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Keratin Complex Recaps 2022’s Hottest Hairstyles and Colors Primed for Growth in the New Year

Director of education Paul Dobbert discusses the year’s sought-after hair trends and how to style them using the brand’s signature keratin blend.

Lianna Albrizio, Assistant Editor12.28.22

The year 2022 had its share of throwback-edgy looks in the hair category.

From the 1970s shag to the Curly Fringe (think J Lo in her 2002 music video for her hit song, “I’m Glad” channeling Flashdance) to fall’s most sought-after hue, fiery copper, popularized by Euphoria’s lead actress Sydney Sweeney, among others. But of the year’s most ambitious looks— all of which could be rocked using Keratin Complex’s range of high-quality keratin styling products— the pixie cut was 2022’s standout look, according to Paul Dobbert, director of education at the brand. And envelop-pusher Kristen Stewart, he said, wore it best.

“I’m a sucker for edgy short cuts, and Kristen Stewart jumped at me with that blonde, textured, pixie cut she wore, because of how hair told a story for her,” explained Dobbert i