Model showcasing short hair care in blue top.
Model showcasing short hair care in blue top.

From pixies to bixies, bobs, lobs, and everything in between — short hairstyles have been a major movement the last few seasons and aren’t going anywhere anytime soon. Whether you’ve always worn your hair short or are trying on a new length — here are our tips when creating a hair care routine for short hair.

Tips for Caring for Short Hair

Find a Haircut That Suits your Hair Type & Face Shape

When creating your look, a short haircut that is individualised to your hair type and face shape is a must. This is important because short hair can require more styling — so to cut down on the damage caused by heat styling, you’ll want a shape that also translates well when air-dried. This leads us to our next tip…

Reduce Heat Styling

Drawing on a personalised haircut, finding ways to cut down on heat styling are essential when it comes to any hair care routine for short hair. By reducing heat damage, you’ll ensures your hair is more manageable and keeps its shape when styling.

Use a Gentle Daily Cleanser

Short hair types tend to show oil or product buildup quicker, so you can find yourself shampooing more frequently. For this reason, a great daily shampoo like BALANCING.WASH works well to strengthen and moisturise your hair while removing buildup and setting the stage for a flawless finish.

Invest in Heat Protection

Short hair types need more styling than medium-length or long hair. For this reason, you can find yourself blow-drying regularly or touching up with a flat or curling iron daily. To keep your shape and cut down on breakage, incorporate BLOW.DRY WASH + RINSE and HEATED.DEFENSE each time you heat style.

BLOW.DRY WASH + RINSE is formulated to repair and nourish your hair and add protection against heat damage*. *When used as part of the BLOW.DRY REGIMEN. While HEATED.DEFENSE is a foaming leave-in treatment that protects your hair against heat damage up to 232˚C / 450˚F with a weightless shield that can be used on all hair types and styles.

Less Is More When Using Products

It may seem obvious that short hair needs less product than its lengthy counterparts, but the reason behind this is also to keep hair from being weighed down. Shorter hairstyles pair well with pomades to create movement and texture, just use them sparingly to ensure adequate volume as well.

For more tips about long hair care or how to create a healthy hair care routine for your hair type, check out our latest blogs or visit our Product Matchmaker to find your ideal product match!

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