2009 hairstyles and haircuts

2009 hairstyles are all about being exuberant, bold and strong. The modern woman is versatile with her appearance - her elegance full of extravagance! Haircuts have the tendency to be tapered and light, strong and delicate, composed of disorganised harmony and mixed colors.

In 2009 hair styles are full of movement and will mix textures and effects with a combination of softness and provocation. Styling becomes airy light and magical, irregular or geometric. Different lengths are overlaid and mix lightly with false simplicity to enhance the features. The Poker straight look is out. So trade in your flatirons for volume enhanced products and rollers. Be natural and create waves... yes, literally.

Volumes: Volumes are layered, tapered or graduated. Hair is wavy, asymmetrical and adopts graceful movements, worked by hand. The nape is often slender while volume is more noticeable around the head. Short or long fringes are versatile and can be moved to the side or the back.

Colors: Colors merge with each other smoothly. They are the result of skillful mixtures, highlighted with subtle gleams. Shades are the basis of creativity and metallic effects make the tones more vibrant. Soft blonde and honey illuminate the tips. Tones of light orange or dark red are an invitation to passion, and warm chestnut complements the layering.

Finding the right hair style - short hair cut

A good short hair cut has the right proportions and includes all the basic elements of balance, line and movement.

The cut should be manageable and the hair should look great in its natural form even before it is styled. Selecting a short hair cut style means choosing from curly styles, layered hair cut, shag, bobs, and bangs, among many options.

Choosing the right hair cut is part technique and part art. The first step in finding the right hair style always comes down to determining facial structure.

Each face has its own unique structure. The shape of your face and head has a major role to play in the type of hair style you can wear best.

Knowing the shape of your face before you head to the salon will help you choose the right hair style and will help you to communicate better with your stylist.

Narrow Down Your Hair Style Choices. Once you know your face shape, all you need is some hair style idea and inspiration. However there are probably more than 100 hair styles that can suit your particular face.

In order to narrow down your choices and find the best and the most suitable hair styles for you and your lifestyle, you need to consider a hair consultation.

View Your Photo With New Hair Styles. The best way to test any hair style is to do it before getting the cut, by getting new hair cut ideas using virtual hair styling or imaging software.

Imaging software allows you to test a new hair cut style -and even a variety of hair colors - without spending a fortune on hairdressers and hair care products. It’s the only way to try out a short hair cut style before the first snip is made!

Hair Style Magazines. Professional hair style magazines is another way to get new hair style ideas. Clip out the ones you like and bring them to your salon appointment.

The stylist can look at a picture and tell whether it will work for your hair. And remember that everyone’s hair is different. Try to be realistic about your hair and what your stylist can reasonably achieve with it. Always discuss your color, style selection and your lifestyle with your stylist; if they disagree with your request, they likely have a good reason.

Tips: selecting & saving short hairstyles

What one person perceives as 'short hairstyles' varies greatly with another person. Our breakdown is as follows:

Very short hairstyles

The weight line of the hairstyles is at or above the ear line. 

Short hairstyles

The cut line of the hairstyles is between the ear and the jaw line. 

Medium hairstyles

The weight line of the hairstyles is between the jaw and the shoulder. 

Long hairstyles

Below the shoulder hairstyles. 

Funky hairstyles

Hairstyles of all sizes, shapes and lengths, ranging from the chic to the crazy. 

If you think you would like 'short hairstyles', you should bracket and also look at all of the 'very short hairstyles' and 'medium hairstyles' as the differences are at times slight. 

Ignore the age, race, size and hair color of the model. Most hairstyles will fit any age group and hair color is an easy adjustment. Don't let these be a tool to narrow your list of potential hairstyles or hair cuts. 

The mathematical rules for selecting hairstyles to match your face are complicated. Some easy rules of thumb are these: 

Weight or cut line

At some point most hairstyles have a sharp line or accent line. Be sure this line is at your best feature as the viewers eye will naturally focus on that spot. Make doubly sure that line or accent doesn't point to your worst feature. If your nose is somewhat generous, you don't want people focused on it. 

