Hairstyles Ideas For Short Hair

A short haristyle

Although some may feel that longer hair is more versatile as far as hairstyling is concerned, short hair can be styled in many ways as well. While some short hairstyles can be done at home, others are best left to professionals. Whether you'd like an edgy, classic or professional look, there is a way to achieve it with short hair.

Straw Curls

If you have medium or coarsely textured short hair, consider getting straw curls. Straw curls are tight spirals that look great, and can keep for five days to two weeks, depending upon how well your hair holds the style. You do not need to visit a salon to achieve this style; you just need a set of straw curlers, which are long, flexible rods.

Wash your hair well and use a moisturizing conditioner. After towel-drying your hair, apply a leave-in conditioner or lotion that is meant to tame frizz. Part your hair in four sections, and put in the straw curlers, one half-inch piece of hair at a time. Allow your hair to dry completely, and then remove the rods after one to two hours. Alternatively, you can leave the rods in overnight and cover your head with a satin bonnet.

Remove the rods, and then apply hair sheen to give your hair shine. Be careful not to comb or brush your straw curls, or else you will ruin the hairstyle.

Spiked Cut

Spiky, short hair cuts are fashionable and look especially great on those who have highlighted or colored hair. To achieve this style, you should visit a professional stylist. Alternatively, if you have faith that you'll be able to give yourself a good-looking hair cut, go to a beauty supply store and purchase a feathering blade, which will look like a long, covered razor blade. You must use a feathering blade; you cannot achieve a spiked cut only using scissors.

Look in a few hair magazines or online galleries to see how you want your finished look to be, and make that the blueprint for how you will cut your hair. Hair should be cut when it is wet. It is best to only take off a little bit of hair at a time, as opposed to taking off large sections.

To keep your short, spiked hairstyle looking neat, use flexible-hold styling gel to tame flyaways and hair sheen to give your hair moisture and shine.

Shaved Sides

One of the newest hair trends led by celebrities is shaving one or both sides of your hair. Typically, the unshaven middle section of hair is styled into a puffed mohawk or bouffant. This style is not for everyone, and it is definitely a bold move, but if you have the courage to wear a shaven, short hairstyle, do not try to do it yourself. You definitely want to see a professional stylist to ensure your final look is the way you'd like it to be.

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