Sporting a shorter cut is a big risk for most women. It’s definitely a hit or miss, and no one wants to look unflattering. The whole point of a new hairstyle is to rock the look!
This list of 60 short hairstyles should inspire you and perhaps even push you to head on down to your stylist for a cut.
There are so many beautiful and different options to make you stand out. Your significant other will really adore you once you pick your style. You’ll find that even your clothes will look different on you after a day at the salon!
Check out these 60 different short hairstyles for yourself!
1. A Longer Pixie Cut
2. This Stunning Razored Pixie Bob
The style is really messy to look at since the cut gives it texture and volume. The “mess” aligned just right to give this style its fun, sassy look.
3. A Textured But Straight Bob
4. Go for a Platinum Color
Styles are one thing but oftentimes, it is the color that makes a look stand out. This platinum blonde hair makes this bob look stunning, working well with the layers to grab attention.
5. Mommy Hair
It is difficult to carry out mom duties and constantly having to put up or tie up hair. A shorter cut helps for those duties while keeping a stylish vibe that even her husband will love.
6. Textured Pixie Cut
The highlights in this pixie cut really makes her hair short hair cut stand out. This type of pixie cut is for the more edgy and daring, but so gorgeous at the same time.
7. Color and Cut
The blonde balayage coloring is perfect for this longer pixie cut. It is stated that,
“The warm and cool blonde tones with shadow roots contribute to the sense of height and fullness.”
8. Go for a Chocolate Brown Bob
So many different shades of brown to play with. This one has a natural and warm shade. Her bob is cut around the nape of her neck but longer pieces in front certainly give it more style.
9. Layers and Highlights
One way to emphasize the layers in your short hairstyle is to add in some highlights. The highlights in this haircut accentuate the rounded pixie bob so well that it looks to give it more volume.
10. Color of Bronde?
Many women love to have both browns and blondes in their hair at the same time, bronde hair? This bob has the darker brown shades closer to the roots which really makes the blonde shade, on the top layers, stand out. This hair style is about the combination of color and style.
11. A Cute Feathered Pixie Cut
No, shorter cuts won’t make you look like a boy. This feathered pixie cut is actually described as such, “Feathered layers elevate its femininity.”
12. Go for Dimensions
With the right cut and style, short hair will still have dimensions. This dimensional bob accentuates wavy hair. And should she want straight hair, she can have it, but formal affairs can still work with this style.
13. Icy, Icy Blondy
The icy blonde look brings out the life in her hair. It is swept over which brings style to a shorter cut, allowing the color to make it stand out.
14. Asymmetrical
There are no rules when it comes to hairstyles, no matter how much society wants to say there is. If you want to have an asymmetrical hair cut, go for it! The asymmetrical bobs are very trendy and really make a short hairstyle stand out.
15. Fly-Aways
For a haircut to be perfect, it does not have to be “perfect.” The concept of fly away hairs is not new but give a great intended messy look to short bobs. This bob is the perfect example how razored ends can help create a casual but trendy look.
16. Try Root Colors
Hair will stand out if you add in a pastel or bright color at the roots. This blonde bob with a pastel purple to the roots gives it a more fun, playful vibe for sure.
17. Inverted Bob
Looking for a new sassy haircut, try an inverted bob! This hairstyle of inverted bob will,
“… perfectly complement that sass. Layers teamed with highlights bring ample depth so the bob never falls flat.”
18. Try Splashes of Colors
Don’t just go for highlights or one color. Try adding splashes of multiple colors to add character. This lady’s dark brown hair with different copper tones really worked in making her hair pop.
19. Try a Stacked Bob
Stacked bobs are perfect for those who just wake up and go. They don’t need to sit in front of a mirror for a long time to get this one right.
Stacked bobs are explained as such, “Stacked, blended layers with longer pieces in the front create the right angled shape as well as an added lift to your roots.”
20. Start Drama
This razored bob makes for a dramatic cut. This short hair style has a bit more edge to it thanks to its edgy and fun vibe.
21. Perfect for Different Face Shapes
It is normal to be concerned of a certain style with regards to the shape of a face. This one works well for all faces since it looks good around the jaw-lengthvwhich has a side swept part that compliments all face shapes
22. Modern and Classic
The short layered bob has been a classic hairstyle for decades. If you want to create a bit more modern look to the classic haircut it can be all about the layers and color. This classic bob was done with many feathered layers and white hair. It brings the classic into the modern.
23. Thin Hair
Do you have thin and fine hair? This short inverted bob with angled layers is a great cut for you! This cut accentuates volume and fullness by the longer top layers. It will also elevates the crown height of your hair in a gorgeous way.
24. Dark Pixie
The dark balayage is great with this pixie cut.
Advice for this look is, “With cute short haircuts, it’s easier to commit to a partial balayage than a full color treatment. Opt for highlights on the top layers of your hair, leaving the underneath and roots darker.”
25. Short Wedding Hair
You can still have great hairstyles while having short hair during a wedding. The addition of braids in any short hairstyle will create a more formal look that many are hoping for at a wedding. This side braid makes this short hairstyle really stand out gorgeously.
26. Silver Versus Gray
Many people try to hide their incoming gray hair but one way to accept the gray is by making it silver. This silver hairstyle is sassy and lets the world know that gray or silver hair should be just as trendy. The big waves in the hair demonstrate that people with thick hair can still have amazing short hairstyles.
27. Deep Side Part
Adding a deep side part will drastically change the look of any hairstyle, including this short bob. It can add just a bit more style to a short hairstyle and make the look a bit more dramatic.
28. Pearl White
It is all about the color that makes this bob stand out. A suggestion for some women,
“… in search of a signature look, why not try a bold new color like this icy white? When you go with such light colors, however, layers are crucial. They help bring the volume and movement to the tresses.”
