How to Go Short

Short hair is not for everyone. It has a bad reputation amongst women, because it's done the wrong way. 70% of women with short hair have the wrong haircut that is not flattering to them.

When you get short hair right, it can be a classic powerful look. In fact, short hair may be your look and you don't even know it yet. Women who want a full volumous hair could benefit from a good shortcut. 

There is one hairstyle and shortcut that I've found to be particularly effective and works for the majority of women: The Bob.

What's a bob? You've seen it. Longer hair at the front, back of the head cut shorter usually at an angle, or cut bluntly.

An architectural blunt cut like a bob exudes confidence, structure, certainty and power on a woman.

There is a common saying that a woman that can rock a short hairstyle has a lot of confidence.

This is because many women are not necessarily comfortable with shorter hair. Many women feel like lesser versions of themselves when their hair is cut too short, and that lack of confidence shows!

Much of the time, the insecurity is warranted. About 70% of women I know have the wrong short hair cut for their facial structure. I believe the disconnect comes from women looking to their idols and  celebrities who have pixie cuts or shaggy layered short cuts. Often times these celebrities can pull it off because they're in great shape, they have excellent genetics, sharp well-defined jawlines and cheekbones, features that most women do not share with them.

The Bob is an exception. Women with round faces and long faces alike can benefit from a well-cut bob.White women, black women, women with thick or thin hair, of all hair colours- all look well with the Bob. Do your research and don't be afraid to do this step-by-step if you're nervous. Don't chop all your hair off if you're not sure, but ask your hairdresser to keep the length by the side of your face. The Bob looks so classic because it has the length of longer hair at the front, and a blunt back that looks clean and powerful. 

There's nothing soft about the Bob, until you curl it. The Bob looks fantastic curled-- another brownie point for the haircut. The Bob is versatile and looks great curly, wavy or straight.

Hairstyles I do NOT recommend on just about anyone...

The Pixie cut looks good on very few people.  Most people do not have the angles and cheekbones needed to pull off the Pixie. The Pixie is also known for aging a woman instantly. You can gain 5-10 years on top of your age with a Pixie. Younger women, on the other hand, can get the style to look older or more professional. Emma Watson was applauded for her infamous Pixie cut (left), but even she looks better with the Bob (right).

Left: Cute, alright. Right: Classy, sexy.

Anne Hathaway is another beautiful Pixie who also looks better with a longer hairstyle: the Long Fringe Short Hair style, which is up next, by the way.

Left: Cute, alright. Right: Classy, sexy.

Some Like it Somewhere in Between...

The Long Fringe Short Hair  (LFSH) style is a great option for women who already know they look great in the Bob or who are comfortable enough with short hair.

The key difference between the Long Fringe Short Hair and the Bob is that the Long Fringe Short Hair has all the length and volume concentrated on the top front and crown of the hair. The sides of the head are cut short too, and that may not necessarily look flattering on everyone. If you have nice ears and like to show your neck, the Long Fringe Short Hair is a style that looks crisp, daring and powerful. 

Jules' Experiences

I do not look good with a Pixie. I rock a crisp Bob, but I think I look best with the LFSH. 

The Pixie, the Bob, the LFSH.

I've got good cheekbones but a terrible jawline, depending on weight loss or gain. 

Lesson learned: The Pixie looks dreadful on me.