My new summer short do - Need styling tips

by Heather
(Sydney, NSW, Australia)

I have recently had my almost waist length hair cut short into a between ear and shoulder length bob. Because during summer in Australia thick long hair is just not an option for me as I'm likely to overheat. I also had it thinned out just a tad when I got the chop. The only thing is it has been so long since I've had short hair I have no idea how to style it, is there anyone out there who can give me some tips please?

I have seen one style I would like to try out It's that one where you're hair is slicked down with gel or something and it appears as if you're hair is like a painting of waves. That's the closest way I can come to describing the look. I think I saw it on someone like Charlize Theron or one of those blonde actresses I hope it will work on a brunette.