When it comes to short haircuts and hairstyles, most women fall into one of two categories: love ’em or fear ’em. Many women feel that short locks take away from femininity and offer only select styles compatible with each individual haircut.
Fortunately for women rockin’ short haircuts and those who have considered these stylish looks, short haircuts do in fact offer a wide variety of styling options while remaining feminine, trendy and attractive.
While edgy and punky looks are often desired when short haircuts have been attained, some women worry about the ability to achieve an elegant look with short styles. Contrary to popular belief, many elegant and classy hairstyles can be pulled off with short locks, such as:
Low Key Boyish ‘Do
This simple look is best attempted by women with hair that does not reach below the ears, and can be achieved right at home. Begin by washing and towel-drying hair. Next, mist hair with a medium hold hair spray, and allow to air-dry. Once hair is completely dry, work a small amount of texturizing product through hair, beginning in the back and smoothing hair towards the face (try TIGI’s Love, Peace and Planet Eco Freako Texturizer, available online at Folica). Top off with your favorite hair spray.
Side-Swept ‘Do
Great for hair that reaches the ears or shorter, the side-swept style can be achieved right at home. Begin by washing and towel-drying hair. Part damp hair far to the left side. Next, blow dry hair on low heat, working a brush through small sections as it dries. Once hair is completely dry, apply a moderate amount of shining and smoothing serum (try CHI’s Shine Infusion Thermal Polishing Spray, available online at Folica). Straighten small sections with a ceramic iron. Top off with your favorite hair spray.
Romantic and classic, the short curly ‘do is best attempted by those with hair that reaches at least the chin. Begin by washing and towel-drying hair. Apply a curling serum to damp hair (try Oscar Blandi Riccia’s Curling Serum, available online at Folica). Blow hair dry on low heat. Once hair is completely dry, curl small sections in the front and medium-sized sections in the back with a small curling iron. Gently run fingers through hair to loosen curls. Top off with your favorite hair spray.
Ideal for short cuts of nearly any length, the quick yet classy ‘do can be achieved in just minutes. Begin by washing and towel-drying hair (this step can be skipped if time is a serious factor). Part hair slightly off-center. Mist thoroughly with a shine enhancing spray (try Jheri Redding’s Professional Reflections Spray-On Shine, available online at Folica). Blow hair dry on low heat, working a brush through small sections as it dries. Once hair is completely dry, top off with barrettes, clips or a small jeweled head band. Don’t forget the hair spray!
