swept away
When you want get lost in that rock and roll and drift away, there’s not better way to express yourself than with your hair! A rocker chick like you looks photo ready wearing a cool crop with a little bed-head flair. Blow-dry hair with a round brush, coaxing bangs to one side, and finish with a flat iron.
HAIR: HAIR BENDERS DESIGN TEAM/HAIR BENDERS INTERNATIONAL, CHATTANOOGA, TN; PHOTO: GLOBAL HAIR & FASHION GROUP.
polished profile
Just because you’re a career woman it doesn’t mean you can’t look like a super model. Take your short style to the next level by pumping up the volume and opting for a white-hot hue. While hair is extra short at the sides, leaving a little length at the crown gives you plenty of styling options.
HAIR: KHALIL DAVARY/EXCELLENT HAIR, WIESBADEN, GERMANY; PHOTO: GLOBAL HAIR & FASHION GROUP.
pixie perfect
Vamp it up and create touchable textures using a combination of blow-drying, round-brushing and flat-ironing your cool crop. Enhance piecey layers by placing a dime-size amount of pomade in your hands, rubbing them together and working the product throughout your hair for a rock star vibe.
HAIR: KHALIL DAVARY/EXCELLENT HAIR, WIESBADEN, GERMANY; PHOTO: GLOBAL HAIR & FASHION GROUP.
fierce fashion
Well hello, Ms. Fashionista! Abbreviated lengths look extra stylish thanks to a few flips of the flat iron and creative brushing. Start by flat-ironing lengths straight, bending the flat iron slightly at the crown to enhance light layers. Brush lush fringe to one side to create a sexy, seductive veil across the forehead.
HAIR: ELIZABETH STENSTROM/L SALON & COLOR GROUP, SAN MATEO, CA; PHOTO: GLOBAL HAIR & FASHION GROUP.
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im not suure this apllys for this but my hair is short but like to a shoulders kinda? and i wanna no like how to make it grow fast? cause its been short for like a year :O
Hi, Cheyanne!
We’re checking with our experts for the perfect answer—visit soon!
Biotin vitamins will make hair grow fast!!!! You can get them in the vitamin section at any drug store.
Try taking prenatle vitamns it should help with your hair growth!
Okay, I’ve been cutting my own hair for years. I usually do a really good job, but this time I messed it up. I made it right below my chin and it is really blunt all the way around. I want a cute kind of choppy hairstyle..but I don’t want a style that’s so short it shows my ears..They’re kinda big. (: I have an oval shaped face. What style do you suggest?
Hi, Tessa!
Check out the October issue of Sophisticate’s—on stands now! You’ll find plenty of great short cuts and an article titled “Find Your Perfect Cut.” You may also want to consider having a stylist layer your hair. This way, some of your blunt-cut lengths will remain chin-length, while the rest of your hair shows off that choppy look you’re seeking. Finally, check out the “Cuts For Your Face Shape” section on the Great Looks tab (the same tab where you found this “Long Hair” section)!
I want a more sophisticated look now that I’ll be 30 in a few months. I love bobs and I like the ones that are jaw length. What would you suggest for someone with thin hair? I’m not a fan of bangs of any type. Thanks so much, Camille J
Hi, Camille!
Cutting your hair short helps it to grow in a little thicker. If you’re interested in the jaw-length bob, it’s a good choice because the front pieces can frame your face beautifully. Since you’re not a fan of bangs, try changing up your look using accessories like headbands, clips and even bobby pins. Simply pinning a small section of hair creates a whole new look in an instant!
im thinking about getting my hair cut like Jodie Fosters in her movie The Brave One. i have a large forehead and a very round face. i also have very thick shoulders so i dont want to look like a guy. Should i get my hair cut?
Hi, Brittany!
For women with a round face, many stylists suggest soft layers and sideswept bangs. It’s a good idea to avoid shorter styles because those will accentuate the roundness of your face.
Hi Brittany,
I came across a March 2011 issue while visiting a local library. There I found a picture of Jennifer Nettles, with a short hair style but very feminine.
I have a round face and would love to own a March 2011 issue so that I can show my stylist exactly what style I like. I have searched the publisher’s website and this website for links to request past issues but could not find any.
Where do I go to find a March 2011 issue? It has got the solution to my hair styling problems. Could someone please help me.
Larysa
I used to have long hair and finally got the bridget bardot cut and I love it. But is there any way to shake the look up a bit? Im new to the short hair look so If You could suggest some other ways to style it that would be great. Thanks!
Hi, Monica!
Check out the June/July issue of Sophisticate’s before it sells out! Inside, you’ll find plenty of short style inspiration on the pages of Clip & Snip, At Home Styling Guide and more! And keep an eye out for more short styles in the upcoming summer issue.
I have an Aline that I didn’t want. My hair is way too curly so I have to straighten it every day.
Is there anything I can do with it without having so much work. While I wait
For my hair to grow back? Nothing to extream of course. I have 4 boys so they
Love to pick on mom.
Hi, Angelina!
According to celebrity stylist Dickey, the key to straightening your hair lies in smoothing and flattening the cuticle. Try looking for a blow-dryer that has a comb attachment. It helps detangle and straighten your strands without causing damage. Once you achieve that great blow-out, you can maintain your hair all week long by placing in on top of your head in a loose bun before you go to bed each night.
Thanks! I’m going to show the picture (Fatal Attraction Fox) to my stylist. I hope the cut works for me!
It’s a great cut! Happy hairstyling, Natasha!
These are way to short i wont to see medium lenth hair.is that to much to ask for.gezz.
Hi, Fayth!
Have you checked out the rest of the Sophisticate’s website? For example, we showcase medium-length styles in Curls & Waves and Sleek Styling, which are both featured in the drop down menu of the Hair How-Tos tab above. Also, check out the Aprill issue of the magazine (on stands now!), which includes a special section on Hair Makeovers featuring the best ideas for your hair for spring.
I really like the issue with Lauren Conrad on the cover. I especially liked the Franck Provost styles. I’m thinking about getting my hair cut like the style on page 31 that’s titled “Fatal Attraction Fox.” I’m curious about the shape of the cut. It has rounded look, but says, “the front portion is snipped in an oval shape.” Was the hair itself cut into an oval shape or was the shape created from the styling?
Hi, Natasha!
Thanks for the lovely comments! In “The Return Of The Sex Kitten” feature, the cut you are referring to showcases layers that create an oval shape to frame the face. The curved silhouette is then further enhanced and rounded by styling with a round brush and curling iron.
Thanks you guys! I’m soooooo excited! I hope to get the cut in the summer, so this is great! thanks!!! You guys have been great! For any girls who need hair help, this is the place for you!!! Thank you so much!!!
~Katherine~
Thanks for the love, Katherine!
Why can’t I find any hair style magazines that show the front,side and back views of a cut. Seems no stylist can cut my hair the way I want it. I’m not fusy . I’m just a senior citizen on a fixed income and would like to get my hair cut the way I like to wear it. Pretty sad when I have someone with me who’s hair is cut the way I wanted mine cut and the stylist couldn’t manage to cut it that way. It’s not like I haven’t worn the cut before. I feel very unattractive not being able to wear a cut I am comfortable with.
Hi, Karen!
The kind of cut you desire may not be that stylist’s particular specialty. You can always try talking to the salon manager and asking to see a stylist that specializes in the type of cut you desire. Please check out our April issue, on sale Tuesday, that features a section with style variations. Also, while we try and feature a variety of angles; usually a good stylist understands the cut from the front view and will shape the back to best complement your overall look.