How To Style Short Hair

When it comes to styling short hair, many women believe that it’s all about the cut. However, there are several styling techniques you can use on short hair that help maximise your salon-fresh colour and give you a chic finish.

Whether you’re looking for pre-cut inspiration or want more out of your lacklustre tresses, consider these tips on how to style short hair.

When it comes to bobs, it’s all about the length. A precise, cheekbone-grazing bob haircut helps accentuate your natural features with minimal styling required.

However, by simply adding some salon volumizing spray to your roots and individual layers, you can add new dimensions to your otherwise precise finish. You can use a volumizing spray to spruce up the hair around your face – giving a minimalist look to your features as your hair does all the talking.

Sometimes the right cut can make styling hair much easier, and this is certainly the case with the pixie haircut. This haircut is versatile, allowing you to style your hair in a messy or sleek fashion.

For a messy finish, curl your pixie layers and use hair wax to play around with the texture of individual strands. You can make them stand on end or make the look appear more natural by running your hair-waxed fingers through your hair. This gives a voluminous effect to your short hair.

Alternatively, if you want a more tamed look, we recommend lightweight salon pomade to push your hair back and give a sleek finish.

The wet hair look is becoming increasingly popular and, although it's simple, it’s by no means lacklustre! Use hair serum or balm to initiate the wet look without having actual dripping wet hair.

You can use as much serum or balm as you want – opting for a slight wet look that gives you a natural shine or going all the way.

A common myth is that it’s impossible to achieve the perfect updo when it comes to short hair. However, anything is possible when it comes to using the correct hairdressing techniques – and a bunch of bobby pins!

To achieve an elegant updo, begin by curling your hair and rolling it vertically at the back. Once it’s in a desirable position, use bobby pins to secure it in place. You can even incorporate cute salon hair accessories – such as hairpins or headbands – to accentuate the look. With the right amount of hairspray, your updo will last the whole day.

We understand that, with extremely short hair, not all your hair strands will reach to the back of your head. Us salon professionals use this as an opportunity to frame your face by leaving these strands loose in a way that’s intentional.

With short hair, it can be hard to incorporate the half up, half down hairstyle – especially if you have layers. Twisting the mid-section of your into a halo allows you to imitate this look effortlessly with short hair.

Simply part your hair down the middle and take a section of your hair from each side. Twist the hair at the back and pin them in place. You can even back-comb or volumize these side sections for an updo that’s slightly untamed.

For professional styling and haircuts, book an appointment with Southside Hair & Beauty Design today. We have a wide range of salon hair styling products to achieve your desired look. We're located in Tamworth.