For those of us women whose time is at a premium, the most appealing hairstyles are the ones which look great with a minimum of care. And that usually translates to short hairstyles.

One of the best characteristics of short hair styles is that they almost all work with hair of any texture, and faces of all shapes. What are some of these easy-care and striking short hair styles?

The Celebrity

This short hair style has been dubbed the celebrity simply because so many celebrities have adopted it for themselves, but be warned that it may be too radical for most women.

The celebrity hairstyle combines extremely short hair, cut at or right above t he ears, with long bangs swept over the forehead or back behind the years. This hairstyle is ideal for women with small facial features and long, elegant necks, and is a favorite of the actress Natalie Portman, who seems born to wear it.

If you are blessed with a ballerina’s neckline and delicate features, you will find the celebrity hairstyle a breeze to maintain as it dries in minutes after being washed, and just needs regular trimming to keep it from becoming bushy. Be warned, however, that you may feel somewhat “naked” with such a short hairstyle, and find yourself applying makeup simply to feel more “finished.”

The Bob

The bob has been around ever since the first flappers dared to cut their long tresses in the early 20th century, and while it comes in several versions, they are all based on an even-length straight cut, and usually include short bangs. The bob is one of the few hairstyles which works equally well on both straight and curly hair.

But more recent incarnations of the bob have eliminated the short bangs which fall neatly along the forehead in favor of longer ones which can be swept to the sides of the forehead without being quite long enough to extend behind the ears. These bob hairstyles may be all one length, or hang longer around the face and shorter in the back of the head.

You can easily style your bob with the help of a hair dryer and brush, but if your hair has enough body, you can also make it more exotic by backcombing it at the crown. This will create a more contemporary look to your bob.

The Shag

A short hairstyle which first gained notice in the 1960s, the shag cut works with both short and medium hair but is easier both to style and to maintain if left short.

The shag cut has long bangs sweeping the forehead and is cut in uneven layers all over the head. You can style your shag without styling gel, leaving it looking unkempt, or you can use styling gel to have the layers stand out from your head for a more radical look.

With the celebrity, the bob, and the shag, you have your choice of short hairstyles to give you the contemporary casual or classically elegant look you want, so the decision is up to you!

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