Different Hairstyles With Short Hair

Having short hair doesn't mean you have to be short on style. Whether your hair is just above your shoulders or a barely there pixie cut, you have plenty of options when it comes to personalizing your style and making sure that your hair is always your best accessory.

A Sassy Short Cut

Hairstyle Ideas- The Bob, the Pixie and the Shag

Short hairstyles can be just as versatile as longer-length locks. If you're looking for a short cut to change up your image, consider the bob, a chic, angled style featuring chin to shoulder-length layers. The bob can be worn in blunt, sharply graduated layers or in sultry waves, and it is most often seen short in the back and 1 to 2 inches past the chin in front.The pixie cut is another great option for a short hairstyle. Named for its impish, youthful styling, the pixie wears just above the ears in piecy, choppy layers. If you want a little more sass, try the "shag," a cut with chunky, heavy layers styled around the chin.

The Best Cut For You

Face shape is the most important aspect to consider when you're looking for a cut that keeps it short and sweet--even if you're in love with the bob, your features may be best flattered by a pixie cut. Those with oval and heart-shaped faces can pull off any of the three styles, while square and long faces are more suited to a pixie cut. The bob is the most universally flattering of the three cuts, so if you're feeling adventurous and want to lose your length, that is the look to try.

Products for Short Hairstyles

A Short and Sweet Style

To keep your short style looking its best, use the right products. Shine serum or de-frizzing cream tames fly-aways and adds polish to bobs and pixie cuts, and sculpting pomade or wax is a must-have for any short cut with lots of layers. Hairspray is also a necessity if you have a highly textured cut or a short style that needs lots of structure.

Accessorizing Short Hair

Besides products, you can also use accessories to give your short style some sparkle. Textured, sassy pixie cuts and shags look cute with jeweled barrettes and youthful flower clips, while bobs and slightly longer styles look chic and modern with headbands and flowing head scarves. Every short style also looks great topped off with a trendy hat--try a beret, a cloche, or whatever suits your individual style best.

Short Hair Maintenance

Another important aspect of short hairstyles is maintenance, as a short cut that isn't properly cared for won't look its best. Moisturize your hair with a lighter, less intensive conditioner then you would use on longer hair, or else you risk weighing down your layers and losing your edge. Many short hairstyles also require more frequent trims than longer looks, so make sure you keep up with your growing hair.

References

• Choosing the Right Short Hairstyle
• Short Style Advice

Resources

• Pick the Perfect Short Hairstyle