Long Story

Most women complain that long hair is difficult to style and maintain. But there's much you can do with long hair at short notice.

Never pull all your hair back if you have a round face. Use pins to keep your crown hair in place or use a claw clip to make a French roll. But make sure to let a few strands fall around your face.

For an oval face, take all your hair behind and tie a high bun using Courtesy: Jawed Habib                   chopsticks. It gives you the Chinese girl look without much effort! Tie your hair in a single, long braid and go for a look that is simple yet elegant.

And for all women with a triangular face structure, a ponytail looks great on you, always!

Short of it

Contrary to popular belief, there is much you can do with short hair to change your look everyday. But first, you need to consult your hair stylist to get a cut that suits your face structure.

Change the parting of your hair. It makes hair visually appealing. This is the easiest was to make short hair look different.

Have a date this Saturday night or heading out with friends for a night of fun? Well, try curling a few strands of hair to give it a different look. Use hair mousse to style your hair.

Flip dry your hair for a change as this gives it volume. Alternatively, you can also use a cream that adds volume. What if you have straight / curly hair?

Style file

• It is important to keep hair healthy to make your styling experience enjoyable. Use a good conditioner.
• Remember, there is no need to oil hair before every wash.
• Don't use styling products in excess, especially if you have damaged hair.

Go for serums instead; they keep your hair healthy and shiny. Don't let the length of your hair or its curls be a roadblock in having a great hairstyle you can change everyday. Show them who is boss!

(With inputs from: Urvashi Sabnani, Stylist, Asif's Salon, Mumbai; Nisha Sinh, Stylist, Dilshad's Salon, Mumbai)