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We don't know about you, but as soon as the temps fall below 65 degrees, we're ready to trade in our cutoffs for coats. And, of course, that means it's time to transition to winter beauty looks too. From fun nail trends to pretty makeup ideas, there's no shortage of inspiration for the upcoming season. When it comes to hair, we're already eyeing several hairstyles, colors, and cuts to consider, from shiny glass hair to sparkly accessories. Ahead, we rounded up 10 of the prettiest, most exciting winter 2022 hair trends, including picks from Good Dye Young Chief Innovation Officer Brian O'Conner.
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Glass Hair
Start warming up your flat iron now: Also called liquid hair, this ultra-slick, shiny style has been spotted on celebs like JLo, Ciara, and just about every Kardashian.
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Andrew Fitzsimons Prism Shine Invisible Shine Hair Spray Get the Look
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Andrew Fitzsimons Prism Shine Invisible Shine Hair Spray Get the Look
Aside from your trusty straightener, you'll want a few styling products for this look. First of all, don't skip the heat protectant, and then you can't have enough shine spray, like this lightweight option from Andrew Fitzsimons.
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Unexpected Embellishments
'Tis the season to accessorize. Instead of the go-to hair clip or bow, take a cue from Hoyeon Jung and accent a structured style with sparkles along your part.
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These handy bobby pins make it easy to add a little—or a lot—of sparkle wherever you want.
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Short Crop
Dixie D'amelio's new buzz cut (debuted at the 2022 BAZAAR Icons party) is sure to be one of the most-requested styles at salons as the year comes to a close.
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Wet-Look Baby Hair
Side bangs meet curly bangs meet the slicked-back look with this gorgeous style that hairstylist Lacy Redway created at the Fe Noel spring 2023 show using TRESemmé TRES TWO Mega Control Hair Gel. Celebs like Camila Mendes have also been spotted wearing the look.
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Renaissance Waves
Go full holiday romance with long, loose waves; you can even add in skinny braids like Olivia Rodrigo did here.
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Briogeo Superfoods Banana and Coconut Soft Wave Texture Spray Get the Look
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Briogeo Superfoods Banana and Coconut Soft Wave Texture Spray Get the Look
The easiest way to get the look? Spritz in a wave spray, give yourself a braid or two for a few hours (or overnight), then take them out and add more wave spray.
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Black Headbands
A little retro, a little fancy, and a lot cute, black headbands are the easiest accessory trend for party season.
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Wrapped Ponytails
Thank celeb hairstylist Lacy Redway for the season's coolest ponytail, which is positioned at the nape then wrapped with cord, ribbon, or thread.
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Supermodel Blowouts
The '90s clearly aren't going anywhere, and O'Conner is here for "Cindy Crawford or Denise Richards energy" as it cools down. "Since the winter isn’t as hot and humid, blowouts will last in your hair until you’re ready to wash it. I see more and more clients starting to come into the salon for blowouts around this time of year," says the pro.
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This styling milk can be used for blowouts both big and small to fight humidity and maintain style for up to 48 hours.
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Baby Bangs
Another cute way to wear bangs? Short and Audrey Hepburn-inspired, à la Nicola Peltz Beckham.
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Watercolor Hair
Pastels aren't just for spring. According to O'Conner, we'll see dreamy, painterly shades all season long.
Lindy Segal
Lindy Segal is a beauty writer and editor. In addition to regularly contributing to BAZAAR.COM, she also writes for Glamour, People, WhoWhatWear, and Fashionista, among other publications. She lives in New York City with her Chihuahua mix, Barney.