Top 6 Hairstyles for Crossdressers and Transgender Women
CommentsWant to look younger, prettier, and more feminine? Try changing your HAIRSTYLE! I can’t think of a faster way to improve your appearance.
The trick is to chose a hairstyle that not only looks great, but flatters your facial features and overall body shape.
Classically beautiful female faces tend to have small features, large eyes, and full lips. That means you need a hairstyle that plays down your nose, brow bone, chin, and jawline – while playing up your eyes and lips. Your hair should also be in proportion with your body.
Here are my top 6 hairstyles for transgender women: (Note: these rules apply whether you wear a wig or style your own natural hair.)
1. Side swept bangs
Bangs are a great option for transgender women since they draw attention to your eyes while hiding a prominent brow ridge. Bangs also have a youthening effect. Straight bangs highlight a large nose and strong facial features, so go for soft, side swept bangs instead.
2. Layers
Layered hairstyles are much more flattering than hair that is all one length. Face framing layers soften your features and add texture and volume to your hair.
3. Soft waves
Soft waves are super sexy and feminine. Waves also add volume to your hair, making thin hair appear fuller. Most transgender women look great with full, wavy hair that balances out strong facial features and a larger body frame.
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| Side swept bangs | Layers | Soft waves |
4. Shoulder length hair
Shoulder length hair is the best option for most women, including transgender women. Hair that’s too long drags down your face and looks “old Barbie” after a certain age, while hair that’s too short can look masculine. Shoulder length hair is very feminine and conceals a strong jaw and thick neck.
P.S.: I realize that you may need to keep your hair short. A lot of girls have asked me to recommend short feminine hairstyles, so I promise to talk about this in next week’s blog post!
5. Side parts
Middle parts are an absolute DON’T for most TG women since they make your face look longer and highlight a big nose and chin. Side parts are much softer and can be worn by anybody with any face shape.
6. Highlights
Finally, don’t forget about color! Highlights brighten your face and look softer than a single block of color. There are lots of options besides blonde highlights – women with dark hair look fantastic with light brunette or auburn highlights.
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| Shoulder length hair |
Side part | Highlights |
You’re probably sensing a theme here, right? The idea is to think SOFT – soft cuts, soft texture, soft color – to balance masculine features. Remember, just because a hairstyle is cute doesn’t mean it is appropriate for you.
Now let’s look at some DON’Ts:
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| Straight bangs |
Too long, too blonde! | Center part |
OK, my dear. What about YOUR hairstyle? Are you happy with it or is it time for a change? I’d love to see your hair, so post your photos and comments below!
Love,
Lucile
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After transitioning to female, I let my hair grow quite long. I never really got used to it and it was so much work to take care of it. After 37 years of having really short hair, it was quite a change. One day I went to a trans-friendly shop that carried lots of really nice wigs. I was really good friends with the owner, so on this day, she sat me down and tried several different styles on me to see what would look good. She said the shape of my face allowed me to have many styles to choose from. She tried several short “bobs” on me and I really liked them. I never cut my hair short for many, many years after that because I thought the long hair would help me feel more feminine. For the past three years I’ve had my hair taken care of at the salon in the store I work in. A few months ago, when sitting down to have my hair done, I finally decided to give the bob a try. I got a nice A-line bob, just above my shoulders, and had highlites put in it. When I turned around to look at myself in the mirror, all I could say was, “WOW!!!” I instantly fell in love with it. I love the sleek, modern look, and it is so easy to take care of. It is everything I ever wanted in a hair style. And everyone at work loves it on me too. On top of that, I keep having guys approaching me and asking me out, though I am not interested in guys….sorry guys. I turned 50 years old this month, but I have never felt so young and feminine. I truely found a hair style that is so right for me. I don’t have a picture of myself with it yet, but I will send you one soon.
I alas am bald, what is the best way I can fine what hair style would suit me the best?
one way i’ve found is go to a wig store and ask if you can try on different wigs – they usually have you puchase a wig cap for health dept. reasons (usually less than $10 bucks) and will let you try on lots of wigs – visit on a Tuesday afternoon or other slow business time is best for this, in my experience
Hello All,
I concur with Lucille’s assessment and for me, the styles I’ve included with this response work fantastically I think and they’re right in line with what she’s saying. I try to use what works to help me be my more femme self. I have a short short hair wig I use and that works too because it softens up my facial lines. Just because your hair is short doesn’t mean it can’t pass as femme. Look over some femme styles and imagine what works best to soften your face then go for the style if you have the hair for it. Many times you can have the style done and switch back and forth between drab and enfemme! Best of luck!
Kelli
My hair is shoulder length and would love a more feminine cut, but suffer from slight male pattern baldness at front temple area. Can you recommend a style to help hide this problem, without wearing a wig?
Christie l love your hair style