Styling for short hair with volume (photos will be presented below) is capable of attracting eyes no worse than a frank mini-skirt. According to stylists, it is in her that the guarantee of a successful image lies, and by no means in stunning makeup.
It is easier to conquer the whole world around you with clean hair than with a powdered face and extended eyelashes. The dizzying volume that most young women dream of (thanks to successful advertising) turns out to be easy to achieve on your own. The main thing is to know a couple of tricks.
Volume styling for short hair
Before conquering the heights of stylistic art, it is necessary to tighten up the theory and remember: what types of hair exist in general.
So, hair is divided into:
- thin / thick;
- straight / curly;
- hard / soft;
- naughty.
If thick hair does not need additional manipulations to create volume (they already fit perfectly), then difficulties arise with thin hair. The secret of success in working with them is getting up at the roots.
You can reach this result:
- Using curlers and papillotes.
- Using "chemical weapons" - sprays, foams and lotions from cosmetic stores.
- Invisible hairpins (fixed on wet hair, after drying - removed and left a slight effect).
Owners of curly hair, if they want to get a voluminous hairstyle, will have to exclude styling products from their arsenal. All of them will weigh down the hair, which will give the exact opposite effect (it will be especially noticeable on fine hair).
Styles made with a large round comb and hair dryer are suitable for women and girls with straight hair.... The wet strands, one by one, are dried in this way and distributed using a specialized product (it is better to give preference to a spray rather than mousse). The final result can be fixed with varnish.
Styling for short hair for coarse or unruly hair (photo with volume - below) requires more effort than previous options. Such hair just won't give in to styling. For a start, soften them with a conditioner or mask, and then arm yourself with a hairdryer and a comb.
It is advisable not to leave your hair to dry on its own: there is a high risk of creative disorder in the place of a neat "hat".
Styling for short hair for different face types
Styling for short hair (photo with volume - later in the article) should be selected in accordance with the type of face. Chubby beauties will not do the classic bob haircut. Instead, it is better to turn to elongated. At the same time, styling should create the maximum volume at the roots (at the crown).
It is also important to leave strands hanging down the contour of the face. They will visually stretch the latter and make it slimmer.
Styling is suitable for triangular and heart-shaped forms, the emphasis in which is not on the roots, but on the ends of the hair. Volumetric curls in this case look much more advantageous than the classic basal bouffant.
An elongated face, like no other, will suit voluminous curls. The afro effect will come in handy here. Styling with curls outward is also relevant.
The oval face is not afraid of extremely short haircuts. A minimum of hair with this type will look equally impressive regardless of the volume of styling. In the new season, take a closer look at the "creative mess" - fleece and styling gel will help to recreate it.
The most expressive square face will fit all the same voluminous square. But it is necessary to ensure that the side strands are straight or fall in smooth waves, and not fluff (otherwise the face will seem disproportionately wide).
Home styling products
Styling for short hair, a photo with a volume of which is presented in the article, is perfectly created in an apartment environment. All the necessary funds are sold in mass markets (you can find salon analogues). It will be more interesting to learn about natural remedies that can give hair volume no worse than professional cosmetics.
A homemade gel based on a decoction of flax seeds is very popular on the network. A jelly-like lotion is obtained from flaxseeds boiled for 20-30 minutes (put in boiling water, then reduce the heat). This product will not weigh down the hair, but it will create the desired effect.
A spray made from water and sea salt can not only turn straight strands into luxurious dense curls, but also give a good volume even to thin hair.
Hollywood styling for the celebration
You can make your holiday comparable to the Oscar ceremony if you look like a Hollywood star on the red carpet. At the same time, it is not necessary to spend money on a designer dress - it is enough to make a luxurious styling called "Hollywood curls".
Video how to make Hollywood waves on your own on short hair:
This hairstyle has incredible volume (achieved by painstakingly combing each strand) and curling the strand away from the face. The trick of this image is a side parting or curls slightly overlapping one eye. And don't forget to add shine.
Beautiful evening styling with an emphasis on bangs
Styling for short hair (photos with volume are presented after the text) for the evening can be both laconic and extravagant. The secret is in the bangs. Asymmetrical or beveled bangs will add boldness and exoticism to the image. Straightened and raised bangs, laid on one side, are an ageless classic, perfect for a romantic evening.
In all cases, the usual volume from the roots is required.
Long-term styling in the salon and at home
Long-term styling (or perm) is possible only for hair lengths of 10 cm or more. In the salon, such a procedure will be done without harming either the scalp or the main parts of the hair. In the process of laying, as a rule, protective professional means are used along with chemistry. They, if desired, can be purchased in specialized stores and permed at home.
But you will need to carefully study all the instructions and follow all the precautions, like:
- Watch the time so as not to overexpose the aggressive product on the head.
- Listen to your condition and stop the procedure in case of burning, irritation or pain.
- Before the procedure, make an allergy test.
It is better to refrain from perming if the condition of the hair can be described as "below average" (too dry, brittle, weakened)
Smooth evening styling with an iron
The easiest way to style short hair is smooth styling. It is done with an iron (will help smooth out unruly strands), a comb with a pointed end (to separate the strand into a side parting) and a final fixative.
First, wash your hair with your favorite shampoo and treat your hair with a small amount of silicone-free conditioner. This will preserve the maximum natural volume. An iron will help dry your hair and at the same time pull it out. The next step is to lay the strands in any way you like (on one side, straight, you can comb back).
Wax will help to perfectly fix the smooth styling on short hair. The gel will be the second most effective. But varnish with such a task is unlikely to cope well.
Beautiful styling pixie haircuts with an iron for a celebration
A squeak haircut is ideal for fun, playful and cocky women. In everyday life, it is a "charming chaos" - a random interweaving of short strands. The bangs are also very short.
