When you go to the salon to request your short choppy hairstyle, you’ll find that the definition of short varies from place to place. Some people consider short hair to reach the jaw line. Others think that any longer than the earlobe is too long. Fortunately, short choppy hairstyles can accommodate a variety of lengths.
The most prevalent characteristics of a short hairstyle are shape and texture. This is achieved by cutting lots of feathered layers throughout your hair. Generally the back of your head will have more layers than the front. Even your bangs should have many different layers in them. Once you have come home from the salon, it is up to you to maintain the texture of your short choppy hairstyle.
One of the best maintenance products is water wax. It provides the flexible hold of a wax with the sleek look of a gel, all without making your hair crunchy or oily. Other people prefer pomade, but that can lead to a greasy look by the end of the day. As long as your hair is naturally straight, all you should have to do to make your short choppy hairstyle look great is comb your chosen product through your hair with your fingers. Make sure that you don’t just apply it to the top layer, as that will weigh your hair down. Instead, start from the nape of the neck and run your fingers up. Grab large four to five inch portions of your hair and wax them together. When you are done, touch up any section with a fine-tooth comb and spray lightly with hairspray.
Short choppy hairstyles work best when you have many different tints in your hair. This isn’t an invitation to let your roots grow out. Instead, you should consider getting defined highlights or tints next time you dye your hair so your short choppy hairstyles look the best.
