Best Way to Style Short Hair

Every now and again, I get this impulse to change my hair. Usually the impulse may only amount to a change in part (not very drastic, I realize) but other times, I come out of that salon chair with a lot. less. hair. Yes, this time around I did in fact cut my hair into a blunt bob! And yes, the first week was all about figuring out what the f@$% to do with it. Luckily, I have talented people in my life and they have saved me from hair ruin by teaching me the best way to style short hair. So today, I have to share some tips and tricks that I have learned from my Behind the Blush cohorts (what would I do without you!)

short hair tutorial soft curls

What I’ve learned:

1. Invest in a good curling mousse! Luckily, I have just the suggestion for both short and long haired ladies. Davines’ Curl Moisturizing Mousse. I find it works really well, delivering a soft curl that is never too crunchy. And, bonus, it does moisturizing duty too. Apply this guy to damp hair and let it do its thing.

Curling Mousse for Short Hair

2. I find that my hair looks best when I allow it to dry naturally…when you don’t have time for this, make sure a diffuser is a part of your blow drying regimen. And make sure you are not blow drying your hair on the highest heat.

3. Using a flat iron, alternate between soft vertical curls and horizontal crimp like waves. Click here to see Stef tackle this technique.

PS – I am still practicing this!! And when I complained to Sarah of CazooArtistry of my fumbling fingers, she said to use a normal curling iron first and then a flat iron to gently press the curls. This creates that more relaxed, soft look. Definitely trying this!

4. A great tip is if you are short on time, just curl the top layer!

Short Hair Tutorial

5. Finish with a bit of pomade and hairspray. Don’t be afraid to touch your hair, move it around and just let it look a little undone.

Big thanks to Behind the Blush for teaching me how to tackle my tresses. And to CazooArtistry for chopping my locks! I think it will be a great hairstyle for the summer!