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How to Style short hair? Short hair is easy to maintain. Nevertheless, my friends complain that there aren’t many ways to style it. Well, I have a surprise for you!
You can style short hair in a lot of different ways since it is so playful. You can create some eye-catching looks with short hair, no matter whether it’s at work, a party, or a casual meeting.
Read on to find out how to style your short hair with these 20 DIY hairdos.
Incredible DIY Short Hairstyles
The Easy Twist Hairdo
What You Need
- Hairpins
- Texturizing spray
- Comb
- Elastic band
What to Do
- Detangle your hair with a comb.
- Spritz on some texturizing spray.
- Part your hair down the middle.
- Take a 3-inch section of hair from one side and comb it neatly.
- Twist and pin the hair up at the back.
- Repeat the same on the other side.
- Secure the two twists together with an elastic band.
The Cool Pixie Hairdo
What You Need
- Hair mousse
- Hair gloss crème
- Comb
- Blow dryer
- Hairbrush
What to Do
- Detangle your hair with a comb. Mix some hair mousse with gloss creme and apply it to damp hair.
- Comb it through your entire hair.
- Blow-dry your hair while brushing it upwards.
- Style your bangs so they fall on your face. Make your hair stand in messy spikes near your crown.
- Spritz on some hairspray.
- Separate the fringe neatly.
The Bouffant Scarf Hairdo
What You Need
- Dry shampoo
- Hairpins
- Elastic bands
- Comb
- Scarf
What to Do
- Comb your hair to detangle it.
- Spritz on some dry shampoo. Dry shampoo not only cleans your hair, but also gives it volume and texture.
- Let your bangs fall on your forehead after you comb them. From the crown of your head, backcomb your hair from the middle to the roots. Teasing will create a bouffant.
- Pinup this section of hair after combing the top of it neatly.
- Pinup the rest of your hair using hairpins that are the same color as your hair. Pinup your hair in sections to keep it in place.
- Tie your scarf in a double knot at the top of your head and wrap it around the back of your head. Tuck the ends in the scarf. Cover the pins at the back of the scarf by pulling it up and spreading it out.
Short Curls
What You Need
- Sectioning clips
- Comb
- Hairspray
- Curling iron
What to Do
- Detangle your hair with a comb.
- Clip back your top section of hair.
- Bun the bottom half of your hair. You should leave each section in the curling iron for about 6 seconds before unclipping it.
- Wait until your hair is cool before touching it.
- Unclip the top section of your hair and curl just the ends.
- Apply more hairspray to keep the curls in place.
The Bouffant
What You Need
- Sectioning clips
- Hairpins
- Comb
- Brush
- Blow dryer
- Curling iron
What to Do
- Detangle your hair with a comb. Roll a section of hair at the crown up and secure it with some sectioning clips.
- Part your hair as you normally would. Apply a curling iron to your hair.
- Remove the clip at the crown of your head. Backcomb this hair to add volume. Smooth down the top part of this hair with a comb.
- To finish off the look, gather some hair from both sides and pin it to the back of your head along with the bouffant.
Half up Party Lob
What You Need
- Curling iron
- Hairpins
- Rat-tailed comb
- Hairspray
What to Do
- Detangle your hair with a comb.
- Curl your hair.
- Pluck the hair at the crown of your head. Teasing it will give it a bouffant look.
- Pick up both sides of your hair and twist them once at the back of your head. Stich this twist from below at the back of your head.
- Allow your bangs to fall freely.
- Spray your hair with hairspray to complete the look.
The Twisted French Twist
What You Need
- Crimping iron
- Sectioning clips
- Comb
- Hairpins
- Hairspray
What to Do
- Crimp the top sections of your hair.
- Divide your hair into three sections: one on each side, and one in the middle. Clip the side sections.
- Add height to the hairdo by backcombing the front part of the center section.
- Twist the center section until it reaches the back. Secure the twist by pinning it up at the nape of your neck.
- Unclip the side sections. Twirl a small section of hair from one side. Then pass it over the center twist, roll it and pin it on the other side.
- Alternately twist and pin both side sections of your hair until all your hair is twisted and pinned.
- Tuck the ends of the center section under. Pin it in place.