Unlike the boy-like pixies of the 1970s, the short pixie cut hairstyle for 2011 is a little bit funky.  Wear it spiked, messy, or with the front a little longer and combed down over the face with an emo flair.  A little product and some fun hair color can turn your pixie into a fashion statement.

While Twiggy’s pixie in the ‘70s had a sort of androgynous feel, as did those of Grace Jones and Annie Lennox in the 1980s, today’s pixie comes with options.  Keep it short in the back and on the sides, with a longer shock of hair on top.  You may choose to wear this in a modern spiked do, or you may wish to comb it down to the front or to the side.  While the pixie is not generally associated with bangs, they are not out of the question.  Short, straight bangs that hang directly over the forehead, or longer bangs sweep to the side of the face.

The pixie cut hairstyle of 2012 will be 100% feminine despite its manly features.  Be sure if you choose this cut to use makeup to maximize the effect of your eyes and your jaw line, because the shape of your hair will emphasize these. Photos Copyright of PR PHOTOS

One of the best short hair looks for the office is the simple bob that the young actress Julia Stiles recently sported. Cut to chin length with no frills or frivolities, it was both simple and smart and could always be livened up with a few highlights or low lights if desired.

Charlize Theron was another of the female celebrities that sported short smart hairstyles and although hers was slightly longer than Julia?s and was added to with a few light layers, she managed to look very sexy as well as looking really smart and the look could always be emphasized with the right make up and clothes.

Although longer hair can be styled into a variety of styles that can look both smart and casual, the same applies to short hair but perhaps with a little bit more of care and concentration. Either way and whichever short cut you currently have, short and smart hair is easier to achieve than you first thought. Photos Copyright of PR PHOTOS

Wear it straight or curly, or you can leave it  messy for fun tousled look.  Hair color and highlights will make a world of difference with this cut.  A little variety and texture added through color will make this cut come alive. Other short hair ideas for 2012 center around the bob.  This style can also be worn straight or curly.  The cut features a short stacked look in the back with a slightly longer cut in the front. You may wish to make the contrast even greater from back to front for a more dramatic appearance.  Part your hair at the side and include some wispy bangs to soften the look, or part it in the middle with no bangs for a modern, sassy look. 2012 will be full of short hair ideas that center around two primary hair cuts but that offer hundreds of different looks, making use of curls and waves, colors, and highlights to create a unique look for each woman. Photo Copyright of PR PHOTOS

Whether you opt for a cute pixie cut, a short shag, or a bob, you will still have plenty of style options.  A pixie cut can be worn spiked, or longer on top with bangs that comb across your forehead.  Wear your bob longer and straight in front, with bangs that cover half your forehead, or shorter with prominent bangs.

We can thank the celebrities for opening up the world of short trendy hairstyles for us for the year 2012.  Halle Berry, Victoria Beckham, Jessica Alba, and Katie Holmes have all turned to these latest short trendy hairstyles, giving us leave to do the same.  Talk to your salon stylist about what choice would work best for your shape face.

Remember there is more to your style than the cut.  2012 is seeing playful and fun colors, streaking, highlighting, and overall color all included.  Use product to create new and different looks, keeping your hair conservative for work, but giving yourself the freedom to go a little wild when you want to with one of the latest short trendy hairstyles for 2012.
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This is among the most popular short shaggy hairstyles today. The bangs can be incorporated in such a way that it can help to accentuate both the short shaggy hairstyle and your best facial features. Among the short shaggy hairstyles with bangs are the short shag hairstyle with side-swept bangs; full bangs and feminine, wispy bangs. These short shag hairstyles are most popular in the Spring and Summer seasons because it is fun and sexy. In addition to this, the short shag hairstyle can be worn and style differently with the right products such as mousse, hairspray, comb and brush.

While it is true that many terms can be used to describe this form of hairstyle, the perfect one would be bold and daring. With its sharp edges and three dimensional volume and also blazing bangs/fringe, this short shag hairstyle is smoking hot! Try any of the above two without any hesitation today! Photos Copyright of PR PHOTOS

Even a style as short as a pixie cut can be altered to give you a slightly wild look. Instead of combing it flat and sleek as you usually do, add a little product and mess it up. The tousled look is sexy and tells the world you are ready to have some fun. If your normal color is very conservative, add a little temporary color on top. This may be bright primary colors, or just a hint of pink or pastel green. Glitter and tinted gels are great as well.

Another widely popular hairstyle for 2012 will be the bob. During the day you may wear this style pin straight or wavy, but your tresses probably hang uniformly on each side, framing your face. For short party hairstyles, add more curls in a slightly random manner, and move your part to the side.

Sweep your hair to the other side and use a little product to hold it where you want it without being too stiff. The final product will be a fun style with some bounce and a little attitude. Short party hairstyles can be embellished with color, glitter, and even accessories like an elaborate barrette or even a tiara, depending on the look you are trying to achieve. Photos Copyright of PR PHOTOS

Charlise Theron is lovely with her wavy bob style. Celebrities and models have been sporting this look for a few months now, making it increasingly popular in the salons. The style is particularly flattering on a heart shaped face but also works well on an oval or rectangular shaped face.

One great advantage to this style is that the stacking that is done in the back gives thin, fine hair the illusion of being thick. You will get much more out of your style and if your hair tends to fall flat by the end of the day, this style will work well for you. Photos Copyright of PR PHOTOS

Hair as short as a pixie cut can give you the beautiful, romantic look you want. Tame your tresses for that day to a sleek coif, and add some highlights and lowlights if you have not already to give it some shine and a slightly dramatic look. Choose a veil or hair piece that is simple and not overwhelming in keeping with the statement of the hairstyle.

Women with slightly longer hair, cut in a bob or a shag, can change the appearance of their hair simply by moving the part. Try a side part that is placed low on the head, giving you a heavy set of bangs to comb across your forehead. Add your veil that perhaps sets on the crown of your head, and you will be a gorgeous bride.

Be conscious of the gown you choose. A classic dress will look best with a more conservative style, but if you have chosen a modern gown, you will have the freedom to play with your hair a little. Women with dark hair may want to add subtle purple highlights, for example, or a longer pixie might not be perfectly combed in to place but left slightly tousled or even spiked. Photo Copyright of PR PHOTOS

With short hair, there are less problems when it comes to changing the color of the hair. Longer hair will often need more care and attention to avoid patches of color or sections that have been missed out but this risk is lessened with short hair as there is less hair to dye and also less of a chance of missing any out. Photo Copyright of PR PHOTOS

Long hair will very often need to be washed more often than short hair and this means more shampooing which can often strip the hair of the oils needed to be healthy. Of course, conditioner should be a staple part of any girls washing regime but with short hair, less washing means less stripping and therefore less of a need to take as much care. Short hair will very often require less in the way of straightening and drying which means less heated products. This also ensures the hair is in better condition than long hair which may need more of these things. Photo Copyright of PR PHOTOS