It can be difficult to find the right styling tools for short hair, especially if you have fine or thin strands that lack volume. Thankfully, a hot air styler can help you create shape and volume with ease.
In this guide, we’ll walk you through the steps to achieve a flawless short hairstyle, and recommend the best attachments to use based on your hair type and styling needs.
Step 1: Wash your Hair
To get the best styling results, your hair must be clean and free from any heavy product build-up. You want your hair to be soft, so apply a lightweight volumising shampoo and a nourishing conditioner.
However, avoid applying too much conditioner to the roots, as this can weigh down short hair and make styling less effective.
Step 2: Prepare your Hair
Once you’ve washed your hair, use a towel to pat it dry. You don’t want your hair to be soaking wet, or too dry, as this can affect how well the hot air styler works. Your hair should be damp before you use the hot air styler.
Before styling, always apply a heat protectant spray to minimise the risk of heat damage and keep your hair healthy. Comb it through your hair, so the protectant covers all of your strands.
If your hair isn’t completely detangled while combing the heat protectant through it, then use a detangling brush or a wide-tooth comb to remove any knots gently.
Step 3: Section your Hair
An important step that is often overlooked by those looking to use a hot air styler on their short hair is dividing their hair into small, manageable sections. You can do this by splitting your hair up into 4 sections: back, left side, right side, and crown.
However, this depends on your hair thickness and the style you want to achieve. If you’ve successfully sectioned and styled your hair before using your own technique, then it’s probably best to just stick with what you’re used to. Use hair ties or clips to secure each section and keep them out of the way while you work on one at a time.
If you have fine hair, it’s beneficial to work with smaller sections because it allows you to focus your attention on each strand and create more volume. Although this may take you longer, it will give you a better lift at the roots and a more defined, long-lasting style.
Step 4: Shape and Style
Now that your hair is fully prepared and sectioned, you’re ready to style using your hot air styler!
First you need to choose the right attachment based on the look you want to achieve. This could be the round brush to add smoothness while creating soft curls or waves, or choose the curling iron attachment to define curls or add movement to your short hair.
You could also use the volumising brush to lift the roots and create fullness throughout your hairstyle. It can be difficult to add volume to your hair when using a traditional hair dryer, but by using a hot air styler, you can control the airflow and direction, allowing for more precise root lift and body.
When styling and shaping your hair, you should start at the roots. Hold the brush close to your scalp for a few seconds to create lift before gliding it through the hair for a styled finish. If you’ve split your hair into the 4 sections we mentioned, start at the back section and work your way up to the crown, finishing with the sides.
To maximise the most volume, position your brush close to the roots and roll it under while lifting upwards, holding for a few seconds before releasing. Repeat the process with the rest of your sections until you achieve your desired shape and style.
Step 5: Apply Finishing Touches
Now you can add some finishing touches to perfect and set your styled look.
Use a cool fix option to lock in your style, and you can also apply some styling cream to reduce frizz and add shine. Use a mirror to check all angles of your hair, and if there are any flyaways, smooth them down.
Which attachments should you use to style your short haircut?
Before you begin to style your short hair, you must choose the right attachments to match your desired look and hair type. Consider using a hot air styler with these attachments:
Consider using a hot air styler with these attachments.
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Detangling brush: Perfect for smoothing out knots and preparing hair for styling.
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Small barrel attachment: Allows you to place it up against your roots to give you lots of lift.
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Concentrator: This attachment can be used to shape short hair that’s wavy or curly. Use the concentrator to precisely direct airflow for sleek, defined styles.
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Oval brush: If your short hair is flat or lacks body, use the oval brush to add some extra volume or bounce to your fringe.
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Volumising brush: Ideal for fine hair. This attachment lifts the roots and adds movement to your hairstyle.
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Curlers: Those with a bob, or short hair down to their chin, could use the curling tongs attachment to lightly soft waves or curls.
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Diffuser: Use the diffuser to enhance your waves and define your natural curls.
Explore Bellissima Italia’s Hot Air Styler Range
Bellissima’s range of Hot Air Stylers offers innovative features to help you achieve professional hairstyles with your short hair.
Our Air Wonder 8 in 1 Hot Air Styler has all the attachments you need to create a variety of styles, including the volumising brush, detangling brush, curling iron, and also has a cool fix option to set your style.
We also offer the Prodigy Air Multi Styler with Coanda Technology which comes with six exclusive attachments that can take your short hair to the next level. We use industry-leading Coanda Technology, which generates 200 micro-flows of air to give you defined waves and curls while minimising heat damage.
Bellissima’s hot air stylers are designed to simplify your styling routine, offering salon-quality results from the comfort of your home.
Short Hairstyle FAQs
Is a hot air brush good for short hair?
Yes! A hot air brush is perfect for short hair because it provides volume and shape to any style. It’s especially useful for those who want to style their hair quickly without needing multiple tools like a round brush and a blow dryer.
Do you use a hot air styler on wet or dry hair?
A hot air styler should be used on damp, towel-dried hair rather than soaking wet or completely dry hair. This puts your hair in the best condition for styling, preventing excessive heat damage while allowing for better hold and shape.
Do hot brushes work on fine hair?
You can use a hot air styler on your fine hair to help add volume. Use attachments such as the volumising brush to lift your hair at the roots to give your hair more bounce.
