Tired of trying to de-frizz your hair when the humidity rises? Bored with your long, limp locks? Wish you could feel the breeze on the back of your neck? You're in luck: The hottest haircut right now is a supershort crop,
inspired by the delicate sexiness of '60s starlets like Mia Farrow and Jean Seberg. Alternately referred to as a "gamine" or "pixie" cut, this style offers a sneaky, counterintuitive way to look soft and feminine - provided you do it right. First of all, make sure you have the right foundation to pull off a cropped haircut; this style really puts your face center stage, so it tends to work best on women with defined bone structure and smaller facial features, as well as those with more petite frames. If you're feeling a little nervous or you're not sure how well you'll adjust to such short hair, ask your stylist to give you some soft, wispy layers around your face, or leave a little length in front (as seen on Victoria Beckham or Rihanna) - this style is the perfect transitional cut if you already have a bob. And, finally, once you have the cut, don't forget to keep your everything looking pretty and healthy by maintaining your color, getting regular trims and making sure your hair stays smooth and shiny (now is the time to try a shine serum, like Aveda's Brilliant Spray-On Shine). Fortunately, the crop is an equal opportunist when it comes to color, looking lovely on women with both light and dark hair.
Once you decide to go gamine, I think you'll be pleasantly surprised by how little styling it needs, and how versatile the cut can be - spike it, scrunch it, curl it, dress it up with a clip or a sparkly headband - not to mention how incredible your jewelry suddenly looks (particularly dangly earrings and necklaces that show off your newly naked neck and shoulders!). So what do you think? Would you dare to go this bare?
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