Tornado
PROBLEM
“My hair looks heavy and tends to lie flat all over.” “My hair is straight, so the ends lack movement, and it’s hard to create any variation even when I style it.” “I’d like to go short, but I’m worried about the volume and silhouette.” For those with these concerns, we recommend this short hairstyle for mature women that combines a layered cut with a perm.
SOLUTION
We add layers tailored to your bone structure and hair texture to balance out areas that tend to look heavy. Rather than simply changing the length, we create a silhouette that flows naturally from the top of the head to the back and nape. Furthermore, by adding soft curls and natural flow with a perm, we counteract the lack of movement typical of straight hair. We create soft volume at the top and random movement at the ends, resulting in a light, three-dimensional short style. Our goal is to create a style where you can enjoy natural movement simply by blow-drying it loosely and working in some styling product.
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Add Movement and Lightness to Hair That Looks Heavy: A Layered Short Perm for Mature Women “My hair looks heavy and tends to lie flat all over.” “My hair is straight, so the ends lack movement, and it’s hard to create any variation even when I style it.” “I want to go short, but I’m worried about the volume and silhouette.” For mature women with these concerns, we recommend a short style that combines a layered cut with a perm. For this look, we transformed a heavy, shoulder-length bob into a layered short style with light, flowing movement. For the cut, layers were added to suit the client’s facial structure, hair texture, and hair density, and adjusted to create natural volume from the top to the back of the head. The nape was finished cleanly and lightly, while creating a well-defined silhouette throughout. Furthermore, by combining this with a perm, we added soft flow and random movement that are difficult to achieve with straight hair. By adding soft, three-dimensional volume at the top and creating natural curls at the ends, even hair that tends to look heavy takes on a light and airy appearance. With a short perm, it’s not just about adding curls—the balance with the cut is crucial. Since the final result varies depending on where the layers are placed, how the hair volume is adjusted, and the strength of the perm, we design the style to suit each person’s facial structure and hair texture. Additionally, the movement created at the ends by the perm makes styling easier every morning. Simply work in some styling product after drying and smooth out the hair’s flow to enjoy a style with dimension. “I’m concerned about the weight of my hair” “I have straight hair but want a style with movement” “I want natural volume on top” “I want to change up my usual bob” If any of this sounds like you, please feel free to consult with us. For women in their prime looking for short haircuts or short perms in Omotesando, we’ll propose hairstyles tailored to your facial structure, hair texture, and lifestyle.
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