So, you’ve gone for the chop in an attempt to embody the perfect Zoe Kravitz or Charlize Theron, but now you’re wondering about the versatility your mere centimetres of hair can achieve. Just how do you style short hair??
Well, put your worries aside, channel Destiny’s Child era Kelly Rowland and say, ‘no, no, no’ to the onslaught of hair-related anxiety you’re feeling. With the help of the right styling products and accessories, there are so many ways to switch up your look.
Adding texture can be a cute way to change it up that doesn’t require much skill (see finger waves for a more advanced option).
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‘Using a rake comb as a styling tool is always really good for adding a textured look to short sleek hair, ’ says hair stylist Nikki Nelms. Take inspiration from Zoe Kravitz’s look at the 2018 Vanity Fair Oscars party and create texture with a salt spray, styling mousse or putty, followed by a softer hold hairspray like the Sam McKnight Barely There Texture Mist. With its baby pink packaging, it may just be the most Insta-worthy hairspray bottle we’ve ever seen.
Celebrity hair stylist George Northwood recommends having a salt spray in your kit: 'Salt Sprays on short hairstyles can create lots of texture without that waxy finish from other styling products. It's the go-to product when you want to accentuate any hair with a natural wave. It can create that ‘fresh from the surf’ slightly bed-head look that’s very attractive'.
For this style, we’re delving back into the hair history books. What started off as the flapper girl’s hairstyle of choice in the 1920s, and was later adopted by 90s Hip Hop stars (thank you, Missy Elliott), finger waves are a next level way to tame your short hair.
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Also sported by Solange in her Don’t Touch My Hair video, when we asked Nelms aka the hair stylist responsible for her look, for her thoughts on the style, her answer was simple: ‘definitely chic!’. Enough said.
To achieve this look you’re going to need a comb, a mirror, considerable upper-body strength, or a helpful friend, as this could take a while.
First, load up on a strong hold styling gel, apply more on the top and front sections of the hair where the waves will be most visible, then, using your comb, make a deep side parting.
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Create the waves starting from the parting by combing a C shape stroke backwards. Place your finger over it to hold in place, then make another C shape moving forwards.
Repeat this process all the way down your head making sure that your waves line up. Then go in with tonnes of hairspray for extra hold.
What are the three essentials a short-haired girl should never be without? ‘A comb, a small Denman brush and a can of mousse’, says Charlize Theron’s hair stylist Enzo Angileri. ‘I love the Paul Mitchell Sculpting Foam. It comes in a variety of strengths and it dries quickly with no flakes.’
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As with any style, it’s also important to take your hair’s natural texture into consideration before you start piling on the products. ‘How curly your natural hair is will determine whether or not you need to include a few more steps, ’ explains Nikki Nelms.
‘If your hair is super curly, you may want to start with a clean moulding process, include setting lotion or a pomade and sit under a hooded dryer to ensure your sleek look will last a little longer.’
Adding volume is a lifelong struggle for some of us, particularly if you have thin, fine or super straight hair. Luckily, with short hair it’s easier to achieve as you don’t have the weight of longer hair dragging it down and losing its oomph throughout the day.
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‘Always blowdry hair upside down, ' says Angileri. 'If your hair is very short, add some mousse and blow dry in the opposite direction to the hair’s natural growth. When it's completely dry, add some light hairspray to the roots.'
A fun way to add some sparkle or intrigue is to incorporate a few hair accessories. Nikki Nelms has added everything from googly eyeballs to pearls to Jan Monae’s red carpet hair, but it’s not always easy.
‘Sometimes I'll attach the accessories to a hair pin, bobby pin or some type of clip using a glue gun or super glue so that I have more control of the accessory.’ We recommend you hang fire with the hot glue gun on your own hair, but don’t be afraid to try out bold accessories like Ashley William’s diamanté barrettes to ramp up your look.
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If your accessories start to stray, reinforce them with extra hair grips and make sure you have spares in your bag ready for any malfunctions later in the day.
Having a bad hair day? Well you’re in luck! Regardless of the length or style of your cut, head-wraps, turbans, ties and scarfs can hide or expose just the right amount of hair. It’s also a great way to incorporate colour and pattern into your look.
Channel vintage Rihanna and go seriously bling, or opt for a more AW20 look with a monogrammed silk scarf a la Dior. ‘For short hair, I love when the hair band pushes the hair away from the forehead and creates one area of sleek hair but the rest is all messy, ' says Angileri. 'I call it calibrated messy’.
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I got my first pixie cut when I was pregnant with Lauren over 16 years ago. It was your standard Halley Barry pixie—not my favorite variation. I did grow my hair out a couple times, but those styles never lasted long. All that round brushing and straightening—ain’t no one got time for that!
With all that pixie practice comes product preference. Below you’ll find the 10 products my pixie cut can’t live without (in order of use).
I’ll leave shampoo and conditioner up to you though I have recently fallen in love with the Proganix Quench shampoo and OGX Tea Tree Mint conditioner. That tea tree mint smells divine!
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Super moisturizing and super strengthening. A few drops once or twice a week after I’ve towel-dried my hair help repair any damage from processing.
Leave-in conditioner is always a good idea. I love this sulfate-free line, and I LOVE anything coconut. This spray has aloe, coconut oil
I’ve been using this anti-frizz serum forever. I’ve tried other anti-frizz solutions and they’re either too heavy, too oily or don’t work. This one’s the best—and it’s cheap!
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I’ve used Catwalk Root Boost since my first a-line 15+ years ago. (Remember, I did grow out my pixie a couple times!) This aerosol spray gives the right amount of boost to my roots, and the can lasts forever.
My stylist introduced me to this spray about 6 months ago and it’s the first sea salt spray that hasn’t felt tacky or sticky. It provides the perfect texture and compliments the Root Boost.
If you have a super short pixie, you can cross this thermal round brush off your list. But for me and my bangs, I can’t do without it. I’ve gotten it down so I can straighten my bangs with only the brush and blow dryer, which lets me skip the time—and damage—of a flat iron.
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No lie. I can’t live without these. Not only do they keep my bangs straight after blow drying, but they’re great for getting hair out of the way while doing makeup or washing your face. I have a couple in my gym bag, car door and purse and even on my nightstand.
Similar to the anti-frizz serum, I’ve tried multiple pomades and waxes. This is my favorite because it’s a bit harder to mess up. It provides hold and texture and styling power without any greasiness. I’ve done slicked-back hair, pieced hair and fauxhawks with this stuff. It’s awesome.
My favorite of all the hairsprays in the world. You can layer this stuff on and you won’t get any of that weird white residue that sometimes happens with other hairsprays. It stands up well to humidity (I’ve tried it in New York, Kentucky and Florida) and holds for hours.
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This stuff smells SO good. For reals. It evokes memories of high school when that cute boy you’ve had a crush on since 5th grade walks by and his cologne makes you weak in the knees. It’s divine. Fabulous fragrance aside, this is the best shine spray out
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