Updos and Tricks for Short Hair

If your hair is long enough to pull to the crown (top) of your head, an updo on short hair can be created. Here's a trick: When I'm styling someone with shoulder length or even shorter hair, this is how I get most if not all of the hair up. Instead of tying hair up into one ponytail, which never will work, take small sections of hair, pull to the back and backsides of head. Fasten with small elastics. Use as many as you need. I find I usually use about 6-10 separate ponytails to get all hair up. Don't be afraid, if you style correctly, you'll never see any of the separate sections. And the elastics make a great anchor to stick the pins into. Next, curl or twist hair in each pony and pin. Interlock the ponytails by combining hair from each as you work your way down. No one will ever know you have short hair!

To Get the illusion of longer hair

If your hair is ultra short and you want the illusion of an updo, use your veil as a tool. Here's how: Sleek hair back. Place veil onto head and pin very well.

When styling short hair, don't think because your hair is short that you are excluded from a dazzling Updo style on your big day. There are many ways to dress up short hair. You just need to use your imagination, your stylists help and maybe some man made materials to help! Here' some great tips on how to dress up, style and even give the illusion of long hair for all you gals with short dos'!

You may want to look into hair pieces. My favorite to use, looks like a scrunchie. The hair is pre-curled and all you do is pin to a ponytail or to the hair itself. They come in a verity of colors to match most hair color. One word of advice... do not use a curling iron on these. Most are made of synthetic hair and cannot be curled. The hair will melt. Spend a little extra for human hair extensions which can be washed and curled..

Tips to Glam up Short Hair

Sleek your short hair to the back using a strong holding gel or paste. Use a side part for added style.

Shine, shine, shine! Don't be afraid to add the shine products. Short hair gals don't need to worry about weighing hair down and the shine will add some glamour!

Use a curling iron and curl hair almost like a roller set. When hair cools, rub a small amount of paste onto hands and shake out curls. Hair will be big and messy at this point. Use fingers to calm and to place hair where desired. You can also opt to keep the front sides flat and close to head. This look looks great with a headband or tiara. Or even with small hair gems.