2009 hairstyles are all about paying attention to your hair. Styles from the 1940s as well as the 1960s will be big in the coming New Year. Long hair will be smooth on the top with free flowing ends to match. Long hair can look flat and dull, but another trend for 2009 hairstyles is the back comb, which adds the look of bulk and thickness. Lindsey Lohan plaits her long hair to add definition and texture, Kate Hudson has hair that is sleek and sexy, and Jennifer Garner and Lauren Conrad have beautiful, wavy locks. Long hair is definitely one of the styles to have for the New Year, as long as it doesnt look limp, dull, full of hairspray, or too wild. The key words with long hair are smooth and sleek. Healthy hair is always in style, and if you have long hair, its important to keep in good condition, so be sure to put forth the effort to pamper your hair. 2009 hairstyles include not only the smooth, sleek look, but also ponytails. A ponytail is a classic to sweep hair off of the face, which makes it fashionable and stylish. A ponytail can be worn so many different ways that no two are alike, and whether it is worn on the side and tight, up high on the head, or in a low, loose hold, the 2009 hairstyles that look great pulled back should be crimped or scrunched up for style. Also, a ponytail that is half in and half out contributes to the cuteness of it, and the soft strands that are left out give a less harsh look to the old classic. Wearing the hair up in other ways besides the ponytail makes other great 2009 hairstyles. Up dos with more flair than before can be done with back combing. Accessories will be a big part of the hairstyles for the New Year, especially bows. Bows and accents will be in demand, as will be braids and simple pull backs. They can be subtle or dramatic, and many stars wear their hair up and look gorgeous, like Eva Mendes and Sarah Michelle Gellar. For those with straight hair, the look for 2009 will be more wavy, as opposed to a static look. Soft moving waves or even kinking and crimping are coming back, but those that wear wavy hair should be careful to keep it in check, because frizzies, dry, or out of control hair is not the fashion for the year coming up. Using smoothing styling products like shine sprays and sleek serums can make all the difference for the well groomed smooth look of the 2009 hairstyles.