Summer 2011 Hair Trends

From loose braids, through centre-partings to fabulous hair accessories, check out the hottest catwalk hair trends for summer 2011.

The trend: hair accessories
Summer is the perfect time to play with hair accessories. Whether you want to play it safe with a single flower, or rock a full-on headdress, keep the hairstyle simple and let your hair-wear do the talking.
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Hair accessories at Ashley Isham S/S 2011
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Hair accessories at Ashley Isham S/S 2011
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Hair trend: the new plaits
Forget boring braids and think pretty plaits this summer. This season's braids are twisting and angular, or statement woven affairs. Take your lead from the soft halo braids at Erdem, or the intricate woven numbers at Alexander McQueen.
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Braids at Erdem S/S 2011
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Braids at Alexander McQueen S/S 2011
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Braids at Alexander McQueen S/S 2011
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Hair trend: centre-partings
Partings come back in from the side this season to take centre-stage. Laid-back centre-partings are perfect for summer. Try slightly crooked partings for day (like this Burberry model), then use a slick centre-parting as the base of a sophisticated up-do for night.
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Centre-partings at Chanel S/S 2011
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Centre-partings at Chanel S/S 2011
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Centre-partings at Calvin Klein S/S 2011
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Centre-partings at Calvin Klein S/S 2011
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Hair trend: messy up-dos
A messy up-do is perfect for a day in the sun. Add volume at the roots with one of this season's new volumising powder products (try V05 or Schwarzkopf) and tease hair into a casual knot for the ultimate festival hair.
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Messy up-dos at Dolce & Gabbana S/S 2011
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Messy up-dos at Dolce & Gabbana S/S 2011
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Hair trend: ponytails
Good news for fans of laid-back glamour: the ponytail is set to be huge for summer 2011. This season's styles sit at the nape of the neck with a centre-parting at the front. DO try this at home.
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Ponytails at Chanel S/S 2011
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Ponytails at Calvin Klein S/S 2011
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Hair trend: slick up-dos
Slick and chic androgynous styling was huge on the summer 2011 catwalks. Work this look at evening garden parties and black tie events alike - a side-parted bun smoothed back for an ultra-glossy finish. High glamour guaranteed.
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Slick up-dos at Chloe S/S 2011
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Slick up-dos at Chloe S/S 2011
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Slick up-dos at Gucci S/S 2011
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Slick up-dos at Gucci S/S 2011
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Slick up-dos at Gucci S/S 2011
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Slick up-dos at Gucci S/S 2011
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PA PhotosHair trend: long and preppy
If the only way you'll wear your hair is long and loose, this is the summer trend for you. In between poker-straight and wavy, this season's down-styles are all about perfectly blow-dryed super-shiny locks. An off-centre parting and a lick of serum are the key to pulling off this look.
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PA PhotosLong and preppy locks at Elie Saab S/S 2011
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