Celebrity hair trends from 2011
Published
23rd Dec 2011
by rachael
From dip-dye lengths and crazy colour to top-knots and 1920s-style waves, 2011 has seen celebrities be more experimental than ever with their hair.
Here, we look back at some of the hottest celebrity hair looks of the year.
Ombré lengths
Graduated colour has been an underground favourite for a couple of years, with fashionable fans including Alexa Chung and Drew Barrymore sporting the look for the last few seasons. This year the trend went global with interpretations as bold or subtle as desired.
Star styles: Nicola Roberts, Jessica Biel, Stacey Solomon, Lauren Conrad
Crazy colour
This year saw celebrities go crazy for colour, with vibrant and punky shades no longer restricted to the likes of Lady Gaga and Nicki Minaj - although they remain masters of the trend. Whether worn woven through the lengths in a dip-dye style or applied globally, shades including pink, blue, purple and green have been worn by a surprising array of stars in 2011.
Star styles: Jessie J, Stephanie Pratt, Kate Bosworth, Dianna Agron
Red alert
Red continues to enjoy its moment in the spotlight with rich velvet shades of deep plum and burgundy dominating through 2011 thanks to stars including Rihanna and and Florence Welch. Copper, coral red and tangerine also enjoyed a revival during summer months, thanks to Paloma Faith and Christina Hendricks
Star styles: Rihanna, Florence Welch, Paloma Faith, Christina Hendricks, Blake Lively, Scarlett Johansson
Glossy brunette
Chocolate box shades of bitter cocoa, creamy caramel and rich espresso offered a super-natural update for brunettes looking for a luxe update. Inspired by Alexa Chung, Jessica Alba and Kate Bosworth, this year's colour is three-dimensional with personalised blends adding depth to natural hues.
Star styles: Jessica Alba, Alexa Chung, Olivia Wilde, Kylie, Elisabeth Moss
Top knots
Once a bad-hair day saviour, the top knot has transformed to a red carpet look in its own right, providing a cool-girl alternative to the updo. Showing off chiselled cheekbones, creating a mini-facelift in a flash, the top knot also shows off sparkling earrings and intricate necklines perfectly.
Star styles: Lauren Conrad, Whitney Port, Kirsten Dunst, Sienna Miller
1920s
A catwalk hit for Autumn/Winter which is set to continue throughout next year, Hollywood starlets are harking back to the roaring 20s for their hairstyle inspiration. After countless seasons referencing the 1940s and 50s, cropped styles finished with fingerwaves and sharp head-hugging bobs are all set to be popular throughout 2011, thanks in part to Baz Luhrman's upcoming Great Gatsby adaptation.
Star styles: Evan Rachel Wood, Kate Bosworth, Fearne Cotton, Diane Kruger
Crops
Short hair enjoyed a renaissance this year, spurred on by Emma Watson's pixie crop and worn best by Evan Rachel Wood who gave a masterclass in lopped-off lengths that would put Dannii Minogue' styling skills to shame.
Star styles: Evan Rachel Wood,
Dannii Minogue, Vanessa Hudgens, Michelle Williams
High ponytails
Spotted on the catwalks at Louis Vuitton, Emanuel Ungaro and Marc Jacobs, the high ponytail fast became a celebrity favourite in 2011. Part dominatrix, part 80s Madonna, this season's ponytail is pulled tight back from the crown with a smooth polished finish and exaggerated lengths.
Star styles: Lady Gaga, Jessie J, Fergie, Kim Kardashian, Solange Knowles
