Long hair isn’t always what it’s cracked up to be. It looks glamorous and it can be when styled right, but a lot of women are turning to shorter hair for many practical reasons.
Hairstyle trends come and go but nowadays, shorter styles are all the rage. If you want to ditch those long locks, these stylish looks might help you decide soon. Let’s start!
What a difference eight inches makes


That’s approximately how much this young lady had cut off her long hair. In this case, the new style didn’t make her look younger but more mature. The haircut also enhanced her beautiful facial features.
The right way to do ombre
If you’re going to have your hair colored ombre, this is the way to do it. The colors blend beautifully. And that long bob style … amazing.


Refreshing
That’s probably the best way to describe this young lady’s new appearance. In the before photo, she looks tired. But in her after photo, she’s vibrant with a new do that compliments her face.


She looks like a model
This gal was already gorgeous. But with her new bob and phenomenal color, she could easily grace the cover of a popular style magazine. This is what you call a fantastic makeover.


From messy to chic
No offense meant to this woman but before changing her appearance, her hair looked messy. The shorter style is far more attractive. Even keeping the same color, the cut made a world of difference.


No way
At first glance, you’d never guess this was the same person. Thanks to a new hairstyle, including cut and color, along with makeup, she’s gorgeous. More than likely, even her closest friends and family members didn’t recognize her after the transformation.


Cute and sleek
Here’s a trend that works for women of all ages. However, it’s ideal for moms with small children. You could be ready to walk out the door within minutes yet people would think you spent hours to achieve this look.


Real classy
An asymmetrical bob with side-swept bangs works perfectly for this woman. Before, she was dowdy. Now, she’s 100 percent classy.


Tomboy turned supermodel
Here’s another example of what the right style can do for someone. Before, she looked like a typical teen tomboy. But with a short bob that beautifully frames her face, this is someone you’d expect to see on the catwalk.


Sweet style
We have to admit that we like her hair both long and short. She has one of those faces that can sport just about any look. However, her new look better matches her age, and that copper color … impressive.


Soft ombre effect
For this look, the stylist created an ombre effect using subtle blond tones. This gal is now modern and sure to make all her friends envious. The cut also helped highlight her gorgeous eyes.


Sheer sophistication
Whoever styled this woman’s hair did a fantastic job. She went from looking like a high school student to a CEO of a Fortune 500 company. This is an amazingly sophisticated look.


Oh, wow
The first things you notice in her after photo are her eyes, smile, and dimples. With her long hair, they’re dramatically diminished. Now, they stand out in all the best ways possible thanks to her stunning new haircut and color.


Talk about dramatic
Good grief … this woman’s hair was super long. But the length made it look dull and thin. Now that’s she gone with a shorter style, her hair looks healthy and thick … just beautiful.


A contemporary edge
While there are many incredible shorter hairstyles, this is one of the most popular. For one thing, it looks fantastic. But for another, it’s easy to manage, perfect for women on the go.


Cute as a button
Before having her hair cut, it reached well below her waist. But taking care of that much hair is a big chore. This shorter age-appropriate style is cuteness overload.


All grown up
Finding the right hairstyle for a girl who’s becoming a teenager isn’t an easy task. But this one deserves consideration. Especially for girls involved in sports, dance, or other activities, it requires little work while still looking great.


Tomboy turned supermodel
Here’s another example of what the right style can do for someone. Before, she looked like a typical teen tomboy. But with a short bob that beautifully frames her face, this is someone you’d expect to see on the catwalk.


Fun and flirty
This woman had kind of a Cher look going on before her transformation. But her new style is more fun and flirtier. And just look at the huge smile on her face.


Sweet style
We have to admit that we like her hair both long and short. She has one of those faces that can sport just about any look. However, her new look better matches her age, and that copper color … impressive.


20 years younger…
…that’s what this shorter hairstyle did for this woman. Instead of looking worn out and older than her actual age, she’s now a knock-out. What an incredible improvement.


Sexy waves
When it comes to soft waves, they either work or they don’t. In this case, they work. Rather than somewhat stringy long locks, this gal now has a style that’s more fashionable and easier to manage.


Rocking the buzz
Let’s be honest, not very many women can get a buzz cut and look this gorgeous. Her before style was stunning. But wanting something completely different, she opted for a buzz cut and she’s rocking it.


Buzz take two
Here’s a second gal who decided to have her long hair cut off in exchange for a buzz cut. While some people might be on the fence about this style, it doesn’t matter. If it makes her happy, that’s what counts.


In a league of her own
The combination of this super short bob swept to the side and the color pink makes this woman a standout. This is another style that might not be for everyone but she’s wearing it well. She looks like someone who’d be a blast to hang around with.


Pretty lady
Women with thin hair don’t realize just how much work it takes to care for thick hair, especially when it’s this long. Yes, it was stunning before she had it cut but now, she looks elegant and stylish. And she probably saves a ton of time getting ready for work.


The look of innocence
With petite facial features, this gal needed a hairstyle that was complimentary instead of one that elongated her face. And that’s what she got. Having a small bone structure, this hairstyle is more becoming.


Her smile speaks volumes
Okay, so it’s hard to tell if this woman was smiling in the before photo because of the mask. But if you look at her eyes, she doesn’t appear to be thrilled with her long hair. In the after photo, her smile says it all.


A better fit
For women with long faces, long hair seldom works. It only makes all their facial features appear longer and more exaggerated. In this case, the chin-length bob gives her face fullness that looks beautiful.


No more stringy hair
Yes, this woman’s hair was long. But being so thin, it did nothing to enhance her natural beauty. Her new bob with lighter tones makes her shine while creating the illusion of her having thick hair.


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