Popular Hairstyles for Men 2009

Here are some Popular Hairstyles for men for 2009. I personally am lovin' the Kanye West Hairstyle!!

♥Lily

Choosing a Professional Hair Straightening Iron

When it comes to straightening your hair the type of hair iron you use will make a major difference in not only the results but the amount of damage you are risking with a heated styling tool.

Your best choice is always a professional hair straightener as these are made to provide you with professional results but will also feature the benefits you want in a hair iron. You want to try and find a hair straightening iron that features as many of these benefits, if not all of them, to assure that you are getting the safest results possible.

These features include plates with true ceramic or titanium hair irons. You want to stay away from painted plates as these types of plates just peel and chip with frequent use which can cause damage to your hair by pulling and snagging.

Negative Ions are a major benefit to your hair as they work to seal in your hairs natural moisture protecting your hair as well as close the cuticle layer leaving your hair smooth and soft looking. Negative ions work to reduce frizz and static as well as repel the effects humidity can cause on hair.

Another important feature to look for is Infrared Heat. Infrared Heat works to heat the hair from the inside out, reducing the risk of damage to the outer cuticle. Infrared heat produces quicker and longer lasting results as well as shinier, silkier hair.

An iron with temperature control is a great choice as it allows you to set the temperature that best suits your hair type. If you have fine, thin or damaged hair you won’t want to use an iron on its highest setting as this can only harm your already fragile hair.

Other great features to consider include flash quick heating and a longer swivel cord for easier styling.

Popular Punk Hairstyles

Personally I wish I could pull off some of these looks, however, I cannot so for those of you who can, here are some of the hottest Punk Hairstyles for 2008/2009!

Please note, these looks range from minor to more extreme. Also considered goth hairstyle and/or emo hairstyle these looks are bold, colorful, funky and well for some, outrageous!

♥Lily

Quick Easy Hairstyles

We all have days where we just don't have the time to spend 'doing' our hair so here are some quick and easy hairstyles that still look great!

THE PONYTAIL

Simple yet extremely versatile, this hairstyle is great for long to medium lengths of hair. The shorter your hair the more clips or pins you may need. Ponytails can be classy or casual.

High Ponytail -

Side Ponytail -

Short Hair Ponytail -

Easy UpDo - Messy Bun Grab some hair clips and play around pinning hair up all at once or in sections. You can put all hair up or leave some down. Updo's are easy and the looks are endless!

Straight
With a professional flat iron getting straight hair is quick and easy. Straight hair works on all lengths of hair. Play the look up with hair accessories such as headbands, scarves and pretty hair clips.

♥Lily

Christmas Party Hairstyles

I ♥ Christmas! I love decorating the house as well as getting all prettied up for Christmas parties!

Here are some popular Christmas Hairstyles that are sure to get you noticed!

The Classy Updo -

This classy look is perfect for a more formal occasion. There are so many different ways to wear an updo so play around with your hair and some great hair accessories. You never know what you'll come up with!



Add some pretty accessories into your updo for a magical look!

Perfect Curls-

Pretty curls make a simple yet bold statement. They look great on all lengths of hair.







Straight and Sexy -

Who says straight is boring? With volume and shine, straight hair can be just as sexy as any other style! All you need is a hair straightener!





I hope I get invited to more than one Christmas party this year, so many pretty looks!
♥Lily

Hairstyles for Men

Well, I can't leave out the men and the hottest hairstyles for men this year! Here are some of the trendy men's hairstyles for 2008.

The Faux Hawk - This is probably my favorite look this year. the combination of punk and messy style is a bold yet sexy look perfect for the more daring, stylish man.

Short & Messy - simple and easy to maintain with a little gel, this look is still popular among men of all ages.











































The Buzz Cut-This look is maintenance free although it is not for any man, it can be pretty stunning on the right face.































The Rugged Style - This look requires a little more maintenance, yet you cannot really go wrong during styling as it is meant to be messy and a little unkept looking. One of the hottest styles out there right now and with the right cut it can look great on any man.








































African American Men's Hairstyles - Because African Americans hair is much different, the hairstyles are much different as well. This doesn't mean there is any less style options. Here are some popular African American mens hairstyles for 2008.