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Amongst hairstyles every year there is always at least one 'up-do'. And for 2010 it's no different. Gone are the tacky interpretations, instead this year's up-dos (four no less) will all embody elegance without erring on the side of caution.

The chignon

Originating from the French "chignon du cou" (which means "nape of the neck"), a chignon is an elegant low bun or twist that sits at the nape of the neck.

Textured chignon hairstyle at Karl Lagerfeld Spring 2010

• In 2010 the traditional neat chignon is an easy and chic style for day or night
• Avoid the over-styled, over-hairsprayed wedding look. Even a sleek, tidy chignon should feel natural and sophisticated
• For a fresh 2010 take on the chignon, try a highly textured low bun like those seen on Karl Lagerfeld's Spring 2010 catwalk. Rough pieces of hair are pinned in place for a messy, textured look

If there's a 2010 hairstyle that screams attitude in 2010 it's slicked hair. Perfect for the younger set, there are three slicked hairstyles to try out in 2010.

The Slicked Back

Slicked back with gel, with fingers or a wide toothed comb providing the texture, 2010's slicked back hairstyle mixes hair slicked back across the top of the head with textured length. Though we've seen a dry, heavily brushed texturing for the length, avoid it and stick to a wet look as seen on Alexander Wang and Thakoon's Spring 2010 catwalks.

Slicked-back hair at Alexander Wang Spring 2010

The Slicked Side

The perfect alternative to 2009's half-shaved head hairstyle, the side slick is the strongest of the three slicked hairstyle trends for 2010. All attitude, it marries an overall wet and tousled look with a side part.

Slicked-side hair style at Roberto Cavalli Spring 2010
Note that the top of the head doesn't have to be slicked as well for this 2010 hair trend

• Style it in much the same vein as 2010's braided hair trend, with a wide braid and a side swept fringe, for maximum effect.
• If braided hair is not your thing, experiment. What's great with the side slicked hairstyle is that it can be worn with a plethora of haircuts, be they short or long.

There are two 20th century fashion revivals happening in 2010. The 1940s revival gives us the 1940s hair style above, while the 1970s influence upon 2010 gives us two distinct hairstyle trends.

Straight long hair, naturally styled

• Slickly styled, but not so slick that it feels overly styled or straightened
• Should be voluminous
• Predominantly styled on the Spring 2010 catwalks with a side part, but will work equally as well with a centre part
• Definitely a style tha works for super-long hair, i.e. hair that falls to the midriff
• Suitable both for the Autumn (Fall) / Winter 2010 and Spring / Summer 2010 seasons

70s inspired long hair at Anna Sui Spring 2010

1970's inspired flowing texture

• Different from the waved hairstyle inspired by the 1940s, this flowing, textured, (and sometimes) waved hairstyle trend in 2010 relies instead on natural-looking waves that border on bed hair
• Suitable with both a centre part and an off-centre part
• As with straight and naturally styled long hair, flowing waves also work well when very long
• Best suited to the Spring 2010 / Summer 2010 season

1970s inspired, textured hair at Chloe Spring 2010