You all heard this career advice in general: Dress the part, look the part. Dress like you have the job you wanted. Aside from the sleek office clothes and neat make-up that compliment your best features, let us not forget our crowning glory: the hair. As a woman on the roll, you want to keep your hair short. It’s cool in hot weather, it’s less trouble in the morning and uses less products.
Unfortunately, for women with curly hair; the locks can be troublesome and through the years have formed a love-hate relationship. You love it for being unique yet you hate it for frizzing at a very bad time (like that time you need to have your school picture taken).
7 Beautiful Short Curly Hairstyles
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The Catch on Curls
Every person with curly hair has a unique curl pattern. When choosing a hairstyle, you’ll have to keep this in mind. Not a lot of people understand curl patterns. It’s up to you to be familiar with your hair curvature to avoid embarrassing styles and cuts. Remember, the curl’s width doubles with shorter hair.
The secret is to find just the right length and compliments with your curl pattern. Layered cuts look good on medium to short hair length. This is easy to maintain and gives a good hairstyle structure on almost any face.
Find a Hair Stylist that is Really Meant for You
You can get good referrals from strangers who got a great hairstyle with the same texture as yours. Trust me, they’d feel flattered to be asked who their stylist is. Don’t just ask about the hair salon, you have to be specific. After you meet up with the stylist, you’ll have to “consult” with them or simply ask them some deceptively innocent questions that will screen if they can handle your hair or not.
First, check out their locks. There’s an immediate set of gold points if it’s curly and looks great.
Second, is the time you interview them. Ask them if they have any special or advanced training for curly hair. There is such a thing as Curly Hair Specialist or Stylist. However, some of the great hairstylists may not have this higher form of education but still has enough experience with curly hair to make up for it.
Then set up this trick question. Ask them what they would think of you getting a razor cut. Now thinning shears and razors is a no-no for curly hair because they create a major mass of frizz. If they do consider that, end the conversation. You and he or she has nothing to say to each other.
Next, is to ask them how they are going to cut your hair. Are they going to cut it wet or dry? General rule to all hairs, wet lengthens, dry shrinks. Cutting curly hair wet may not work out too well with a stylist that doesn’t have much experience.
First impressions last and you don’t want your first impression to be the description of Hermione Granger’s hair during the first to fourth Harry Potter books. So how do you style those short and curly locks?
Belle by Gabor
Belle by Gabor – Short Curly Hairstyles
Belle by Gabor – Short Curly Hairstyles
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HOW TO STYLE:
This is a hairstyle that is chic, stylish and adds dimension to short wavy hair. The layered bangs frame the face yet keeps away from the eyes.
- Add your styling product of choice on damp hair. Blow dry with a diffuser while running your locks with a round brush.
- Use a small curling iron at the back section of your head.
- For big waves at the front, use a large curling iron.
- Wait for your curls to cool before running your hands through the curls to break them.
- Spay with Medium hold hair spray to keep the hairstyle in shape.
FACE SHAPE
This hairstyle works great with oval faces. The side parted layered looks also frame the broad forehead of square and heart faces. It even adds width to some long faces. With the right length of bangs this can also lengthen round faces. This hairstyle works with any range of hair density within fine to thick.
HOW TO CARE
- It’s okay to rinse your hair daily but try to shampoo it at least 1 to 2 times a week. The number will depend on your type of curl, your shampoo and its PH value.
- Even if you have short hair, the weight would pull down and loosen the curls. Use weightless conditioning after every wash to maintain those bounce and spirals
Provocation by Gab
Provocation by Gab – Short Curly Hairstyles
Provocation by Gab – Short Curly Hairstyles
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HOW TO STYLE:
There are many pixie cuts for curly hair. In here is a classic pixie for the naturally curly. Cropped short around the ears and neck, the hair is left to curl soft around the forehead. It boasts of a cutting edge and daring look. This hairstyle reflects your daring individuality with style.
- Run with curling cream or mousse through your locks. Scrunch them lightly to encourage the curls.
- Let it air dry or if you don’t have time, spray shine spritz for added moisture before you blow dry with a diffuser.
FACE SHAPE:
A heart shaped face will win the most with this hairstyle. It frames the wide forehead, compliments the cheekbones and delightfully let the eyes flow to the narrow jaw line. If you have naturally curly hair with fine texture, go for this one.
HOW TO CARE:
- Curly hair doesn’t reflect light the way straight hair does, making it look dull sometimes. Using a shine spray, serum or shine enhancer can do the trick.
- If you have time, dry naturally to balance out the moisture in and out of the hair and to avoid clothe friction and chance of being damaged by heat. Use a shine spritz for added moisture.
- Humid weather is the ultimate frizz bringer, causing inner layer dehydration of the hair shafts. For this problem, you can use moisturizes (which is different from conditioners).
Lily by Jon Renau
Lily by Jon Renau – Short Curly Hairstyles
Lily by Jon Renau – Short Curly Hairstyles
Lily by Jon Renau – Short Curly Hairstyles – Get it here!
