The Messy Hair Style Is Here to Stay

Casual or Elegant, You Decide

There is a hair style that will make you look sassy and hip. But the name of the style is a word people usually don’t want associated with their hair: "messy".

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Messy, elegant messy, slightly messy and casual hair styles are all the latest rage and they have redefined what is sexy, comfortable and appealing in hair.

Short Messy Hair Style new fashion Celebrities such as Keira Knightley, Sienna Miller, Kirsten Dunst, Agness Deyn, Jessica Stroup and Poppy Montgomery are the proponents of the messy look.

Many designers citing the look as an influence for their 'don't care hair.' - Some like to call it a new version of rock chic and others refer to it as tousle or bedhead look, but when they walk into a hair salon as clients they have a simple term for it. "I want my hair messy just like her" - while holding a picture of their favorite celebrity in hand.


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Why is messy hair so hot? Partly because it eliminates the need to spend hundreds of dollars on perfection. Why bother splashing out when the latest fashion flash is telling us to relax our look.

But don’t assume that this "imperfect" hair style is easy.


tousled bob hair styleIn an article on TwinCities.com, Nelson Jimmo, owner of Nelson Hair Salon and Spa in West Hartford, says people are spending a lot of time these days getting their hair mussed up just right. The elegant messy look is not as easy to achieve as it appears.

Yet when it comes to the simple, basic styles, this hairdo is a lot quicker than most and costs a lot less.

One Way To Get Messy:

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  • Wash your hair with the right shampoo and conditioner for your hair type.


  • Towel dry your hair.


  • Apply a sizeable amount of mousse.


  • Rough dry your hair with your fingers while either air drying or blow drying it.


  • Then use a hairspray that locks your hair into place. Adjust hair strands according to your taste

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If your hair lacks volume, don't worry. All you need to do is carefully select strands from the crown of your head and backcomb with a fine comb. Then spray into place. Pinning up strands completes your "perfectly imperfect" look.

Be sure to pin it up as you please as this can add to your new incredible hairstyle. This will now complete that oh so perfect messy look.

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ashley scott with very short messy hair style Go Messy... Or Not
Remember, with every new hair trend that comes along, it's important to just say "No" to styles that don't suit you. If the messy look isn’t right for you, try sexy, shiny hair or one of a thousand other styles.

You'll find many different hair style ideas right here at Short-Hair-Style.com. Finding your new look is a good place to start.

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