As we kick off a New Year, it’s an opportunity to start afresh with many other things. Getting a new hairstyle is one of those. But unfortunately; it’s all too common to have a fresh hairstyle at the start of the year because of the festivities. Which may be a precursor for what the New Year holds in terms of hair trends. It is so important to know the Hair Trends That Are Taking Over In 2022.
Throughout history; we’ve seen how important hairstyles are and how they’ve inspired cultural movements, defined decades, and influenced identity expression. In recent years, at-home treatments and DIY haircuts have been the dominant hairstyles. This is partly linked to the circumstances we found ourselves in. However, we expect 2022 to be different. Many hair trends will come up; taking people out of the comfort zone they’ve been in recent years.
Some of these trends may mean that you have to try out new hair colors or travel back in time to the 80s and 90s. However, it is almost certain that this year will be about experimentation. Stylists and forecasters have all emphasized self-expression when discussing hair trends for this year. So we expect people to be bolder with their hair cuts and embrace hues and textures than ever before. Let’s look at some of the hairstyle trends that we expect to take over in 2022.
- Sleek-front-loose-back
The sleek-back look has been one of the most loved hairstyles for now. So it’s good news for many people that it isn’t going anywhere. Perhaps; the best thing about this style is its different variations, which includes a contrasting style with the loosened at the back but slicked-back in front. Since we’re doing more experimentation this year, you can also try a top knot and a middle part. Already, this style is taking over on social media at the moment.
- Long layers and volume
Nobody loves to be confined to rigid styles and cuts anymore. They are considered a thing of the past. So whether your hair is short or long, you’ll find that stylists are settling for more layers and movements than ever before.
According to Santin, speaking to an essay reviewer for an essay on their website, there will be a rise in cutting shapes and techniques with soft layering, adding extra dimensions and looking effortless. We’re moving from very short mullets and shags to mid-length haircuts in 2022. There will also be 90s-inspired stylists and long layers that focus on adding volume but ensure the hair length is untouched.
The two techniques used most frequently are texturizing and slide cutting. Although these are not new techniques, they’re constantly evolving, and it’s not going to be different this year. This technique will help many people keep a cool, low-maintenance hairstyle.
- All-natural
If you listen to most stylists predict hair trends for this year, you’ll find that more people are expected to be bold enough to explore. Hairstyle experimentation will be a significant theme this year, and many will choose to carry their gray hair. We’re already seeing celebrities like Gwyneth Paltrow do this, so you should expect to see it more often as the year wears on.
Many people will experiment with their natural texture, whether they’re making it curly, kinky, straight, or wavy, and this will go on for many years. So, if you’ve started to embrace your natural textured and gray hairs, you’re not alone in this – not anymore.
- Jaw-length bobs
The bob is a classic hairstyle and will continue to be. But we’re going to see many new variations and takes this year, and one of those will be the jaw-length bob. Stylists are going to keep it short and straightforward. The best way to keep up this cut is to ensure it remains fresh. So you should trim it regularly. Another variation of bob you should expect to see is a chin-length bob with the middle part, and the pixie cut (combination of bob and pixie) is a similar hairstyle that could trend this year.
- Bangs
Fringes never stopped trending or reigning at any point, but it’s becoming even more relevant as people are starting to introduce different ways to wear them. Some of the common examples are asymmetric bangs, curtains, and bottlenecks. Bangs are very trendy and can be styled in many ways, such as side-swept, blunt, soft or textured.
This makes it an excellent way to keep your hair length while updating your looks. If your hair is textured, ensure to add a styling spray or cream to it and wrap each group of strands gently around your finger so that the shape remains in place. However, if you have straight or wavy hair, then it is more ideal to use hair sprays after you’ve blown-dry it for a lighter hold.
Conclusion
Hair trends for 2022 will be experimental, and people are going to go out of their way to style themselves in different ways. These are the common styles we expect to take over in 2022, but you can be sure there are more.
About the author;
This article was written by guest author Eun Rockwell.
