When making the effort to style your short hair, the last thing you need is whatever style you’ve chosen dropping or waving within a few hours. To prevent your perfect results from being ruined by humidity and the environment, here are a few of our tips for getting it to last all day:

For short, fine hair

To give short, fine hair some much-needed body, start with a volumising shampoo and conditioner to lift from the roots. Blow-dry with a premium hair dryer using the ghd Radial Brush Size 2 - its small barrel is perfect for adding bounce and shape to finer, shorter lengths. When styling, opt for loose waves to add the illusion of fullness without weighing hair down. Use a curling wand to create soft, natural-looking bends, and finish with a light mist of ghd Perfect Ending - Final Fix Hairspray for flexible hold that won’t make hair feel stiff.

For short, thick hair

Short, thick hair will benefit from products that add texture and help control weight to avoid the style falling too early. Start with a moisturising shampoo and conditioner to soften strands, then work in Curls Gone Wild to enhance natural texture and give a bit of grit. Style your hair in undone, effortless waves - a curling wand works well here for creating loose, relaxed curls that show off your hair’s natural volume. Finish with a lightweight mousse or ghd Perfect Ending hairspray for soft, lasting hold that keeps the style in place without making thick hair feel heavy.

For short, naturally curly hair

To care for short, naturally curly hair, begin with a gentle, curl-friendly shampoo and conditioner to cleanse without stripping moisture. Follow up with a nourishing leave-in conditioner to keep curls hydrated and defined. Embrace your natural texture by styling curls as they are, and dry using a diffuser attachment on your hair dryer to preserve the curl pattern while minimising frizz. A light gel or curl spray like ghd Curly Ever After will help lock in definition and hold without crunch, leaving curls soft, bouncy, and perfectly shaped.

For short, damaged hair

Short, damaged hair needs extra TLC to restore strength and moisture. Use a reparative shampoo and conditioner to gently cleanse while repairing breakage, followed by a rich, deep conditioning treatment to boost hydration and elasticity. ghd Rebab - Advanced Split End Sealer Cream nourishes and fortifies damaged ends and protects the hair from heat damage with ghd’s heat protectant system. Avoid heavy heat styling and instead embrace your natural texture whenever possible. If using heat, dry hair with a diffuser on a low setting to prevent further damage. 

For short, frizzy hair

Short hair with a tendency to frizz up in humid conditions is tricky, but it can be managed with the correct products. Start off with a smoothing shampoo and conditioner to lock as much moisture into your hair as possible, giving it a good starting base. Dry hair will seek out moisture from the environment, causing it to frizz, so add moisture to your hair with a leave-in conditioner. Style your hair in loose waves, either using a curling wand or a hair straightener, or straighten with a smoothing straightener and ghd Straight On - Straight & Smooth Spray. Apply a light serum to hold the hair and prevent it from frizzing up.