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How Moms Can Spice Up Their Short Hair Styles For All Occasions

by Kevyn Gohu
October 20, 2023

Here are ways to add some spice and life to those short hair styles!

Some people think that short hair is boring because there’s only one way to wear it: as is. But we moms love short hairstyles because it takes less time to dry, less effort to maintain, and ultimately, use less shampoo. Besides, there are ways to spice and style up our short hair whether our faces are round or we’re about to become senior citizens. We just need to get creative by doing these things:

How Moms Can Spice Up Their Short Hair Styles For All Occasions — Source: Pinterest

1. Go for an asymmetrical short hairstyle

The asymmetrical cut for short hair adds that extra edge and oomph when we want to strut our stuff. But what we love about this hairstyle is that we can now sport those statement-dangling earrings on one side while hiding a stud earring on the longer side.

2. Hair clips to keep the hair away from the face

Especially when we have a short bob haircut, those dainty hair pins will pin back our hair to create a more demure look. Some moms may prefer the simple bobby pins for a minimalist look while others may enjoy adorning their hair with flower or pearl-mounted hairpins. We look cute and we don’t have our hair obstructing our view. It’s perfect for summer or morning social affairs!

3. Highlights and streaks to disguise the grays

It doesn’t have to be neon colors but some moms prefer blonde or milk tea highlights to add more shimmer and volume to their short hair. It creates a more youthful look especially when we’re trying to rock the gray hairs as if they’re part of the highlights and style. Besides, it enhances our skin’s glow when done right!

4. Rock those fades

A fade may be more for young moms who want a yummy mummy look because it adds a bit of ruggedness to it. Celebrity moms like Demi Moore, Cate Blanchett, and Natalie Portman even went all out by going for a buzz cut!

5. Style the bangs!

The bangs are what make short hairstyles stand out! A free-spirited mom may like the playfulness of the wispy, windswept, or textured bangs to add some volume and depth to their hair. Pixie or the short, tapered bangs are perfect for the on-the-go empowered mom who wants to make sure when people look her in the eye, she means business. Fringe or curtain bangs add an air of romantic mystery around the momma who’s calmly sipping her mimosa by the bar or coffee by the window.

6. Braids to add texture

Who said braids are only for long hair? There are hairstyles that use short braids so that our hair doesn’t look so flat against our heads! While some use beads to hold the braid for a more tribal or tropical look, others will use simple hair elastics to hold it together.

7. Have a hairband to add volume or make a statement

Hairbands come in different styles from soft ones made from cloth to solid ones made with plastic or metal. Besides keeping our hair away from our faces, the hairband’s style can make our faces look less bloated. A simple, neutral-colored thick hairband adds volume to our short hair. Whereas, hairbands made with cloth and have designs on the fabric add a more chic and playful personality to our outfits.

Short hair doesn’t have to be boring!

Although we bond with our daughters by brushing their long luscious locks, we also know how difficult it is to maintain them. The extra brushing, the time spent to dry, the amount of shampoo and conditioner used — it can get tiring to maintain sometimes. While many still hold the traditional Filipina beauty with long black hair in high regard, there’s also an empowering sense of beauty when moms cut their hair short. It’s lightweight, freeing, and most of all — we can still rock it as good as long hair.