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Images © MediaPunch/TheHairStyler.com
Images © MediaPunch/TheHairStyler.com
Added:
29 Nov 2012
Short hair can be an excellent style length for women over 40. It is also straightforward to maintain. If you keep your color and cut simple, you can style it in many different ways. You can try short layered cuts with long layers underneath or short and choppy layers when you know you won't have time to iron anything. The back and sides of this short fancy 'do a tapered into the head for shape, blending into the top layers that are jagged cut or razor cut to achieve a textured style that is easy to style with a little product. Short textured and layered cuts, such as a bob or shag, are best suited for women with thin or medium-density hair. These types of cuts will allow your hair to fall easily into place, making them ideal for face shapes that are round or oval. Another great feature of short textured cuts is that they are often easy to grow into longer styles. You can wear this hairstyle with any clothes to enhance the look of your face and make it more sophisticated.
This exciting short hairstyle is best suited to complement a round face and will need regular trims every 4-6 weeks to maintain shape. The look is one of simplicity, with just a few different layers, layered on top of one another. It gives you the impression that there is more hair than there really is.
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Hairstyle Suitability Rating:
★★★★★
Hairstyle Popularity Rating:
★★★★★
Hairstyle Type
Haircut Technique
Suitability
Face Shape
round,oval,heart,triangular
Age
Under 21, 21 - 30, 31 - 40, 41 - 50, 51 - 60, and Over 60
Weight
Thin/Average/Large
Forehead Height
Short/Average
Neck Length
Short/Average
Styling
Tip
Use your fingers to direct your hair into place and allow your products to dry naturally.
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