When hairdressing maestro, Antoine, cut Coco Chanel's hair into a bob in the 1920s he started a hairdressing revolution. Up until then long hair was the fashion with short hair styles considered not only distasteful but indecent! Women who dared to wear their hair short were a target of ridicule. In order to achieve the short style look, without the cut, women resorted to pinning up their hair in a variety of ways to resemble a short bob cut. However, the austerity of post-war Britain affected the whole social strata. Soon women were doing men's jobs and needed hairstyles that were easy to manage. Hence the trail was blazed for this new (short hair style) trends in hairstyling.
Short hairstyle idea and hair cut advice
Short Hair style look can be curly or straight, all-over blunt or softly layered to frame the face. Lift and volume can be achieved using mousses and gels.
A variety of drying techniques make short cut styling easy. Finger-drying for soft waves; scrunch-drying for a tousled look; blow-drying for a more positive line and natural drying for the ultimate wash and wear.
Color Choice for Short Hair Styles
Permanent colour can be a big step and a big commitment to short hair style. Before embarking on this type of colour change you must find the perfect shade.
Perms are ideal for giving short hair added body, movement and, of course, curl. Short back and sides doesn't have to mean drop on top. Fine, limp hair can be given added volume and thickness; unruly, heavy hair can be more easily controlled and previously permed hair can be given a new lease of life by lifting and styling from the roots. A gentle perm on the crown will give height and volume to the short hairstyle.
Short Summer Hairstyle
This short hairstyle is great for any occasion in the summer. It can be managed easily and looks stunning. Here are some tips on how to achieve this short hairstyle.
Apply a handful of mousse from roots to tips.
As in the image the hair is parted following small strokes.
Use a paddle brush to part the hair and dry using low speed ionic blow dryer.
A pomade or styling wax can be used to keep strands in line.
