Those of us who are rather short and we love to see ourselves stylized, we appreciate any trick that makes us quickly gain a few inches. Choosing the best footwear, neckline or pattern are just some fashion tricks that can help us appear taller.
But, apart from fashion, there is also a great ally that allows us to "grow" optically in the face of others and is none other than our own hair. We are not talking only about those hairstyles that you have seen in celebrities to hide their short stature, but about a good haircut. If you are thinking about a change of look, it does not matter to what extent you are willing to sacrifice your hair. Regardless of the size you want to wear, there is a cut that will make you look taller.
The keys to a cut to look taller
- If you wear it long and want to keep it that way. It should not go much further than the shoulder. You can opt for a long midi, which is very flattering, without reaching chest height if you measure less than 1.60 m. Also keep in mind not to wear it too smooth and "glued" to the head. Go for layers and team up with soft, broken waves.
- If you want a more radical change and bet on a short hair. There is an ideal cut that you can combine in all its styles: the Bob. If the long bob gives you volume - with layers in slight forward progression - and makes you look taller, the microbob sharpens this effect even more because it leaves the nape and neck completely visible and streamlines your look.
- If yours is short hair. The only thing you have to keep in mind is not to look for a very cranial cut and to bet, for example, on the versatile pixie. The key to looking taller is to choose a casual pixie with volume to the side or to wear it back with a toupee.
- Do you have curly hair? You're lucky. Both short and long, don't be afraid to accentuate that curl. A well marked and full-bodied curl will make you gain inches … But, be careful, it is not a matter of going super afro, because if you are very petite and thin, you run the risk of "shortening" your silhouette even more.
If you are still not sure what your bet would be, take inspiration from our gallery and choose your new haircut for the summer.
Those of us who are rather short and we love to see ourselves stylized, we appreciate any trick that makes us quickly gain a few inches. Choosing the best footwear, neckline or pattern are just some fashion tricks that can help us appear taller.
But, apart from fashion, there is also a great ally that allows us to "grow" optically in the face of others and is none other than our own hair. We are not talking only about those hairstyles that you have seen in celebrities to hide their short stature, but about a good haircut. If you are thinking about a change of look, it does not matter to what extent you are willing to sacrifice your hair. Regardless of the size you want to wear, there is a cut that will make you look taller.
The keys to a cut to look taller
- If you wear it long and want to keep it that way. It should not go much further than the shoulder. You can opt for a long midi, which is very flattering, without reaching chest height if you measure less than 1.60 m. Also keep in mind not to wear it too smooth and "glued" to the head. Go for layers and team up with soft, broken waves.
- If you want a more radical change and bet on a short hair. There is an ideal cut that you can combine in all its styles: the Bob. If the long bob gives you volume - with layers in slight forward progression - and makes you look taller, the microbob sharpens this effect even more because it leaves the nape and neck completely visible and streamlines your look.
- If yours is short hair. The only thing you have to keep in mind is not to look for a very cranial cut and to bet, for example, on the versatile pixie. The key to looking taller is to choose a casual pixie with volume to the side or to wear it back with a toupee.
- Do you have curly hair? You're lucky. Both short and long, don't be afraid to accentuate that curl. A well marked and full-bodied curl will make you gain inches … But, be careful, it is not a matter of going super afro, because if you are very petite and thin, you run the risk of "shortening" your silhouette even more.
If you are still not sure what your bet would be, take inspiration from our gallery and choose your new haircut for the summer.
The classic bob, a safe bet
The classic bob, a safe bet
The two keys to looking taller with a haircut is to emphasize the volume at the top of the head and clear the nape, this bob does both.
Photo: @hair_style_trends
Higher with a microbob
Higher with a microbob
The clear neck also "lengthens" visually. With this microbob, you can also gain a few centimeters by playing with the flip side hair trick, a resource that consists of changing the part of the line and bringing the hair to the opposite side. By hollowing out the bangs, you can raise your height a bit.
The "lengthening" effect of the long bob
The "lengthening" effect of the long bob
Leaving the hair somewhat shorter at the nape of the neck and directing it towards the clavicle, we will also be able to gain a few centimeters optically. The top is slightly raised to get a little more volume , so it is also an ideal cut for those with very fine hair.
Photo: @beckym_hair
Long pixie to the side
Long pixie to the side
Short haircuts are great allies when it comes to "gaining height", but if there is one that gives a lot of play due to its versatility, that is the pixie. Look at this one, something longer than usual, everything is taken to one side, leaving the bangs somewhat longer to frame the face. Super flattering. Think that the bangs are also a good resource to transform our features.
Photo: @foreverpixie
Pixie with toupee: 3 to 4 cm taller
Pixie with toupee: 3 to 4 cm taller
There is no easier way to gain height with your hair than to cut it in a way that allows you to make a nice toupee later. This may be a bit excessive, but with the help of finishing and fixing products, you can find your ideal size.
Photo: @princesstiefel
Curly short hair now grow!
Curly short hair now grow!
If you have curly hair, you can "take it to your ground" to appear taller. Remember that the volume should be distributed well, emphasizing the top of the head.
Photo: @toniandguyworld
Long curly hair, controlling the volume
Long curly hair, controlling the volume
If your hair is curly, but long, what you have to try is that it "does not grow wide", that is, towards the sides, in the Mafalda plan, so that the opposite effect does not occur and "flatten" the look.
Long hair with soft broken waves
Long hair with soft broken waves
You don't have to sacrifice your mane if you want to appear taller. Or, in any case, what you should forget is the ones that reach the waist, the XXL ones, and the ultra-smooth ones. If you are less than 1'60 m tall, that long hair would make you look shorter. On the other hand, if the mane is slightly raised, you hollow out the bangs a little and give it movement with some broken waves, problem solved! It will not "shrink" you.
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Long midi, brushing or passing the shoulders
Long midi, brushing or passing the shoulders
Midi manes are the perfect wild card for any woman. Depending on your height, you can "experiment with the length" but, we repeat, if you are very short, the shoulders are better off the top. One of the most requested in the salons is the long midi, a mane that is rather long without being it at all.
It would be like the transition from a long bob to long hair . With parting to the side or in the middle (which is what is being imposed in recent months) remember to slightly hollow the hair at the top of the head, it will make you look taller.
Photo: @mane_ivy
