Whether it’s short or long, your hairstyle says a great deal about who you are as a woman. Your hairstyle can complement your personality and it is one of the first features people notice when they first meet you. Maintaining a short or long hairstyle is fairly simple with a little practice and the right hair products and tools!
What’s so nice about having a short hairstyle is that it is versatile and very easy to maintain. Short hair doesn’t take very long to wash and style. It can be styled to look sleek, sexy, or professional. A short hairstyle can look good whether you’re wearing jeans and a t-shirt or a long evening gown!
There is one particular short hairstyle that is getting quite a bit of attention: The bob. Although the bob is a classic hairstyle that has been around for many years, celebrities like Victoria Beckham and Katie Holmes have recently taken the bob mainstream. It’s a hairstyle that is very easy to maintain and is especially suited for women who don’t have much time in the morning to get ready.
To keep your bob in tip-top shape, put your hair in big rollers to add volume. You can also blow-dry your hair straight and/or use a flat iron to get rid of any frizziness. The bob looks best with straight hair, however you can add curls with a ceramic curling iron if you want to do something different. This type of hairstyle looks especially stylish when your hair has volume and extra bounce, so make sure to use a shampoo and conditioner that promotes voluminous hair.
A short hairstyle that is somewhat trendy, but oh, so easy to maintain is the sleek and short pixie cut. It’s the type of hairstyle that could literally be done in a matter of minutes. We’ve seen this hairstyle on celebrities like Singer Rihanna and model Agyness Deyn.
To maintain this sleek pixie hairstyle on your own, start by first applying a mousse or gel throughout your hair. Next, blow-dry your hair using a large round brush, pulling all the layers down. To get that extra smooth finish, run bangs through a flat iron, and finish off the look with hair spray.
Long Hairstyles
To maintain a long hairstyle requires more time and patience, however, the effort could be worth it considering all the different styling options that are available. Long hairstyles can be worn up or down, wavy, curly or have different textures.
A very easy to maintain, but classic look for long hair is the straight and layered hairstyle. It can be worn with or without bangs, plus it looks good on many facial shapes.
In order to keep long hair sleek and straight, use a ceramic flat iron throughout the hair. Keep in mind that when you use a flat iron, make sure to use a hair product finisher that contains thermal protection ingredients in order to help prevent heat damage.
One hairstyle that has been very popular is that long, soft, and wavy hair – the “beachy” look. To create that sexy, beachy hair, first you’ll want to blowdry your hair straight. Next, separate your hair into 3-4 sections. With a wide-barrel curling iron, wrap each section. Then roll curl and bobby pin each section close to the scalp. Once the pinned curls have cooled, take them down and separate the curls using your fingers. To add shine you can spritz the curls with a serum and set them with hairspray.
Maintaining a long hairstyle includes using a quality shampoo and conditioner and getting your hair trimmed every three months or so. Deep conditioning your hair on a regular basis is also recommended if you are constantly using a blow dryer, curler, or flat iron.
No matter how long or short your hairstyle is, maintaining healthy hair should be a priority. It’s always good to use the right hair products and tools!
