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3 ways to style a short crop like Dianna Agron
Wed, 10 August 2011 10:57AM
If you’ve ever chopped off all your hair into a short crop, you’ve probably had that moment of regret wash over you at some point. You almost always wish you could have your long locks back so you have more styling options, because you think long hair is sooo versatile (even though when you had it long you only ever wore it one way!). Well, good news. Short hair is just as versatile. Really, it is.
Case in point: Dianna Agron. She recently chopped her hair to chin-length and has been showing us all sorts of different ‘dos of late. Thanks Dianna, we’re loving the inspiration.
Looking elegant and chic above, Dianna has tonged her lengths (both inwards and outwards for natural movement) and finished her look with a pop of vibrant pink lipstick. Very stunning. If you find your curls drop during the day, prep damp hair with a styling mousse like Schwarzkopf Complete Styling Mousse, $4.69, and once styled, set it in place with a hairspray such as Pantene Pro-V Stay Smooth Hairspray (Flexible Hold), $6.99, which adds a healthy sheen and stops flyaways, too.
This time Dianna’s gone all sexy with a bed-head vibe. To get this look apply a volumising mousse through damp hair (cos sultry hair never sits flat), blast with a hairdyer until almost dry, then finish with a texturising spray and scrunch it up. You can also backcomb through the lengths for an even messier finish. Products that will help you get the look: Joico I-C-E Hair Amplifier Volumizing Mousse, $19.95; and L’Oreal Professionnel Tecni.art Texture Spray, $22.95.
For a sweet, girly feel, go for a smooth finish with a little texture (create this by twisting hair around a vent brush when blowdrying). Try Babyliss Ceramic Vent Brush, $17.50. Take this look into an updo by piecing small sections up and pinning them in place.
Which look do you prefer on Dianna?
Do you always regret cutting your hair the minute you do it?
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37 Comments
Posted by: Coconal Master Fan // Wed, 10 August 2011 11:06am
The first look is my favourite, love the bright lip on her too!
The second is pretty but it makes her hair look a bit dry.
And the third reminds me of a blond version of Danii Minogue.
Posted by: bluebird Master Fan // Wed, 10 August 2011 11:10am
These different looks are all amazing, but my favourite is the first pic of Diana with sections of waves!
I’m very happy with my short hair this time round but there has been the odd occaision in the past where I wasn’t. I have a round face and in the past the cuts have been too short and didn’t suit my face.
My hair at the moment is slightly shorter than Dianas’ is here, but these styling methods have really inspired me, thankyou Chelsea!
Posted by: louweeez Master Fan // Wed, 10 August 2011 11:48am
I am fast becoming a fan of Dianna Agron. A pic gallery dedicated to her i think is in order
Loved having a short crop but I’m growing mine out…
Posted by: NatMon Master Fan // Wed, 10 August 2011 11:54am
I love these looks. I cut my hair about 3 months ago, so I have been trying out a few different things. I don’t regret it at all and it’s a lot easier to manage.
Posted by: evalynvc Enthusiast // Wed, 10 August 2011 12:23pm
I love this cut! I especially like the middle style, very sexy.
I have long hair and really want to go short but every time I do I spend the next 2 years growing it back regretting it every day
Perhaps I just haven’t had the right cut yet. Here’s hoping I find a talented stylist
Posted by: Julieow Master Fan // Wed, 10 August 2011 01:09pm
Her hair is so fabulously thick- the 2nd shot is so like the John Frieda styling from the “chunky funky” days – when Meg Ryan had that choppy bob which was I look I always loved (but could never get right!) Its a really good cut for her
Posted by: jacquieOhhh Newbie // Wed, 10 August 2011 01:45pm
I recently lopped all my hair off into a slightly longer version of Emma Watson’s pixie crop, but I can’t wait until it reaches Dianna’s length – that second look is so hot and so simple!
(Then again, I doubt there’s any style that wouldn’t look fly on her).
Posted by: madifraser Enthusiast // Wed, 10 August 2011 02:11pm
I commend whoever can style short hair so well. I had my hair cut to chin length about 10 years ago and absolutely bawled my eyes out afterwards. Since then I have never had it cut that short.
Posted by: Louise-1295043242 Master Fan // Wed, 10 August 2011 03:41pm
i love her new haircut! it can be very cute one minute and rock chick the next!
i like the top look, but the second one i also like (perhaps with less frizz?)
Posted by: Louise-1295043242 Master Fan // Wed, 10 August 2011 03:42pm
she looks so much older in that third pic, and i agree that she looks a bit like danii minogue in her blonde days!
Posted by: MissMel Enthusiast // Wed, 10 August 2011 03:59pm
Love it! I have a fairly similar cut, and there is NEVER any inspiration for us shorter-locked lasses!
I am one of those people that (sadly, despite much love and attention) has awful looking long hair – thin and ratty no matter how much time and money I spend on it.
Thanks for some short hair love!
