Short summer haircuts are fun, but the reality is they come with things to consider. For starters, a short, messy swooped-back style may be nice at first, but when you decide to grow it out, the real fun begins. Read: There will be awkward lengths that only an expert can fix.
The good news is there are loads of tips (like using a curling iron to hide any unevenness and adding accessories to give the style a bit more life) and styles to get you through the tough times.
We promise it gets better. That’s why we spoke to a few experts to give us some ideas to keep our haircuts looking fly during the not-so-fun growing-out stage.
Originally posted on StyleCaster.
The Sleek Bob & Lob
“This is my favorite haircut,” says Modern Family’s key hairstylist, Jessica Elbaum. “It works great on all types of hair, and it’s all one length, so it’s a very easy haircut to grow out.”
The Sleek Bob & Lob
“This is my favorite haircut,” says Modern Family’s key hairstylist, Jessica Elbaum. “It works great on all types of hair, and it’s all one length, so it’s a very easy haircut to grow out.”
The Sleek Bob & Lob
“This is my favorite haircut,” says Modern Family’s key hairstylist, Jessica Elbaum. “It works great on all types of hair, and it’s all one length, so it’s a very easy haircut to grow out.”
The Layered Lob
“I suggest layering past the shoulders when wearing a layered lob,” says Elbaum. “Layers can be tough to grow out, but if they are long layers, they’re easy to blend in during your growing-out phase. It’s also easy to add extensions.”
The Layered Lob
“I suggest layering past the shoulders when wearing a layered lob,” says Elbaum. “Layers can be tough to grow out, but if they are long layers, they’re easy to blend in during your growing-out phase. It’s also easy to add extensions.”
The Layered Lob
“I suggest layering past the shoulders when wearing a layered lob,” says Elbaum. “Layers can be tough to grow out, but if they are long layers, they’re easy to blend in during your growing-out phase. It’s also easy to add extensions.”
The Pixie Cut
"The pixie cut makes me so happy because it can be worn in so many styles," says Vassell. She enjoys creating deep finger waves and encouraging her clients to wear the cut in their natural curls. You can never have a bad hair day with this look, she says.
The Pixie Cut
"The pixie cut makes me so happy because it can be worn in so many styles," says Vassell. She enjoys creating deep finger waves and encouraging her clients to wear the cut in their natural curls. You can never have a bad hair day with this look, she says.
The Pixie Cut
"The pixie cut makes me so happy because it can be worn in so many styles," says Vassell. She enjoys creating deep finger waves and encouraging her clients to wear the cut in their natural curls. You can never have a bad hair day with this look, she says.
Defined Curls
“Curls are great because as hair gets longer, it takes on a less round shape and falls more into a crescent shape,” says hairstylist Tippi Shorter, who has created looks for Alicia Keys, Rihanna, Lady Gaga and Jennifer Hudson.
Defined Curls
“Curls are great because as hair gets longer, it takes on a less round shape and falls more into a crescent shape,” says hairstylist Tippi Shorter, who has created looks for Alicia Keys, Rihanna, Lady Gaga and Jennifer Hudson.
Defined Curls
“Curls are great because as hair gets longer, it takes on a less round shape and falls more into a crescent shape,” says hairstylist Tippi Shorter, who has created looks for Alicia Keys, Rihanna, Lady Gaga and Jennifer Hudson.
Loose Braids
Braids are a great way to give your hair a break from the many manipulations you do to your hair on a daily basis, says Vassell.
Loose Braids
Braids are a great way to give your hair a break from the many manipulations you do to your hair on a daily basis, says Vassell.
Loose Braids
Braids are a great way to give your hair a break from the many manipulations you do to your hair on a daily basis, says Vassell.
The Small Bun
Buns are great because they allow you to give your hair a break from over-manipulation during the growing-out stage, says Shorter.
The Small Bun
Buns are great because they allow you to give your hair a break from over-manipulation during the growing-out stage, says Shorter.
The Small Bun
Buns are great because they allow you to give your hair a break from over-manipulation during the growing-out stage, says Shorter.
The Afro
If your hair is very curly, just add water and allow your hair to curl into its natural state. Add flower accessories for a hint of fun.
The Afro
If your hair is very curly, just add water and allow your hair to curl into its natural state. Add flower accessories for a hint of fun.
The Afro
If your hair is very curly, just add water and allow your hair to curl into its natural state. Add flower accessories for a hint of fun.
Choppy Bangs
Short choppy bangs give a playful twist to an otherwise simple haircut.
Choppy Bangs
Short choppy bangs give a playful twist to an otherwise simple haircut.
Choppy Bangs
Short choppy bangs give a playful twist to an otherwise simple haircut.
Pulled Back
When in doubt, pull it back! Slick back your strands with a gel or flake-free pomade.
Pulled Back
When in doubt, pull it back! Slick back your strands with a gel or flake-free pomade.
Pulled Back
When in doubt, pull it back! Slick back your strands with a gel or flake-free pomade.
The Pompadour
Look to the pompadour for another pulled-back style with a bit of control.
The Pompadour
Look to the pompadour for another pulled-back style with a bit of control.
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