Long hair has long been a staple in most beauty pageants throughout the history of the event. The belief is that long hair is more feminine, more versatile. Long hair transfers well into elaborate updos that are so common in the pageant world. Most contestants prefer longer hair for these very reasons, but if your hair is short and you are preparing to participate in a pageant, you can find plenty of beautiful short options.
Wavy Bob
A wavy bob is one of the most popular short hairstyle options for beauty pageants. It is a very soft and romantic look. To achieve this look, you will need a three-barrel curling iron. Shampoo and condition your hair as usual. Wring out excess moisture and towel dry hair until it's only slightly damp. Apply a dollop of mousse through your hair and separate it into three sections to make it easier to style. Start by taking an inch-wide strand of hair and putting it between the two slabs of the three-barrel iron. Hold for about 15 to 20 seconds and release. Continue until all of the hair is styled into waves. Spritz with hairspray to hold.
Low Bun with Side Part
If you have short hair, but still want to style it in a sophisticated updo, your best choice is a low bun. This style works best on short hair long enough to be pulled back into a low ponytail. Wash hair as usual and blow-dry straight. Brush all of your hair back use a rat tail comb to create a side part. Move about an inch to the left or right from your natural center part. Once you have made the part, brush hair back tightly and secure into a ponytail with an elastic. Twist hair around the elastic in a circular motion and secure with bobby pins. Use mousse or gel to smooth flyaways and tame frizz.
Slicked Back
If your hair is very short (no more than two to three inches in length), a sexy, slicked back style is the best option for the pageant circuit. This style is also very easy to do. Wet hair slightly to get it damp. Use a comb to brush it into the desired style. For example, you can choose to slick it all the way back, part it in the middle, part it to the side or create a zigzag part. Rub a handful of styling wax or pomade between your palms and apply to your hair. Smooth the wax or pomade over every strand to get that sleek, wet look. Lightly spritz with hair spray to hold the style.
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