The Most Anticipated Short Hairstyles for Spring 2014

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Hooray for spring! It’s the perfect time to refresh and renew your look. The winter season can be quite dreadful on hair. Treat yourself to a luxurious conditioning mask to restore moisture and protein to lackluster hair. You’ll be rewarded with bouncy, shiny hair that’s touchably soft. Plus, your hair will be all ready for that fresh color and cut. Get hopping and try these gorgeous short hairstyles for spring. You may just discover a new you!

GINGER TULIP

This soft gamine crop features a longer fringe for an ultra feminine finish.

How To Style:

1. Prep damp hair with a light thermal protectant or leave-in creme.


2. Blow dry hair with a Denman or paddle brush for a low volume look.


3. Sweep hair to one side and deconstruct lightly using your fingertips.


4. Set this style with a light hold hairspray.

Recommended Hair Products:

Try Kevin Murphy BODY.GUARD leave-in creme to smooth and protect hair with extra shine.

Best Face Shape and Hair Type:

This look is suitable for round, oval or heart shaped faces. This style works best on medium to thick hair.

Tip:

Add a bejeweled headband to accent your look.

CINNAMON KNOT

Who says you can’t rock an updo with your bob haircut? A few simple twists add whimsy to this delightfully knotty style.

How To Style:

1. Prep dry hair with a leave-in treatment.


2. Create a deep side parting and divide hair into three sections: left, right and back areas.


3. Begin on the right side and brush hair smooth. Gather into a loose ponytail (secure with a rubber band) and twist lightly. Twist remaining length down and around the base of the ponytail to form your ‘knot’, then secure the shape with bobby pins.


4. Move to the left side and brush hair smooth and twist upwards close to the head. Tuck the ends to form a pin curl shape and pin as desired.


5. Next, move to the back area and brush smoothly downward so it rests at the nape. Secure into a low side ponytail then take the length and twist hair to form several ‘knots’. Secure the end with a rubber band. Backcomb the ends and fan the shape out as desired. Pull a few tendrils to soften the face frame.


6. Set this style with a light hold hairspray.

Recommended Hair Products:

Try Kevin Murphy YOUNG.AGAIN treatment oil for smooth, shiny hair.

Best Face Shape and Hair Type:

This look is suitable for most face shapes. This style works best on medium hair to thick hair.

Tip:

Accent with a sparkly hair pin.

BLACK ORCHID BEAUTY

We love this swept away look that features a dramatic wave illusion that only enhances this full-bodied short ‘do.

How To Style:

1. Prep damp hair with a light pomade.


2. Blow dry hair with a Denman or paddle brush for a smooth finish.


3. Create a side part and sweep hair back and away from face using your fingers.


4. Use a straightening iron to create a wave look to the fringe.


5. Backcomb the fringe and crown area for extra height.


6. Set this style with a light hold hairspray.

Recommended Hair Products:

Try DermOrganic Windswept DEFINING WHIP for separation and definition with bounce and movement.

Best Face Shape and Hair Type:

This look is suitable for round, oval or heart shaped faces. This style works best on fine to medium hair.

Tip:

Accent this look with a fascinator and lace netting.

AUBURN GLAMOUR

A little vintage inspiration goes a long way with this cute pin-up look that’s perfect for a spring dance.

How To Style:

1. Prep damp hair with a volumizing mousse.


2. Blow dry hair with a large round brush for maximum volume.


3. Create a soft part and curl large sections using a large barrel curling iron.


4. Leave curls undisturbed and secure as needed with bobby pins.


5. Style the fringe and sweep over slightly. Detail the side with a wispy piece to frame the face.


6. Set this style with a light hold hairspray.

Recommended Hair Products:

Try Kevin Murphy BODY.BUILDER Volumizing Mousse for flexible fullness and hold.

Best Face Shape and Hair Type:

This look is suitable for round, oval or heart shaped faces. This style works best on fine to medium hair.

Tip:

Accent this look with a delicate silk scarf.

HONEYED HIBISCUS

Have some curly fun with this heavily layered, short A-line bob hairstyle.

How To Style:

1. Prep damp hair with a light curl enhancing creme.


2. Blow dry hair with a medium round brush adding maximum volume and curl in the back and crown areas.


3. Create a side part and sweep fringe over to one side. Lightly curl face framing layers using a large barrel curling iron.


4. Lightly deconstruct curls using your fingertips.


5. Set this style with a light hold hairspray.

Recommended Hair Products:

Try Kevin Murphy MOTION.LOTION curl enhancer to define curls with frizz control.

Best Face Shape and Hair Type:

This look is suitable for oval, round or heart shaped faces. This style works best on medium hair.

Tip:

Accent with a with a pretty bow for the perfect spring look.

CHRYSANTHEMUM CRUSH

Whether you’re growing your super short hair out or simply looking for an updo idea for shorter hair, try this playfully textured style.

How To Style:

1. Prep damp hair with a dry shampoo for extra texture.


2. Sweep hair back and away from face and gather into two small ponytails. Twist and secure with rubber bands. Fan the ends out and pin as desired.


3. Sweep fringe over to one side and pull a few face framing tendrils to soften the look.


4. Set this style with a light hold hairspray.

Recommended Hair Products:

Try Kevin Murphy FRESH.HAIR for perfect next-day hair.

