Hair Tips

Where To Find Short Hair Pictures

If you've decided to have your tresses cropped short it's best to do your homework and study the popular styles out there first. There's no shortage of short cuts to choose from but for best results you'll want to look at some pictures and know your options before the first snip is taken.

Short hair pictures can be found in a number of magazines. There are specific publications that cater solely to short hair styles and can be found in any magazine section of a book store or convenience store.

Regular fashion magazines or weekly publications such as People or US are another great resource to see what's new in the world of short hair styles. Since many celebrities are cropping their locks short these days there's bound to be a few short hair pictures there that will catch your eye.

The Internet is another invaluable resource when scouting out short hair pictures. Simply type “short hair styles” into your favorite search engine and you'll have a huge selection of style options at your finger tips. Just remember—once you fine your perfect short hair style be sure to take the picture with you to the salon so the stylist will know exactly what

Short Hair Styles For Curly Hair

The layers on the top of the head are kept long with a short bang (just above the eyebrow). The sides are cut to the bottom of the earlobes and the back is left to hang just below where a dress shirt collar would. When styling this type of short hair style start by applying a smoothing balm to damp hair and begin with your bangs. The bang area will be straight and full (touch up with a small flat iron after if need be) with the top layers being gently styled forward and sweeping across the bangs and to one side. The sides and back make the most of your natural curl by being styled into soft waves. Bring the sides down and slightly forward for a face framing effect. The result is a short hair style for women that looks polished but doesn't require a battle against your natural waves.

Short Hair Styles For Evening

When most people think glamorous evening hair they're picturing long hair pinned in some exquisite updo. Those with short hair needed feel left out though, as there are some fabulous short hair styles for evening as well.

Once to try is a head full of smooth spiral curls that are pinned up slightly for extra volume. You'll need hair that is approximately 4 inches in length to make this evening short hair style work.

After you have blow dry your hair with a volumizing hair product take small sections throughout the entire head and create corkscrew curls with a medium barreled curling iron. Don't worry about getting the hair curled right to the roots—the first inch or so should be left straight to avoid your hair looking too “pouf-y”.

Once all your hair is curled create this glamorous short hair style by randomly pinning up small sections of your curled hair. Pin up the back and sides and anywhere on the top that needs an extra boost to make the style look great. Leave tendrils hanging down on your forehead and don't get too severe with the pinning on the sides and this style will have a soft yet sexy appearance.

Color Makes Short Hair For Women Stand Out

If you're worried that short hair for women can't stand out in a crowd try adding a vibrant color. Even the simplest of cuts will make heads turn with the addition of a bold hair color.

For those with the right coloring for reds, try a vibrant auburn or paprika shade. For added flair the addition of bold strawberry blonde highlights around the face ensures that short hair for women will never be boring again.

If your coloring is suited to darker tones try going deep into the realm of brunette. A celebrity trend right now is to go super short with their hair and color it a deep, rich espresso or chocolate brown. Subtle highlights in golden brown or honey blonde will turn up the cool factor of this type of short hair for women even more.

Blondes can have fun with their color too. If you can get away with platinum blonde now is the time to go for it. This ultra light blonde always stands out and gets noticed. If going that light isn't for you try a darker, honey blonde with pale blonde highlights.

Tuft Stuff: Short Hair For Women

Short hair for women can end up looking like a helmet if it's not cut correctly. The key to giving your thick hair shape is to incorporate a lot of texture and different directions of movement throughout the cut to avoid a “bubble” appearance.

One example of short hair for women that makes the most of your thick hair is a short pixie-like style with a spiky tuft at the crown. Created by using a razor during the haircut instead of scissors this hair cut gives mega volume on top, a full but wispy band and a subtle flip at the back. Lots of direction and definition is what makes this style stand out. The crown is cut short (approximately two inches) so it spikes up, the front and sides are left slightly longer and the back is tapered with just enough hair to flick out at the nape.

To style this type of short hair for women use a texturizing or smoothing cream on damp hair and blow dry with a vent brush and small round brush. For the crown use the palm of your hand and rub in a circular motion to create a cushion in the hair and get it to stand up. The hair in front of the crown is smoothed forward with a vent brush and the bangs are left full on the forehead with a slight angle to one side. The sides are styled full and covering the ears and the back is given volume with the vent or round brush. Use a small round brush to flick the bottom hair at the nape of your neck out.

Once your hair is dried use a styling wax or pomade to define the spiky bits at the crown, separate chunky pieces in your bang and define your small flip in the back.