Sometimes hair is just too much. The styling the combing the this the that, sometimes a cut sounds so good. Well if you’ve been thinking about making the big chop and are looking for inspiration these gorgeous hairstyles for short hair will help you.
And if you were on the fence about making the cut then these beautiful styles just might push you to make the cut. Because these women make short hair look good AF.
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25 Haircut & Hairstyles For Short Hair
1. Straight & Smooth
Get your hair straight and smooth and tuck it behind your ear or let it frame your face naturally.
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2. Shaggy and Side-Swiped
Brush your hair to the side to add a hint of mystery to your look.
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3. Slicked Back
Get your bangs out of your face with this simple slicked style. This look really highlights your cheekbones, so try defining them to get even more “wow” into your look.
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4. Textured Waves
Your short hair doesn’t have to be boring hair. So add some energy into your hair with a little product and some soft waves or ruffling up.
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5. Twist Out Natural
Try this cute twist out look that puts your face on display.
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6. Pushed-Up Pixie
For this style, add a bit of wax or gel to your pixie cut for texture, mess it up, and go.
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7. Flat and Forward
Straighten your hair flat, then push it forward for a sleek and simple style that perfectly frames your face.
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8. Pompadour
Sometimes a full, round pompadour that shows off your gorgeous face shape is exactly what the occasion calls for.
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9. Short and Natural
This short, natural and simple look looks so effortless. Sometimes simple is best.
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10. Curly Mohawk
This natural style is gorgeous when you first do it but looks even better in the days after. Let a few tendrils fall along the side of your forehead for a playful look.
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11. Textured Short Curls
Short hair doesn’t have to mean flat hair, bring out your natural texture with a bit of product and some ruffling up.
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12. Pushed Back
Sometimes you just need your hair off your face. Adding a few tasteful and cute hair accessories like this headband can help. Then rock a neutral face to let your hair take center stage.
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13. Slicked and Blonde
Nothing makes a statement quite like this slicked-back platinum blonde style. If you have amazing features and want to show them off this style will do it.
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14. Voluminous Curls
Hitting just above the ears, a thick and full curled style is an incredibly flattering option for anyone growing out super-short hair. And if you don’t have natural curls but still want to rock a similar look, then use a curling wand like the CHOPSTICK STYLER HERO Curling Wand.
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15. Slicked-Down Pixie
Pixie cuts are surprisingly versatile and will suit most face shapes. Try a gel like the Redken Velvet Gelatine 07 to keep your hair in place without stiffness.
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16. Statement Hair Accessories
Short hair and hair accessories are both on-trend these days, so why not just combine the two? Get a similar headband here.
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17. Neon Close Cropped Sides
This style gives you enough length on top to give you endless styling options, from slicking it to one side or creating awesome curly looks.
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18. Asymmetrical
This sexy one-sided pink style gives your whole look an added dose of edginess.
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19. Voluminous and Shaggy
This easy style leaves your hair looking pretty and well-styled, but still touchable and soft.
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20. Center Parted and Wavy
Bouncy, sexy, and full of volume, giving your bob a bit of body plus an unexpected center part is an easy way to amp up this classic cut.
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21. Side Braid
A fun side braid is an easy way to keep your hair off of your face or disguise any unevenness while you grow your hair out.
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22. Side Swoop
A brushed-out wave, created with a curling iron, adds retro drama to a deep side part. Add cute hair accessories to complete the look.
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23. Pixie Side Swoops
Add dimension to your everyday pixie, with longer side-swept bangs and lock them in with a hint of gel.
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24. Curly and Full
Curling a short cut can get a little tricky, but this style makes fine hair look more voluminous.
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25. Finger Waves
This look will never go out of style and is the perfect pick for special occasions.
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Final Thoughts
If you’ve been looking for hairstyles for short hair then I hope this was helpful. Short hair is so versatile and flattering that most people can pull it off.
If you’ve heard that short hair wasn’t flattering or sexy then the hairstyles above say the opposite. So if you’re ready to make the cut then consider one of the styles above.
Which hairstyle was your favourite? Share in the comments.
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