Short Haircuts

Short haircuts are most popular among women as they give them a neat and youthful look. Short haircuts are easy to maintain and give a glossier and voluminous appearance to dull hair. It can also be styled attractively for every occasion, be it a formal New Year party or a traditional family wedding. Short haircuts are also sported by a large number of males because it gives them a clean and smart formal look.

Short haircuts for women

Short hair can be styled in a formal way in the form of bobs, blunts and cropped hair. It can be adopted by women of all age groups and is suitable for hair of any texture. Women with well defined cheekbones can wear short haircuts to highlight their features. There are different short haircuts which are suitable for different face shapes.

Faces with a round shape: Round shaped faces need a haircut which helps the face look longer. Though the most suitable is a long bob with soft layers, a short pixie cut also suits a round face very well. To add an oval appearance, women with round faces can try out the page boy cut.

Faces with an oval shape: Oval shaped faces being versatile, goes perfectly with any haircut. Be it a long haircut or a short hair style, short layers near the front bring out the best facial features. Women with oval faces can try out the smart pixie cut or a short and smooth cut with slight curls. Very long hair styles elongate the face and should be avoided.

Faces with a square shape: Square faces are best balanced by short smart spikes. This haircut highlights the facial features and adds a bit of length to the face.

Faces with an elongated shape: Women with long faces need to sport a haircut which will enhance the width of their face and add volume to it. Among short haircuts, a chin length bob is perfect. To bring out the best effect, soft side curls can be tried.

Faces with a triangular shape: Triangular shaped faces indicate a broad forehead and a tapering chin. Also known as the heart shaped face, a short haircut is ideal for it. It gives prominence to the eyes and cheekbones.

The other popular short haircuts designed for women include the messy shag cut. It can be worn easily and adds a funky look to the style.

Short haircuts for men

Besides women, even men are fond of short haircuts to look smart, sporty and avoid hair tangles. Short haircuts with a bit of layering, can be worn in various styles and are fit for every occasion. Spikes, buzz cuts and razor cuts are the other short hair styles adopted by men. An increasing number of men nowadays sport short hair styles, especially those who suffer from problems of receding hairlines. Besides, the clean shaven head look is also a latest fashion among men.