The year 2009 has a lot in store for women who have long hair and want to keep up with the hottest and trendiest long hairstyles of the season. The year has seen a large variety of hot long hairstyles that have created waves in the fashion industry and show biz. Listed below are some of the long hairstyles that have been a hit on the runway and off!

Pony Tail

If you would like to keep your hair out of your face and would prefer to keep it tied, without losing out on a sleek and stylish look, you will be happy to find that the pony tail is amongst the long hairstyles considered ‘in' this season. Pull your hair back and tie it up at the crown. Then use volume foam to the bottom third of the pony tail and set it on hot rollers. This will give you voluminous curls at the bottom of the pony tail and a chic look for an evening out.

Waves

Thick long hair with waves is amongst the hot new looks this year. Waves make the hair look more natural and voluminous at the same time. Use really large curlers to get this look. Ensure that you don't end up with curls with small curlers. Else, you could braid your hair when it is wet and open it out once the hair is dry and the waves have set in. Think of the kind of hair you see on a mermaid and that's the hot new look of the season.

Straight and Sleek

This is another one of the long hairstyles that is really considered trendy in the year 2009. This year the focus is not as much on the smoothness of the hair as it is on the straightness of the hair. When you want a sleek smooth look, or a rough hard look, you can get away with it as long as your hair is straight. The best way to achieve this look is by blow drying your hair and then straightening it with a flat iron. Make sure you use a shampoo for long, straight hair .

Braids

Braids have been seen in a number of places this year and are being touted as one of the hot long hairstyles of 2009. Whether you are rushed for time or are unsure of what you want to do with your hair, just throw it in a braid. The classic milkmaid braid has been popular traditionally and is back in vogue this year.