Length

Many women wear long hairstyles because their significant other demands it, or because she is insecure and hides behind her hair. You should wear the hairstyles 'best' suited to you, and as long as you are hiding behind your hair, your confidence level can't increase and will therefor affect your earnings and success in life.

Your hairstylist

Last but most important, find a good hairstylist. If you spend $9.95 on a cut you are likely to get your money's worth. Few hairstylists are really good, so hunt them out. If you need some hints about discovering a good hairstylist you may want to read, 'How To Find A Good Stylist.' 

Print or save

To keep competitors from taking our hairstyles, the right click button has been disabled. All pages align left to printer width so you can print the page from the control panel on your browser.

Many visitors use the 'send this page' feature to email the styles they like to themselves to sort later, or to email the picture directly to their hairstylist. Because we are a commercial site your email from here may get caught in the spam filter, so be sure to check your spam folder if the picture did not arrive.

Well, that should about do it. Armed with this knowledge you can now go through the site with a much higher degree of success of finding the new style for you.

Thinning Hair - women hairstyles

Recent statistics show that one in four women in the US has thinning hair, and some of these cases are permanent and others aren't. Causes can be genetic (90% of hair loss for women is apparently genetic) as well as physical and emotional stress. Another big cause of hair conditions like hair loss in women is pregnancy related and in this case women may temporarily lose some hair during pregnancy or immediately after birth (for more information see our article "Hair Care Advice for Pregnancy"). Medication that alters your hormones may be another factor in hair loss, as could lack of iron and protein in your diet and even lack of sleep.

It's normal to lose small amounts of hair every day, but if you're experiencing an unusual amount of hair loss, there are a few things you can do to help your hair condition. Check out some of our hairstyle suggestions below, as well as these hair loss remedies:
Speak to your doctor about medication for your hair condition.
Try an anti hair loss dietary supplement.
Use hair volumizing products.
Some thickening shampoo may work.
Scalp tonic is a possible remedy too.
Disguise temporary hair loss with hair accessories.
Hairstyles for Women with Thinning Hair:

If you have thinning hair, temporary or permanent, there are some hairstyles that effectively disguise your thinning hair and make the most out of your strands.

Shot Hairstyle

If your hair's thinning, cutting it into a short hairstyle is a good option for a few reasons. It will eliminate weight (which can drag the hair down and promote increased hair loss), it will give your hair a chance to grow back without any stress from styling, and a short hairstyle will make your hair appear thicker. The example above has top layers that are longer and heavier, making the hair look thicker and allowing it to fall into a more defined shape (that looks blunt, solid and thick).

Bob Hairstyle

If short hairstyles aren't your thing you could try a chin length bob hairstyle like the example above. The important factor here is how the layers are kept all one length because this provides the illusion of thicker hair and creates a hairstyle that falls into a solid shape and will remain looking that way. A bob hairstyle like this also requires very little styling, meaning less hair products that could potentially damage your hair.

Medium Curly Hairstyle

A way to make medium length hair appear thicker is by changing the hair's texture from straight and fine to curly. Of course, unless your hair's naturally curly you need to use chemicals- so speak to your stylist and doctor. Curls look good because, by their very nature, they create body and bounce and make your hair appear fuller and thicker. Curly hairstyles also allow your hair to be layered without looking flat. We recommend slight scrunch drying because it's less damaging.

Straight Long Hairstyle

If you really can't come to terms with cutting your hair shorter, then try a minimum hair cut to your shoulders. To make the most out of your thinning hair it should be left all one length and cut straight-across (i.e. the sides and back should be cut at a horizontal line). This style works well because when the hair is sitting on the shoulders it will keep its shape and not fan out- looking thicker; also, a straight-across line effectively creates the illusion of width.

A hair condition like thinning hair is a reality for many women, but there are some things that can be done. Try some of our tips and perhaps one of the hairstyles described above, and most importantly, speak to your doctor and your hairstylist.