The short cut (also called "pixie cut" in English) is cute and very trendy. If you just got back from the hairdresser with your first short cut, you are probably wondering how to style it. It will surprise you how many hairstyles you can do with your new hair! Below you can find some suggestions for simple and sophisticated hairstyles at the same time.
Steps
Part 1 of 4: Smooth, Elegant and Sophisticated
Step 1. Pull your hair to one side
To create this look you will need to comb your hair to one side in such a way that the bangs fall obliquely across your face, creating a very elegant angle. Making your hair smooth and shiny is a fundamental step to give this hairstyle an even more refined effect.
- Wash your hair with the shampoo you usually use and dry it with a towel, leaving it slightly damp.
- Use a comb to arrange the parting of the hair on one side. It should be just above one of the two ears.
- Pour a dollop of softening cream on your hands then wipe your hair. Use your fingers as if they were the teeth of a comb.
- Use a hair dryer to pull your hair well, making it straight. If necessary, use the straightener to make them even straighter.
- If your hair is very short, pull the bangs to your forehead. If your hair is longer, comb it lightly to one side so that it falls obliquely across your face. You can do this using the tail of the comb.
- Spray a small amount of hairspray to fix everything if needed.
Step 2. You can also reduce the shine of the hair to create a more sober look for the day
Combing them with the parting on one side you will get a very elegant hairstyle, even without making them particularly shiny. The beauty of this style is that it is very versatile and is suitable for more or less formal situations.
- Apply a small amount of texturizing mousse to clean, damp hair. Try to distribute the mousse evenly throughout your hair.
- Use a comb to arrange the parting on one side of the head.
- Wait until the hair is completely dry.
- Lightly moisten your fingertips with gel and pass them on your hair to give them more volume and hold.
Step 3. Give it some volume
Straightening short hair, keeping the parting in the center or slightly to the side, can create a sober and uncluttered effect that can be very trendy, but can also make you look more mature. Make sure you give your hair enough volume so it doesn't look flat and dull.
- Wash your hair and towel dry it to remove excess conditioner. Part your hair in the center or slightly to the side.
- Apply some volumizing mousse using your fingertips, making sure to distribute it well over the entire length of the hair.
- Dry and smooth them using a hairdryer and a soft-bristled brush. Curve the brush slightly inward, with an upward motion to add some volume.
- Use a flat iron to straighten the most unruly strands. As you pass the straightener, curl it slightly so you don't make your hair too flat and pinched on your head.
- Add a light squeeze of volumizing spray or apply a small amount of mousse along the length to add some volume to the hair.
Part 2 of 4: Extreme and Elegant
Step 1. Why not give yourself a Mohawk hairstyle?
For this extreme look, comb your hair towards the center of your head, pulling it straight up, like a Mohican would.
- Comb your hair, clean and dry, towards the center of the head.
- Use a curling iron about 2.5 cm to curl small strands of hair. In this step, the hair should curl and go down.
- Pour some strong fixing gel or mousse on your hands. Then pass them on your hair, pulling the curled locks up and towards the center of the head.
- Use your fingertips to bring some tufts forward, so that they fall over your forehead.
Step 2. Make the hair shiny, passing the gel over the entire hair and the tufts, to create a more aggressive look
- Wash your hair and leave it damp enough, using the towel only to remove excess conditioning.
- Pour a generous amount of gel on one hand and run it over your hair while you blow dry it. With your hand, you should pull all of your hair back so that no tufts fall on your forehead or on the sides of your head.
- Add some gel to dry hair to make it even more shiny. This hairstyle will uncover your face a lot, so it's important that all of your hair is pinned back nicely.
Step 3. Comb them upwards
If you want to create a punk effect, without exaggerating, you can only comb a few tufts upwards.
- Wash your hair and dry it with a towel.
- Brush damp hair with your fingers. Make sure that the wisps of the bangs are placed slightly to the side. The hair on the sides of the face, at the temples, should be carried slightly forward, while the rest of the hair should be combed back, towards the nape of the neck.
