9 Badass Ways To Embrace Your Short Hair

Ladies, you've taken the plunge and cut off all your hair. Or maybe you're just thinking about it. At first I was devastated, so I kept looking for ways to learn to love it. I refused to believe that short hair was not attractive to guys. Are we supposed to believe that Miley, Michelle, Rihanna, Twiggy, etc are unattractive because they cut their hair off? Hells no! These are just a few ideas on how to change up your style and fall in love your bad ass, liberating hairdo even more!

1. Try Bangs! (or fringe depending where you're from)

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Isn't it about time you try those blunt bangs you've always liked? Bonus, you can pin them back once they grow out and change your look whenever you want. Try blunt bangs, choppy bangs, side swept or even vampire bangs if you're cool like that.

2. Fauxhawk it!

Be edgy all weekend long with the aid of some hairgel, and easily go back to 'business casual' come Monday.

3. If you have some length, braid it!

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This girl already has the bangs and color going on, but it is her effortless braid that really brings it all together. Cute, easy way to change up your hair if its long enough.

4. Use hair dye or hair chalk

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I didn't notice all these girls had colored hair until now, but its a good idea! If you aren't able to commit to dying your hair a funky color permanently, hair chalks are a cheap and fun way to experiment with your short hair. Pastel colors can make any haircut soft and feminine.

5. Think 1960's volume!

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Michelle changed up her haircut with a little sixties inspired 'poof' in the back. That reminds me of some more sixties short hair ideas...

6. Soft Curls (or just copy whatever Rihanna does b/c it will be amazing)

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"Hi my name is Rihanna and I can do no wrong when it comes to hair"

Well, I guess she cleared that up.

7. Bring out your eyes as much as possible!

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Everyday may not call for Twiggy-esque eye makeup, but when you have less hair on your head it is really fun to be dramatic with your makeup. You can use your short hair to frame amazing eyeshadow, bright lips, and flawless skin without feeling overdone.

8. A La Edie- big earrings!

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In my opinion, the 1960's did everything right and first when it comes to short hair. Edie wore amazing, huge earrings with her haircut. Bring out your chandelier earrings, hoops, gauges, anything fabulous that would have gotten tangled in your long hair before :)

9. Accessorize- Scarves, sunglasses, hairclips, hats

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There are a million different ways to wear a scarf, so play around with it. You can go from a mouse to Audrey Hepburn instantly with the right pair of over-sized sunglasses. Buy every hair clip, hair flower, headband you can get your hands on. Seems obvious, but dressing up short hair is the best part!

This link will take you to a tutorial on a retro-inspired way of wearing a scarf,bandana: http://www.vixen-vintage.com/2010/01/how-to-tie-40s-headscarf.html

10. BONUS! Wigs!

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Don't scoff at the word 'wig'. If you have nice ones, you can be a different person everyday of the week. I'm not ashamed to admit I wear them all the time, even to work to hide my punky purple short hair. The GothicLolitaWigs.com is to the best wig shop online. Don't knock it 'til you try it :)