What's Hot for 2009?

Happy New Year everyone from HairStyleTwist. Here are our thoughts on what is likely to be hot for 2009.

Michelle Monaghan's classy, shiny, and healthy looking mane gets a two thumbs up. This is a medium length sleek cut that is super simple and elegant. She has a full bang that brushes over the eyebrows and they are combed straight down for the most part. They angle very slightly at the outside corners. The sides have slight layers near the bottom but this look has some strong horizontal lines. This is a good look for those with a narrow or long face. Her rich brown color is a nice change from the bleach blonde and is sure to be a trend for many for the new year.

Gwyneth Paltrow's angled bob will continue to be a cut of choice for those who have fine locks and want to have a look that will add thickness and movement. The sharp inverted cut is likely to give way to a softer appeal with not quite such a drastic change in length from back to front. The blunt ends are where its at.

Christina Ricci has a rich light brown color with strawberry blonde highlights and once again the full bang is seen here. The portion is sleek and smooth and straight while the length gives way to loose waves. This look will continue as we ring in the new year.The sides are cut to brush just at the shoulder while the back is long.

For those with long bang-less tresses, Megan Fox shows how to add some texture and swing with blown-out straight hair that has been loosely curled.

Crops will still be hot and Rihanna is one to watch for what is edgy and spunky.

1940's vintage glamor is right in there for special occasions and is very feminine and sexy.

As far as bangs go, they are all in: blunt, full, angled, feathered, wispy, asymmetrical, or short. We will continue to see the fringe into 2009.