luscious bronde hairstyles.
Balayage is taking the country's salons by storm. My colorist Mira at NYC's Eva Scrivo Salon stopped giving me foils a couple years ago because balayage highlights, which are painted on, look so much more natural than the pin-stripes foils give you. Plus, balayage highlights grow out beautifully. More than a year ago I couldn't find anyone on my visits to Seattle or Austin who did balayage. Not anymore! The word has spread. Find out more about balayage in this article and find out more about My Best Blonde Hair Tips and Tricks.
Platinum blonde hair remains popular in 2011. Keeping hair this blonde is high maintenance, however, and won't suit all skin tones. This is why you want to go to a professional if you are dying your hair more than 2 shades lighter than your natural color. Keep in mind the general rule of thumb that if you were blonde as a child, you will look good blonde as an adult. Find out if platinum hair color suits you in Can You Get Away With Platinum Hair?. Also, browse photos of my favorite platinum blonde hairstyles.

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Precision cut bobs are huge this year, coupled with smooth, sleek styling, a blunt fringe and heaps of shine. Your bob should be carefully crafted to accentuate your unique facial structure, or highlight a long, beautiful neck. Bob hair styles range from ear level to shoulder skimming and are best for straight or slightly wavy hair. If your hair is too curly, a bob can take on the look of a triangle, widening at the bottom in an unflattering way. Only opt for the bangs with this hair style if it works with your facial structure. And if you're feeling a little more groovy baby.incorporate a mod feel into your bob.

Heavy, side-swept bangs and blunt lines characterize this cut. A mod hair style is similar to a bob, it's texture and direction that add a mod feel. This cut has a generous amount of slicing or texturizing to lighten up the bluntness. Your hip, mod hair do should be styled with a swooping motion, directing the hair around the head from the crown or a deep side part. Using hair products like waxes, clays, or muds add texture and a bit of grungy-funk to a mod hair style.

This edgy look just keeps getting more extreme! Bold exploration is the name of the game. Unexpected texture and length differences. The asymmetrical look can be done on a range of hair styles from a short cut, a bob or a longer, layered style. And the angles can range from soft and gently sloping to an extreme plunge. This year, asymmetrical bangs are hot, and whether they're cut blunt or heavily textured, a sloping bang adds interest and can highlight your features nicely.

Under Creative Commons License: Attribution No DerivativesYou will need to start with your own face shape before you seriously consider cutting your hair just like one of your favorite celebrities. Just because you find a celebrity hair style that you like does not mean that it will look good on you. After you have determined your face shape, you will need to look for celebrity hair styles with similar face shapes. When you find a celebrity hair style that you really like, you must consider your hair texture and type. Even though you may have the same face shape as your favorite celebrity, that doesn’t mean that her hair style will work with your hair type. For example, some women cut layers into their hair only to find out later that they are unable to style the hair at all. It just falls flat, with no body.

You should put your clothes selection and hair style selection into the same category. They need to be tailored to your look and your likes. Just like someone with a thick waistline should not wear the same clothes as someone with a small waistline, a hair style needs to be designed to best suit your facial features and even your body type. Many celebrity hair styles today have certain features to them, such as long layers or bangs that can be incorporated into your hair style. So, don’t throw away those celebrity hair style photos because you don’t have the same face shape as the celebrity. To determine your face shape, pull all of your hair back into a ponytail or clip. Stand in front of a mirror and trace the outline of your face onto the mirror using something removable (i.e. a bar of soap, washable marker, etc.). Next, stand back and look at the shape that you drew. Does it look more oval, round, square, heart shaped or oblong? It could be the combination of any of these shapes.

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There are very few natural redheads - only 3 perfect of the population is said to have fiery locks. For centuries, redheads have had to fight stereotypes. For many, red hair atop a female head automatically conjured images of wild women, hotheads, femme fatales, sexpots.Redheaded women are often portrayed as strong, independant women. They are usually seen as feisty Irish "tough girls".

Natural or colored, your hair shade affects how the world sees you... and how you see yourself.
Alot of our self-image is based on the perceptions of other people. You partially view yourself through others' eyes and act accordingly. That's why the color of our hair tends to stereotype us.

Here's the deal of what that means for all you redheads, blondes and brunettes. We've also got tips on how to keep your hair looking shiny and gorgeous, whatever the color."Red is the new blond," says Tim Rogers, editorial stylist and spokesman for Charles Worthington hair and beauty salons in London. "She is a head-turning hybrid between the moody brunette and the bubbly blonde. She's not afraid to have fun and get noticed."

Red hair compliments brown which seems to be the color in fashion this season. Brown hair with brown fashion can look dull, while red adds more depth and contrast. Red hair also seems to have more shine, which can make your hair look more healthy and beautiful. Accentuate the fire and shine of your red hair with color stay shampoo and hair treatments. The best way to stop color fade is by using products specifically designed for colored hair.