2012 met gala red carpet hair trends: best of the rest
Published
09th May 2012
by rachael
Summery updos
Relaxed summer updos aren't just for holidays and beach visits - textured styles and plaits can work for red carpet events with the right amount of polish or the use of a sparkling accessory.
Roughly piled-up with a cool matte finish, these styles can work in perfect contrast to red carpet gowns for a young that's young, fun and unfussy.
Warren Holmes, International Creative Director at Nicky Clarke shares his opinion on the stars working this trend at the 2012 Met Gala.
Emma Stone
"This is all too soft and unstructured for Emma. The tendrils work well but the overall hair looks rushed."
Florence Welch
"This is typically Florence and her distinguished style but it's good to see her pushing it forward. This plait should have had much more detail either by using extensions to fatten it up or pulling at it to mess it up."
Full fringes
A high-profile red-carpet event is the perfect place to show off a dramatic new style and at the 2012 Met Gala it was all about the blunt fringe.
Jessica Biel and Liv Tyler both showed off sharp, shiny new bangs at the event - here's what Warren has to say about their new styles;
Jessica Biel and Liv Tyler both showed off sharp, shiny new bangs at the event - here's what Warren has to say about their new styles;
Jessica Biel
"This is a typical, relaxed Jessica look. The softness of her fringe and delicate undertones work well with her features and skin tone but I would like to see something different from her soon."
Liv Tyler
"Due to Liv's face shape, that hair should be perfectly symmetrical. The fringe works well but the hair should be brought out from behind the ear to make the most of that cut."
Grungy texture
Always a favourite for summer, grungy waves with a raked-back parting show off a cool confidence on the red carpet.
A nonchalant match for an elegant gown, textured lengths work perfectly for brilliant blondes, as demonstrated by Scarlett Johansson and Heidi Klum.
Here's Warren's thoughts;
Scarlett Johansson
"Scarlett looks wicked here. She's gone for an early '90s grunge feel which is enjoying a resurgence at the moment, so this look is spot on and relevant for a fashion-led event."
Heidi Klum
"Heidi is beautiful - she is the ultimate girl next door and her colour here is stunning. There is a lot going on in the dress with the lace and the necklace so the hair has to be kept soft to create an almost delicate clash."
Quiffed updos
Celebrating this season's trend for all things Americana, quiffs and rockabilly-inspired curly updos are a red-hot choice for a fashion-forward event such as the Met Gala.
Here are Warren's thoughts on the stars rocking the trend;
"Rihanna
"I'm glad Rihanna's gone dark again. This style is very cool and seductive and highlights her back too. The detailed inverted rolls capture your attention and add an element of sophistication to the look."
Cameron Diaz
"This quiff is spot on. The drop is beautifully balanced and adds a new dimension to the quiff. It looks like it has dropped naturally and that Cameron has flicked the quiff over but trust me, this look isn't moving. The bold blonde highlights add to the overall finish."
Balayage
Dip-dyed lengths continue to be a red carpet favourite, with stars showcasing the colour technique with varying degrees of contrast - from a subtle colour change to bold bands of primary hues.
At the 2012 Met Gala, colour was kept natural with just a hint of balayge on display on two stars. Here's Warren's thoughts;
Sofia Vergara
"I like this, Sofia has made a statement out of a simple style. We'll see a lot of middle partings in the coming seasons but Sofia keeps it fresh by tucking behind the ears. The shine and condition is spot on. "
Sarah Jessica Parker
"This good curl is true SJP style but I would like to see more height. The colour works well but the ends need a good trim to sharpen them up and give more definition."
Risk-takers
Every event attracts stand-out styles by stars willing to take a risk and the 2012 Met Gala was no different with A-listers experimenting for something new.
Here are Warren's thoughts on the stars that took a chance with something new.
Ginnifer Goodwin
"Not too much to say about this. I think it's too dark for her and she was better as a blonde. The cut is too short and needs weight at the temples to balance out her ears."
Mary-Kate Olsen
"There is something I really like about this. With the right make-up, this couture inspired style would rock. Its in keeping with her style but a shame about the make-up choice."
