I’ve had (really) short hair ever since I chopped it off in high school. And I still love it. But I admit I’m not very creative with it. I mean, isn’t having wash and go hair the reason to go short? But New Year’s calls for a little sprucing up! Here are three easy (of course) ideas for the pixie crowd.
1. Only have 5 minutes?
My hair is normally standing straight up so, yes, it takes 5 minutes to smooth it down. (Quick tip: if you have really fine hair like I do, putting some color in it, like a few highlights, adds major body.) Add a few sparkly bobby pins to make it festive.
2. Go big!
Ok, so I was scared to death to wear my hair like this. But I braved the ‘do for the new Twilight movie (my aunt told me I had Edward’s hair!) and loved it. To get your own faux hawk just use lots of product and a curling iron and go nuts. (Pardon the shiny nose – my sister had just treated me to a facial for my birthday :)
3. Add a little bling
I feel like one of Oscar de la Renta’s girls with this. To make your own headband, hot glue a piece of ribbon around a hair elastic. Then pin a brooch in the center. To make the look work for short hair, keep some bangs and tease up the back for volume.
Ok, that’s it for pictures of me (sorry!). Any other short hair girls out there? How do you wear yours? I’m also a big fan of a turban-tied scarf when I can get it to stay in one place for more than 5 minutes.
What a great easy headband. Looks cute.
My sis just lopped off her locks (like 15 inches) I’m sending her this post for inspiration! I love the looks!!
Steph, somehow you always manage to look amazing. I, too, have always loved your short hair. I love all these styles on you; the one with the headband is simply stunning!!!
Happy New Year Christie! Short hair is def the way to go when you have little ones. How are you surviving with #2?!
Love all of these looks! #3 is so chic. You look fabulous with your short hair!
So cute and I love that headband idea!!!
Love the big hair!!! So cute! Perfect with red lips and simple hoops or big earrings. Great post!
I have always been fond of your short locks. I don’t think I would ever be able to pull it off like you do. I’m hosting a Best of 2012 Showcase Party if you’d like to swing by and share your favorite post/projects of the year http://delightfullynoted.blogspot.com/2012/12/showcase-partybest-of-2012-share-your.html
Happy New Year!
LOVE LOVE LOVE the look with the headband and poof at the crown…so stylish
You look so cute! I don’t really do much with my hair other than headbands and barrettes. But now you’re making me want to chop it even shorter. :)
Was that photo overload or what? *cringe* :) But I wish I could wear more headbands – they just look dorky on my short hair.
I could definitely use these tips! I’ve really been wanting to try out something like #2. It looks great on you. I’ll definitely have to give it a try!
you should definitely try the big hair – it was fun! Don’t think i could do it everyday but it was a change of pace. :) Have a happy new year Mandy!
Love the blingy headband!