Once you’ve made the big chop with a fresh short cut, it can be difficult to find alternatives to styling your strands. Luckily, we’ve got three simple ideas that will dress up your ‘do for any summer occasion!
THE MESSY UPDO
First, tease the hair at the crown of your head to create volume. Then, pin up your hair into small sections, leaving the front strands loose to frame your face. For an extra dash of bohemian flare, try braiding your bangs!
THE TWIST
If you’re not into a braid, try a twist! Remove the fringe off your face by gradually winding small sections of your fringe. Take a couple of bobby pins and pin the coiled strands in place. This style is great for acne-prone foreheads!
THE SWEEPBACK
Part your hair to the side, and brush the shorter half of your mane back behind your ear. Carefully secure with bobby pins.Then, add volume to the opposite side by backcombing your roots with a comb. Use your favorite hairspray to set the style in place. For extra texture, we suggest looping the ends of your hair with a curling wand.
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Jul 15, 2012
Laura P.
I cannot wait to try this! I'm doing it today!
Jun 08, 2012
Mallory D.
looks like i have some awesome options for my hair! i love it!!
Jun 07, 2012
Morena G.
with that lovely face any hairdo would look nice!
Jun 05, 2012
Mikayla O.
Jasmine is so cute
I was thinking of chopping my hair next year and donating it, so this article is helpful!
Jun 04, 2012
Brie S.
Finally an article for girls with short hair!!
Jun 04, 2012
Michelle T.
I love the purple in your hair!!
Jun 04, 2012
LeeAnn B.
LOVE ALL OF THESE! I do the side braid thing a lot going to try out the sweep back tomorrow!
Jun 03, 2012
Marci W.
These are all adorable!
Jun 03, 2012
Sofia C.
I looove the purple on you, Jasmine. Coincidentally I just chopped my hair short and dyed the whole thing bright purple! it can be somewhat discouraging to have short hair and have it addressed barely in hair tutorials. I havent thought of styling it yet. The messy updo looks like something Im going to have to perfect for the humid frizz-inducing Miami climate I live in.
Jun 03, 2012
Pamela M.
I love doing "the twist", it's my go to summer hair style. It's especially awesome if you do it with freshly washed hair and let it dry that way because it gives you some awesome-ly structured beach curls.