Blunt Hairstyles 2012

The right hairstyle can make quite a difference to a person's appearance. Every year, there are certain haircuts and hairstyles that become trendy and celebrities are seen sporting such styles. Last year it was all about layered hairstyles in different avatars that were fashionable and trendy. However this year, blunt hairstyles which had been sidelined for quite a few years, have made a comeback. A blunt hairstyle is essentially a hairstyle in which hair is cut in one length without any layers. Although a blunt haircut has no layers, it can be cut either straight or angled to suit your face structure. Most women shy away from a blunt hairstyle, thinking that it will make them look too severe. But the right style can make you look modern and edgy. It is true that blunt hairstyles are not for everyone and it is suitable for women who have straight hair, which is not too thick or frizzy. Here we are going to discuss some of the best blunt hairstyles for 2012.

Trendy Blunt Hairstyles for 2012

Long Blunt Bob Hairstyle
	One of the most fashionable blunt hairstyles of 2012 is the long blunt bob. This bob hairstyle is chic and sophisticated and is ideal for women who have straight hair with medium to fine hair texture. To create this hairstyle, ask your stylist to cut your hair about two inches longer at the front and sides than at the back. Hair at the front should be cut at a soft angle and it should just graze your collarbone. Hair at the back should be cut in one single length without any layers. To style this haircut, apply a coin-sized amount of styling serum through your hair while it is still damp. Next, dry hair straight with a blow dryer and round brush. Finish by applying a shine enhancing serum to your hair.
Medium Blunt Hairstyle with Bangs
	One of the trendiest and cute medium length haircuts this year is the medium blunt haircut with bangs. This type of haircut is suitable for women with naturally straight hair. To get this hairstyle, ask your stylist to cut your hair in a blunt cut which is shoulder length. Also ask for soft side swept bangs that is not too choppy or thick. The side swept bangs will soften the severity of the blunt cut and give the haircut a modern and romantic look. To style this kind of haircut, you need to shampoo and condition your hair with an anti frizz shampoo and conditioner. When the hair is still damp, apply a bit of smoothing serum to the length of hair and then flat iron hair for a polished look.
Vintage Style Blunt Hairstyle
	A great blunt hairstyle that is popular this year is a vintage inspired one that looks great on women who have sharp features and well-defined bone structure. This hairstyle works quite well on fine haired women as it gives hair a voluminous and fuller look. To create this style, first ask your stylist to cut hair so that it just grazes your collarbone. Hair at the sides should be at least two inches longer than the back. To style this haircut, first shampoo and condition your hair with a volumizing shampoo and conditioner and then blow dry it straight with a paddle brush and blow dryer. Apply a volumizing mousse to the front and sides of hair and then use hot rollers to curl hair at the sides. Finally, spritz hair with hair spray to set the style.

How to Style Blunt Haircuts

To keep your blunt hairstyle looking elegant and polished, you need to make sure that you style it right. The right styling techniques will ensure that your hairstyle looks modern and does not age you in any way.

• Blunt hairstyles tends to look pretty severe, if it is not styled right. One of the best way to keep this hairstyle from looking too flat and one dimensional is to add hair highlights. If you have dark hair, add caramel or cinnamon highlights. For blond hair, ombre highlights works very well.
• Most women with blunt hairstyle prefer to style their hair with a middle part. But a middle part can make your hair look flat at the front and crown. To tackle this problem, you should opt for a side part instead. A side parting softens the edginess of a blunt haircut and it gives a youthful and stylish look.
• Hair that has been blow dried straight or flat ironed looks the best with a blunt hairstyle. To combat any hint of frizziness, it is best to apply a silicone-based gloss or serum before blow drying hair.
• If you have to attend an event or a party, then one of the best ways to style your blunt hairstyle is by creating soft wavy curls at the sides. Use a long barreled curling iron haphazardly over random sections of hair. Soft waves looks incredibly romantic and it also softens the contours of the face.

The beauty of a blunt haircut lies in its versatility as it can be styled in many different ways. A blunt hairstyle is suitable for women who have fine or medium textured hair. Women with coarse and curly hair should stay away from such hairstyle since it ends up looking dowdy.