Winter 2012 Hair Trends
Stay ahead of the fashion pack with our ultimate run-down of next season's hottest hair trends. From pretty plaits to playful ponytails, we've got all the backstage catwalk action right here.
GoRunway.comTREND: Buns
Sleek and chic ballet buns are the order of the day for A/W 12: choose from low or high styles, perfectly petite or big and bold buns – anything goes.
As seen at: Diane Von Furstenberg
Secure your bun at the nape of your neck to recreate this DVF style.
GoRunway.comTREND: Buns
As seen at: Diane Von Furstenberg
This is a great quick-fix hairstyle: you can even shower at the gym and create this look with wet hair.
GoRunway.comTREND: Buns
As seen at: Diane Von Furstenberg
Keep the front of your hair sleek by opting for a slick side-parting and fasten stray locks into the bun using hair grips.
GoRunway.comTREND: Buns
As seen at: Louis Vuitton
Ballet shoes at the ready: Louis Viutton’s girls are ready for the barre.
GoRunway.comTREND: Buns
As seen at: Louis Vuitton
To ensure a sleek finish, pull your hair into a pony and before securing the bun, comb any bumps toward the hair-tie using a comb. They’ll be hidden by the bun.
GoRunway.comTREND: Buns
As seen at: Michael Kors
Not ready for super-neat hair? Rebel and leave a few strands loose. Go on, we dare you.
GoRunway.comTREND: Buns
As seen at: Rick Owens
If a simple knot is just not fancy enough, why not try your hand at Rick Owens’ multi-twist bun? Twist your ponytail into two strands, braid them together and twist into a bun (it’s simpler than it looks).
GoRunway.comTREND: Buns
As seen at: Stella McCartney
A simple twisted bun has never been cooler. This style is totally weather-proof, so master it now for rain or shine.
GoRunway.comTREND: Buns
As seen at: Stella McCartney
Keep your bun in the middle of your head for a laid-back look.
GoRunway.comTREND: Buns
As seen at: Stella McCartney
No parting required: just pull locks straight back from your head and twist into a bun.
GoRunway.comTREND: Centre-parted
Thought centre-partings were boring? Think again. This season’s straight-down-the-line styles are all about wet-look waves, and easy-breezy down-dos.
As seen at: Roberto Cavalli
Be a grunge goddess with slick, wet-look locks. Achieve the look by adding a shine serum to damp locks and smoothing behind the ears.
GoRunway.comTREND: Centre-parted
As seen at: Roberto Cavalli
Centre-partings are great if you have long, thick hair. Think model-off-duty and braid locks to create loose waves.
GoRunway.comTREND: Centre-parted
As seen at: Gucci
Centre-part locks and sweep the top section back, leaving the rest of your hair loose and wavy. This is a great everyday look.
GoRunway.comTREND: Pretty plaits, braids and twists
Beautiful braids and princess plaits are not just for summer. Oh no! Add some sparkle to your hairstyle with a twisted plait, a heavenly halo braid or braided buns.
As seen at: Fendi
The coolest hairstyle of the season? This double-twisted halo braid is one of autumn’s most fabulous looks.
GoRunway.comTREND: Pretty plaits, braids and twists
As seen at: Gucci
Take the front two sections of your hair and twist back to meet at the back of your head. Let the rest of your hair fall into soft waves.
GoRunway.comTREND: Pretty plaits, braids and twists
As seen at: Gucci
Create soft waves in the bottom of your hair by curling in a uniform direction using a wand and then brushing out the curls to create waves.
GoRunway.comTREND: Pretty plaits, braids and twists
As seen at: Marc Jacobs
For a cute update on the braided bun, divide your hair in two using a comb and create two mini plaited buns. Adorable!
GoRunway.comTREND: Pretty plaits, braids and twists
As seen at: Emilio Pucci
The halo braid is one of our favourite looks. Once you’ve nailed it you’ll wear it forever: if you’ve got thick, long hair, take a section from underneath and braid it up and over your hair creating a hairband. If you need a bit of extra help, invest in a pre-braided hairband – we won’t tell if you don’t.
GoRunway.comTREND: Pretty plaits, braids and twists
As seen at: Emilio Pucci
Leave the front of your locks free from the braid and sweep back in a centre-parting underneath the braid.
GoRunway.comTREND: Pretty plaits, braids and twists
As seen at: Valentino
Get twisted! Twist your locks back on either side of your head (without creating a parting) and secure into a bun at the nape of your neck.
GoRunway.comTREND: Pretty plaits, braids and twists
As seen at: Valentino
We love this modern take on a retro style.
GoRunway.comTREND: Pretty plaits, braids and twists
As seen at: Valentino
Neaten the look up by smoothing hair under the twist using a comb and secure the twist over any bumps using grips.
GoRunway.comTREND: Ponytails
One of S/S 12’s hottest trends, the ponytail, is back for another season. Wear yours low and loose, high and slick or just thrown-back – you’ll be seeing ponytails everywhere from the dance floor to the gym.