29. Tousled Bob
This tousled bob look is for those looking for a more casual looking hairstyle. This unique bob added in side bangs and wispy layers to define a more casual style. This looks like the perfect summer haircut.
30. All About the Bangs
This pixie bob is defined by the bangs. The long and sliced bangs frames her face perfectly and defines the deep side part she has as well. What a perfect hair cut for the frame of her face.
31. Jagged Bob
This jagged bob has an angled cut as well. It is shorter in the back and longer in the front. It is easy to be able to get those loose waves for yourself too, all you need is a curling wand.
32. Simple is Best
This pixie cut is cute and simple. The pixie cut was given layers and a side part to add some texture. The longer pieces in the front also help frame her face. Simple is sometimes the best and easiest.
33. Soft Layers
Some beautiful hairstyles do not need the dramatic cuts and colors to stand out. This style stands out in how classic and chic it is. The layers are very soft and easy instead of blunt and razor like. There has to be a cut for every style and this is for the people who want a softer short hairstyle.
34. Blunt Bob
This bob is for those that are looking for a more edgy style.
It is said that, “Blunt ends dial up the edge, while tousled layers give it volume. Brighten it up with a blonde balayage. If you want a sleeker, more sophisticated look, just use a fine-bristle brush to lay your tresses down.”
35. Curled Under
Curling your ends under with a bob haircut will give your hair a whole new style. Some days you can make it wavy, straight, or simply curled under ends and you can have three entirely different styles with the same hair cut.
36. Lifted Crown
This hair cut helps people give their roots more volume at the crown of their head. This stacked bob gives your hair more volume and fullness while keeping your hair short and functional.
37. Dramatic Angle
This bob has one of the most dramatic angled cuts. It is closely cropped in the back with way longer pieces in the front. The layers in her hair help show off how sharp this cut really is. This cut looks really fun and adventurous.
38. Show off your Tattoo
Tattoos on the nape of the neck when done right is very sexy. A neck-length bob will proudly show off those tattoos compared to longer styles that would have kept them hidden.
39. Lift It Up
Hair in need of a lift will find this short and soft rounded bob just right.
The hairstyle of, “A soft rounded bob with shorter layers cut at the top gives your roots the lift they need and also creates nice movement. In case your roots don’t lift easily, grab your favorite volumizing spray and you’re good to go!”
40. A Little Extra
If you are a fan of the pixie bob style but want to add a little extra than use this picture as inspiration. This woman added in one temple undercut to give her haircut just that little extra she was looking for.
41. Shaggy Bob
This hairstyle is a mix of casual and classy. The tousled hair at the front of her crown adds volume and the shortness in the back provides a more casual look. This hairstyle is shaggy to look casual but adding in different product will bring it to a classic sleek look too.
42. It’s All About Texture
This rounded bob is all about texture with the dimensional layers and warm balayage adding the texture you want through movement and color.
43. Playing with Straight Hair
Hair that won’t curl will find this short hairstyle perfect because,
“The sliced locks of this longish pixie-bob create a sturdy and structured shape that looks great on women who have thick, straight hair. Finger-comb for an extra casual feel.”
44. Super Fine Hair
Short hairstyles are some of the best hairstyles for people with super fine hair. Short hairstyles can help super fine hair add thickness and volume, especially through blunt ends and top layers.
45. Choppy Pixie
This woman received a choppy pixie cut with side bangs. This pixie cut hairstyle is a bit more trendy and edgy. A person can use this hairstyle to be edgy and still be able to style it down more casually if they wanted. It has the best of both worlds!
46. Mixing in Your Grays Does Work
This color will help women who have started to gray but still choose to show them off.
This cut helps, “… take advantage of the natural changes in your hair by mixing in hints of metallic blonde and silver to make your gray shine. Pair the color with a modern pixie cut and long side bangs to complete your new flirty hairdo.”
47. Dimensional Bob
This dimensional bob helps portray the look of casual and easy going. The small waves throughout the straight bob gives a carefree but pretty style. This can be the great summer hairstyle you were looking for.
48. Fullness in a Short Bob
Not all bob haircuts need to be longer to show off the fullness of your hair. This is an example of a shorter bob that through teasing with a comb, product, and slight curled under ends is able to still show off its fullness.
49. Stacked Pixie Cut
This stacked pixie cut is created through the cutting of layers and a messy party. The stacked layers in this hairstyle help add volume to her hair and the messy party creates a style of showing off all these layers.
50. This Cute Disconnected Bob
Her disconnected bob here is gorgeous and fun. It should work for you too!
“The jagged edges and loose waves provide a texture with movement that is perfect for thick hair.”
51. Two Toned
The two colors within this hairstyle shows off the sleekness of the cut. The pixie cut with the side part is shown off with the blonde hair. Yet, it is the darker brown undercut at the nape of her neck that really makes the blonde pixie cut stand out.
52. Make it Short and Voluminous
The shape of this cut adds the height and volume for this shorter style. Her side swept bangs and longer pieces help frame her face all while adding volume in the front.
53. Definitely Colorful and Asymmetrical
This hairstyle looks fantastic since it will help you,
“Transform into a sparkly fairy with an enchanting pixie cut and a metallic silver shade that fades out from your roots. Cut a feathery front fringe that lightly wisps around your eyes for a nice face-framing effect.”
54. Opposites Attract
It is not only in couples that you will find opposites attract but also in hair colors! A very trendy hairstyle right now is having a very dark root color that turns into a bright blonde. This inverted and choppy bob goes well with the dark root and blonde hair combination.
55. Try a Twisted Cut
The twisted and random waves make this one super fun and cute since it brings out her highlights. See which part will look good on you when you start making your hair wavy.
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