Hair The long and short of it Story by Jennifer Corser Photos by Paula D. Hofaker Although Lawrence hair stylists disagree about whether the fashion is long or short hair for women this season, they do agree that color is important for everyone. Highlighting is always popular at this time of the year, said Randy Sievers, stylist at GQ Hairstyling, 611 W. 9th St. Hair coloring that washes out after four to six weeks is being used frequently. Popular colors for both men and women are gold and reddish tones. For women, hair is getting shorter, said Mary Kinnel, stylist at Headmasters, 809 Vermont St. Hair length is to the collarbone and the spiked look is becoming less popular. If a woman does have long hair, the popular look is to have a loose perm and chunky-looking sangs. Charlotte Meaders, manager at Hair Lord's, 1017% Massachusetts St., however, said that hair was getting longer for women. Hair is straightier and more one length for a feminine, soft look. But whether it is long or short, the best way to style hair is to fit one's personality, said Irene Christy, owner of Christy's Plaza Beauty Salon, 4639 Wormall Road, Kansas City, Mo. 4039 Worthington Hill, Horsham Clyde This season, Lawrence stylists agree that men's hair can be either short, as in a clipper cut, or longer to the shoulders. A popular style is cutting hair short around the ears and carch but keeping the bangs and top of the ear loose. Even conservative men of the Midwest are going for longer hair, pulled back into a ponytail, Kinnel said. Many looks from one cut can be achieved with a little imagination. This style is uncontrived and casual for play. All hairstyles by Paul Travis from The Total Look. Versatility from one haircut allows for this casual and free daytime look The hairstyle can be sleek and sophisticated for evening. A tame and controlled look is recommended for business. A conservative style is best for the office and a job interview. For formal evening attire, the hair is pulled up and off the shoulders. KANSAN Spring Style March 29.1989 11 .