Short And Textured Highlighted Waves


Added: 20 Jan 2014
Are you looking for a new short hairstyle that will stand out and stand the test of time? Let's face it, fashion trends come and go, but there is always that one style that never seems to go out of style. One of those is this highlighted wavy hairstyle! A combination of layers is cut all over this highlighted mane, making it easy to style into waves and pinched out at the ends for texture. The roots are teased to add height and lift, making it a great style to complement a round face. This short hairstyle with textured highlighted waves and cool black and blonde balayage highlights is cut short around the back, giving it a layered look while allowing some layers to fall past the shoulders. The bangs are cut straight at an angle, framing the face nicely. An asymmetrical braid is added in the center of the head before being pinned into place using bobby pins with curls spread out all around. Women can wear this hairstyle with a thin to medium hair density and fine to medium hair texture. This hairstyle suits those with a heart-shaped, oval, and triangular face. This hairstyle will need the product for shine and hold. Highlighting can be complex, especially when you're using hot tools. This textured highlighted look is easy and pretty. You will still need a good blow dryer and a round brush, so it doesn't look like you smeared your hair with glue, but the technique is straightforward.


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Short And Textured Highlighted Waves- Visual Story


Hairstyle Suitability Rating: ★★★★★
Hairstyle Popularity Rating: ★★★★★

Hairstyle Type

Category
Formal
Length
Short
Elasticity
Wavy
Hair Color
Black with Light Blonde Highlights

Haircut Technique

Type
Scissor Cut

Suitability

Gender
Women
Face Shape
round,oval,heart,triangular
Hair Density
Thin/Medium
Hair Texture
Fine/Medium

Age
21 - 30, 31 - 40, 41 - 50, 51 - 60, and Over 60
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
Fluff the styling products into the ends of your hair and pinch as you go to create textured edges.
Products
mousse, wax, 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

Tilt your head forward and then run your fingers through, scrunching as you go, until dry. Once your hair is dry, place the strands into the desired position.


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

Pick up a small selection of hair from your mid section no bigger than your tail comb. Place your comb at the roots and then comb up and down until the hair is standing up by itself. Continue to the crown and finish at the sides. Repeat this step if you require more volume.


step 5

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 6

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 7

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


step 8

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


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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