Popular Teen Hairstyles

For any teenager, making the right first impression always counts. Take a peek into the lives of these teens and you will notice they are very finicky when it comes to looking good and always want to put their best foot forward. They are out to impress and they know how to do it in style! The prom night is a dream come true for most teens waiting to meet and mingle with members of the opposite sex! So attractive clothes, (designer for some), cool hairdos, branded footwear, oodles of makeup and many such elements make it to the ‘must-do’ lists for many.
So you have got the latest trendy outfit and a cool clutch bag to match. But if you really think about one point that can score you over others then do ensure you get the right hairstyle to match your prom dress. No outfit no matter how attractive or ‘in’, could ever be complete without a super hairstyle to match.

So teens fret not! Here’s a low down on some of the popular teen hairstyles that you can try at home or simply get it done from your local parlor.

Popular Teen Hairstyles:

From long hair to short hair, straight or curly, let us try to know which hairstyle idea would suit different types of hair.

Teen Hairstyle Ideas for Short hair:

Short hairstyles are meant for the carefree youth, who really don’t have the time to fuss around and are always munching on burgers while rushing to college. In other words, short hairstyles are easy to maintain and are fuss-free! When you refer to pictures that showcase short hairstyles do also keep in mind the shape of your face. For straight hair, the sleek, chic hairstyle would work wonders. The messy look (also known as the shag hairstyle) also looks great on short curly hair. These portray an attitude and works both on young gals as well as guys. ‘Short shags’ use several layers but the layers reduce on the backside. Add some color or streaks to the edges to make a bold statement.

Go in for a short bob if you have an oval or a square face. You can even have a long strand of hair that can fall softly above the chin to frame your face.

Hair can be made to look thicker with a blunt bob. Add some bangs above the brow or a fringe for exceptional effects!

The pixie or the elfin cut lays emphasis on your features. For this hairstyle, your hair is cut short but in different lengths. The bottom line is to have an uneven look.

The curly bob as the name suggests, works well for curly hair and generally has the hair reaching the chin from the front and extending a little beyond in the back.

Teen Hairstyle Ideas for Long Hair:

Although long hair are enormously beautiful, they also come with their own set of problems. Here’s a look at some of the popular kinds of teen hairstyles for long hair.

If you have curly hair then jazz it up by cutting the front portion till the lip area. The backside can have the hair going below your shoulders. Long curls look great when they fall gently around the face giving a soft, natural look.

Long layers work well when you want to add volume to the hair. Have the front portion touch your chin area and give the back area a clean U-shape to add to the versatility. The long layered look goes more often with straight hair.

Long shags are also very much in vogue like its counterpart mentioned before. The long shag cut should have the shortest layer, not above the chin areas. A little cumbersome to maintain, this cut also gives a slightly messy but cool look, once done.

You can even braid your hair and add color to it by using some hair accessories. Once done, you won’t need to visit the salon for a month. You can choose to braid all your hair or select a particular section in the front. Long hair will give you the option to style it as per your wishes. Cornrows look great for a casual night out.

Straight long hair can be further glamorized with some bangs. Bangs especially go well with long shaped faces. The edges of the bangs can be fringed so that it looks more flattering on the person.

Teen Hairstyle Ideas for Medium Hair:

Go in for a medium curled-out Bob where the hair can be worn at shoulder length. You can add some layers and bangs. Make sure to tousle the edges. The layers add volume to your hair.

Ideal for round shaped faces the angled bob cut adds some length to the face. Works great for straight hair and frames the face well. Please note it requires the use of razor on the edges to complete the look.

Layered medium length hairstyles score high on the versatility it offers. It accentuates the features of the face and thus makes the person feel more confident about themselves. There are various ways to add these layers. You can plan and select which section of the hair can go shorter, to suit your face type.

Teens with medium length hair can go in for a wavy shag look. The layers need to be long but less choppy. This style creates the messy look and is also low on maintenance! The wavy shag works best on curly hair.

So make sure you pick the right hairstyle and be a traffic stopper at the most awaited prom night!