Short Hair...Don't Care! November 1, 2019 16:26

Whoever said blondes have more fun clearly forgot about people with short haircuts.

With less hair, there’s more freedom, and let’s not forget the other practical benefits of short hairstyles as well.

Not only does short hair require less drying time, it also tends to look healthier than longer hair since dry ends are regularly snipped off.

So we asked our Director Stylist Emma Bleackley on some tips if you are planning to make the big chop soon, or are just looking to shake up the look of your short hair

EASY UPDO


Up-dos aren’t reserved for the long-locked. If you have above-the-shoulder short hair, you can get your hair out of your face by pinning it back.

Up-dos are easier to achieve on second day hair since it has more texture, so if you know you want to put your hair up on a certain day, skip washing it the day before.

Give your hair some extra grip by working a dry shampoo throughout, like Alterna Sheer Dry Shampoo. Not only does it add texture, making slippery hair easier to work with, it also absorbs oil. To make sure your up-do stays in place, spritz Alterna Perfect Texture Spray

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TEXTURED SIDE BRAID


While Pippi Longstocking-type braids won’t be achievable on short hair, a vertical braid is totally doable if you have bob-length hair.

To accentuate your natural texture for this boho look, apply Alterna Sea Salt Spray to help bring out your hair’s waves. To further enhance the beachy, boho vibe, spray Volume Up Texture Spray. It elevates simple hairstyles by giving hair a volumized, tousled effect.

CURVACEOUS SPIRALS

Show off your spirals with a curl-enhancing hairstyle. Combined with your short haircut, spirals will give your hair a ton of movement.

For this look, good prep is just as important as the styling products you use. The BC Hyaluronic Moisture line the perfect haircare products for waves, curls and spirals,

SUMMER WAVES


Add some eye-catching texture to short haircuts with all-over waves, the perfect way to dress up a straight-edge bob.

BLUNT BOB

The sophisticated, short bob hairstyle never goes out of style. It’s particularly flattering on those with thin hair, since the blunt cut adds volume, and those with square jawlines, since the cut shows off a strong jaw.

When it comes to styling short hair in the form of a sleek bob, it’s all about the blowout. Start with a heat protectant on damp hair, followed by a mousse to add volume. Alterna Anti-Aging Rapid BlowOut Balm not only protects hair from heat damage, it helps cut down on drying time, too. Multipying Volume Styling Mousse acts as a heat protectant and anti-humidity insurance. Don’t forget to create a deep side part, and then blow dry your hair from roots to ends.

EDGY PIXIE

Short pixie cuts, which are short haircuts with layers, are some of the most fun short hairstyles to work with. A short pixie cut allows you to play around with texture, shape and volume.

When styling pixie hairstyles, having a cream paste and a wax are essential. Alterna Grit Paste allows you to mold pixie hairstyles to whatever shape you want, yet has a flexible, shiny finish. 

LOB... LAYERED BOB

Another take on the short bob hairstyle, think of the layered bob as the blunt bob’s wilder cousin. It has much more movement than a blunt bob and can add or reduce volume. It’s also versatile and works well with straight, wavy or curly hair.

To style a layered bob for an edgy look, work a small amount of Alterna Chic SeaSalt Foam into your hair to give it a tousled finish. For even more texture, mix it with a sprinkle of OSiS Powder Cloud

For more cute short hairstyles and step-by-step instructions for styling short hair, check out our full Short Hairstyles Lookbook.