Top 5 Shoulder Length Hairstyles for 2011

There is a happy "medium" between short and long hair and that is the shoulder length hairstyle. In 2011, shoulder length hair is not going to be as popular as it has been in years past. Most celebrities are clearly on one side of the hair debate or the other. Extremely long hair is getting hotter and stylish, yet funky, short hair is pushing into a larger sector of the population. Despite its mediocre popularity, there are definitely some hot styles on the top 5 shoulder length hairstyles for 2011.

Lady Gaga and AnnaLynn McCord - Two of the hottest stars right now, Lady Gaga and AnnaLynn McCord have been photographed on the red carpet donning the same shoulder length hairstyle for 2011. The shoulder length cut is accentuated with tons of curls. As no one gets perms anymore, these curls are carefully placed with a curling iron, so take time in the morning to dirty your hair before picking one strand after another to create the shoulder length curly hairstyle.

One thing the Lady Gaga hairstyle has over AnnaLynn McCord's is color. Lady Gaga is not afraid to live on the edge, though stylists may be unsure what her natural color really is. Lady Gaga can sport short, shoulder length and long hairstyles in 2011 and all will fall on the top 5 list.

Katy Perry - While this singer is in the news in the fall of 2011 for her sexy cleavage on Sesame Street, she has clearly earned a spot on the top 5 shoulder length hairstyles for 2011. Katy Perry is another celebrity that is not afraid of a pair of scissors. From short to lengthy, Katy Perry has worn every style. This year, we look for her to cut the length a bit, but keep the retro long with shoulder length curls and bangs swept to the side. This is THE look for her especially with the dark, natural-looking hair color.

Anne Hathaway - This actress has much of Hollywood rubber necking, but not because of her acting ability. As she has grown up over the past few years, she has earned her spot on the top 5 shoulder length hairstyles of 2011. Anne Hathaway balances her style between curly and shaggy. There is clearly some body, but not curl. A shoulder length cut, side sweep and natural brown color all create a sophisticated, grown up look.

Sandra Bullock - Despite the turmoil over her marriage to Jesse James, Sandra Bullock still epitomizes the classy and stylish look on the red carpet. She is clearly not letting motherhood ruin her style sense. The best shoulder length hairstyle Sandra Bullock every sported was the layered cut with highlights. Parted down the middle with gentle highlights, this layered look frames the face and brings a bright shine to the face.

Charlize Theron - This South African native brings new meaning to beauty on the red carpet with her swept curls. Unlike Lady Gaga, Charlize Theron chooses to wear her curls a bit more loosely gathered on the shoulder. A side part, very popular on the top 5 shoulder length hairstyles of 2011 list, finishes the Charlize Theron style.

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