How to look great in short hair cuts

Textured short bob at Merco's Salon Lyric House Nairobi on 2nd February 2016. PHOTO| MARTIN MUKANGU

What you need to know:

  • Short styles make you feel and look lighter. They also free you up in terms of styling time, maintenance and money. Imagine being able to do your own hair as you bathe!

  • All you need is shampoo, conditioner, and curl activator. You can even wash your hair daily.

Kiss your tresses goodbye and embrace the benefits of the big cut.

 

Short hair is currently the most stylish way to wear your hair. It makes a bold fashion statement and signals a confident woman. This new trend has been embraced by women of all ages, from teens to grannies, enjoying the freedom that comes with such

simplicity. It gives you a chance to wear your own hair even if it is of fine texture and sparse, because short hair looks amazing on all hair types.

If you are toying with the idea of cutting your hair and doing away with weaves, here are some of the benefits to help you decide:

 

It takes a load off:

Short styles make you feel and look lighter. They also free you up in terms of styling time, maintenance and money. Imagine being able to do your own hair as you bathe! All you need is shampoo, conditioner, and curl activator. You can even wash your hair daily.

 

It is gym and swimming friendly:

One of the main considerations of going to the gym and swimming is always hair. Weaves and braids become too sweaty to handle, while long styles get messed up. Picture yourself with a no-stress short do as you work out.

 

 

It suits most women: Almost anyone call pull off the short look, as long as it is well trimmed and shaped according to your head. It will give you a clean and simple silhouette that works with all outfits, everywhere.

 

Make the most of your short do:

You may wish to introduce small curls by using texturiser, you may refine the edges with styling gel, and you could add some colour for a different look. Speak to your stylist for all the options.