What Different Styles Can I Do With Short Hair?

Whether you檝e recently cut your hair short or you檝e been sporting cropped locks for years, it檚 easy to stick to one safe hairstyle. If you檙e not sure what different styles you can do with short hair, you檙e in luck! There are plenty of styles for you to choose from. Here are a few of our favorites:

  • Pompadour
  • Undercut
  • Waves
  • Half-bun
  • Slicked back

Pompadour

From Marie Antoinette to rock and roll icon Elvis Presley, the pompadour has gone in and out . A pompadour paired with a short haircut (in the style of contemporary pop stars like Miley Cyrus and Janelle Monae) is a more modern take on the look. It檚 a cool, fashionable way to add some red carpet-worthy volume to your hair. A pompadour looks great with dramatic nighttime makeup, but can also be dressed down with softer colors for the daytime.

Undercut

If you want to get even edgier with your 榙o, . This funky yet versatile cut can be worn with a bob, shoulder length hair, or a pixie cut. The top layer is kept long and the hair on the lower half of the head is shaved or buzzed. It檚 totally up to you how long or short you want your top layer to be. An undercut can even be combined with the aforementioned pompadour if you really want to do something unique!

Waves

Who says you need long hair to rock the beachy look? The ever-popular beach waves can be ! Waves are a timeless look, so if you檙e looking for a classic, pretty hairstyle, this is a great option. You can create beachy waves using a curling wand, straightening iron, or just by braiding your hair while it檚 wet and sleeping on it. Add some to your waves and you檝e got a beautifully effortless look.

Half-Bun

Got a new lob you檙e not sure what to do with? Try out the . All it takes is an elastic band or two. Your bun will be a little small, but it檚 a cute and practical way to rock an on-trend look. This trend has been seen all over red carpets, Instagram, Pinterest, and magazines and it檚 not going away anytime soon!

Slicked Back

Few short hairstyles look more sleek and chic Sleek buns and ponytails are great for longer hair, but this is a good way to rock the slick look with short hair. This look works with all hair types and is easy to create with a flat iron, fine tooth comb, , and. Be a little bold and try out this sleek, sophisticated look with your short hair.

Love Hair?

If doing hairstyles like these is something you檙e passionate about, consider our cosmetology program at the Aveda Institute! We can teach you the hair cutting, styling, and coloring techniques you need to become a professional stylist. Contact us to learn more!

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