How to Transform Long to Short Hair in Makeovers ~ Hair Styling Tips

Makeovers are a way to temporarily or permanently change the way you look. Changing the style and length of your hair can give you a completely different appearance. If you're considering a makeover for a wedding, birthday celebration, graduation, holiday party or other big event, taking your hair from long to short can make a huge impact. Here are several temporary and long-term ways to transform long locks into stylish short locks in any makeover.

Instructions

Cut several inches off your long hair. Cutting long hair is a long-term way of achieving short locks. This method works best if your makeover is being done by a professional.

Wear a short wig over your naturally long hair. Wigs are available in many different styles, colors and textures. Wigs are often used in makeovers because they're a convenient way to temporarily take your hair from long to short. Wigs are also less time consuming than many other makeover hairstyles. For added appeal, try a wig that's a shade or two lighter or darker than your natural hair.

Braid your natural hair into cornrows and sew in human hair weave extensions. Human hair weave extensions can be purchased in a variety of different colors and lengths. Additionally, human hair extensions can be cut, curled and dyed just like natural hair. Try to buy weave extensions that are 8 to 12 inches long to create a short hairstyle.

Use your naturally long hair to "fake" a popular short hairstyle by following the steps listed below.

Wash and condition your hair with your favorite shampoo and conditioner.

Detangle your hair and dry it with a blow dryer.

Apply your favorite hair moisturizer or serum.

Split your hair in half from about ear to ear.

Pull the top half of your hair forward and clip it out of the way.

With the remaining hair, take sections 2 inches wide and roll them tightly on your fingers.

Secure each section of hair to your scalp with bobby pins.

Let down the top half of your hair and use bobby pins to secure it in place beneath the bottom section.

Spray your hair with hairspray or holding spray to keep everything in place.

Hairstyles, haircuts and colors TheHairStyler.com
www.thehairstyler.com
View straight, wavy, curly, wedding, updo, celebrity, men's, short and long hairstyles. Read about hairstyle trends, hairstyling tips and hair advice.
TAAZ Virtual Makeover & Hairstyles - Get a new look with makeup ...
www.taaz.com
The TAAZ online makeover is free and fun to use. Try our hair color changer and the best makeup products, with hundreds of brands to choose from. Browse the latest ...
How to Cut Hair at Home
www.howtocuthairathome.com
Discover how to cut hair. The How to Cut Hair at Home program is specifically designed for people who want to do basic cuts at home OR variations of those cuts to ...
Hair Styling - How To Information Page 1 eHow
www.ehow.com Fashion, Style & Personal Care Hair Care
Don't just sit there scratching your head, find useful info on Hair Styling on eHow. Get essential tips and learn more about everything from Alternative for Bumpits ...
Hollywood Hair Virtual Makeover - Celebrity Hairstyles Try-On Tool ...
www.instyle.com/instyle/makeover
Try on celebrity hairstyles, hair color, eye makeup and cosmetics with InStyle Hollywood Makeover. Use our virtual hair and makeup makeover to get shiny star hair ...
How to Dye Your Bleached Hair Back to Natural Style and Error
styleanderror.org/hair/how-to-dye-your-bleached-hair
After spending the summer with bleached hair, I got tired of the (painful) maintenance and was ready to go back to my natural light brown. My hair stylist told me not ...
Fashion, Style & Personal Care - How To Information eHow
www.ehow.com/fashion
Knowing you look good in an outfit can boost your confidence, but putting it together can seem daunting. eHow is here to help you develop your personal style.
Hairstyles - Short, Long, Ethnic, Choppy, Avant-garde hair and ...
www.ukhairdressers.com
Hairstyle ideas and inspiration from over 13000 hairstyles and haircuts provided by top stylists and hair salons. Plus celebrity trends and hair advice
Hairstyles, Haircuts and Hairdos 2013 Hairstyles for short ...
www.hairfinder.com
A large directory of hair related websites. Covers a range of topics including pictures, hair health advice, salons, virtual haircuts and makeovers and other hair ...
How to Grow Your Hair Long 50 Tips to Grow Long Hair Fast
beautytoptotoe.com/how-to-grow-your-hair-long
50 ways to long beautiful hair. How to grow your hair long as fast as possible and look gorgeous.