Hair Highlights 2012

Nearly-white hair helped play up designer Erin Fetherston's modern, ethereal vibe.

If a man is going to do stubble, like this gent at the Roberto Cavalli show, then this is how to do it. It's the morning-after 5 o'clock shadow.

At 46, Paulina Porizkova still has her lush mane of bouncy, chestnut hair.

Channeling Audrey Hepburn, Penelope Cruz opted for fringe that was short and choppy at the ends.

Ginnifer Goodwin wore a skinny gold headband that paired elegantly with her prim white blouse and glowy makeup.

Effortless brow-grazing bangs complemented Rashida Jones's slightly undone side braid, a trend that reached its peak with the release of Hunger Games in March.

January Jones's deep side part was smooth and controlled on one side, curled and flirty on the other.

Michelle Williams could very well be the poster child for the contemporary pixie cut. Her delicate, ultra-feminine features and heart-shaped face seem tailor-made for the style.

Leave it to Nicole Richie to make a knotted bun chic; her sweet updo was one of the most iconic looks of the year.

Leslie Mann's deconstructed bun was both youthful and effortlessly elegant at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner in April.

Jessica Alba epitomized Hollywood glamour, a look that made a huge comeback in 2012, with super-sexy, shiny waves at the Met Costume Institute Gala in May.

Known for her eclectic style, Florence Welch pulled off the year's best bold red hair.

Julianne Hough shows off her platinum waves with a deep part and lots of volume.

Ciara's dual-tone locks framed her face gorgeously and created a cutting-edge style.

Emma Stone's fair complexion works well with this buttery shade of blond.

Mena Suvari's modern, shoulder-length bob and side-swept bangs were sophisticated but not at all stuffy.

Bobby pins had a serious comeback in 2012: Salma Hayek pinned one side of her wavy locks behind her ear for a hint of retro glam.

Claire Danes, riding the lofty-locks trend of late summer, wore her hair seriously high, yet it still looked smooth and touchable.

Kristin Davis looked utterly fresh and summery while following the un-done August hair trend with casual, air-dried mahogany waves.

Fresh reinterpretations of the humble ponytail were everywhere this year. Janet Montgomery, star of Made in Jersey, wore her chic side pony with loosely tousled waves and volume at the crown.

Maria Menounos looked adorable wearing the half-up style—her voluminous waves and self-wrapped pony made this late-summer look (also worn by such stars as J. Lo and Bella Thorne) a hit.

Model Rosie Huntington-Whiteley's center-parted blond waves were perfectly in style and showcased her gorgeous face.

With minimal makeup, Pushing Daisies star Anna Friel showed how elegant the simple, late-summer volume-at-the-crown style could be.

Though Oscar contender Anne Hathaway cried when she went under the clippers for her Les Misérables cut, she definitely grew into—pun intended—her striking pixie.

Russian fashion writer Miroslava Duma's chin-length bob was enhanced by twisted locks that framed her face.

Keri Russell's 'do brought back fond memories the '90s tossed-to-the-side look.

Catwalker Veronica Varekova parted her hair down the center with an over-the-shoulder braid.

Elle Fanning wore her long straight locks (a style very popular this fall) with a bit of roots visible at the part, a touch that added a bit of edge.