Best Face Shape and Hair Type:

This look is suitable for round, oval or square shaped faces. This style works best on medium to thick hair.

Tip:

Create a piecey perimeter with a light hold wax.

BRUNETTE BOUGAINVILLEA

Those springtime weekend mornings beg for a disheveled bedhead style with dangling tendrils that frame the face.

How To Style:

1. Prep dry hair with a flexible working hairspray.


2. Create a soft side part and sweep hair over using your fingertips.


3. Create separation in the fringe and face framing pieces by deconstructing with your fingers.


4. Set this style with a light hold hairspray.

Recommended Hair Products:

Try Oribe Apres Beach for touchable waves with beautiful shine.

Best Face Shape and Hair Type:

This look is suitable for square, oval or heart shaped faces. This style works best on medium to thick hair.

Tip:

For extra volume, backcomb the base and interior of hair, leaving the surface smooth.

DAFFODIL DELIGHT

Looking for a new hairstyle with a bit more edge? This lovely geometric shape is ready to be shown off this spring in a creamy yellow hue.

How To Style:

1. Prep dry hair with a light hold flexible hairspray.


2. Create a deep side part and separate the full fringe section forward.


3. Smooth hair with a straightening iron for a sleek finish.


4. Take a small section from the crown and flick the ends up and out.


5. Set this style with a light hold hairspray.

Recommended Hair Products:

Try Kevin Murphy SESSION.SPRAY for flexible hold with anti-humidity protection.

Best Face Shape and Hair Type:

This look is suitable for round, oval and heart shaped faces. This style works best on medium to thick hair.

Tip:

Use some spray wax for more defined separation and volume.

SUNFLOWER STYLE

For you ladies rocking longer bobs this spring, you’ll really turn heads with this shape that goes from sleek to textured in an instant.

How To Style:

1. Prep dry hair with a texturizing spray.


2. Backcomb base at the front crown area. Smooth the surface and brush back.


3. Keep the sides tight and sleek. Pin as needed to control shape.


4. Take the ends and create a braid or knotted shape and pin up on the right side.


5. Keep the fringe soft and swept over to one side.


6. Set this style with a light hold hairspray.

Recommended Hair Products:

Try TIGI Bed Head HARD HEAD Hairspray for superior hold and high shine.

Best Face Shape and Hair Type:

This look is suitable for most face shapes. This style works best on medium to thick hair.

Tip:

Accent with Kevin Murphy’s COLOR.BUG to create a colorful shine line!

Whip It

Exaggerated fringe lengths create fullness in this cute cropped ‘do.

How To Style:

1. Blow dry hair using a paddle brush. Brush and smooth in a downward motion.


2. Once completely dry, use a large barrel curling iron to create soft waves throughout the crown area.


3. Create a deep side part and sweep hair over to one side. Relax curls using your fingers.


4. Finish with a light hold hairspray.

Recommended Hair Products:

Try DermOrganic Fast Drying Shaping Spray for great hold with touchable texture.

Best Face Shape and Hair Type:

This look is suitable for most face shapes. This style works best on medium to thick hair.

Tip:

Transform this look by braiding the fringe area and pinning to one side.

Head Over Heels

A slight razor effect adds volume and softness to finely textured hair in this spring-perfect style.

How To Style:

1. Blow dry hair using a Denman brush or a paddle brush. Brush and smooth in a downward motion.


2. Once completely dry, spritz lightly with Kevin Murphy HAIR.RESORT Spray.


3. Style the fringe so it softly frames the face. Create slight separation and lightly flip the ends up.


4. Finish with a medium hold hairspray.

Recommended Hair Products:

Try Kevin Murphy HAIR.RESORT Spray for added texture with great hold.

Best Face Shape and Hair Type:

This look is suitable for most face shapes. This style works best on fine hair.

Tip:

Backcomb the crown and base for added texture.

Love Her Madly

The bob gets razored for a soft silhouette with a lightweight finish in this springy style.

How To Style:

1. Blow dry hair using a paddle brush. Brush and smooth in a downward motion.


2. Once completely dry, shake your hair for soft separation.


3. Style hair with a deep side part and relaxed ends.


4. Finish with a medium hold hairspray.

Recommended Hair Products:

Try Kevin Murphy FRESH.HAIR for perfect next-day hair.

Best Face Shape and Hair Type:

This look is suitable for most face shapes. This style works best on medium hair.

Tip:

Create a ‘wet’ finger wave pattern for an art deco touch.

California Dreamin’

Lush, spring green tones radiate against a natural warm brown base and are the perfect accent to this asymmetrical cut.

How To Style:

1. Blow dry hair using a Denman brush or a paddle brush. Brush and smooth in a downward motion.


2. Once completely dry, use a flat iron to lightly smooth hair.


3. Create an extreme side part and sweep hair over to one side. Keep the look neat with a side swept fringe.


4. Finish with a medium hold hairspray.

Recommended Hair Products:

Try Kevin Murphy YOUNG.AGAIN treatment oil for smooth, shiny hair.

Best Face Shape and Hair Type:

This look is suitable for most face shapes. This style works best on medium hair to thick hair.

Tip:

Create soft waves in the longer lengths framing the face for a vintage touch.

Short hair is so versatile and the warm spring weather offers plenty of opportunity to try out new looks. So twist, braid and shape one of these pretty short hairstyles for spring today!

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