Published On:Tuesday, January 26, 2010

By JEFFARAH GIBSON

RIHANNA inspired mohawks streaked with gold, asymmetrical bobcuts with blonde highlights, and edgy chic razor cuts are just a few of the hot looks that are in full effect for 2010.

And these are among the most popular hairstyles that Bahamian women are test driving.

Once upon a time, it was difficult to find women "rockin" colours like pink, blue or blonde, but now they are stepping out of their comfort zones, walking out in confidence, and embracing their sexy, mix-and matching colors, and showing off their huge personalities at the same time.

Most women will probably say "forget clothes my hair is more important."

However most women can agree that when the hair is shaped into the perfect style that accentuates the physical structure of the face, it adds to the outer beauty of the person.

Though fashion and hair magazines are filled with sexy sleek styles, it is important for women to select a hairdo that actually fits the face.

There are some cuts and hairstyles that might look great on one person, and not so good on another, so it is important to choose a style and hair colour that compliments facial structure and skin tone.

Tribune Woman spoke to a few of the local stylists who gave their take on the most requested hairdos and got the "411" on the latest psychedelic crazes in hair trends.

Rhonda Cartwright at "Hair Works: Paul Mitchell Salon for Women and Men" said women are being more creative and incorporating their own flavour into hairstyles.

And in a fast paced society where everyone is on the "go", women are aiming for a look that is easy and more convenient she said.

"Basically women are wearing styles like the bob cuts that are very easy to maintain. It allows freedom and flexibility when it comes to styling," she said.

Bob cuts are being spruced up with bangs as they add that extra edge to the look. But if you opt for a bang make sure it suits the face, and the cut.

"There are much variations in the bob cuts, there are some where the sides are longer than the rest of the hair, and there are some that are layered, it is whatever the person wants," she said.

At the Finesse Barber and Beauty Salon owner Margo Bain said some of the most popular styles she has seen are the laced front caps, wraps, and Rihanna inspired mohawks.

"When it comes to the mohawk there are a variety of textures that are very popular. But of all the soft, and curly mohawks are the most popular. These looks give the style a more elegant feel to the hair," Ms Bain told Tribune Woman.

"And although the lace front caps have been in style for nearly two years, they are still very hot today. Women are especially wearing the lace front caps in long and wavy, short and sleek styles. You can basically do anything with them and they last very long."

At Nubian Natural Hair Salon Kay Joseph hairstylist said they have been seeing a number of popular trends in natural hairstyles.

"We have been seeing women wearing their natural hair in dreadlocks, and people have also been wearing this style in weaves. Also the twist are very popular streaked with a different colour is also very common as well," she said.

Hair trends are ever- changing and choosing a new hairdo and colour can make you feel beautiful inside and out.