Beauty

New year, new (hair)do.

After a year of limitations, people are ready to look and feel their best, says Stenson.

Another movement hes seeing?

The 12 biggest hair trends of 2022 to watch for.

A major revival ofY2K-inspired hairstyles.

Below, see 12 hair trends set to take center stage in 2022.

The shag will be a go-to low-maintenance option reimagined with acurtain bangor fringe, he tells Bustle.

Blunt bobs are taking over in 2022.

Expect to see this style in various lengths and textures.

Long,straight hairis going to be huge, celebrity hairstylistSally Hershbergertells Bustle.

With inspiration coming from the 90s and 2000s, youll be seeing pin-straight hair withmiddle partseverywhere.

Another hair trend coming in 2022: the short shag cut.

Compared to other kinds of fringe, these looks are much more low-maintenance, says Branch.

Hurtado suggests parting long bangs down the middle and blow-drying with a round brush for the swooped effect.

This simple style can elevate your look into one thats super cool, chic, and relaxed.

Extra-long strands are predicted to be a popular trend in 2022.

An added perk of the look?

Its perfect for those that got trendy bangs this past year and decided togrow them out, Hershberger adds.

you’re able to expect tendrils in all shapes and sizes.

Halle Berry sporting a ’70s-style shag.

The choppy, layered hairstyle from the 70s is now making a comeback, says Fris.

Now, however, its better as it has been totally modernized.

Hurtado suggests using something like theOribe Dry Texturizing Sprayto really emphasize your shags texture.

Chunky highlights are one of 2022’s hair trends.

Tostyle layers around your face, Hurtado recommends using a one or one-and-a-half-inch round brush.

Combined with popular methods like balayage and face-framing, these highlights are perfectly blended and super cool.

Bright platinum is super popular, but notoriously difficult to maintain.

Beyonce sporting shadow roots.

10Deep Browns

Rich brunettes are having a moment.

Bonilla has noticed the same, and predicts a surge in mushroom brown in particular.

The earthy mix of ashy browns and grays creates a gorgeous color for any skin tone.

Deep browns are one of the top hair colors of 2022.

This full-bodied style can be easily achieved with rollers or a round brush and blow dryer.

Stetson agrees, adding that much of the volume will also come from natural textures.

Well continue to see a greater emphasis on embracingnatural hair typesand maintaining hair health, he says.

2022 is all about embracing voluminous curls.

Think effortless on-the-go looks, and the use ofproducts that enhance curls and coils.

This article was originally published onNovember 15, 2021