Da Vinci’s Fashion Favors- Hairstyle Ideas: Short Trendy Hairstyles for 2008

Tuesday, January 8, 2008, 5:07
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2008 hairstyles will definitely have short haircuts gaining prominence amongst women as well as men. Here’s a look at some short trendy hairstyle ideas and ways to spice up your life in the year 2008.

Short trendy hairstyles have always been in vogue. Short haircuts are mainly popular with the workingwoman on the go. These require very little care and short hair are also easy to maintain. Short trendy hairstyles can be smart, sexy, stylish and sleek. These can be styled differently to suit different occasions. 2008 hair trends will definitely see a major comeback of short trendy hairstyles. Each season always brings about a new wave of fresh ideas and you can incorporate them totally or in few segments to bring about a new look for the coming New Year. Short hairstyle ideas can vary from person to person and finding trendy haircuts can sometimes be a difficult task when it comes to getting the right hairstylist who completely understands the requirements of the clients. So, what are the short hairstyle ideas for 2008? Here is the dope on how to jazz up your short haircuts and ring in the New Year with great panache.

Hairstyle Ideas: Short Trendy Hairstyles for 2008:
Well, although you are eager to go in for trendy hairstyles, I would recommend that you work around the basic haircuts and jazz these up so that you do not end up in tears for the New Year! After all, what goes out of fashion always comes back the next year. The trick is in creating new elements to spice up the look. Here are some hairstyle ideas that will give you a sassy look for this New Year.

Pixie Cut:
The pixie haircut is quite popular among short hairstyles. This brings about an attention to your features. Also a great way to showcase those expensive danglers! What you can do here is go in for short choppy layers to get a messed up look. Add some side bangs if you have a high forehead. For those who would love to add some color, you can go in for bold reds on the edges. This would help to frame your face and bring attention to the waves of the cut. The bangs can be a little long in the front so that they fall to the side and partially cover your forehead. If you want to look sleek for a formal event, then all you need to do is straighten these short hair and color them in some muted shades bring about an elegant look.

Short Bob:

The short bob is one such hairstyle that suits oval or square shaped faces. To jazz this up differently, you can tell your hairstylist to allow some flicks on top; so that these fall gently at the side. The length of the flick should be upto the chin area. If you are attending a casual do this New Years, then you can braid it with a colorful thread as well! The short bob can have wispy bangs that can fall gently across your face. You can go in for a sunny blonde shade if it suits your complexion. Look for some gold highlights to bring out the party animal in new. Go in for smoky eyes as most short hairstyles bring attention to your face and features. You can also curl up the short bobs to add to the fun effect. This has to be planned in advance, as curls tend to reduce the length the hair so you would require to maintain some extra length before the hair is chopped off. Highlight the edges of the curls with some bronze or gold shades.

Short Shags:
Short shags are generally popular with girls as well as guys who love to sport the messed up looks. You can have uneven broken layers and use a razor on the edges. People with curly hair may not be able to sport this short hairstyle with flamboyance as it causes a lot of frizz especially when the razor is used. The razor in such cases would prove to be an amazing tool. It helps to add a soft and deconstructed finish compared to the blunt edges caused by the scissors. Add lot of choppy layers and apply loads of gloss on the lips to complement the look. You can try ‘tipping’ your hair, which means that the hairstylist will basically take the edges of the hair and color them with the help of foils. This will help to add more drama to such short haircuts.

Men can also go the glam way for the year 2008. Some trendy hairstyles for men can include the following:

Razor cut- Use the razor for the hair for a change and get a wispy razored look that is also easy to maintain. Use some cream or gel to slightly dampen the hair, once your are done.

Twisted cut-This can create ‘height’ for the face, especially for guys with a round shaped face. This is a casual hairstyle that can have a different look with the use of some gel. Apply the gel on the edges and use your fingers to make the edges of your hair stand up. Create some peaks on the top.

Tapper cut-This cut would include long layers on top and the short strands on the side and back. Use styling gel to bring the long strands together and turn this into a peak on top.

2008 hair trends are all about bringing out the glam factor in you. Do not forget to spice it up with the hottest outfits and accessories and loads of attitude! Three cheers for a new glamorous you! Happy New Year!