Look 1
Easy Waves
This look is super simple and easy if you want a no nonsense, low maintenance look this New Years Eve. Curls look great on short hair and are really quick to create using GHD’s. I often style my hair like this if I want a quick but glam look. Here’s how I created it…
I pinned up the top section of my hair whilst the GHD’s were heating up then start to curl small sections. I started catching the hair between the plates close to the roots then whilst gliding the GHD’s towards the tip I slowly twisted them 90 degrees to create a curl. I alternated directions throughout my hair, but made sure the front sections curled away from my face. Once the bottom section was done, I worked on the top section until each bit was curled.
To finish
I sprayed the curls with some hairspray before giving them a brush through to create a more loose, beach-wave style. To give the look a final touch, I ran a few pumps of L’Oreal Extraordinary Oil through the tips for a little added shine.
Look 2
Low Braided Bun
This second hairstyle is probably one of my favourite looks to create if I want something a little different on a night out. It’s a more laid back alternative to a formal ‘up-do’, yet still looks amazing for any occasion. Better yet it takes less than 5 minutes to do, here’s how I did it…
Starting at my parting, I sectioned off three small pieces of my fringe and started to braid them across and around my head. I grabbed small sections of hair into the braid as I went, stopping just behind my ear and securing it with a hair grip. I teased the hair over the braid to cover the clips and pulled the rest of my hair into a low bun at the bottom of my neck, securing it with a bobble and some more clips.
To finish
The best bit about this look is how messy and undone it is, so to finish off I teased and backcombed sections out to fall around my face and pulled each section of the braid to make it look a little more ‘slept in’. The last thing I did was give it a little spray with some hair spray to help it stay in place.
Look 3
Braided Top Knot
This final look is probably the trickiest style out of the three to master, but well worth the effort once you get the hang of it. I love creating this look if my hair is a little greasy but still I need to look dressed up, it’s a stylish take on the everyday top knot.
To create this look, I sectioned off the top part of my hair and secured with a bobble. I then tipped my head upside down and started braiding from the nape of my neck. I grabbed sections of the hair as I worked my way up towards the crown of my head. This bit takes a little getting used to, so don’t worry if you have to start over a few times, I know I did.
To finish…
Once the braid was near the top section of my hair I secured it with a hair grip and then merged it into the top section by pulling the rest of my hair and the braid into a high top knot on top of my head. To finish I teased bits of hair out around my face and fiddled with the bun to make it a little messier, then used a little hair spray to secure everything in place.
And there you have it, 3 easy and fun party looks for short hair. I’d love to know which is your favourite style, comment below and let me know!
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Thanks for reading, and happy new year!
Anna
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Love all of these styles – especially the third! Can’t wait to try ❤️
This tutorial is sooo helpful. I have so many weddings to attend this summer but I’m sick of wearing my hair in the same style. I know that short hair can be styled in more ways than you first think, but whenever I look on pinterest all the styles are so formal and a most weddings I’ll be going to have a smart casual dresscode. I absolutely love, love, love that behind the head braid, it’d look so cool with a hairvine or some cute hair gems.
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Ah thank you so much! Yes it would be perfect for a wedding! I might have to do my hair like this this weekend!
Anna x