Can I talk about short hair for a minute? Yes, it’s everywhere at the moment (Agyness Deyn, anyone?). The short hair trend seems to hit about every five years or so, at least here in the U.S. where long hair is as American as the proverbial apple pie. In Europe, it would seem that short hair is simply another style option.
I discovered in 1997 that short hair worked best for me, and I’ve been rocking varying versions of the cut ever since. It started out longish, then got super short and dyed, then went longish a la Stella Tennant in the MaxMara F/W 03 ad campaign, then fauxhawkish, and finally ended up with where it is now – asymmetrical.
Every few years I get the itch to mix it up, and sometimes I see photos that spur that itch, and sometimes I just get an idea in my head of what I want-cue yesterdays little chat about visceral inspiration!
Although I’m not quite over my current edition of short hair, I did stumble across these two photos while perusing the wonderful Garance Dore blog and felt inspired. The first one reminded me that I need to dye my hair again, and the second made me sad that my stick straight hair will never allow me such an adorable cut. I suppose the fauxhawk phase was somewhat similar to these in that the longer middle portion very rarely did anything but sit on the top of my head brushed forward. Maybe I’m just longing for a redux…
I think the key to keeping short hair looking fresh is to mix it up from time to time, and to avoid dated styles. For example: anything that requires curlers, a trip to the salon for highlights, copious amounts of hairspray, looks spiked, or can resist bullets should definitely be avoided. Product shouldn’t be avoided, but I think soft is best and keeps it classic.
I monitor comments to reduce spam and the like, but I’d love for you guys to post photos of the short cuts you love in the comments. Except, NO Agyness Deyn, please!
I like the first girl’s hair (is that Mollie Sue from Cycle 6 of ANTM?). For some reason the second girl reminds me of this model in Lula even though the hair is completely different. I’ve always liked her short hair though.
http://community.livejournal.com/foto_decadent/1609217.html
Yulanda,
I have no idea! I just spotted it on garance dore and liked it very much.
Oh yes, that hair you linked to is adorable. Very elfin.
i’ve had short hair for ages and every time i try to grow it i end up being too impatient and shave it just 4 or 5 mm short, at this point everyone tells me i look like a buddhist monk. This post comes great now because i want to do something with my hair (it’s going out of control) and i’m not sure of what. Your assymetrical hair is lovely! too bad mine wouldn’t look good like that.
Yes, short hair is the best. Obviously these pictures are examples of how beautiful these women really are. I can’t seem to keep one hair style but recently I just got my hair cut into a little bob with short bangs. Just love it. Can’t imagine going back and having long hair ever again! BTW . . . love the name
Lovely blog!!!
Thank you Claudia. Short hair is definitely fun to experiment with.
Porter,
I’d love to see your bob cut. Feel free to post it here in the comments! Thanks for the nice comment.
Who is the model in the last photograph?
Lauren,
I haven’t the faintest clue, but her hair is pretty great. : )