24 Chic Short Haircuts That’ll Make You Want To Go Short

The Stackable Bob

Here’s a great, modern twist on the typical bob. When you “stack” the hair in the back of your cut, you create layers and extra body in the crown of your head. This look is also great when you add a heavy side fringe in front and some layers to frame your face. Perfecto!

 

How To Style:

1. After you have washed your hair, part it to the desired side.
2. Taking small sections, and using a medium round brush and a blowdryer, dry your hair.
3. If desired, using a curling iron or flat iron, flip out the ends of a few pieces of hair around your face.

Recommended Products:

A good root boosting spray is perfect for this style. I love Boosta Spray by Unite.

Best Face Shape and Hair Type:

This style will work well for those desiring extra body and volume and works especially great for fine hair.

The Perfect Pixie

The pixie cut is back in a big way and if you style it properly, it can be stunning! This style is so fantastic because you can style it quickly and it frames the face just perfectly. I love this classic pixie with a bright, blonde color or a rich chocolate brown. Don’t be scared to go extra short and edgy!

 

How To Style:

1. Depending on your hair texture, using either a flat paddle brush or your fingers, dry your hair with a blowdryer.
2. Use a tiny amount of texture paste/cream to define the different lengths in your pixie. Use this sparingly!

Recommended Products:

A good texturizing product is key to transforming your ordinary pixie into something spectacular. I love Styling Wax by Bumble and bumble.

Best Face Shape and Hair Type:

This style is great for those who want an easy to style look and for those with a fine hair texture. It will flatter a slim, long face.

Tips:

Be sure to go easy on the texturizing product! There is a fine line between styled hair and greased up hair, so be cautious when applying product.

The Chin-Length Bob

With a just little flair, your “typical” bob can look out of this world! I love a good chin-length bob because it draws attention right to the main attraction — your face! With the length being just at your chin, you have many versatile styling options. Pure perfection!

How To Style:

1. After washing, part hair to the desired side, and either let dry naturally or roughly blow dry it using a paddle brush.
2. Taking small sections, use a 1¼-inch curling iron to curl your hair.
3. When all sections have been curled, run your fingers through the curls to loosen them up and spray everything with a light holding spray.

Recommended Products:

I love a good finishing spray that is light and not crunchy feeling. Try Moroccan Oil Medium Hairspray.

Best Face Shape and Hair Type:

This style is great for those looking to soften any harsh features and it will work well for those with any hair texture.

The Played Up Pixie

This is a variation on the ever-popular pixie. By leaving a little length in the bangs and around the face, and keeping the back shorter, this style is trendy and feminine all at the same time!

 

How To Style:

1. After washing, apply mousse to the roots and throughout all of your hair.
2. Using either your fingers, or a small round brush, dry your hair.
3. Apply a small amount of texture cream to the ends of your hair to piece them out and give added flair.

Recommended Products:

I love Brilliantine by Bumble and bumble for a little bit of shine and texture!

Best Face Shape and Hair Type:

This style is perfect for those with fine hair and for slim face shapes.

Tips:

I love a little bit of messiness with this style. No need to strive for perfection here.

The Banged Up Babe

An extra heavy, straight across bang will add a little pizzaz to an otherwise ordinary cut! Don’t be afraid to add in a chunky highlight or a bold block of color right around your face. You’ll be turning heads all night! And, with this short style, you will have barely any getting ready time.

How To Style:

1. After washing hair, blow dry your bangs with a medium sized round brush. Flat iron to smooth if desired.
2. If you hair is long enough, use a round brush to style it. If not, roughly dry it using your fingers and then flat iron if needed.
3. Apply a smoothing polish to the ends of your hair.

Recommended Products:

Try Biosilk to smooth any frizz after you style your hair.

Best Face Shape and Hair Type:

This style is great for those with an elongated face and who have fine or coarse hair.

The Texturized Temptress

This style is so easy breezy to style! It’s a great take on short hair and, with fun color like this picture shows, you can really add a bit of personality and flair.

 

How To Style:

1. Using only your fingers, blow dry your hair after it has been washed. If needed, use a round brush on the bangs.
2. Use a bit of texture cream or paste to add some interest to your look.

Recommended Products:

A good blow dryer can be an important styling tool, so I always recommend anything by the brand Hot Tool. They have affordable products that work great!

Best Face Shape and Hair Type:

This style is perfect for anyone with fine hair and the cut will flatter those with oval faces.

The Layered Lover

If you have short hair that is also fine and can tend to just hang there, then layers in your haircut are the way to go. They will give you body and volume by removing some weight. And, there’s plenty of fun styling options!

 

How To Style:

1. Begin by blow drying your freshly washed hair with a medium sized round brush.
2. When finished drying, use a flat iron to flip up the ends of your hair if the look in the photo is desired.
3. If more volume is desired, use a teasing brush to back comb the crown section of you hair.
4. Spray everything with a light finishing spray.

Recommended Products:

I love the Little Wonder brush by Spornette for getting extra body and volume!

