Step by Step Hairstyles

A good hairstyle can define your looks and bring out your personality. As fashion changes hairstyles also change. Hairstyles are often dictated by change in seasons. During summer most women prefer an updo and dislike hair sticking to the neck. For people with long hair, there are varieties of hairstyles that they can try out. Braiding and curling are two good options if you want to achieve a completely new look. Here are some hairstyles that are suitable for most face structures and hair types.

Curls and Waves


One of the simplest ways to add volume and bounce to hair is by curling it. But avoid ringlets and tight curls as they can add years to your face. Instead, opt for delicate curls. To get curls, wrap three-inch sections of hair around rollers and leave the rollers on for 45 minutes then remove them. Don’t use a brush to separate the curls, use your fingers instead, to help the curls stay in place.

Updo on the Go


When you have to attend a work related cocktail party or function straight from the office, there is a speedy way to make long hair look more dressed up. Sweep hair straight back from your forehead so you don’t have a distinct part. Do not worry about getting it too perfect as finger marks are a good thing. Pull your hair into a ponytail at the middle of the back of your head, stopping three fourths of the way through on the last loop of the elastic so that your hair puffs up a bit at the top and the ends splay downwards. If the ends left out if the elastic, are an inch or shorter, leave them as they are.

Classy Chignon


Start by leaving out a 2 inch section of hair and securing the rest in a low ponytail using a rubber band. Wrap the extra strands around the rubber band to hide it, then secure the ends with hair pins. Next, roll your ponytail inwards and secure any stray strands with hairpins.

The Classic Blunt


Blunts look great on all types of hair, not just poker straight hair. Use a good leave-in-conditioner and flatten your hair with a straightening iron, but finish it off with a sharp curl on the sides. Use a good quality hair mousse to keep the curls in place. For evenings, wear a single flower in your hair behind the ear, or a headband leaving strands of hair loose at the front to frame the face. The ideal face structure for a blunt cut is an oval or square face. Short sharp blunts like the Rebel Urchin and the Shift require strong facial structure and the attitude to go with them.

Knots and Braids


Fir this step by step hairstyle start by applying gel to your hair. Tie your hair up neatly in a ponytail really low at the back of your head. Tie a neat triplet dividing the hair into three sections using a crisscross pattern, make a traditional plait. Form the shape of the figure eight and pin the braid up, making sure that the ends are not visible. This is one of the best step by step hairstyles for wavy hair.

French Twist


Here is an easy step by step hairstyle for curly hair. To make a french twist, first you need to comb your hair and remove any kinks. Apply a shine serum on your hair, and pull your curls back to the back of your head as tightly as possible. Now twist your hair to one side and let some curls escape from the sides. Tie your hair with a rubber band.



So, here are some easy hairstyles for both long and short hair. With a little bit of patience you can achieve any look you want without going to a stylist.

Step by Step Hairstyles