Short Mocha Hairstyle With Natural Waves


Added: 06 Jan 2011
The short mocha 'do has a fresh look that complements our model's face shape and adds volume to the sides. The side-swept bangs frame her face and create a sophisticated look that makes this style stand out from the rest.

Our model is perfectly flaunting this hairdo with bangs swept to the side and her eyes set in a dark smoky shadow. If you want to make a statement, this hairstyle is perfect for you and will make you look younger than your age. For the hair styling, this fun and flirty look is layered all through the sides and back to form this funky shape that is best suited for the brave. It is excellent for those with a natural kink or wave and will be great for any occasion. The long side swept bangs complement the face and complete the overall style magnificently. This textured cut will add length and texture to your back. It is incredibly easy to do alone at home. You will only need a blow dryer and your favorite product. This hairdo will flatter the face shape of most women, but it is best suited for women with oval, oblong and square faces, and with medium to thick hair.

You can maintain this short wavy hairstyle with regular trimming. The side-swept bangs are popular among celebrities, thus they are an excellent way to add variety to your style. Plus, it is easy to maintain. You only need to dry clean your hair (once every four weeks) and use a protective styling a product to keep in shape.


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Hairstyle Suitability Rating: ★★★★★
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Hairstyle Type

Category
Casual
Length
Short
Elasticity
Wavy
Hair Color
Mocha

Haircut Technique

Type
Scissor Cut

Suitability

Gender
Women
Face Shape
oval,oblong,square,diamond
Hair Density
Medium/Thick
Hair Texture
Fine/Medium

Age
Under 21, 21 - 30, 31 - 40, and 41 - 50
Height
Any
Weight
Thin/Average/Large

Forehead Height
Short/Average
Neck Length
Short/Average
Ears
Small/Average
Nose
Small/Average
Glasses
No

Styling

Time
30 minutes
Tip
Piece out the ends of the layers in this hairstyle with moulding cream. Teasing can also be applied to achieve height at the top.
Products
mousse, moulding cream, smoothing shine, hair spray
Tools
finger dry, blow dry


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step 1

Apply styling mousse to damp hair, using your palm as a measuring guide, and evenly distribute it along the hair shaft. Styling mousse will add hold and can help achieve better results.


step 2

Lift your hair up with your fingers and move the diffuser up to the ends, motioning the diffuser to the scalp in circular movements. Make sure the blow-dryer speed is on low and try not to completely dry the hair off. Leaving a little bit of moisture will allow the hair to dry naturally.


step 3

To blow-dry your bangs to the side, clip the back and side sections up, leaving just your bangs out. Place your brush beneath your bangs, holding your hair to the side and remembering to hold the tension between your hair and brush. With your blow-dryer on a low setting, apply heat by starting at the roots and make sure to stretch your hair out to the ends. Repeat until your hair is dry.


step 4

Apply a small amount of moulding cream to your fingertips and then lightly piece and pinch the ends of your hair.


step 5

Apply moulding cream to your fingertips then gently rake through your bangs, sweeping the hair to the left as you go. Be careful not to use too much product as it can become sticky and clumpy.


step 6

Apply some moulding cream to your fingertips and then rub it into your roots while lifting your strands for added body. Be sure not to use too much moulding cream at the roots as this can result in a glugy and thick uncomfortable feel.


step 7

Apply moulding cream to your fingertips and then pinch small clumps of hair in an up and forward motion. Pinch the clumps in different directions for a messier look.


step 8

Apply a very small amount of smoothing shine to the palms of your hands and then run it through the mid-lengths and ends of your hair. Be careful not to add any to the roots or a large amount to any section of the hair as smoothing shine can be very heavy on the hair, weighing it down and making it appear oily.


step 9

To finish, apply a minimal amount of hairspray from an arms length distance to the top, sides and back. Take care not to use too much or you will end up with a white, flaky residue which looks like dandruff.




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