As seen at: Chanel
The ponytail is a great style for showing off statement make-up, be it a smoky eye, a strong lip or even a sequined eyebrow (what, you won’t be trying this one?).
PA PhotosTREND: Ponytails
As seen at: Chanel
For a super-slick finish, work styling product through the top of your locks before slicking back and finish with a high-shine hairspray.
GoRunway.comTREND: Ponytails
As seen at: Chanel
This is a great look for in-between washes.
GoRunway.comTREND: Ponytails
As seen at: Christian Dior
Nail two trends in one by working a sleek side-parting into your ponytail.
GoRunway.comTREND: Ponytails
As seen at: Christian Dior
Secure your ponytail at the nape of your neck and neaten up the look by wrapping a strand of hair around the band and keeping in place with a Kirby grip.
GoRunway.comTREND: Ponytails
As seen at: Calvin Klein Collection
Side-part locks and slick back into a low pony for a simple finish that will add instant sophistication.
GoRunway.comTREND: Ponytails
As seen at: Giles
The most laid-back look of the season is the loose, centre-parted pony. Let a few strands escape from the style to soften the look.
GoRunway.comTREND: Ponytails
As seen at: Jason Wu
Add a fun accessory to your ponytail to give it a fashion-forward finish. We love this Spice Girls-esque look at Jason Wu.
GoRunway.comTREND: Ponytails
As seen at: Jason Wu
Straighten locks to a super-sleek finish.
GoRunway.comTREND: Ponytails
As seen at: Jason Wu
Pull hair straight from your scalp into a high ponytail to recreate this look at home.
GoRunway.comTREND: Ponytails
As seen at: Jil Sander
The lowest-of-low ponytails: this look is totally effortless.
GoRunway.comTREND: Ponytails
As seen at: Jil Sander
Opt for a severe side-parting for a high-fashion finish.
GoRunway.comTREND: Ponytails
As seen at: Marc by Marc Jacobs
The side-parted pony is our go-to look for A/W 12 – this style was literally all over the catwalks.
GoRunway.comTREND: Ponytails
As seen at: Ralph Lauren
Add a bit of lift at the root and keep the style loose for a too-cool-to-care vibe.
GoRunway.comTREND: Quiffs/ Bouffants
We had so much fun creating S/S 12’s quiffs, we can’t wait to get started on autumn’s hottest high-rise styles.
As seen at: Alexander McQueen
Backcomb hair at the roots and gently comb the front section back over the volumised locks before spraying into place.
GoRunway.comTREND: Quiffs/ Bouffants
As seen at: Anna Sui
Keep the front of your hair slick and side-parting and then add a towering bouffant to the back section of your hair for a modern catwalk look.
GoRunway.comTREND: Quiffs/ Bouffants
As seen at: Derek Lam
Add oodles of root lift and pull your hair into a backcombed bouffant as seen at Derek Lam.
GoRunway.comTREND: Quiffs/ Bouffants
As seen at: Derek Lam
This look isn’t about being sleek and chic: let those loose strands and backcombed tangles a feature. Think windswept English rose.
GoRunway.comTREND: Quiffs/ Bouffants
As seen at: Derek Lam
Give the look a sophisticated edge by keeping a section of hair out at the front and smooth it to one side.
GoRunway.comTREND: Quiffs/ Bouffants
As seen at: Narciso Rodriguez
The coolest quiff in town? This wet-look slick rockabilly style.
Getty ImagesTREND: Quiffs/ Bouffants
As seen at: DSquared
The classic Audrey beehive gets a modern makeover: add extra lift and leave the bottom section of your hair loose.
GoRunway.comTREND: Quiffs/ Bouffants
As seen at: Missoni
Dare you wear this wet-look, super-slick style? Think of all the time you’ll save not blow-drying your hair!
Rex FeaturesTREND: Quiffs/ Bouffants
As seen at: Moschino
Add a playful headscarf to your retro bouffant for a fun and frivolous finish.
GoRunway.comTREND: Quiffs/ Bouffants
As seen at: Oscar de la Renta
The faux bob has never looked better: add volume at the roots and finish with a pretty headband.
GoRunway.comTREND: Quiffs/ Bouffants
As seen at: Vera Wang
This subtle quiff oozes laid-back sex appeal.
GoRunway.comTREND: Quiffs/ Bouffants
As seen at: Vera Wang
If you’re a grunge goddess, this is the look for you. Slick product through your hair before teasing your locks back from your scalp into a subtle quiff.
GoRunway.comTREND: Waves
Loose, carefree, easy-breezy waves are big news for A/W 12.
As seen at: Balmain
If your hair isn’t naturally dead-straight, leave it to dry naturally and rock this slightly-tousled look.
GoRunway.comTREND: Waves
As seen at: Balmain
Finish by spraying hands with hairspray and rubbing them through your waves for a textured finish.
GoRunway.comTREND: Waves
As seen at: Burberry Prorsum
Centre-part hair and let your locks hand loose and straight to your shoulders and add waves and curls at the ends of your tresses.
