Stylists at Haristyle.com say that short hair can help to boost confidence and provide a younger look on women willing to take the plunge. As long as a short haircut is suited to the face and personality of the woman, it can lift spirits and improve overall feelings of goodwill. In addition, short haircuts are easy to care for and can help to save money on hair grooming products and time spent on washing and styling longer cuts. While trying various short hair ideas, women do need to plan for regular cuts every 4 to 6 weeks to maintain the new look.
Face
Before attempting a new short haircut, women should determine the shape of their faces and look for appropriate cuts that highlight the best features on the face and play down the weak spots. An oval-shaped face is the ideal shape and can sport any kind of cut, say Hairsytle.com stylists. Round faces look best with a short haircut that provides volume and lift on top. Hair cut in layers gives short haircuts more volume. Heart-shaped, pointy faces can benefit from a short haircut that ends at the chin and is swept forward in wispy layers, just as square-shaped faces can best be complimented with short cuts that have side parts and wisps around the sides of the face.
Trends
While trends in short hair vary over the years, there are a few classic short haircuts that are always in style, report hairdressers at Short Hair Styles. The bob is a cut that remains a mainstay for women looking for short haircut ideas with potential for various styling options. A bob typically is cut to chin length and is one length all over. A bob can be worn behind the ears, behind one ear or fluffed up with hair volumizing products. The pixie cut that was made famous by Twiggy in the 1960s is another mainstay in the realm of short haircuts and can be spiked or mussed for dramatic flair. A longer version of the pixie is the shag, which typically is longer, down the neck and below the level of the chin. The shag is not as conducive to dramatic spiking but can add volume for a more sophisticated look and provides more hair for occasional curls.
Bangs
Short cuts should include sweeping bangs that can be brushed aside or cuts that sweep back off the forehead so as not to weigh down the face with heavy bangs. Straight, choppy bangs on a round face also will accentuate the shape rather than complement the curves. Short hair that is thick around the temples can soften the face, just as bangs can downplay a large forehead. Bangs can be cut jaggedly for a modern look or soft and wispy. Bangs are optional with a bob but typically work best cut short with a pixie cut.
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