Short hairstyles - everything You need to know

Whether you choose a classic bob or a spiky cut, short hairstyles can transform your face. There's nothing like a short haircut to show off your best features. Short hair can be more more sophisticated and edgy than long hair. And as a bonus: They can be low-maintenance.

Here are 4 short hair tips and tricks your hairdresser knows, from how to avoid the wrong color to exactly how to do it yourself. Plus, find photo galleries of short hairstyles to save and print out your favorite cut.

Find a cut that flatters your face

Short cuts are popular because they make your features the center of attention. If you have a strong jaw, show it off with a bob that hits you at the jawbone, like this cut on Katie Holmes. Make sure and angle the bob so it's shorter in back than in front.

If you have a round face, consider a short cut that ends an inch or two below the jawbone and has a few long layers, like this other cut on Katie Holmes. Blunt bobs only accentuate the roundness. High forehead? Cover up your large forehead with blunt or side-swept bangs like this one.

Your hair texture and type

If you have straight hair, you're in luck. A short hairstyle will be easy for you to maintain with little fuss. If you have wavy hair, you may require a blowdryer and flat iron. Curly hair? Reconsider your quest for short hair. Curly hair tends to frizz up when cut short and it can make hair too triangular. Try to stay a couple inches lower than the jaw -- when hair is dry.

Consider your maintenance

Not all short haircuts are low-maintenance. They're actually the hardest cuts to maintain, which is something to consider when getting your hair cut. You must get them trimmed every six weeks, they take styling products to keep them in check and you may have to invest in a flat-iron to keep waves at bay.