Short Hairstyle With Defined Layers And Body


Added: 10 Nov 2010
This short hairstyle is perfect for all your everyday needs. It is a 'do with defined layers plus body and attitude, and is a versatile style that you can wear straight or center-parted. It can be created with various looks, which is ideal if you would like an all-in-one hairstyle for a night out, work or a casual event.

Our model is wearing a seductive grin as she poses in this black sleeveless top and minimalistic eye makeup. She is striking an eye-catching pose with glossy lips and a medium skin tone complexion. She looks stunning in this dark brunette hair color. This fun style has plenty of defined layers creating height, body, and attitude. For the hair styling technique, the back is graduated up to the crown, where some great layers create extra body and bounce. The sides are wispy cut to sit at the jawline and add a foxy finish to this style. This hairstyle with defined layers, body and attitude is perfect for any occasion. It is suitable for all women, including round, oval and square face shapes. It is also ideal for those with medium or thick hair density, fine to medium texture, and low to medium amount of hair parting. The soft, layered cut has long layers that create long beachy waves around the face. This hairstyle also works well for women who would like to add volume but don't want to use heat.

Defined layers are usually great for women who want to add dimension and shape to their hairstyle. Maintain this hairstyle with regular trims after 4 to 6 weeks. Use your finishing products to smooth down the ends and direct your hair into place.


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Hairstyle Type

Category
Casual
Length
Short
Elasticity
Straight
Hair Color
Dark Brunette

Haircut Technique

Type

Suitability

Gender
Women
Face Shape
round,oval,square,triangular
Hair Density
Medium/Thick
Hair Texture
Fine/Medium

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

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

Styling

Time
30+ minutes
Tip
Tease your hair at the roots for height and control.
Products
mousse, wax, lacquer
Tools
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

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 3

Using your brush, blow-dry in small sections starting from the nape/back. 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.


step 4

To blow-dry the crown/top sections, take a section of hair no bigger than the diameter of the brush and blow-dry the hair placing the brush under the section of hair. With your blow-dryer in front of the brush, follow the brush in an upwards direction at the roots and an outwards position at the ends for volume and softness. Continue until the section is dry.


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

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 7

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 8

To get your sides to sit out, apply a small amount of wax to your fingertips and then working mainly on the ends, pinch them while dragging the hair in an out and upwards motion. Be careful not to overdo that wax or your result will be a flat and limp style.


step 9

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


step 10

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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