You can play up your natural texture like Carey Mulligan for a more casual look. Plus, it's so versatile and easy to do. To get it:
1. Right when you get out of the shower, towel off your hair and mist with texturizing spray (try Pureology TextureTwist, $18.70). 2. Use a natural bristle brush while blow drying your hair, and curve your front layers in one direction. 3. Rub some pomade between your fingers to warm it up, and piece out your ends. 4. Arrange them messily over your forehead, and tuck the rest of your hair behind your ears.
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Wavy bob
Ginnifer Goodwin's playful bob is perfect for someone who wants to play up their femininity. If you still don't believe short hair can look romantic, here's further proof. To get it:
1. Create a mid to deep side part and apply texturizing cream to damp hair. 2. Blow dry your hair straight with a round brush. 3. Use a 1-inch curling iron to curl just the ends of your hair -- simply wrap small sections of hair around the barrel, and release after about five seconds. 4. Put some styling wax (try TIGI Bed Head Wax Stick, $16.99) on your fingertips and separate your curls to loosen them into barely-there waves.
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Short and sophisticated
Ginnifer Goodwin takes it to another level with this chic hairstyle. This works best on cropped hair that falls just under your ears. To get it:
1. Right when you get out of the shower, towel off your hair and apply a nickel-sized dollop of texturizing mousse to damp hair. 2. Part your hair to the side, and comb it into place while it air dries. 3. Now put a bit of styling gel like Herbal Essences Set Me Up Max Hold Gel, $4.99 on your fingertips, and rake them through your hair to add more texture. 4. Slip on a thin headband to complete the look.
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Curly bob
Jessica Stroup's tousled curls put a modern twist on a chin-length bob. To get it:
1. Spritz damp hair with volumizing agent like Paul Mitchell Volumizing Spray, $20. Flip all of your hair upside down and blow dry to add volume. 2. Once it's dry, use a 1 1/2-inch curling iron to curl all of your hair and leave out the ends for that not-so-perfect vibe. Pin up each curl to hold the shape. 3. Once your curls cool, take them down and spritz with spray gel. Use your hands to gently scrunch them for a tousled look. 4. Mist all over with strong-hold hairspray to finish.
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Sleek updo
If you're looking for an elegant way to keep hair out of your face, Jessica Stroup's sleek updo is the perfect choice. To get it:
1. Right when you get out of the shower, apply a generous amount of styling gel to wet hair and comb through. 2. Since you want a slick, almost "wet" look, don't let your hair dry. Instead, immediately gather your bangs (or a small section near the top of your head) and pin them back using bobby pins. This will help you avoid unwanted frizz. 3. Brush the rest of your hair back and tie it with an elastic. If it's not long enough, secure it up in pieces using bobby pins. 4. Mist generously with anti-humidity hairspray (try Garnier Fructis Style Flexible Control Anti-Humidity Hairspray, $6.65) to keep flyaways under control.
Let's keep this, well � short (pun intended): Pixies, bobs, crops, and short shags were the hottest short hairstyles of 2012. But short hairstyles are gaining even more momentum for 2013 and are all over the red carpet and runways. So, if you've ever thought about chopping it all off, now is the time. Or, if you have already gone short, then you're in luck. Short haircuts take, on average, way less time to style, allowing you to look polished in minutes.
The only tiny complaint we hear over and over again from readers and friends with short haircuts is that sometimes, it's hard to change up their look and to style it in new, different ways. Plus, most hairstyle how-tos focus on longer hair, leaving those with short haircuts feeling left out. So, we found the most popular celebrity short hairstyles for 2013 and broke down the step-by-step directions that'll help you get the look. Whether you're in the mood for an edgy pixie or a romantic side-swept 'do, we've got you covered.
