Formal Short Hairstyles
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Kathy Bates.
“Short Hairstyles”
Description
A formal short hairstyle can best be described as neat and tidy, structured, in place and tailored. These hairstyles could be worn to special occasions such as weddings, proms or any important exclusive nights out. They include top-heavy one length looks, sliced razor-cuts, short layered styles, pixies, crops, precision cuts, soft curls and waves.
Method
Formal short hairstyles are still relatively quick to create, but they can require some effort depending on the hair's texture. Styling products are used to aid and assist shape and durability of the style and add extra body. Other styling aids such as Velcro rollers, hot rollers and heat appliances such as curling tongs and ceramic irons can be used to help achieve extra body and hold, and create curls or waves.
Benefit
Short hair is always quick and easy to manage and generally healthier on the actual hair. A short hairstyle can be changed simply by adjusting the styling technique.
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This magnificent hairstyle has tapered layers cut down to the nape of the neck for shape and style. The top and front layers are shaped down to the jaw-line for a stunning finish.Gender: Women
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Age: Under 21, 21 - 30, 31 - 40, and 41 - 50
Hair Density: Sparse/Medium
Hair Texture: Fine/Medium
Styling Time
30 minutesStyling Tip
Apply a small amount of smoothing shine to your top sections for shine and hold. -
This short look is smooth as well as textured. The chopped up bangs give this style edge and attitude. The Back: has been clipper cut short for a clean finish down to the nape. The Sides: have also been clipper short around the ear and blended up to the textured layers through the top. This style will be easy to achieve on naturally straight hair.Gender: Women
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Heart, and Triangular
Age: Under 21, 21 - 30, 31 - 40, and 41 - 50
Hair Density: Sparse/Medium
Hair Texture: Fine/Medium
Styling Time
30 minutesStyling Tip
Using products with strong hold will help to keep this style in place. -
This is a short fun style with plenty of life and attitude which will be easy to achieve on naturally fine to medium hair types. The layers have been sliced cut all over to create body and bounce. The Back: has been cut to sit below the hairline and has been cut in jagged layers through to the top layers. The Sides: the side layers have been cut to the same length as the back to maintain balance in this hairstyle.Gender: Women
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Age: Under 21, 21 - 30, 31 - 40, 41 - 50, 51 - 60, and Over 60
Hair Density: Sparse/Medium
Hair Texture: Fine/Medium
Styling Time
30+ minutesStyling Tip
Pinch the back section out with your wax and then mess the top sections to create this textured look. -
This was a smooth and sophisticated hairstyle for Adrianne at the 2007 Teen Choice Awards. Her hair was cut into a classic bob and only minimal layers were cut around her edges to create shape. To complete her look, her sides were layered up with sliced ends to frame her face.Gender: Women
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, Heart, and Diamond
Age: Under 21, 21 - 30, 31 - 40, 41 - 50, 51 - 60, and Over 60
Hair Density: Sparse/Medium
Hair Texture: Fine/Medium
Styling Time
30+ minutesStyling Tip
Use your smoothing shine to add a small amount of gloss and to reduce fly-aways. -
We love this pixie look; it's fresh and cute and looks a treat on Alyssa. The hair has been cut with lots of wispy short layers to frame the face and accentuate Alyssa's striking features. This style is a super option for oval face shapes and will flatter smaller features.Gender: Women
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Age: Under 21, 21 - 30, 31 - 40, 41 - 50, and 51 - 60
Hair Density: Sparse/Medium
Hair Texture: Fine/Medium
Styling Time
10 minutesStyling Tip
Using products with strong hold will help to keep this style in place. -
This was a magnificent look for Angelin Chang at the 2009 MusiCares Person of the Year Awards. The sides and and back were tapered into her head for a weightless finish, and blended into the top's jagged-cut layers for height and texture. The use of highlights all over was a great way of breaking up her natural dark color.Gender: Women
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, and Square
Age: Under 21, 21 - 30, 31 - 40, 41 - 50, and 51 - 60
Hair Density: Medium/Thick
Hair Texture: Medium/Coarse
Styling Time
30 minutesStyling Tip
Use your fingers to pinch the styling products through to create a textured finish. -
This fantastic hairstyle is great to compliment a medium length hairstyle.Gender: Women
Face Shape:
Age: Under 21, 21 - 30, 31 - 40, and 41 - 50
Hair Density: Sparse/Medium
Hair Texture: Fine/Medium
Styling Time
30 minutes -
This stunning actress looks fabulous with this short layer cut. This is an excellent low maintenance design for making the most of natural curls or artificial ones. The back has been layer cut short into the neck and the sides have been cut to about earlobe length then graduated slightly to a heavier uniform layer throughout the top. The result is soft, full and a style which suits round small face shapes best.Gender: Women
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Square, Heart, and Triangular
Age: Under 21, 21 - 30, 31 - 40, 41 - 50, and 51 - 60
Hair Density: Medium/Thick
Hair Texture: Medium/Coarse
Styling Time
10 minutesStyling Tip
Loosely pin the top of your hair off the face to re-create this style. -
This stylish look is tapered into the back of the head with long layers cut through the front for contrast which makes this short hairstyle best suited for those long face shapes. Wispy bangs are cut to frame the face and completes the over-all look beautifully.Gender: Women
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, Diamond, and Triangular
Age: 31 - 40, 41 - 50, 51 - 60, and Over 60
Hair Density: Sparse/Medium
Hair Texture: Fine/Medium
Styling Time
30 minutesStyling Tip
Use your smoothing shine to add a small amount of gloss and to reduce fly-aways. -
This hairstyle looks great on Audrey. Her sides have been cut short and jagged and her top has been angle layered to create a piecey effect. Her bangs have been styled full and messy, which is an easy look to maintain with regular trims.Gender: Women
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, Heart, and Diamond
Age: 21 - 30, 31 - 40, 41 - 50, 51 - 60, and Over 60
Hair Density: Medium/Thick
Hair Texture: Medium/Coarse
Styling Time
20 minutesStyling Tip
Allow your products to dry naturally to set this great style.
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