My daughter is 14 years old. When she wears he hair natural (it is slightly wavy) she looks about 14. But when she pulls it up, my husband gets real nervous! She looks about 18 years old! It is amazing how simple, subtle changes in your hair or accessories can transform your look. Funky, colorful hair pins accenting thick braids gives a fun look. Relaxed and fashionable, but not trying too hard. This is a jeans and t-shirt look, a fun, playful skirt and top look, a "just you" look.
A wide headband is a much cooler, and cuter, way to conceal a bad hair day. It is a very versatile and fun look, but gives just a hint of youthful sophistication. Choose a headband in a color that matches your outfit and a texture that is different and fun.
Ah, the double ponytail! How youthful, how fun! This whimsical style takes your look in a completely different direction. You are relaxed, approachable, girlish, but sexy. You can pull up sections of your hair to create the ponytails or you can use all your hair. Make one ponytail, two, the feel is fun. For a little softness, pull some strands from your bangs and let them hang on your forehead.
An upswept style is sophisticated, sexy and very glamorous. Use a glittery hair stick or comb to secure the style. Try French knots, braids, chignons. Any style that bears the nape of the neck is very sensual. Allowing a few tendrils to fringe the face and neck adds to the romance. You can go for understated elegance and use low-key hair accessories, or you can go all-out Hollywood and apply all the glitter and glitz. How far you take it is up to you.
A well considered hairstyle can take an ordinary outfit to a wow fashion statement. A little black dress can be more casual with a wide headband (for some added pop, try a contrasting color like red or yellow) or it can go glamorous with an upsweep secured by a bejeweled hair stick.
Girls with short hair should not miss out on the fun, though. Funky, colorful barrettes, wide headbands and even glittery combs can be used with very short hair. Use gel or pomade to slick back the hair and keep it down. Just play, have fun, experiment! Cut out photos of styles that you like and recreate them yourself. If you don't feel like you can do it on your own, your hair stylist can be a powerful (and informative) ally. Adventure awaits!
