Spring hair doesn't just have to mean tousled waves or blonde highlights, so take inspiration from these Spring/Summer 2012 catwalk shows and experiment with candy colour or victory rolls.

Slicked back tresses at the Giambattista Valli Spring/Summer 2012 ready-to-wear show ©AFP PHOTO/PIERRE VERDY	Slicked back Get the hair gel at the ready because slicked-back styles were all over the Spring/Summer 2012 runways, with everyone from Victoria Beckham to Mugler embracing the mullet-influenced style. Labels including Giambattista Valli, Rebecca Taylor, BCBG Max Azria and Viktor & Rolf also kept tresses smoothed off the forehead for a streamlined and almost futuristic look.
Candy colours at the Issey Miyake Spring/Summer 2012 ready-to-wear show ©AFP PHOTO/PATRICK KOVARIK	Candy colour Hair colour got bold for this season, with candy colours including purple and pink replacing classic springtime looks such as ombré tresses or beachy blondes. During the Spring/Summer 2012 shows labels including Issey Miyake, Narciso Rodriguez and Thakoon showcased the trend, with the latter painting models locks blue, orange, purple or pink. Models at DSquared2 had pink streaks in their hair, while Peter Som livened up blonde locks with orange strands. Celebrities have taken to the trend too, with Katy Perry and January Jones just some of the big names reaching for the dye.
Victory rolls at the Jean Paul Gaultier Spring/Summer 2012 ready-to-wear presentation ©AFP PHOTO/PIERRE VERDY	Retro quiffs Having already made an impact during the Fall/Winter season, the quiff has confirmed its staying power and will be back for Spring/Summer 2012 after showing up at shows from the likes of Limi Feu and Rochas. While a retro aesthetic dominated at many presentations, Haider Ackerman showcased punkier varieties and Ohne Titel worked the trend for shorter styles. Meanwhile, Jean Paul Gaultier championed the victory roll for a perfect pin-up look.
Futuristic bleached tresses at the Narciso Rodriguez Spring/Summer 2012 ready-to-wear show Photo: Showbit	Futuristic updos Cone-shaped chignons offered an interesting new silhouette at the Spring/Summer 2012 shows, with Rochas, Narciso Rodriguez and Issey Miyake all sculpting long locks into the most streamlined of shapes which had a science fiction feel. Meanwhile, exaggerated silhouettes were seen at Fendi with its faux bobs, and Diane von Furstenberg embraced dramatic beehives. Be warned: these styles require plenty of hairspray and close attention to detail.
Romantic braids wrapped around the head at the Moschino Spring/Summer 2012 ready-to-wear show Photo: Showbit	Experimental braids Braids were one of the most popular up-do styles on the Spring/Summer 2012 runways, whether in messy fishtail form at Michael Kors or sleek at Peter Pilotto and Danielle Scutt. Low slung braids were seen at Ashish, while romantic plaits were wrapped around the head at Moschino and Valentino. Stars including Dianna Agron have been seen working the fishtail headband trend on the red carpet recently, while Jennifer Lawrence's The Hunger Games alter ego Katniss Everdeen's side French braid has become the subject of numerous YouTube tutorials.