IU, Han Ye-seul and more A-listers show us how to rock short hair dos to slay Singapore’s heat

These hot weather days often mean hair tends to stick to your neck and turn into a frizzy, sweaty mess every time you return to the office after lunch. Not to mention the continual styling-re-styling cycle we find ourselves in. Will those curls ever last longer than 60 minutes?

While there are dozens of ways to keep your hair up, why not go for the chop and get a chic bob, pixie or cropped cut like your favourite celebs?

Here are 10 gorgeous short hairstyles as seen on celebs to inspire your next salon visit.

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Article first published on Singapore Women’s Weekly

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If you’re thinking of going light like ScarJo, keep dark roots for a subtly stylish gradient effect that’s also really low-maintenance. For a full-bodied look, do a deep side part and pump up the volume on your crown with hair mousse.  This is a bold cut, so think through your decision first and be sure you’re 110% ready before heading to the salon.

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To give super short hair life and body, opt for a Korean-style perm with curls just at the
ends of your locks. Han Ye-seul took the plunge by lobbing off her long locks and we think it looks fantastic on her…are you planning on following suit?

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Too many layers can make your hair look thin, but that’s not a problem if you’ve got short hair, especially when you can simply toss it to one side for a more voluminous look. Keep a long side fringe like Rachel so you can switch your parting easily.  Side fringes can also be great to pin back during the extra hot days, with an embellished slide – practical and pretty. Win! 

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This trendy slicked down look is perfect for soirees and dinner events, where you don’t have to worry about stray strands sticking out of place or flying across your face. Paired with a bob, it gives off a neat, crisp vibe and makes your appear confident and put together.  Ensure your hair is tucked firmly behind the ears and use hair products to press down any flyaway strands at your roots.

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If the heat is really getting to you, consider chopping off your locks for an ultra-short croplike Michelle. It’ll be a refreshing change and even save you lots of time in the shower!  We’re not saying you have to go platinum blonde too, but a short pixie cut is consitently in fashion and, particularly with dead-straight hair, is an effortless and stylish hair style choice. 

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Jet black hair that isn’t styled can end up looking like a lifeless black hole, so give it plenty of depth and dimension with waves that you can achieve at home via a good quality curler. Opt for choppy layered ends to give your ‘do more texture too. 

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This collarbone-grazing cut is still making waves because it’s easy to maintain and universally flattering. The model’s angled version with mesmerising curled-in ends is ultra sleek and makes hair appear really healthy.  Bella wears hers either poker straight or with a slight wave, as seen here and inspired by the classic 1940’s hairstyles. 

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Alternatively, make like Kerry and ask your stylist for blunt bangs and a less layered bob that can instantly make your mane look fuller. Bangs can also take years off your face and totally refresh your look.  Be careful with super-thick hair and this style, as it can become almost too prominent a hair stayle for you. This suits those with finer hair that sits straighter on the face.

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This flattering cut gives the illusion of a slimmer face – the trick here is to keep a side parting and to add layers for a bit of a tousled look. This style suits those with more petite facial features, as the short sharp cut-off at the chin draws all attention to the face.

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The actress stepped out at the Tony Awards last month and wowed critics with her effortlessly elegant look. We love how her tousled hair always delivers that unkept and easy to manage style – low maintenance is the way forward in Singapore’s scorching sun.  Use the appropriate hair products to keep the loose waves in tact all day. 

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