How To Style Short Layered Hair

Short layered haircuts are a staple for effortless style, offering volume, movement, and a polished finish.

With the right layers, these cuts can add volume and movement and perfectly frame your face for a fresh and modern look.

Not sure how to style short layered hair? Whether you prefer sleek and refined or tousled and textured, these 5 styling techniques will keep your short layered hair looking flawless every day.

How To Style Short Layered Hair For A Tousled Look

The tousled look is one of the most popular ways to style medium-layered hair. Effortless and chic, short tousled hair with layers offers a breathtaking look that’s perfect for a special occasion and everyday look.

So, how do you get the look with short hair and layers?

First, mist your hair evenly with a texturizing spray to add volume. This will give you that tousled, lived-in effect.

Follow it up by flipping your hair upside down and giving it a quick blow-dry with a round brush for that extra boost of volume.

Spray your layered bob hair with a heat protectant spray and create loose waves with a curling iron on a moderate heat setting to achieve the tousled look. Run your fingers through the freshly done waves for a stylish look.

If you want to skip styling medium layered hair, go for glueless wigs like the Willows WhisperLite Short Curly Bob Wig by Paula Young.

With its lightly tousled layers of soft, open curls, you will get the same cool, carefree look in minutes.

The best part is the use of Kanekalon WhisperLite synthetic fibers. The fibers are lightweight and offer a low-maintenance look with a vibrant body.

How To Style Short Layered Hair For A Sleek Look

If you want a refined hairstyle with smooth lines for formal or celebratory occasions without visiting a hairdresser, then sleek styles are just what you need.

To achieve a sleek look, start with freshly washed hair and let it dry completely before applying heat. Use a heat protectant spray before straightening your hair with a flat iron on a moderate heat setting.

Glide the straightener in sections to prevent creases. Once you are done, apply a light layer of New Formula Lustre to give the shorter layers a salon finish with a stunning sheen.

That said, if you are in a time crunch, consider the ready-to-wear Toni Human Hair Wig by Paula Young to get the same result.

This A-line short bob haircut features angled layers made from 100% human hair, which can be treated just like your natural hair.

How To Style Short Layered Hair For A Textured Look

Next up is styling short layered hair for a textured look. Textured pixie hairstyles like this are exceptionally elegant and always on-trend, regardless of the season.

And when it comes to styling the short layers, adding volume is the way to go for a vivacious look.

Use a volumizing hair spray on slightly damp hair to add volume and define the short layers. Focus on the roots for volume. Work your fingers through the pixie-cut hair to achieve the textured look.

Pro Styling Tip: If you have straight, thin hair or a fine hair type with long layers, it is recommended to use a small-barrel curler to get a similar result.

Want the same look with natural texture without spending hours styling your straight hair or visiting a hairstylist? Try the texture-rich Freesia WhisperLite Short Wavy Wig by Paula Young.

This wavy wig boasts razored layers that offer rich body and texture and piecey fringe with a tapered nape that frames your face and neck.

Plus, the lightweight Permatease technology offers volume and body without the extra weight. Gently tease the roots to activate them.

How To Style Short Layered Hair In A Messy Updo

A messy bun hairstyle with face-framing curtain bangs is an excellent way to style short hair with layers.

Whether you are making a coffee run with your friends or running errands, hairdos like this with wavy hair are a great way to turn heads.

To style, brush your hair and tie it into a bun. Don’t worry about the short pieces because the goal is to achieve an effortlessly undone look.

Pull a few strands around your face and gently tug the top layers to achieve the lived-in look, and you are done.

However, if your hair isn’t long enough to be tied into a bun or half-up, slip on the Sheer Drama Hand-Tied WhisperLite Wig by Couture Collection.

You can use the same steps for this gorgeous curly hair bob wig with flattering side-swept fringe to flaunt a trendy look.

This wig’s 100% hand-tied fibers allow you to brush and style the hair in any direction, offering unlimited styling versatility, while the breathable mesh cap provides unparalleled comfort.

Alternatively, you can use a clip-on hair piece like the Perfect Pouf Clip-On Pony Hair Piece by Paula Young to style short hair with layers. The hairpiece adds instant lift and bounce to your existing hair for a stunning look.

Accessorize your bun hairdo with embellished hair pins or add a few braids to take your bun hairdo to the next level.

How To Style Short Layered Hair For A Beachy Look

Feminine and chic, a beachy bob hairstyle is a stunning way to style short hair with layers, as it adds movement and volume to any hair type and suits all face shapes.

Begin by preparing your layered hair with a heat-protectant spray. Set your curling iron on medium heat and wrap your hair in small sections to create waves throughout your hair.

Alternate the direction while curling to get that effortless beachy hair look. After you are done curling, run your fingers through to break up the curls.

For days when you are on the go or short on time, slip on the pre-styled Lavender WhisperLite Mid-Length Wavy Bob Wig by Paula Young.

It has expertly crafted layers of soft beachy waves that replicate the look of real hair and lash-skimming bangs that frame your face. It’s the perfect wig for rocking a low-maintenance look that’s high in style.

Wondering how to keep your wigs and hairpieces from shifting with a wig grip? Read How to Wear a Wig Topper Band for a step-by-step tutorial.

Conclusion

These are some of the easiest ways to style layered short hair. Whether you love the sleek hair look or are drawn to the allure of lived-in styles, your styling options are endless, with long and short layers in short hair.

Want to recreate the hairstyles above? Explore our collection of short layered wigs and hairpieces in natural-looking hair colors and salon-grade wig accessories at Paula Young to keep your style as fabulous as ever.