For an evening party or celebration, a pixie haircut is laid in one of two options: curling strands or straightening them. In the first case, the face oval is visually extended vertically. You can experiment more with the second method, styling your hair in a different parting, combing it back, pulling out the side strands.
In any case, with such a haircut, with any styling, the effects of light disorder and mischief will not go anywhere.
Evening bouffant with a hair dryer
In this hairstyle, the main thing is to ensure that the hair does not separate into a parting over time. Clean hair must first be smeared with gel or texturizing paste, and then begin to dry, lifting the roots as much as possible. At the same time, all strands are combed up from the forehead and back.
An element of slight negligence is encouraged - the hair should not be slicked down. The final moment is spraying the hair with varnish.
Creating a "wet effect" with a hairdryer
Styling for short hair (photos with volume are required for viewing) "wet effect" - the trend of every summer. Done in minutes.
Virtually no effort is required - only the right set of tools:
- maximum possible fixation gel;
- hairdryer;
- sea salt (optional).
It is advisable to do styling immediately after a shower. Hair that is still wet should be patted dry to remove excess water. Spread the gel over the palms and fingers. Lubricate hair evenly with a product, while performing sharp movements with open brushes, as if combing strands with them.
When the gel is evenly distributed over the entire surface of the head, you can lightly dry it with a hairdryer at a low speed or leave it to dry naturally. Sea salt, dissolved in water, can be sprinkled on strands before gel coating them.
This will curl your hair harder!
Wedding Greek styling
This styling of short hair will transform a bride into a Greek goddess in less than an hour. A special feature of the wedding hairstyle will be delicate flowers or pearls as a decoration. Clean hair is lightly curled with an iron or curling iron, and then combed at the back of the head. Parting is done straight.
After that, a bandage is put on the head to match the hair tone. It should be barely noticeable. The strands remaining under the bandage are driven under it and form a roller. The ends of the hair are neatly tucked up.
To add more romance, you can release a couple of front strands and leave them falling over your face.
A flirty bun for short hair for a wedding
A bun (not overhead) on short hair will not turn out to be voluminous. It will be small and neat. If this is unacceptable (does not go well with a fluffy dress or the image of the bride), you can turn to large accessories like flowers or veils. A bunch is made with the help of hairpins, varnish and the skilled hands of the master.
There are two basic rules here:
- Create the required volume at the crown and back of the head.
- Hide all ends and loose strands.
You can create a flirty bun by making it somewhat sloppy. Here, the second rule can be fulfilled only halfway and let the naughty strands crawl out onto your face. You can decorate your hairstyle with a lace headband, a thread of special beads or rhinestones.
Styling with accessories
Styling for short hair with the addition of accessories can be compared in its grace to an expensive necklace on the neck. It will be the perfect complement to a plain dress with a laconic cut, or a strict evening suit. "Royal styling" - is smoothly combed back or sideways hair, revealing an even oval of the face.
No torn strands or loose curls - just austerity and amazing beauty. Nothing should distract attention from the jewelry added to the hair.
The accessories can be:
- large or small hairpins with rhinestones;
- small diadem or tiara;
- twig decoration is a great option for a wedding or prom;
- a headband, ribbon, or headband;
- voluminous hairpin.
Braids for short hair
It's time to dispel the unfair stereotype that braids are only for long hair. Short hair is also worthy of such a pleasant fate. Circular braids (which go in a rim all over the head) look much more advantageous on them. The hairstyle, due to the length of the hair, looks more feminine.
And by dividing the hair into a side parting, you can braid a French braid from most of it and secure it on the opposite side with an invisible one. This will remove the bangs (which, by the way, can be pulled out and lowered over the braid - you get a completely fresh hairstyle), and the face will turn out to be open.
A French braid, braided only on one side, will add mystery to the image. The main thing is not to forget to treat it with foam or gel so that it lasts longer.
Fashionable textured styling
Adding texture (natural waves, to put it simply) to short hair is never an extra step in creating an original style.
It will require:
- round comb;
- hairdryer;
- texturizing paste, gel or foam;
- the most durable varnish that will not allow the hairstyle to scatter from the first wind gust;
After drying your hair with a hairdryer, you need to create a "frame" of future styling with your hands. To do this, a small amount of gel or mousse is distributed in the palms and applied with active movements to the hair, lifting it and pulling it up. In this case, the hair can be crumpled (without fanaticism). This is how the texture is created.
Also, using your fingers, the hair is styled in the desired way. When the result meets expectations, the hairstyle can be fixed with varnish.
Styling mini mohawk
This styling is suitable for those girls who are not afraid to draw attention to themselves and catch the surprised looks of passers-by with their peripheral vision. This hairstyle looks especially impressive on bright or multi-colored hair.
To create such an unusual styling on short hair, you will have to stock up on:
- mousse, wax or gel of the strongest fixation;
- varnish of the maximum degree of "strength";
- a flat comb with fine teeth;
- hairdryer;
- patience (creating such a complex hairstyle requires certain skills).
You need to start with proper head drying - already at this stage, the strands need to be lifted and tried to be put vertically. Thin hair will be easier to work with. Hair that is still warm should be quickly treated with one of three fixing agents (mousse, gel, wax).
Then, with a comb, you need to trim the shape, redistribute the stray strands (if necessary) and comb the hair a little at the roots (front strands). Next comes the varnish. When it is dry, the trimming procedure is repeated, after which a final fixing coat of varnish is applied.
Styling for short hair with volume (photos with instructions will help you create your own hairstyle) is perfect for a gala evening. In everyday life, you can experiment and create something interesting (like a mini mohawk).
Author: Anastasia Trofimova
Article design:E. Chaikina
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