HOW TO STYLE:
The long hair length in the nape and ears keeps the curls and softens the pixie cut and gives it a more feminine look. Chic and charming, be memorable in meeting people with this pixie cut that is one of a kind.
- Comb through your wet hair using your favourite curling products.
- Manually scrunch up your curls in a gentle motion.
- Leave your hair to air dry or blow dry with a diffuser.
FACE SHAPE:
This hairstyle compliments all types of face shape with any type of hair texture. Just make sure your hair is from the range of medium to soft.
HOW TO CARE:
- Shampoo can be harsh for the hair. In the case of curls, they can break the protein bonds (disulfide bonds). Try using natural, extra-mild and sulphate free hair goo for your locks.
- Use microfiber towel or a tank shirt when drying your hair. Gently squeeze the hair upward in sections to avoid the friction. Terry towel clothes are too course for this hair type.
Melanie by Jon Renau
Melanie by Jon Renau – Short Curly Hairstyles
Melanie by Jon Renau – Short Curly Hairstyles
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HOW TO STYLE:
Light up your presentation (of self) by bringing something new to a classy bob.
- Before styling, wash your hair with moisturizing shampoo and conditioner or simply use a moisturizer.
- Throw in a cocktail of your favourite gel, hair oil and curl crème.
- Comb the concoction through with a wide tooth comb.
- Finally, you can blow dry your hair with a diffuser only half-way through. Leave it to air dry after doing so.
FACE SHAPE:
This style will look great with any face shape. Just make sure the density of your hair is from medium to thick when getting this hairstyle.
HOW TO CARE:
- If you are planning to put highlights on your hair, opt for thicker highlights. Thicker highlights cover more individual strands of hair. But you shouldn’t do this if you’re going to straighten your hair someday. For darker colors, choose demi-permanent tones. Besides the added shine, the demarcation line wouldn’t be so noticeable when your hair grows out.
- If you don’t have time, blow dry with a diffuser with high heat at the bottom and middle layer and low heat at the top. For hair that is very sensitive to frizzing, dampen a cloth with style spray, place it on top of the outer layer and blow dry with diffuser underneath.
Vivica Fox
Vivica Fox – Short Curly Hairstyles
Vivica Fox – Short Curly Hairstyles
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HOW TO STYLE:
Just because you’re in the office doesn’t mean you can’t wear your hair loose –even if curly hair has tendency to frizz. Avoid extra fullness of a long bob by shaping your hair from roots to tips.
Styling is almost the same as that of the Voluminous Short Bob.
- Wash your hair with moisturizing shampoo and conditioner or simply use a moisturizer.
- Mix your favourite gel, hair oil and curl crème.
- Using a wide tooth comb, apply the mixture evenly.
- Half-way blow dry your hair with a diffuser before leaving it to air dry.
FACE SHAPE:
This style will look great with any face shape with hair density of medium to thick.
HOW TO CARE:
- Protect your hair from the sun’s radiation and strong winds. Remember that curly hair is naturally dry. Look for a shampoo with sunscreen ingredient. The wind causes friction (I know you love the Titanic-y feel of the wind blowing through your hair but let’s keep it in moderation) so roll down those windows. Don’t forget to rinse your locks after swimming.
Patti by Estetica
Patti by Estetica – Short Curly Hairstyles
Patti by Estetica – Short Curly Hairstyles
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HOW TO STYLE:
This hairstyle is perfect for casual meetings or just to brighten up another day in the office. Feminine and neat, turn heads from the cubicle as you walk down the corridors getting busy and looking great!
- Make sure to make the curls as similar as the one next to them.
- Curl vertically using a 1-inch curling iron on dry hair.
- Pull the curls and let them relax into place. Use a modest amount of texturizing spray to define the curls.
- Lightly spray your curls with flexible hair spray.
FACE SHAPE:
This hairstyle works with all kinds of face shapes and hair densities.
HOW TO CARE:
- Remember, the longer the hair, the heavier it is, the more it pulls off the curls. Use weightless conditioner to make the curls last longer.
Dante by Motown Tress
Dante by Motown Tress – Short Curly Hairstyles
Dante by Motown Tress – Short Curly Hairstyles
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HOW TO STYLE:
Curls on top are given volume to fall down with style on forehead. Look practical and chic with this very curly and very short hairstyle.
- Apply frizz-controlling products on hair.
- Let it air dry or if you’re on a hurry, you can blow dry with the coolest setting.
FACE SHAPE:
Round faces will look great with this hairstyle that has a voluminous top. This hairstyle also emphasizes the special shape of heart faces. Hair must be from medium to very curly.
HOW TO CARE:
There are two causes of frizz: dehydration and friction. Curly hair is naturally dry and has the tendency to rise up to get the moisture in the air, thus the bad hair days. Here are some things you can do to beat the frizz:
- Sleep in pillowcases made from satin. Cotton pillowcases absorb moisture even from hair and causes friction. Plus, satin is smoother (you have no idea how much toss and turn at night).
- Use moisturizers at least once a week (different from conditioners).
