Best Hair Style in America 2012

Best Hair Style in America 2012

ELLE uncovers the top 100 salons and stylists: the country's most-requested cuts—and how to get the look you want:


PIXIE

Jason Segel isn’t the only one enamored with Michelle Williams. The actress’s cropped cut garnered the most requests, jumping from last year’s third-place standing. “The cut is low-maintenance and more versatile than you think,” says freelance hairstylist Thomas Dunkin, who works with Williams. When her hair is damp, he brushes down the shorter back and sides, then uses his hands to smooth the longer length on top. The cut is particularly popular in steamy climates. “Even when the temperature reaches triple digits, the pixie looks put together and effortless,” says Rachel Gower, owner of Houston’s The Upper Hand salon.