Last week I wrote about the best hairstyles for transgender women. A lot of girls have been asking me to recommend cute, feminine styles for short hair and I promised to chat about that this week.
(Note: Keep reading even if you don’t have short hair because tips #2 and #3 apply to hair of all lengths.)
I generally prefer longer hair on transgender women, but it’s important to chose a style that works for YOU. Some TG women actually look prettier and more feminine with short hair vs. long hair. So have an open mind as you experiment with different styles!
That said, here are my top 3 tips for feminizing short hair:
1. Get a cute haircut
The first thing you need is a great haircut that can be styled in different ways. Choppy layered styles are very “in” right now and look great in both male and female mode.
Ask your hairstylist to show you different options for styling your hair. Layers that are swept towards the face are very feminine and flattering. Curls are another great, girly option.
Here are some short styles that would look great on a TG woman:
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2. Try hair accessories
TG women with short hair look fantastic with barrettes and headbands, so this is an easy way to feminize a short haircut.
You can wear hair accessories at any age, but choose something appropriate. Stay away from girly bows or headbands after age 30. Instead, go for something sophisticated like a beautiful barrette or a pretty flower for your hair.
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3. Wear a hat
Hats aren’t very popular with women these days, but thanks to Kate Middleton they’re on their way back. The soon-to-be Princess has been photographed in some incredible hats and is sparking a hat trend around the world.
Hats are the easiest way to feminize your hairstyle. In fact, you don’t even have to do your hair! Just throw on a pretty hat and you’re good to go.
Be sure to consider the season when selecting a hat. I know this sounds obvious, but I’ve seen girls wear knit hats in the summer and straw hats in the winter and it just looks ridiculous. Felt hats can be worn year round except for the hottest months.
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Since so many girls have asked me about short hairstyles, I thought it would be fun to do a poll on hair length:
Loading ...Take the poll above and leave me your thoughts below! And be sure to share any other suggestions you have for our short haired girls!
Love,
Lucille
I’m currently in that awkward growth phase of getting my hair to my shoulders. I find that bandanas, worn properly, are another great way to feminize your look without much maintenance. And there’s so much variety too! Sort of like the hats, just throw it on and go.
I like my hair short with bangs and I’m so glad i can find a cute hairstyle for it!
I am balding up front. Not too bad but also have some baldness due to an accident as a teen. I want to grow my hair out but the balding spots kind of give me , I guess fear. My tenant has seen me en-fem. I love it showing her. she seems to like it. Need to add hair on the head and remove it elsewhere.
Signed eager
My master made me go to a salon that he went to the day before and talked with the stylist and gave her a pic of what he wanted me to look like
I went to the appointment and she told me I was getting to works today eyebrows , nails, and a cute femine style and lots of high lights
Omg when I walked out my hair was in a femine bob and has lots of platinum blonde highlights and my eyebrows were so thin and high arched I had to send him a pic right away
He loved it and sent me straight to the mall to get both my ears pierced and buy some big hoop earrings and send him more pics
I loved my femine haircut
I always grew my hair out longer and longer, always had to cut it when a cancer patient is loosing their hair, women, men love the way my hair grows out, I take special and a close watch on the treatments and care, I don’t want my hair to be “dead” when people look at it. At the beginning of the growing period (to my desire length), I’ll let anyone to touch it and that’s to assist me with the straighten out my hair, cut the split ends, brush it over and over and over again until all the dead loose hair breaks off. Once it reaches a desire length the rest is up to me to finish the perfection after that, I’m really touchy about who touches my hair. When growing out your hair requires most of your time and attention. Washing my hair takes about an hour and a half to 3 hours depending what I have in my hair (gel, hairspray), chemicals will harm your hair if you use to much or using a product out of the directions. People always fail to follow the instructions on some products. I do all this time consuming rituals with my hair for my fellow women that lost their hair due to cancer.
Roni, I have the same problem with getting my hair styled (I am also 60ish); afraid of being outed. Had to get my hair cut for a job when we moved and I miss having long hair that I could at least wear in a pony tail without any problems. The next time I am able to grow my hair out I need to be bolder. Also I wonder if some of our hesitation about being outed is due to the age in which we grew up.
Alice, (what are the odds, Alison replies to Alice)
I’m 63 and wear my hair in something of a bob-style. At first I was nervous however I found that after 6 months, it was my style and I totally owned it.
I no longer feel self conscious at all. I am fortunate in that I do have my own hair and it looks rather good. In fact I found quite a few people complimented me on it, so all is well.
Hair is my biggest issue right now, that and eye brows. I am older (60 ish) but am told I look much younger (genes and a lot of TLC). Decided against a full transition, just do what I feel comfortable with (panties exclusively, ladies jeans, pants, flats and boots). I use concealer,some foundation power and lite lipstick. Feel naked without it. When I am home or entertaining I wear skirts, tights, low heels, occasional bra with padding and more makeup. Thinking of a pixie cut style but not sure how to approach a stylist, I’m shy I guess. That is a big step, will it “out”me?