How to Style Short Hair: 17 Genius Styling Hacks
Short hair, don't care.
Getting short hair can be fun for a while...until you've had the same side-parted, slightly wavy hairstylefor six months straight. Listen, it's def understandable—who doesn't get into a style rut every once in a while?—but, TBH, you have sooo many options when it comes to styling short hair. You can add texture, incorporate braids, clip in super-trendy hair accessories—seriously, the limit does not exist. So whether you're thinking about doing a big chop, or you just want to switch up your look, keep reading to learn all tips and tricks on how to style short hair.
1. How to Style Short Hair: Spray texturizing spray onto your bobby pins
Is there anything more annoying than having a bobby pin that won't freakin' stay in your hair? Um, I think not. Here's a pro tip: Spritz a dry texture spray on the inside of the bobby pin to give it a little more grip. You're welcome.
2. How to Style Short Hair: Braid your hair into a crown braid
Yes, you can do this braid on yourself—I promise, it's way easier than it looks. Start by creating a side part and then Dutch braidyour hair diagonally (aka when you cross the pieces under one another instead of over), starting from the left side of the part. Repeat this step on the right side of your part, use a bobby pin to secure both braids into a bun in the back, and boom—you're g2g.
3. How to Style Short Hair: Criss-cross two headbands over your pixie cut
Stubborn short hair can be a pain in the ass to keep down. A cute way to make sure your pixie stays sleek and smooth? Layer two bejeweled headbands over one another for a ~flawless~ look.
4. How to Style Short Hair: Pin your bangs back with bobby pins.
If you have bangs and short hair, you're going to want to try out this look. Pin your bangs with bobby pins in a "V" shape. Repeat as many times as you'd like to get the style you want.
5. How to Style Short Hair: Smooth frizz and flyaways with a flexible gel.
Keep frizz and flyaways at bay by smoothing on a flexible hair gel—it'll make sure your hair stays in place without leaving behind an annoying crunchy feeling.
6. How to Style Short Hair: Create fake bangs
Test drive bangs by styling fake ones—make a deep side part, sweeping the hair across your forehead, and securing it behind one side of your headband.
7. How to Style Short Hair: Use salt spray for beachy texture
Spritz a salt spray on your short hair, and use your hands to scrunch your hair from the ends up. The result? A super-cute, beachy texture that'll make you look ~cool~ and ~chill~. PS: You can even make your own salt spray—just mix seltzer water with salt to whip up the spray.
8. How to Style Short Hair: Define your natural curls
Use a curling iron as your secret short hair styling weapon. If you have super-tight coils, use a very thin-barreled curling iron to create definition, and if you have larger curls, opt for a larger-barrel iron to make your texture more defined.
9. How to Style Short Hair: Create a pompadour
Creating a pompadour on short hair can be tough (to say the least). But by twisting the hair you've gathered and pushing it against your part, it will make building this style that much easier. Secure with two bobby pins in an "X" formation and you're good to go.
10. How to Style Short Hair: Let your hair air dry
Okay, well not completely. Start off by blow drying your hair until it's about half-way dry and then let it air dry. Not only will this cut down on heat damage (but, like, don't forget to still use a heat protectant spray), it will also leave you with a natural #IWokeUpLikeThis kind of texture that you would otherwise have to use another styling product to achieve.
11. How to Style Short Hair: Braid your hair from back to front
If you have shoulder-length hair, this style is for you. Start by French braiding your hair at the nape of your neck all the way up to the crown of your head and secure with bobby pins. Then, deeply part the front and take the section of hair to the left of your part, braid it, and wrap the loose ends in a pin curl, bobby-pinning them into place. Next, take the loose hair to the right of your part, and either braid or pin curl with bobby pins. Voilà: a braided updo that you never thought was possible.
12. How to Style Short Hair: Don't use pomade or wax on your roots
Too much wax and pomade, which tends to be heavier than a lightweight mousse, too close to your roots can flatten your hair and even clog the pores on your scalp. Shop one of these top-rated mousses, instead:
13. How to Style Short Hair: Alternating wrapping your hair over and under the barrel of the curling iron
Changing up the way you wrap your hair around the iron will give you awesome curls that look 100 percent natural—like bed-head, but in a good way.
14. How to Style Short Hair: Braid shorter layers into a headband braid to keep them out of your hair
If you part your hair to the right, grab a two-inch section along your hairline to the left of your part and create an inverted braid (this is when you braid the pieces of hair under each other rather than over), so the braid pops instead of blending in with your hair. Continue to do this until you reach the hair at the back of your ear and secure it with bobby pins.
15. How to Style Short Hair: Create a bob by braiding the undersides of your hair
By French braiding the underside of your hair on both sides of your head, you can pull a major portion of hair off your neck and make it look like you have a chic bob. This is the best tip to use mid-summer. Find out exactly how to do it here.
16. How to Style Short Hair: Don't use a brush while blow-drying
This can make your hair look puffy (which isn't a great look for your face or your hair). Instead, use your fingers to move it around a bit and then let the power from the dryer blow your hair around.
17. How to Style Short Hair: Crimp the layers of your hair
By parting your hair and crimpingthe layers of hair underneath, you'll get a major boost in volume. By crimping multiple layers, you're creating zig-zag patterns piled on top of each other, which ends up adding overall body underneath the smooth hair on top.
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