Whatever
short hairstyle you may be sporting right now, we say yes you can!
Pixie
cuts, short bobs, buzz cuts and more – all these bold and beautiful hairstyles require
a great hair care routine in order to keep them looking fabulous. But by great
hair care routine, we don’t mean a rigorous one. Simple hair care tips can help
you maintain your gorgeous short locks long after the chop.
Without
further ado, here’s your sleek and simple short hair maintenance guide:
Transition to Less
Shampoo and Conditioner.
This might seem like a no-brainer for ladies who
recently chopped off their locks, but it’s still worth mentioning here. Short
hair requires less shampoo and conditioner than long hair. So, start reducing
those huge dollops of hair cleansing products after your major hair chop.
Overdoing it on the shampoo may dry your hair and
scalp, making them irritated and prone to flaky dandruff. On the other hand,
applying too much conditioner can weigh down your now-short locks and make your
hair oilier than before.
Air-Dry Your Hair
Naturally.
Your hair dryer surely became your best friend
when it comes to styling your previously long locks. But now that you’re
rocking a shorter ‘do, start skipping your hairdryer in favor of air-drying.
Too much heat from your hairdryer can contribute
to hair damage. This makes your locks fried, luster-less, and limp in the long
run. Air-drying your hair makes it less prone to damage caused by excessive heat.
Worried about styling your hair without a heat
dryer? You don’t have to sacrifice style – you can use products such as wave
sprays to help bring out the natural shape of your hair strands. Simply spray
an ample amount on your damp hair, then scrunch it and let it dry naturally.
Ditch Your Comb.
There’s really no need to comb and brush your
short hair most of the time. It’s because the itty-bitty length allows styles
to be created in a tangle-free manner even without the use of a comb.
Run your fingers through your hair when
untangling or shaping them into a nice style. Your fingers can even give an
added boost to styles that need more volume from the hair roots. Finger-combing
is often enough to settle your short locks gorgeously in place.
Invest in a Boar Bristle
Brush.
If your ‘do needs a bit of brushing, such as a wavy
long bob, you’d be better off using a boar bristle brush.
Boar bristle brushes are made out of combined
nylon and boar bristles. These brushes are initially created to detangle coarse
and thick hair.
But of course, a short-haired lass like you can
still benefit from the brush because it provides excellent frizz control,
distributes natural oils across the scalp, unclogs oil build-up, and doubles as
a great scalp massager.
Get a Regular Hair Trim.
Hair grows at the rate of up to half an inch each
month. If you want to maintain your short hair, then squeeze in a monthly
trimming appointment with your favorite hair professional.
You can go as far as 6 weeks without a trim, but
try not to exceed that limit. Your style could quickly grow out of shape without
a trimming session by that time. This especially rings true if you’re rocking
extremely short styles such as a buzz cut.
And be wary of cutting your hair by yourself!
Best leave the tiny trims to your favorite stylist. If it seems like too much
of a bother visiting a salon every month, consider booking yourself ahead or
walking-in on local salons and barber shops for a quick style clean-up.
The
Wrap-Up
Make
your gorgeous short ‘do last months and years after that day you drastically
chopped it all off with the tips we’ve mentioned above. To recap, here they
are:
- Wash your hair with less shampoo and conditioner.
- Skip the hairdryer and air-dry instead.
- Finger-comb your hair to detangle and style it.
- Use a boar bristle brush when you need to.
- Set a regular trimming appointment every 4-6 weeks.
Follow
all these tips and your short mane will continue looking its best, just like
the first day you rocked it. May you have a great short ‘do hair day every day!
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