Feel like lopping your locks but not sure whether it will suit the shape of your face? Then try looking at some pictures of short hairstyles - it's a great way to narrow down the styles you think you'll look best with! Start with the internet. Nowadays there are many sites with pictures of celebrity hairstyles. If you're not sure about this then start by looking at some of the pictures in hair salon windows, most salons will have these because they aim to promote the stylist's work and draw clients in.
You may think that attempts to discover the perfect style this way are off the wall, but if you go into the better salons, and are not sure of the style you want, you will often be handed a book with pictures of different styles. When you see a style that looks good on someone with similar features and face shape to yourself, then it's a cert that the style will suit you.
It may be worth investing in a hairstyling magazine at your local news stand. These are bound to have pictures of short hairstyles, and you should be able to find one that you like. Don't be put off by the fact that models might look better than you, look for similarities. If you are still not sure then there is another method you can try before you take the plunge and have your hair cut short.
Let's go back to the internet…. Some internet sites now have a service where you can upload a photograph of yourself and try out the different styles available on the site. You can crop the image and play around with the styles until you find one that suits you. Instead of looking at pictures of short hairstyles featuring other people, you will be the star of the show! Just upload your photo, pick a style you like and in a few seconds you'll see it on your head - this is probably the best way of looking at pictures of short hairstyles to see whether they will suit you.
Short Hairstyles - Celebrity: Halle Berry This is a great short hairstyle for medium to thick hair texture that is also good for wavy to curly hair. The hairstyle is an easy razored cut which gives the hair movement while you still have control.
Style Tip: With a natural wave or a body wave in your hair first apply a gel spray then scrunch dry your hair. When dry put your molding cream through the ends to give your hairstyle shape.
Short Hairstyles - Celebrity: Alyssa Milano We love this pixie look - it's fresh and cute and looks a treat on Alyssa. Her hair has been cut with lots of whispy short layers, which frame the face and accentuate Alyssa's striking features. This hairstyle is a super option for oval face shapes to flatter smaller features.
Style Tip: start by applying styling mousse or gel to semi-damp hair. Blow-dry or if time permits, let your hair dry naturally. Once the hair is dry, apply a generous amount of wax and distribute evenly. Style as your heart desires!
Short Hairstyles - Celebrity: Meg Ryan This is a brilliant short hairstyle for naturally curly hair types, featuring lovely angled layering throughout. Sections of Meg's hair have been sliced to reduce bulk and achieve this textured and tapered look.
Style Tip: apply mousse to damp hair then blow-dry, using a round vent brush, making sure to flip the ends up. Use wax or moulding cream to add emphasis to the ends.
Short Hairstyles - Celebrity: Victoria Beckham Posh carries off this chic short hairstyle to perfection. Her glossy crop has been cut with longer layers at the front and sides and shorter layers at the back, achieving a tapered, sleek effect. Whispy bangs soften the cut and complete the classy look.
Style Tip: to get this look, let your hair dry naturally if time permits, or blow-dry using a large paddle brush or a large radial brush. Run some wax throughout the hair to add gloss and definition to the hairstyle.
These are just 4 examples from over 500 short hairstyles in our hairstyles library which also includes straight, wavy, curly and celebrity hairstyles. You can also try on the short hairstyles in the men's hairstyles section as well!
