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Thursday, November 09, 2000 Scene    HAIR TRENDS     Hair styles come and go quickly   AMY CRAWFORD | KERNEL STAFF   Before and after Jack Parker, the owner of Chevy Barber Shop, has been barbering for 40 years. Chris Bacon started coming to the barber shop about 12 years ago, when he was in the business college at UK. Beware: With the Farrah Fawcett haircut making a comeback, the '70s may not be far behind   Allison Perry CONTRIBUTING WRITER   Sometimes it can make you turn your head in awe, in wonder or even in disgust. It can be any length, any color, any texture or any style. What are we talking about? Hair, of course.   From dreadlocks to a simple bob to shaved heads, hairstyle trends are a big part of our culture here in America. The perfect style can give you confidence, make you look more attractive and boost your self-esteem.   For those who cringe at the mere memory of these hair fads, take cover - haircuts, like any fashion trend, have a habit of making a comeback.   Kellie Bowling, a stylist at Dillard's Your Salon in Fayette Mall, says that she has seen the Farrah Fawcett look becoming more popular lately among her customers.   "We're starting to see a lot of the late '70s and '80s looks coming back," she said.   She also mentioned that body waves are making a comeback. Bowling has been styling hair for 10 years. That's long enough to remember some other trends that have come and gone in the industry, such as the tight, teased spiral perms from the late '80s era and the long, super straight retro hair from the later '90s.   The noticeable trend today seems to be shorter hair, according to Columnist Lisa Ferguson from the Las Vegas Times in the Sept. 25 edition of the paper.   "According to a poll of Beverly Hills hairdressers, Meg Ryan's 'carefree, tousled' look is number one," writes Ferguson.   In addition to Ryan's cut, other actresses who have admirable hair are Hilary Swank, known for her "boyish shag" and Calista Flockhart, who sports a paigeboy.   Bowling agrees that many clients who come in are fans of Ryan's look.   "A lot of clients come in say that they want their hair cut like hers in the movie You've Got Mail," Bowling said. "They like the shorter, slightly messy look."   Although the trend nowadays leans toward shorter styles, long-locked girls needn't worry. According to Ferguson, Sarah Jessica Parker's long, flowing curls are still a popular look among women. The many fans of the show Felicity were horrified when actress Keri Russell chopped off her long, curly strands.   What about men? According to askmen.com, any length of hair can be in style, as long as it's fixed properly. For shorter hair, they suggest pushing the bangs forward - a la George Clooney. Also, using gel to create spikes is trendy. The "natural, messy" look can also apply to guys who have medium length hair, although the site warns about getting too messy. They also mention that long hair works too, as long as it's about shoulder length or shorter, like Tom Cruise's 'do in Mission Impossible 2.   Sometimes, popular styles that are flattering on celebrities aren't so flattering on their fans. Bowling says that the most surprising look she's seen catch on was Sharon Stone's very short, spiky look. With all the possibilities that come with picking a hairstyle, it can be hard to choose one that's fitting. Sometimes they work, sometimes they don't. Just remember to consider factors such as facial features and hair texture the next time you decide to change your look. Whatever you choose, wear it proudly!   Current Headlines Scene

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