Emma Watson takes a short cut

With the filming of the last Harry Potter instalment well and truly behind her, it looks as though Emma Watson has marked the beginning of the next chapter in her life with a very short (and very chic) new haircut!

She confirmed her new look on her Facebook and Twitter accounts, telling fans that her hair "Feels incredible. I love it," and posting this beautiful portrait.

 

She's not the first Hollywood star to have gone short this year: Hayden Panettiere, Cate Blanchett, and Renee Zellweger have all opted for boy-short locks.

With Emma's reputation as a fashion icon - and her legion of fans from her ten-year spell as Hermione Granger - there's no doubt that there will be plenty of women around the world who adopt this hairstyle in the weeks to come.

Before making any major changes like Emma has, it's always worth considering very carefully why you want to go short, and whether or not it will suit your face and your current lifestyle. Emma certainly did: she wrote on her Facebook wall that she'd wanted to make this change for a long time, and finally got the chance to at the end of her Harry Potter journey.

"Ive wanted to do this for years and years," Watson told fans earlier this week. "Its the most liberating thing ever."

Jazz Up your Hair with a Short Layered Hairstyle

No one can argue that short hair is easier to maintain than long hair. It takes less time to wash, dry, and brush.  It is less likely to show damage because it gets trimmed every couple of months. However, a short hairstyle with no body will look flat and lifeless.

It can even run the risk of making you look somewhat masculine. That is why you should take the plunge and mix things up a bit with a short layered hairstyle.

A short layered hairstyle can bring life back to any hair type. If you hair is thin, layers can create the illusion of thickness. Conversely, if you hair is too thick, layers will lighten it up a bit.

A short layered hairstyle can even help to make curly hair more manageable. Because there are more styling opportunities with layers, you should be able to make your short layered hairstyle accommodate any face shape.

The only high maintenance part of a short layered hairstyle is that you need to have it done by a professional, and you should probably go back to the salon at least every two months for a trim.

Professional hairstylists are able to seamlessly layer your hair so that you have shorter layers in the back and longer layers near the front.  This combination has proven to be the most flattering as well as the easiest to style.

When you go to style your short layered hairstyle, you’ll need a blow dryer, a brush, and some product such as mousse or gel.  Shower, and then while your hair is still damp, lightly run product over all your hair.

Blow dry and brush to give your layers body and finally use a light misting of hairspray to keep everything in place.  Even if you want a funkier layered look, all you have to do is add some wax once your hair is dry and arrange your locks with your fingers.

If you enjoy the ease of short hair, consider giving your style more body and versatility with a short layered hairstyle.

Modern Popular Haircuts for women

Bobs remain as the most popular haircuts and hairstyles. Being the most versatile type of hairstyles, bob haircuts provide great opportunities for everybody regardless of texture of hair.It does not surprise why bob haircut styles continue to top the charts of popular haircuts.

Bangs in different varieties and short pixie cuts are also likely to emerge as the popular hairstyle ideas. Here are some of the latest pictures of popular haircuts.