Written by Emily Jacobson

There are still plenty of choices with respect to length for spring/summer hair in 2009. Long, layered and flowing continues to hold its own. Even celebs who have gone for the bob – or shorter – will often appear in photos wearing hair extensions. Long flowing hair has been the security blanket of hair looks since the 1960’s and shows no indication of becoming passe.

Short cuts continue to be popular, especially those with a shorter, layered back and longer sides and bangs. Also holding strong is sleek, straight hair. Mermaid waves, the softly waved and just-past-the-shoulder hairstyles of the 1940’s, are poised for a comeback, while curly hair remains out of the running (don’t ditch your flat iron yet).

The new hair color for spring is peroxide blond. Browns of all shades are still very in and, here and there, a few brighter reds show up.

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