Often times, women are reluctant to let go of their long hair for the fear of not being able to do much with shorter hair, feeling that they won’t be as attractive, or are just put off by the maintenance that comes with it. Next time you’re debating on how short you want to go, take a look at Rihanna’s portfolio of short hairstyles and set your mind at ease! Short hair is what you make it to be and if you’re not confident, it will show. Here are some styles that made the cut…
Bria Murphy
Go from edgy to sophisticated with this asymmetrical cut! Ladies with finer, low-density hair will love this because of all the layering going on. It will help create an illusion of volume and the various lengths will contribute to different looks you can achieve. Don’t worry, ladies with thicker hair can rock this too!
Iman
Not looking to lose too much length? Go for the “Victoria Beckhamish” bob. Depending on your face shape, you can play around with the length and if a side part is not your thing, try a blunt cut bob with bangs.
Halle Berry
Pixie cuts can actually be very girly despite the fact that they’re very short. Roughen it up like Halle to get the messy-that-works look, but the biggie here is to keep your edges looking neat—they sculpt and frame your face!
Eva
If you want a shorter pixie, take your cue from Eva. The delicate waves and barely noticeable side part bring the femininity to this cut. If your hair is feather- fine and low density, this cut may appear too scalpy—stay clear!
Janet Jackson
Slicking the hair back is always a chic and low-maintenance option for ladies with short hair. If you go this route, be sure not too make it completely flat and shapeless; the slightest lift makes a difference. One last thing…the greasy look is NOT acceptable!
Solange
Contrary to popular belief, a TWA (teeny weeny afro) doesn’t have to be boring and lifeless. Pick it out one day and make those curls pop the next. Get a nice edge up on Tuesday, then add a side part on Thursday. Whatever you choose to do, it’s the small details that transform drab to fab with the TWA.
Rihanna
I call this “bangitude” since you’re working with hair primarily from your bang region; everything else is gone. This can be a very versatile cut because you can sculpt and mold the hair in front however you choose. It just might be a little hard when you decide to grow your hair out…that is if you aren’t opposed to shaving it all off!
Which one of these short styles would you rock?
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