Best Face Shape and Hair Type:

This style is perfect for those who want to elongate their face. It works great for those with fine hair.

Tips:

Some texture paste would also be great to piece out those flipped up layers!

The Volumized Vixen

Here is a modern take on a classic style! It’s important to keep your short hair feminine, and adding a little body and volume is a great way to do that. This style adds that little touch of girliness while still being very fashionable and trendy.

 

How To Style:

1. Using a small round brush, blow dry your hair.
2. Use some texture paste to define the layers of your hair and piece them out.

Recommended Products:

I love Gritty Business styling paste by Kevin Murphy for adding some texture and interest to your hair.

Best Face Shape and Hair Type:

This style is perfect for those who have fine to medium hair and it will flatter those with an oval face.

The Modern Day Mullet

Okay, okay…I know the word “mullet” can be frightening, but it’s time to think past that stereotype and think of all the possibilities! This cut allows you to have plenty of volume with short layers up top and a little length in the back.

 

How To Style:

1. Blow dry your hair using either your fingers or a small to medium sized round brush.
2. Smooth out your bangs and the back if desired.
3. Use a little texture paste to gain volume in the crown of the head where the shorter layers are.

Recommended Products:

Sam Villa makes awesome round brushes. Try one of them for added body and volume!

Best Face Shape and Hair Type:

This style is perfect for those with a rounder face and it will also work great for any hair type.

The Adorable Asymmetrical

Asymmetry is a great way to modernize an otherwise bland and boring cut! It can also be a fantastic way to hide and disguise any off balance facial features.

 

How To Style:

1. Begin by blow drying your hair with a medium sized round brush.
2. If desired, smooth out your dry hair using a flat iron.
3. Use a polishing serum to add shine after your desired style has been achieved.

Recommended Products:

I love Moroccan Oil for both before your hair is dry AND after! It adds plenty of shine and it’s great for your hair.

Best Face Shape and Hair Type:

This style is perfect for those looking to soften features. It’s also great for anyone with a round face shape.

The Flipped Out Femme Bob

Here’s another modern take on the classic bob! By taking a few extra seconds when styling your hair, you can totally transform your boring bob into something fabulous.

 

How To Style:

1. Using a medium sized round brush, dry your hair.
2. Using a flat iron, gently flip up the ends of your hair to achieve the look pictured above.
3. Spray everything with a light holding spray.

Recommended Products:

I love L’Oreal Professional Infusium Hairspray 3 for a light, movable hold.

Best Face Shape and Hair Type:

This style is just perfect for those with a longer or oval face shape and for those with any hair texture.

The Long On One Side Lady

Here’s another dramatic, longer on one side look. I especially love these photos because not only is there an edgy funk going on, but there is fun color as well! Don’t be afraid to make an extra bold statement with a bright pop of color.

 

How To Style:

1. Using a medium sized round brush or a flat paddle brush, dry the longer section of your hair.
2. Smooth your hair out with a flat iron if desired.
3. Use some texture cream to define the short layers in the back or the long piece around your face.

Recommended Products:

I love Brilliantine by Bumble and bumble for really piecing out your cut.

Best Face Shape and Hair Type:

This style is great for those with any asymmetrical features. It’s great for every hair type.

The Sassy Spikes

Who knew that spikey hair could be so trendy and cute! This look is very versatile and can be ideal for those with very fine hair who want little to no styling time. I love this look with a bright, sassy color!

 

How To Style:

1. Using only your fingers and a blow dryer, dry your hair by pulling up on the short layers on top to create a spiked up look.
2. Using a texture paste, piece out the short layers and style as desired.

Recommended Products:

Try out Gritty Business by Kevin Murphy for giving your look extra texture and spunk!

Best Face Shape and Hair Type:

This style is great for those with a narrow and oval face and it works wells for fine to medium hair.

Tips:

Don’t be afraid to get a little messy with this style! No need for perfection here.

The Layered Up Lass

A few layers are the perfect addition to your short haircut. They can add extra volume and body and are especially great if you have fine hair. A swoopy bang can also complement a layered cut well. Give this trendy cut a try!

 

How To Style:

1. Using a medium sized round brush and blow dryer, dry your hair.
2. If more curl at the ends is desired, use a 1½-inch curling iron to only curl the ends of your hair.
3. Spray everything with a light holding spray.

Recommended Products:

Try Moroccan Oil Finishing Spray for a great hold with no stickiness!

Best Face Shape and Hair Type:

This style is perfect for those with fine hair and who desire extra volume. It’s also ideal for any face shape.

The Short ‘n Stacked

Here’s another variation on a stacked haircut. This version is a little shorter with a longer, more dramatic piece in the front. Be sure to keep in mind that haircuts like these lose their shape quicker than a longer, more basic cut, so they need more frequent maintenance !

 

How To Style:

1. Using a round brush for the long section in front, dry your hair. For the shorter back section, use your fingers.
2. To achieve the look featured above, use a 1¼-inch curling iron to curl only the ends of the long front section.
3. Spray everything with a light holding spray.

