Sophisticated hairstyles does not mean that it has to be complicated.
There must be some sort of effort to maintain a very chic hairstyle, even if the hairstyle (as you will see below) looks effortless.
You may go to a very good hairdresser, get your hair done regularly, or brush and blow it when you can.
Elegant sophisticated hair principles follow:
Clean
In place
No roots showing
Natural looking colour
Frames your face
Gives attention to your face, your whole person rather than the hair itself
Sophisticated Hairstyles
Shoulder Length Hair
One of the best ways to have many different types of sophisticated hairstyles is to have shoulder length hair. You can wear it up, down, inside or brushing outwards. Here are some visual examples.
Sometimes with darker hair, it's easier to achieve a certain chic look.
Though this look seems simple and 'ordinary', I'll like to draw attention to the subtle differences that makes this ponytail a level more sophisticated than the rest.
This look is worn every where among the chic crowd in europe and fashion/designer circles.
Sophisticated hairstyles always focus on bringing out the best face. With a 'clean' (and I do not mean without make up) face, your eyes, smile, facial expressions communicate better.
Hair is always pulled back for maximum visibility of the face, somewhat hairsprayed/gelled to give a rather stiff look, without stray hairs out of place. The only movement of hair would be the ponytail.
I love fringes. If you can carry them off, meaning - if they suit your face and you've got a little bit of attitude, a willingness to stand out, wear them!