- Dry them completely in the open air or with a hairdryer.
- When the hair is dry, apply some fixing gel or mousse on your hands, take a few tufts on the top of the head and pin them upwards creating a small effect of movement. Leave the bangs, the hair at the temples and the nape of the neck aside for now.
- Spray some hairspray for extra fixation if needed.
Step 4. Comb the bangs to one side for a bit of an elegant and a bit wild style
Comb your hair back and pull the parting to one side but, instead of letting your hair fall straight across your forehead, sculpt and pin it to one side.
- Dry your hair with a towel and comb it all on one side. Apply some fixing mousse and run it all over your hair with your fingers.
- Dry them with a hair dryer and use your fingers to dishevel them on the back, creating a messy effect.
- As you blow dry the rest of your hair, try to make the bangs as straight as possible. Then, pull your hair from one side to the opposite side of the parting.
- On completely dry hair, apply fixing gel or mousse to accentuate the angle you created on the forehead. Bring the tips slightly outward to create a more sculpted look.
Part 3 of 4: Casual, Fun and Sexy
Step 1. Dismiss your hair for good
By combing the shorter locks you can create a rebellious, playful and casual look.
- Wash your hair and dry it with a towel.
- Spray some texturizing lacquer, giving a light sprinkle to the sides as well.
- Use a hair dryer, and while the hair is drying, comb it with a soft bristle brush, in such a way as to bring the tufts of the head and forehead in the same direction.
- When the hair is completely dry, pour some pomade on your fingers. Run your fingers over the hair on your forehead and temples to fix the crease.
- Bring the rest of your hair behind your ears.
Step 2. Use a curling iron to create curls
With a smaller iron you can create small waves or curls all over your hair and get a fresh and youthful style.
- Comb your clean, dry hair so that it falls slightly to one side.
- Use a hair curling iron with a diameter of about 12.5cm to create curls all over your hair. The curls should be folded down, but they don't need to be perfectly symmetrical.
- Pour a little fixing gel or mousse on your hands and then pass it on your hair, trying to slightly ruffle the curls.
Step 3. Curl the wisps of the bangs
For a romantic and sexy look, try to keep your hair straight and only curl the ends of the bangs, which you have previously combed to one side.
- Wash and dry your hair, trying to make it as straight as possible.
- Use a comb to pull the hair to one side, placing the parting just above one of the ears. Comb the rest of the hair to the opposite side.
- Use a 2.5cm curling iron to curl the ends of the hair outward. You should try to make the tips go up and down. Leaves a more natural effect for the nape hair.
- Spray some fixing hairspray to keep the curls in place.
Part 4 of 4: Playing with Accessories
Step 1. Put on a headband
There are a lot of headbands you can wear, from the thinnest to the thickest. Choose a look that reflects your mood and fits the situation, and put on a headband to make your cut even more stylish.
- For a more sophisticated and grown-up look, opt for a thin headband with a small ornament.
- A thin headband with some gems or glitter is perfect if you want to make your look more elegant and eye-catching.
- Thick headbands tend to look a little too casual, especially when unadorned. But if you find one with a nice pattern or some ornament, wear it and give your cut a touch of color and energy.
- You can also go for a vintage look by wearing a scarf as a headband. Run it around your head, without it covering your forehead.
Step 2. Buy lots of bobby pins and bobby pins
In addition to headbands, bobby pins and bobby pins are short hair's best friends. You can choose them sober, colorful or even bright, depending on the situation.
- Bobby pins with bright colors can be beautiful and fun. You can also get bows decorated with bows, flowers or gems to give your look some movement. That way, your style won't be boring!
- If you prefer a more sophisticated look, you can use hairpins with small glitter or a hairpin with small gems or pearls.
Step 3. Buy yourself a nice hat
Hats look great on girls with short hair because they draw attention to the neck, making it look longer and therefore more delicate and feminine.
