Style short hair – 7 suggestions for Bob and Pixie Haircut

That short haircuts offer fewer styling options than long hair is an assumption that has been proven wrong on many occasions over the years. Yes, while it is true that many popular looks cannot be achieved with very short hair. For example, various ponytails, braids, space buns, waterfall braids, etc. need a lot of hair length to look really good. However, there are just as many styles that look even better on shorter hair than on long manes. In today’s article, we would like to introduce you to some of the most beautiful and also the simplest hairstyles that you can easily do at home. Here you will discover step-by-step instructions that will show you exactly how to style short hair.

Styling short hair can become a real hobby!

There are just so many different pretty options to choose from

7 ways to style short hair

Styling short hair isn’t as complicated or restrictive as you might imagine. There are numerous possible hairstyles that women with different short hairstyles can try. They are all very easy to learn and perfect, requiring only a small amount of product and still delivering very impressive results.

undone shag

Casual, chic, youthful and playful – the tousled undone, bed head aesthetic has become the go-to hairstyle for many women during the pandemic lockdown. When many of us started working from home, there was just no reason to invest a lot of time in looking neat and serious.

But even after many restrictions were lifted, the style continues to be popular due to its carefree flair and easy styling. The undone shag can be done with any hair length, but it looks particularly good on short haircuts. After all, these naturally have a lot of volume and texture.

This hairstyle looks best when the hair is already cut in a shag or wolf cut

Frizz and tousled highlights are not only allowed here, but desired

Step by step instructions:

To achieve the perfect undone shag, follow the steps outlined here. First, either dampen your hair with a texturizing salt spray or just towel dry when you get out of the shower. While your hair is damp, apply a small handful of volume mousse and scrunch well. If you prefer to use a volume spray, then apply this to dry hair.

Apply a heat protectant and start blow-drying your hair from the bottom up. Hold the blow dryer with one hand and curl your hair with the other. This creates a lot of volume. Do not use a comb or brush. If your hair is straight, use a curling iron to make some big curls in your hair. Once your mane has cooled, apply hairspray to set the hairstyle in place. To do this, it is best to spray the product into your hands, then knead it in well.

The copper red hair color is a real eye-catcher, especially with this undone hairstyle

Wet hair look and naturally curly shag in one – a surprisingly good combination

Style sleek short hair

The Sleek Look is the exact opposite of the Undone Shag. This hairstyle is elegant, understated and instantly recognizable for its fabulously shiny look without any frizz whatsoever. It is ideal for all official and professional occasions where it is important to look well-groomed and make a good impression. The styling of the Sleek Look is very similar to the styling of the Liquid Hair. The latter, however, is geared more towards very long, flowing hair.

Glamorous, elegant and perfect for every occasion

Step by step instructions:

Start by washing and conditioning your hair with a moisturizing shine and anti-frizz shampoo and conditioner. Gently dry your hair with a microfiber towel, then apply an anti-frizz spray and scrunch. This is also the time to apply a heat protectant of your choice.

Blow dry your hair from top to bottom with the styling nozzle attachment and style with a natural bristle brush. This combo goes a long way towards creating a glossy, smooth, frizz-free look. Once your hair is completely dry, straighten it in small sections using a straightening iron. Spritz on some shine hairspray on your bristle brush and apply evenly through your hair to complete the look.

You can also comb your pixie cut back like the celebrity Ruby Rose

This hairstyle usually looks best with a blunt or papercut bob

A bit of asymmetry always adds a lot of visual interest though

Wet hair look

The wet hair look is a real lifesaver for women with straight or wavy hair that gets greasy very quickly. There are simply days when we neither want nor have time to wash our hair. The wet hair look offers a solution here. It’s a very flattering, romantic and glamorous look that’s especially great for the hot summer months. You not only look like a model who has just come from a professional photo shoot, but also as if you had just been to the sea. And the best part? The wet hair look is done in less than a minute and only requires two products!

The wet hair look is a favorite of many designers for their models

Step by step instructions:

First, wet your hair thoroughly with a spray bottle. It should be damp but not soaking wet. Apply a wet look styling gel from the hair roots to the tips and knead it in well. You can’t really go overboard with the gel with this hairstyle. So make sure your entire mane is thoroughly “gelled”.

Now shape your hair with your fingers or a comb. You can comb it back and make it perfectly smooth, or you can side-part it and leave it all messy and wild. Once you are happy with your styling, set the shape with a shine hold hairspray.

If you want to invest a little more time in your wet hair look or if you want to make it look particularly handsome, try the water wave hairstyle. This is the original forerunner of the modern style and was worn by the flapper girls of the 1920’s. However, water waves require a little more precision and practice. If you want to try this retro hairstyle, we recommend reading our dedicated article about it.

The water wave has experienced a real rebirth in recent years

Combed back and sleek for a measured and understated look

In the video below, the steps of this hairstyle are described in an even more understandable way

pompadour

The pompadour is another retro look, this time from the 1950s, that works particularly well for women with the pixie cut. It’s a typically masculine hairstyle and was made popular by rock ‘n’ roll legends like Elvis Presley. The pompadour creates a lot of volume and height at the top of the head, so it’s not ideal for women with oblong faces or large foreheads. For round face shapes, on the other hand, the style can be very beneficial. As for hair type, the pompadour looks best with straight or slightly wavy hair.

This hairstyle immediately draws all eyes with its extravagant volume and lots of texture

Step by step instructions:

Again, your hair should be slightly damp. Apply a small handful of Volume Mousse to long sections of hair. Now dry the hair thoroughly with a round brush and a hair dryer with a styling nozzle attachment and style it upwards and backwards. At this point, your hair should be very voluminous but not able to hold its shape.

Rub some good-hold styling cream or pomade between your hands and start to really shape your hair. Your long sections of hair should form a large, slicked-back wave on top of your head, similar to a quiff. Slick the sides back, similar to an undercut. Once you are happy with your look, set everything with hairspray.

This is one of many hairstyles that can only be achieved with very short hair

Pompadour is a look that every woman with a pixie and undercut should know

How will you style your own short hair?

Who says short hairstyles can’t be braided?

Of course, a hairstyle like this requires a lot of precision and practice