(Beauty)

The Biggest Hair Trends Of 2016

by Andrea Marie

The year is quickly coming to a close, and it’s time to reflect on some of the beauty trends that earned the spotlight in 2016. A ton of fresh cuts, colors and styles hit the scene courtesy of our favorite celebrities. Here, we’ve rounded up the ones that made the biggest impact and inspired us all. Some of these are definitely here to stay.

The Kardashians have recently been spotted in extremely long locks, and so have models Bella Hadid and Jourdan Dunn. As of now, the über-sleek 'do seems like it's here to stay.

Kim Kardashian. Photo: Getty Images
Bella Hadid. Photo: Splash News
Jourdan Dunn. Photo: Getty Images

Thanks to the natural hair movement, several A-listers graced us with their gorgeous curls. Watching celebs embrace their texture has encouraged many of us to do the same.

Solange Knowles. Photo: Getty Images
Iman Hammam. Photo: Getty Images
Kerry Washington. Photo: Getty Images

The bob has officially run its course thanks to the emergence of its longer counterpart, the lob. It seemed as if everyone this year was reaching for a pair of scissors and chopping to a shoulder graze.

Kendall Jenner. Photo: Getty Images
Hailey Baldwin. Photo: Getty Images
Margot Robbie. Photo: Getty Images

Who would've thought post-shower hair would one day be considered chic? The wet look didn't just take over the runways this year, it also made a slew of appearances on the red carpet.

Kristen Stewart. Photo: Getty Images
Shay Mitchell. Photo: Getty Images
Priyanka Chopra. Photo: Getty Images

Most of us have rocked a fringe at one point or another, but fun takes on the cut have made it trendy again. Sideswept, wispy, micro, you name it—there's a version that's guaranteed to work for you.

Dakota Johnson. Photo: Getty Images
Taylor Swift. Photo: Getty Images
Gigi Hadid. Photo: Getty Images

Although we predicted rose gold would be the biggest hair color trend of the fall, pink tones were trending all year. While celebrities mainly wore it for work obligations, girls everywhere showed off their takes on social media.

Kendall Jenner. Photo: @kendalljenner
Hailey Baldwin. Photo: @haileybaldwin
Bella Hadid. Photo: @bellahadid

If you ever needed inspiration to go blonde, this was the year to get it. A huge number of celebrities went for the bleach, some even shifting shades from the darkest of colors.

Kristen Stewart. Photo: Getty Images
Rita Ora. Photo: Getty Images
Kylie Jenner. Photo: Getty Images

Ponytails are usually the lazy girl's easy way out. This year however, they went higher and tighter than ever, with major celebrity approval.

Selena Gomez. Photo: Getty Images
Elle Fanning. Photo: Getty Images
Kendall Jenner. Photo: Getty Images