MONTINE RUMMEL/Arizona Daily Wildcat Liberal arts junior Briana Bergstrand has her hair styled at the Toni & Guy salon in the Tucson Mall. This fall, many students are going for the "natural" look with bangs and subtle, warm colors.

This fall, UA students are going back to school in style, touching up their spaces and the locks around their faces

For many UA students, preparation for school involves more than new pencils and a notebook ÷ it often involves a new hairstyle.

Beauty salons around campus have been teeming with students seeking looks like those of supermodel Heidi Klum and singer BeyoncŽ Knowles, and already several salons are noticing other definite trends for the fall.

"Four years ago the trend was bleach blonde, one length and stick straight," said Robert Markley, owner of the Markley on Fourth salon. "Two years ago it was very edgy, chunky highlights, very fun."

"This year everyone wants pretty," Markley said. "I think it's very feminine," said Sarah Ingham, an architecture sophomore, of her own long layers. "It's very

classic." In addition to longer styles, the look for fall involves deeper colors: reds, caramels and coppers, as opposed to platinum blondes.

"Red is the new blonde," said Markley, adding that it is softer and prettier than the bold, chunky highlights of the past.

This year everyone wants pretty. - Robert Markley Markley on Fourth owner

"Everything is warming up and toning down," said Jessica Baylon, owner of Tucson's Toni and Guy salons.

In addition to being trendy, darker low-lights or monochromatic hair colors can help ease the strain frequent touch-ups can put on a student's budget.

"At one time I had four different shades of blonde in my hair," said Sara Schuchardt, a journalism junior. "I recently went completely dark because the highlights got to be too expensive ÷ plus with fall, clothing colors will be getting darker too."

This fall, bangs are also back, but not the teased, "I-just-took-out-my-hot-roller" bangs of the 80's. Now it is all about the fringe.

"Think Heidi Klum," said Baylon, pointing out that celebrities frequently spawn the trends that UA students strive to replicate.

"Last summer I cut my long hair into a short style like Reece Witherspoon's in ÎSweet Home Alabama,'" said Denise Alley, a fine arts sophomore. "I loved the change."

"I really like Elizabeth Hurley's hairstyle," said Ingham. "I love her side-swept bangs."

Women are not the only ones looking to the stars for inspiration.

Men too are taking note of celebrity styles, according to Baylon, who notes that popular male trendsetters in the hair

arena include Colin Farrell and Britain's David Beckham.

"I think that longer, saggier styles are becoming more popular," said Justin Miller, a political science junior. "More guys are using pomades instead of gels because it looks messy and more natural."

Natural movement is also big right now, meaning loose waves and "beach hair," according to Baylon.

In response, Toni and Guy now offers the new "demi texture" perms ÷ a treatment that lasts between six to eight weeks and gives women more motion to their style.

"Bangs are really hot," said Markley. "It's not so much a question of who can get bangs, but who can't that you have to take into consideration."

Markley does not recommend bangs for people with small foreheads because it can make them appear like someone "peering out from the bushes."

As college students in particular begin to seek out more beauty treatments, local salons are finding new ways to appeal to their younger clientele.

The Markley Salon can be rented out for special events, or parties.

"We encourage sorority sisters, friends or bridal parties who have a date dash or a special event coming up to reserve our salon for the evening," Markley said.

The groups, consisting of between eight and 12 guests, can bring in their own music and select the services they are interested in, ranging from scalp massages, to haircuts and pedicures.

Markley provides refreshments including champagne, fruit and baked goods.

For those on a budget, however, Toni and Guy could be an alternative. Requiring on-going training for all personnel, Toni and Guy is frequently in search of hair models.

For around $5 for a haircut and $15 for a color treatment, participants can have their hair expertly styled, cut and/or colored for the same price as a bottle of shampoo.

All technicians are licensed and all work is done under the supervision of a Toni and Guy certified instructor, according to Baylon.

"This is nice for students who may not be able to afford our services regularly," said Baylon. "All we ask is that you have an open mind and be patient as instructors examine every aspect of the hairstyle."

In general, prices for highlights start around $60 and increase based on the experience of the stylist, the number of colors used and the length of the hair.

Prices for haircuts start between $15 and $25, and also increase based on stylist experience, as well as the complexity of the cut.