Cozy Friedman, author of Cozy’s Complete Guide to Girl’s Hair, founder of Cozy’s Cuts for Kids salons in New York City and So Cozy product line is here to tell you some of her favorite kids’ hair trends from 2011!
2011 was the biggest year so far for hairstyle trends started by Celebri-Kids. Here are Cozy’s thoughts on this year’s hottest hair trends:
Coolest Girls’ Hair Trend: Feathers
Lola Sheen, Kaia Gerber, and Neriah Fisher
Celebri-Kids like Lola Sheen rocked hair feathers in all lengths and colors from the playground to the big screen. Salons have been jammed with young girls standing in line to get feathers added to their hair (moms, too!). With clip-on and professionally placed in feathers available, the look is easy to achieve.
Bravest Hair Trend: Dyed Hair
Coco Arquette and Kingston Rossdale
Courtney Cox’s daughter Coco Arquette is the mini-queen of dyed hair. First she had Jenn-inspired blonde highlights then recently celebrated her seventh birthday by getting bright blue and purple highlights! And Gwen Stefani’s oldest, Kingston Rossdale, shocked everyone with his bright blue ‘do. While most parents agree that kids are too young for permanent dye, temporary (wash-out) hair color in vibrant colors has been huge this year. A neon strand or two (or three!) gives style instant wow-factor. This trend is sure to last through 2012!
Edgiest Hair Trend: The Mohawk
Kingston Rossdale, Maddox Jolie-Pitt, and Angel Iris Murphy Brown
As if blue hair wasn’t enough, Celebri-Kid Kingston Rossdale took it a step further this summer when he hit the town in his Mohawk. Since then Maddox, one of the Jolie-Pitt brood, has adopted a similar ‘do. And the Mohawk isn’t just for boys—former Spice Girl Melanie Brown’s daughter was spotted sporting this edgy style, too. Getting this wild look is easier than you think—and don’t worry, thanks to a little hairstyling trick we call a “Faux-Hawk†it doesn’t have to be quite this extreme!
Most Copied Boys’ Hair Trend: Surfer Bangs
Justin Beiber, Pax Jolie-Pitt, and Zac Efron
Although he’s grown out of his signature long bangs style, Justin Bieber’s locks were still the number one requested hairstyle for boys in 2011. And it’s been many years since Zac Efron sported the look, but the popularity of this modern take on the “surfer look†has had boys of all ages asking for long layers and side swept bangs. Even Pax Jolie-Pitt’s side swept bangs are a touch “Beiber-esqueâ€.
What’s Next? Braids! Braids! Braids!
Selena Gomez, Violet Affleck, and Nahla Aubry
Towards the end of 2011, we’ve seen braids make a comeback in a big way. Teen queen and Disney channel regular Selena Gomez has fully embraced the braid trend, and seems to favor the loose side braid. French Braids, Hairband Braids, and more are showing up on Celebri-Kids of all ages, making the boring braid a thing of the past. 2012 will be all about fun braids and accessories.
Jennifer Anniston, Blake Lively, Jessica Alba, and Rachel McAdams
Braids are not just for kids either; many adult celebs have been wearing pretty plaits on the red carpet and in the magazines. What makes this trend so suddenly popular? The versatility! Braids can be dressed up and down, and work well with other popular hair trends like hair color and feathers. A bright pop of color woven into a braid can give your little lady a funky edge, and a sweet ribbon can soften any style.
2011 was such a fun year in kids’ hair trends, and I’m excited to see what pretty, wild, or crazy styles 2012 will bring.
