Fancy Hairstyles For Short Hair

Short hair can be tough to style, but with a bit of ingenuity it can be transformed into fancy and elaborate hairdos. Many of the fanciest short hairstyles are taken from trends from the 1920s, 1930s and 1950s, when short hair was popular among celebrities and others who followed their hairstyle trends. Moreover, creative accessorizing can easily take short hair from drab to fab.

Finger Waves

In the 1920s, women began cutting their hair short to mimic the styles of celebrities like Coco Chanel and Clara Bow. Most of the short hairstyles were simple and straight with blunt edges. Finger waves were created to soften this severe, masculine look and to make short hair appear fancier. The waves are molded in undulating S patterns on wet hair and left to dry.

Contemporary celebrities, like Kate Bosworth, style their short hair into finger waves for awards shows or movie premieres. This style can be difficult to achieve if you have no experience, so ask a professional hair stylist for help, especially if you want to style your hair in this manner for a formal event.

Large Curls

Thick, rolling curls were popular in the 1950s with celebrities like Marilyn Monroe, who always kept her hair short, but they continue to be popular today. Unlike finger waves, which lie flat against the head, large curls protrude and add volume to the hair. Large curls always look fancy, because it is clear that time and energy was put into achieving the look.

Hot rollers are commonly used to set hair into full curls. In the '50s and '60s, women did not have the luxury of hair dryers and often slept in their rollers overnight. You can set slightly damp hair---which should be at least 3 inches long---into rollers and hold a blow dryer over them to dry. Once dry, gently remove the rollers and use your fingers to shape the curls. Do not brush or comb them. Spritz with hairspray to hold.

Mini Ponytail

The key to making a mini ponytail look fancy is to add small details, like a side part, teasing at the crown for height, or wavy tendrils near the front to frame the face. Secure with a jeweled clip or insert colorful, sparkling bobby pins, and you have a fancy 'do in only a few short minutes.

For a truly fancy look, put on a rhinestone-encrusted headband or small tiara, especially if you are attending a formal dance or prom. Celebrities like Cameron Diaz and Sarah Jessica Parker have walked numerous red carpets sporting a mini ponytail and not once looked out of place among stars with longer hair professionally shaped into elaborate styles.

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