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Thursday, 2 December 2010

Bump Hairstyles

Bump hairstyles are very in and give a very smart and chic look, when done rightly. Bump hairstyles are combined with many other hairstyles, to give a fresh and unique look. You can combine it with a ponytail, hair down style, updo style, braid style, curly hairstyle, etc. To get these haircuts styles and ideas, use the following tips.

Bump Hairstyles 2010

Before we start looking at the various bump hairstyles, here are some tips on how to create bump hairstyles for long hair or short hair. Comb all your hair neatly, and take a small front section of the hair, and then at some distance, hold that hair section, and twirl it a bit to create one or two rounds. Fix the twirled hair a bit in front of the crown with hair clips. In a similar way, you can create a bump hairstyle, by leaving some bangs out, and create a bump on the crown. For this you will need to take section near the crown, and fix it low below the crown.

Idea #01: Bump updo hairstyles are popular retro hairstyles which are finding their way in today's fashion too. To create a romantic looking updo style, take the middle front section of the hair and style it into a bump, then create a beautiful chignon and take out strands from sides to soften your look. You can also create a sleek looking updo hairstyle, by styling it with a blunt Cleopatra bang style. Take out your bangs, then with the back hair section create a bump, and secure the back hair into a high bun.

Idea #02: Ponytail hairstyles with bump styles give a very chic style. Combine this style with a skirt or trouser, a white shirt a red belt, red lipstick and you will look very chic. Make a bump hairstyles and then secure the rest of the hair in a high ponytail and you are good to go.

Idea #03: Here is another bump ponytail style idea. Create a bump style near the crown, and take the bangs out. Then style the rest of the hair in low ponytail. You can style the ponytail hair wavy if you like.

Idea #04: Here is an unusual braid hairstyle. Create a bump with the front section of hair, and with the rest of the hair create a fish bone braid, and place the braid over your shoulder. You can also create a simple three stand structure braid, if you don't know how to create a fish bone braid.

Idea #05: For simple bump short hairstyles use this ideas. To create simple bump hairstyles for short hair, comb all your hair back, and then place a wire or thin plastic headband near the crown, and then slide it a bit ahead to create the bump.

Idea #06: Here is a flattering bump curly hairstyle idea. Take the front section of the hair and separate it and secure it with a clip. Then style the hair curly with a curling iron or wavy with a sea salt spray. This step is not necessary if you already have curly wavy hair. Then comb the front hair section and create a bump with it, and secure it with clips.

These were the various bump hairstyles. Make sure you have created a secure bump hairstyle, so that it stays for the time being you are out. To make it extra secure, use more hair pins or clips. You can also spray a little bit of hairspray to make the hair stay put for a longer period of time.

Saturday, 27 November 2010

Ponytails for Short Hair

Every time you look at your friend sporting cute ponytail hairstyles, you look at your short tresses and think when will your hair grow longer. Ponytail hairstyles have always been vogue and will continue to be so in years to come. There are several Hollywood celebrities who sport ponytail hairstyles and look so gorgeous. If you thought that you cannot make sassy ponytails for short hair, I am sure you need to look at Cameron Diaz. This blond beauty has been seen sporting ponytail hairstyles on many occasions and she has always looked amazingly beautiful. So, if you looked at your short tresses and thought that you couldn't possibly try making ponytails due to your short hairstyle, here are some ideas that are just meant for you.

Ponytails for Short Tresses

Well, if you find yourself struggling to put your short hair into a ponytail, you might not be using the right method. Though having long or medium hair lengths definitely gives one an advantage and freedom to try out many different ponytail styles, but there's no need to despair if you have short hair. If your hair is quite short, then, instead of trying to gather all your hair at the nape of the neck, you can try out other versions of the ponytail. You can always try half ponytails or high ponytails. How your ponytail style will look will also depends on the texture of your hair. Let's find out more about different types of ponytails for short hair.

Half Ponytails for Short Hair
Well, if you have shoulder length layered hairstyle, then instead of trying to gather all your hair at the nape, you can opt for a half ponytail. For making this ponytail, you need to comb the hair from your hairline to the crown area and gather them at the top of your crown area. So, the hair at the back will stay as they are, and half of your hair would be tied into a ponytail. Make use of bobby pins to hold your hair in place. Use funky hair accessories to make your hairstyle more attention grabbing. If you like the messy or unkempt look, you can leave a few strands on the sides. You can also make stylish ponytails if you are sporting short hairstyles with bangs. Ponytails with short hair look great with side swept bangs.

Back Ponytails for Short Hair
The length at which the hair is tied makes a lot of difference. Try making a ponytail slightly above the nape of the neck. This hairstyle works well for those who have straight hair. Start by combing your hair from all the sides and slick them back to create a height at the crown. You can also use a gel if you are finding it hard to gather them. The hair needs to be gathered from all sides into a low ponytail at the back, half way from the crown and nape of the neck. Use bobby pins to hold your hair. Since all your tresses are tied at the back, it will accentuate all your facial features. You can use beautiful ponytail holders or other hair accessories to make your hairdo look more appealing. This is surely one of the best ideas on stylish ponytails for short hair.

Cool Ponytails for Short Hair
Besides making half or back ponytail, you can also curl or crimp your hair and gather them in a ponytail. Leave out some of the strands to create a sassy hairstyle. If you hair is not very short, then you can also make side ponytails. Though side ponytails can be easily made with long or medium length hairstyles, there is no harm to try this on short hair. Side ponytails for short hair can be made by combing all your hair towards one side, and gathering them over one shoulder. Use a beautiful clip or a hair band to tie your hair near the base of your neck. Besides these, there are many other ponytail styles that you can try. You can make two or more mini ponytails at the crown area and make use of beads, butterfly clips or other stylish hair accessories to spice up your look. This is definitely the best idea to make cute ponytails for short hair. Create zigzag parts and make small braids and tie them using a fancy hair band at the crown area. Incorporating zigzag parts or cornrows is generally a part of ponytail hairstyles for African Americans. These black ponytail hairstyles surely look amazing.

These were some ideas on ponytails for short hair. Now that you know how to style your short tresses into this cute easy hairstyle, it's time to get hold of stylish hair accessories and tie your hair into sassy ponytail hairstyles. It's time to make heads turn!