Top 5 Hair Trends for 2013

We are seeing a lot of hair trends this year, but there are some that tend to be bigger than others and spread like wildfire. Here we have the top 5 trends that you might want to brush up on your styling skills to achieve or make your appointment with your favorite stylist.

Braids with a twist! Everyone can do a boring braid, but fancy braids like the milkmaid, Dutch braid and the fishtail are everywhere this season. In fact, you can find a ton of instructional vids online, including on our Facebook and Twitter accounts.

braids by shereentravels on Polyvore

Pastel locks - I bet you never thought anyone would suggest you go for those colors that you normally see on college kids and little girls, but pastel colors are becoming more and more popular. Go big or just ask for slices of pastel, so you can stay on-trend, but also still look like a grown up.

pastel hair by shereentravels featuring neon makeup

Red hot hair - It seems like every other person you know has shown up with a head full of fiery hair...or is it just us? There is a red shade for everyone, which is what makes it so popular. From chunky highlights to all over color, we are getting a lot of requests to red-ify clients.

red hair by shereentravels featuring BYRON hair accessories

Beach waves - Look like you just came from laying on the sand even when you've been at work for 6 hours. It's incredibly easy to appear like a surf goddess any day of the week.

beach waves by shereentravels on Polyvore

She bangs! Fringe seems to come and go, but right now those thick bangs from the 70's are coming back big time. Everyone from Taylor Swift to Rhianna have been seen sporting those straight-across bangs that make eyes pop and frames a face so well.

Oh bang! by shereentravels featuring hair styling tools

So, what is your favorite trend of 2013? Does it make our top 5?