Posted by: Jannz Devotee // Wed, 10 August 2011 04:28pm
I agree with evalynvc, the middle style is sexy
I used to have hair of a similar length but the only way I knew how to style it was to straighten. I used to get heaps of compliments for it (not so many now that it’s longer) but I think I’m going to keep it longer for the time being until I find the right style.
Posted by: beautybee1 Master Fan // Wed, 10 August 2011 06:14pm
I like the first shot – looks neat and pretty. The others aren’t bad I’m just a neat freak I think!
Posted by: SydneyRose Master Fan // Wed, 10 August 2011 09:09pm
I like Dianna Agron’s hair style the best. It’s neat and quite elegant.
Posted by: butterflydreamer Supporter // Wed, 10 August 2011 10:02pm
The first look is definitely my favourite – just gorgeous! She looks lovely in all 3 pics though.
Makes me consider chopping my hair off!
Posted by: Tina-1291133452 Master Fan // Thu, 11 August 2011 02:13am
i just love the 2nd look! she looks so hot!
Posted by: kristinkate Devotee // Thu, 11 August 2011 11:01am
Absolutely love this style…and have tried it a few times myself…but find it quite hard to manage. I need it a tad longer so it can be put up when I’m feeling lazy.
Posted by: GorgeousEmeralds Master Fan // Thu, 11 August 2011 02:44pm
Like some other girls I must say that the first look is the best in my eyes
Posted by: Felicety // Thu, 11 August 2011 04:13pm
I just had my hair cut like this. I am trying to grow it but the layers were shitty to say the least so I thought “Lets start again shall we?” and I dont regret that decision. LOVE the middle style! Im going to buy some texturising spray pronto!
Posted by: Emma-1303093844 Master Fan // Thu, 11 August 2011 04:58pm
The first look is the best one, she looks so sophisticated
Posted by: Julie Rodwell // Thu, 11 August 2011 07:59pm
love the first photo, when I chopped of my locks it feels like I have no hair and takes time to settle in .
Posted by: leahonthedoor Enthusiast // Fri, 12 August 2011 12:22am
I cannot wait till my hair appointment next month, I am thinking of going for a shorter cut like this!
I love her hair in the first pic, looks so elegant!
Posted by: Polly Enthusiast // Fri, 12 August 2011 12:09pm
I love the curled look on her.
I’ve recently cut my hair to a somewhat similar length – perhaps I should give these styles a try.
Posted by: laura_nicolle Supporter // Fri, 12 August 2011 06:36pm
Wow, I wish I could rock this look! Just not brave enough to chop my locks off!
Posted by: georgiamae83 Devotee // Sat, 13 August 2011 12:37pm
Oh I LOVE them all! But that being said if i had to choose, my favourite would have to be the bed head look. Divine!
Posted by: Ainslee // Mon, 15 August 2011 11:23am
I just got this hair cut, and I have to say I’m very happy. Thanks for the hair inspiration! Hmm, maybe I need a fringe like Dianna…
Posted by: sprinkles37 Master Fan // Mon, 15 August 2011 12:20pm
i really love the first pic.
i would love to get a lob, but ive been growing my hair out for 2 years and my hubby would kill me as its nearly my dream length and i would spend the next 2 years bitching its too short hahaha
Posted by: xKMS Master Fan // Sun, 21 August 2011 12:59am
oooh i love all of these styles!! kinda makes me want to recut my hair.. but im growing it out atm from when it was about that length… and i really cant wait till i can put it up in a bun again – sooo much easier to manage when its longer!!
Posted by: Karen-1298334769 Master Fan // Wed, 24 August 2011 05:04pm
I love the first two looks, very funky.
Posted by: zoeeangelaa Master Fan // Wed, 31 August 2011 10:38pm
First two looks are stunning!
Posted by: RROZZ Enthusiast // Thu, 8 September 2011 10:43pm
She really rocks these looks. Love the middle messy one the best. She’s so gorgeous, I’m sure she would look amazing bald.
Posted by: looksrdeceiving Master Fan // Sat, 1 October 2011 08:01pm
very easy to do and looks great.
Posted by: Morning Star Devotee // Sun, 22 January 2012 09:45pm
I’ve done the short cropped hair thing but mine never looked as good as this! Admittedly I had no idea what to do with it once I cut it all off…wish it had looked this good though!
Posted by: Girl // Sat, 9 June 2012 05:05am
I have hair just like her but brown! and i love the second style! But i’m just 14 and i’m not so good at doing my hair so this will help me alott!
(I’m sorry, I can’t write so well cause i’m 14 and i’m finnish!)
Posted by: racheal hall Supporter // Sun, 7 April 2013 08:15pm
Thank you so much for posting this – extremely helpful!
I have always had chin length or bob length hair can never find “how-tos” for short hair. This is really going to change the way I style my hair
Posted by: jo77 Master Fan // Wed, 10 April 2013 09:35am
I love her bed-head look, actually, I love em’ all!
Posted by: beautiful87 Master Fan // Sun, 21 April 2013 02:59pm
so cute