Best hair trends of 2011

From braided locks to side-swept buns, we give you the lowdown on some of the most droolworthy looks of the year gone by. Go ahead, flaunt your style
Side-swept hair
One of the simplest and most popular hair styles this year was the side swept do Whether kept open with a side swish like Anushka Sharma’s or pulled up in a loose bun à la Bipasha Basu, it was a look that made the wearer do no wrong in the hair department..
Sleek and shiny
Straight, shiny hair made a comeback this year after losing its allure to curls and waves for the longest time. From the runways to the B-town ladies, it found favour once again on the red carpets worldwide. A good blow dry and shine spray was the secret.
Braids
One of the hottest looks of the year, braids made a big comeback across the board. From the fishbraid to the milkmaid braid, you name and we saw it on the swish set. We predict that it’s a look that will be carried forward into 2012.
Ponytails
Yet another retro style that proved to be popular with the chiquitas was the easy-peasy ponytail. Works especially if you're having a bad hair day, ponytails have evolved from a high knot to a low swung one — the lazy girl’s favourite hair style!
The pixie cut
One of the choicest hair styles this year proved to be the Pixie cut. From Emma Watson and Michelle Williams to Carey Mulligan and Kate Winslet, the cut may be low maintenance but is certainly not for the faint-hearted!
Extreme side parts
Retro chic was all the rage this year, and so naturally deep side parts became quite the in thing to do to glam up the vintage vibe. Done up in the flapper finger waves or pin curls style, celebs funked it up with pretty hair accessories.
Special: Trendsetters of 2011