GoRunway.comTREND: Waves
As seen at: Roberto Cavalli
Barely-there waves can be achieved by plaiting hair when still damp and leaving overnight.
GoRunway.comTREND: Waves
As seen at: Chloe
Keep make-up natural and leave hair centre-parted for an off-duty style.
GoRunway.comTREND: Waves
As seen at: Gucci
Add curls all over hair and brush out to create gentle waves and then pin the top section of hair back to recreate this catwalk look.
GoRunwayTREND: Waves
As seen at: Gucci
Add sophistication to your waves with a rich plum-red lip colour.
GoRunway.comTREND: Waves
As seen at: Gucci
This ultra-sexy style is a great day-to-night look. Tease locks up once they’ve been pinned back to create extra root lift.
GoRunway.comTREND: Waves
As seen at: Lanvin
Add movement to your hair with super-subtle waves.
GoRunway.comTREND: Waves
As seen at: Proenza Schouler
Keep the parting messy and the waves uneven for a grunge-perfect style.
GoRunway.comTREND: Waves
As seen at: Proenza Schouler
Spray through towel-dried hair with salt spray and let the hair form natural waves.
GoRunway.comTREND: Waves
As seen at: Rag & Bone
Thought this look couldn’t be chic and sophisticated? Think again. Think Blair from Gossip Girl and team centre-parted waves with a shirt and fine-knit combination.
GoRunway.comTREND: Waves
As seen at: Rag & Bone
Try a styling clay or wax-spray for a firm-hold finish. We love this Rag & Bone style.
GoRunway.comTREND: Accessories
The quickest way to give your hair a fashionable update? Add one of autumn’s cool accessories, of course.
As seen at: Dolce & Gabbana
Super-straight, centre-parted locks are given a makeover with a fit-for-a-princess beaded headband.
GoRunway.comTREND: Accessories
As seen at: Rochas
Ponytail too boring for you? Fasten your locks at the nape of your neck with a cool clip.
GoRunway.comTREND: Accessories
As seen at: Rodarte
Slide golden accessories into your backcombed style for a sophisticated look.
GoRunway.comTREND: Crazy Colour
If you’re bored of the dip-dye and tired of tangerine tresses, fear not: there’s nothing boring about this season’s new colours.
As seen at: Jean Paul Gaultier
How about a spray of cobalt-blue colour at the roots?
GoRunway.comTREND: Crazy Colour
As seen at: Jean Paul Gaultier
…Or red?
GoRunway.comTREND: Crazy Colour
As seen at: Jean Paul Gaultier
…Or a spritz of white on black?
GoRunway.comTREND: Crazy Colour
As seen at: Jean Paul Gaultier
We’re particularly taken with this touch of candy-pink.
GoRunway.comTREND: Crazy Colour
As seen at: Prada
The new dip-dye is here! Prada’s models took a turn on the runway with ultra-long two-tone tresses in an array of contrasting tones. We love this platinum to red fade.
GoRunway.comTREND: Crazy Colour
As seen at: Prada
This brunette to black look is really wearable.
GoRunway.comTREND: Fringes
Fringes are always on-trend, but this season’s styles are all about super-straight bangs in an array of lengths.
As seen at: Marni
Eye-skimming full fringes are the order of the day at Marni.
GoRunway.comTREND: Fringes
Fringes are always on-trend, but this season’s styles are all about super-straight bangs in an array of lengths.
As seen at: Marni
Eye-skimming full fringes are the order of the day at Marni.
GoRunway.comTREND: Fringes
As seen at: Versace
Would you dare to work a cropped fringe like this one? You’ll need regular trims to keep it looking straight and precise.
GoRunway.comTREND: Side-parted
A sleek side-parting will update your locks for the new season.
As seen at: Bottega Veneta
Sweep your side-parted locks back and let a strand of two fall loose for a soft style.
GoRunway.comTREND: Side-parted
As seen at: Bottega Veneta
Finish with a spritz of hairspray for a high-shine finish.
GoRunway.comTREND: Side-parted
As seen at: Christian Dior
Create your side-parting on wet hair for an ultra-sleek look.
GoRunway.comTREND: Side-parted
As seen at: Christian Dior
Use a comb to create a razor-sharp side-parting.
GoRunway.comTREND: Side-parted
As seen at: Dries Van Noten
This messy side-parting is chic without looking too ‘done’.
GoRunway.comTREND: Side-parted
As seen at: Diane Von Furstenberg
Slick your side-parted hair back behind your ears and secure at the nape of your neck to create this simple style.
GoRunway.comTREND: Side-parted
As seen at: Giambattista Valli
Disguise in-between-washes locks by sweeping the top section of your hair back in a side-parted style and secure at the back of your head.
GoRunway.comTREND: Side-parted
As seen at: Lanvin
Sweep gentle waves to one side for a model-perfect look.
GoRunway.comTREND: Side-parted
As seen at: Lanvin
Let your side-swept waves fall over one eye for a sultry, sexy finish.
