Formal Short Hairstyles
A formal hairstyle is all about how well it compliments your personality and attire. Once you have finalized on your hairstyle for the occasion, make an advance appointment with your hairstylist, because you certainly don’t want to run around at the last minute. A formal look is worn when there is a special occasion such as a wedding, an office function or any other important, classy function. The reasons why many opt for short hairstyles are that it’s quick, easy to manage and looks healthy on our natural hair. Short formal hairstyle looks stylish and elegant if it is cut and styled well. Before you snip off your hair, decide on which hairstyle suits your face, frame and hair texture. In order to add an extra oomph to your haircut, you can use various hairstyling products depending upon your requirement. For example, if you want an extra bounce, mist your hair with volumising hairspray and if you like to add some extra shine to your bangs, apply a shine serum. There is quite a varied range of short formal hairstyles that you can choose from for your big days; the next section mentions some of them.
Formal Hairstyles For Short Hair
Angle Bob Hairstyle
A formal short hairstyle is easy to create and, at the same time, easy to maintain. Angled bob is a formal hairstyle which is best for thick hair. This hairstyle is cut to the jaw and narrowed to cup at the nape of the neck. The sides are slightly blunt or you can even try different looks by undercutting; however, the length looks conventional and stylish. Before starting, ask your stylist to begin by cutting around the face, so that you can fix on the angle that you require for framing your face well. For a smooth look, you can apply some styling lotion on to your hair. The key feature of this haircut is that it mainly emphasizes your lips, so if you have those pouty lips then you’ve got no reason to wait any longer!
Short Shag Hairstyle
A hairstyle can look divine if it is cut well. One such hairstyle, which will always stay in fashion, is short shag hairstyle. It’s better not to get this hairstyle done if you have very fine hair, as the steps cut won’t give you a happy result. In this hairstyle, the hair length varies from five inches to more, such that, the hair just brush your shoulders. Layers are cut on the back and sides of your head; additional layers are cut to give you an impressive effect. You can decide upon the number of layers you need for this hairstyle, in order to complement your look. For styling this haircut, after you shower, part your hair to the side so it dries that way. Mix together some shine mousse and styling wax and run through your hair with your fingers to get a tousled effect. Blow-dry your hair and use a round brush to keep it in place.
Inverted Bob Hairstyles
Bob is one of the oldest hairstyles, which is styled in different forms today. The inverted bob is shorter at the back, and longer towards the front. The hair at the back is cut short and very close to the nape while the front is either styled in angles or curled inwards. The cut at the back is more narrowed in order to give it a carved shape. People with round faces can try out this haircut as it adds height at the crown which can elongate your face. Celebrities like Victoria Beckham, Katie Homes, Rihanna wore this hairstyle, making it a rage all around the globe.
Wavy Bob Haircuts
Curly heads and wavy hair too can adopt a formal look with this bob haircut. If you have thick curly hair, you can surely sport this haircut. A wavy bob is cut short at the back of the neckline and is evenly cut from the back around to the front; the sides are chopped above the chin. You can complement this haircut with straight side swept bangs. For straight bangs, apply a heat resistant hair serum and straighten your bangs with a flat iron; finish with a hold spray.
A Boyish Crop
Sophisticated and very low maintenance are the benefits of a boyish crop hairstyle. It is the shortest hairstyle of all, wherein your hair is completely cropped all over your head. Though it’s named boyish crop, it has a rather petite look to it. This hairstyle is very easy to maintain and requires very little usage of styling products. Just apply a shine mousse to damp hair, let it dry and you are all set to go.
It really doesn’t matter which hairstyle is going to conquer the fashion industry this year or the next. What really matters is whether your hairstyle reflects your identity. Short hairstyles are here to stay, and short formal hairstyles are ideal for petite and elegant women. These were some short formal haircut designs for all you busy ladies who do not have the time to style long hair. Get an experienced hairstylist to snip off your hair into the style of your dreams, and be ready to receive some envious glances.
