The Supersexy Short Hair Makeover
We convinced four women to let go of shear anxiety and make the boldest beauty choice of all—to cut their hair. Then we challenged top stylist Ursula Stephen to transform their long tresses into chic, new looks


Credit: Sonja Pacho


Credit: Sonja Pacho

Cherry Top
Try a sassy pixie

"Talk about a new me! This cut reflects my style, my attitude and my flavor."

Kenyatah Griffin, 30
Community coordinator


BEFORE:
“I felt I definitely needed a change,” Kenyatah says. “My style needed to reflect the woman I’ve become, not the young lady I used to be.”

THE LOOK:
"The combination of a short cut and color can turn any look from blah to amazing,” says Stephen. “This cut instantly adds style and swagger, and makes Kenyatah look more grown up.”

To maintain color between applications, Stephen recommends shampoos and conditioners like Pantene Pro-V Red Expressions ($6 each, drugstores nationwide). Another good find: Color Me Sexy ColorSet Moisturizing Shampoo ($19) and Moisturizing Conditioner ($20, sexyhair.com).

AFTER THE CUT:
“Talk about a new me! This cut reflects my style, my attitude and my flavor,” says Kenyatah. “Now I’m having a hard time picturing my hair long again. Every outfit I wear looks different, just because of the cut.”

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-5 latest comments

I love the locks bob and would like to view more cuts. Since February of this year, I've had my hair locked and fell I have found the ultimate for my hair. I am in the military and proceeding on the side of caution. But I am locked from here on out!

-DeeMo

Okay, I'm going to go get this cut on June 13, 2008. I saw it and made the appointment. The before picture is as if I'm looking at my hair in the mirror. How did they do the cut. What does it look like from the front, back, other side and straight. Ineed tips to give my hair dresser. Help please.

-Tronie, Toronto Canada

I was truly pleased to see such a classic hair cut peformed with dreadlocs. I wish that Essence would feature more natural hairstyles in another issue with more than one angle.

-Jacqueline

I absolutely LOVE this cut! This is exactly what I have been looking for and I finally found it here. I cannot wait to take this photo to my hairdresser! Thanks!!

-Dr. R. Scott

I strongly suggest you get more from B L A C K W H I T E M I N G L E .C O M where you can meet many cute babes, both black and white, many people are chatting this!

-clwoc