Short Wispy Hairstyle With Waves For Women Over 40


Added: 11 Nov 2010
The short wavy brunette hairstyle for women has layers that are cut away to create a soft, natural look. The bangs should be a little longer than the rest of your hair, with an angled row of bangs. Highlights and lowlights can be added if you like! Our model over 40 years of age has chosen to embrace her age with this stunning hairstyle, which makes her look younger than her actual age, adding to her confidence and boosting her self-esteem. It is a classic short 'do to spice up with razored edges and layers. For the hair styling, the back has been razored flat into the head and blended up to the layers through the crown area. The side's wispy layers have been cut to maintain a soft edge and blended through to the wispy front bangs. This style will be easy to achieve on medium to thick hair types, and is one of the best styles for oval, oblong, and square faces. The wavy style gives a natural look to your face, while maintaining an elegant touch. This hairdo will help you to look like an artist. You can create soft waves with this hairstyle and add long layered bangs. This classic short wavy hairstyle is always on-trend, whether you sport the look with bangs or leave them out altogether. With layers at the top and back, the simple look is easy to maintain for any occasion.

This hairstyle is an excellent look for several reasons, including the subtle waves that give the hair body and movement while still giving it some length. it is a flattering look that is easy to maintain at home with regular trims after 4 to 6 weeks. Use your fingers to pinch the styling products to create a textured finish.


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Hairstyle Type

Category
Formal
Length
Short
Elasticity
Wavy
Hair Color
Brunette

Haircut Technique

Type
Scissor Cut

Suitability

Gender
Women
Face Shape
oval,oblong,square,diamond
Hair Density
Thin/Medium
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
Use your fingers to pinch the styling products through to create a textured finish.
Products
moisturizer, mousse, wax, smoothing shine, lacquer
Tools
finger dry, blow dry


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step 1

Apply a small amount of hair moisturizer to the palm of your hand and distribute it evenly through the mid-lengths and the ends. Moisturizer will help your hair to maintain good condition and protect your strands from heat as you style.


step 2

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 3

Using your blow-dryer, flip your head upside down and dry your hair using your fingers until your hair is completely dry. Remember, the messier, the better.


step 4

A small radial brush is used on shorter hair types to add more body or in longer hair types to create curl. When selecting a radial brush, always use one with a pure bristle as this will not tear or damage the hair.


step 5

Using your brush, blow-dry in small sections starting from the sides. Tilting your head forward, place the brush an inch below the roots to hold them taut and aim the dryer above the brush for a few seconds before continuing to the ends. Repeat this step on a new section directly above the dry one.


step 6

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 7

Take a section of your hair no wider than the diameter of your brush. Place your brush under and at the roots of your section. Then with your blow-dryer above, drag the brush up through the mid-lengths and ends of the hair following with your blow-dryer and pulling the hair to the left. Repeat until your hair is completely dry.


step 8

Apply some wax to your fingertips and then pull through the ends of your hair in a downward motion to achieve a sculptured look. Pinch clumps of hair in different directions for a messier result.


step 9

Using a small amount of wax, work it through the mid-lengths and ends in a downward, pinching motion. For added texture, apply more pinching and more wax.


step 10

Apply wax to your fingertips then drag through your bangs, sweeping the hair to the left as you go. Pinching the ends will create soft texture.


step 11

To finish the look, apply wax to your fingertips, making sure to smooth the wax over all of your fingers, then simply pinch the wax onto the ends of your hair, applying as much or as little as needed.


step 12

Apply some hard wax to your fingertips and then rub it into your roots while lifting your strands for soft volume.


step 13

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 14

Lacquer is great for strong hold. A small amount is all that is required to finish and should be applied from an arms length distance to the entire style.




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