Recommended Products:

A great curling iron is key. I love anything by Hot Tools!

Best Face Shape and Hair Type:

This style is perfect for those with fine or thick hair and for anyone with an round face shape.

The Messy Maven

I absolutely adore this look because it’s messy and perfect all at the same time! This look is incredibly versatile and is so easy to create. Depending on your hair texture, it can be a wash and go look that’s a real crowd pleaser.

 

How To Style:

1. Blow dry hair using only your fingers or a flat paddle brush.
2. Using a texture paste or styling product, run your fingers through the top section of your hair to add volume and messiness.
3. If desired, finish with a strong hold hairspray.

Recommended Products:

SumoTech by Bumble and bumble would be perfect for this look!

Best Face Shape and Hair Type:

This style is great for those with a heart shaped face and for anyone with fine to medium hair.

The Face Framing Frock

This style features a longer fringe and plenty of face framing layers. It’s a great short look because it has hair framing your face, but it’s short and layered in the back which makes it easy to style and also very fashionable!

 

How To Style:

1. Using a medium sized round brush, blow dry your hair. Be sure to bring the pieces around your face forward to frame your face.
2. If more body is desired, back comb the hair in the crown area of your head.
3. Spray everything with a light hold finishing spray.

Recommended Products:

I love 360 Hairspray by Unite for a light hold!

Best Face Shape and Hair Type:

This style is perfect for those with a rounder face. It will work well for any hair type.

The Poofed Out Pixie

This longer, pixie-esque cut with lots of volume really makes me swoon! All those layers and a long, swoopy fringe are a great way to complement a beautiful color or a great highlight. Give this one a try and you will be sure to turn heads all night!

 

How To Style:

1. Using a small round brush, dry your hair.
2. If more body and volume is desired, use a small to medium sized curling iron and curl the ends of your hair.
3. Spray everything with a light hold finishing spray.

Recommended Products:

Before you even touch your hair with a hot tool or a blow dryer, I love to use a heat protectant. Try Styling Lotion by Bumble and bumble.

Best Face Shape and Hair Type:

This style is perfect for those with fine to medium hair and is a great look for those with a heart shaped face.

The Combed Over Cutie

Here’s another look that will turn heads simply due to it’s uniqueness and it’s twist on an asymmetrical style. If your hair is naturally curly, then this style is going to be easy breezy for you! If not, no problem. It’s nothing a little curling iron can’t fix!

 

How To Style:

1. If your hair is curly, apply a curl enhancing product after you wash it and allow your natural curl to do its thing! Smooth out the non curly side with a curling iron if desired.
2. If your hair is not naturally curly, simply blow dry it using your fingers or a round brush. Then, using a 1-inch curling iron, take small sections and curl your hair until it has the fullness and body that’s desired. If necessary, smooth out the non curly side with a flatiron.

Recommended Products:

My naturally curly haired girls have the advantage here. Try Moroccan Oil’s Curl Defining Cream to really make those curls bounce! It adds hydration while defining your natural curl.

Best Face Shape and Hair Type:

This style is ideal for those wanting to balance out any uneven or asymmetrical facial features. It will complement those with curly hair but if you have straight hair, this style is do-able as well!

Tips:

If you have naturally curly hair, be sure to use a diffuser AND curl crème to get the best curl definition.

The Layered Up Lush

In all of my years doing hair I have found that one style looks excellent on mostly everyone…and that is a layered bob! The shortness of the cut makes it easy to work with and the layers give you plenty of volume and body. You can’t go wrong with this one!

 

How To Style:

1. After you have washed and conditioned your hair, towel dry it well.
2. Using a medium sized round brush, take small sections and dry your hair. Be sure to over direct the brush so you get plenty of body and volume!
3. Spray everything with a light finishing spray. If you want more volume, back comb small sections.

Recommended Products:

If it’s body and volume you want, then Expanda Dust by Unite is the product for you! It’s a light powder that you can simply sprinkle on at your roots. Give a little “smoosh” with your fingers and you’re good to go!

Best Face Shape and Hair Type:

This haircut will flatter mostly anyone! However, it will look best on those with a slender face shape and will work well for someone with fine to medium hair.

Tips:

Layers look great on a one length bob or even an a-line (longer in the front, shorter in the back) cut!

The Edgy Bob

I love this style because it allows you to have short, no hassle hair with a little edge. By just switching up your styling products you can easily transform an ordinary bob into something a little “punk rock”. This style would look amazing with some bold color or a few peek a boo highlights!

 

How To Style:

1. Begin by either using a round brush or a flat paddle brush to blow dry your hair.
2. When dry, if desired, use a flat iron to smooth out all or some pieces.
3. Using a texture/defining paste, take small sections and “piece out” the ends. This means just applying some texture paste to the ends of your hair and giving it some definition on the ends.

Recommended Products:

Brilliantine by Bumble and bumble is a great texture cream that doesn’t get too sticky or waxy.

Best Face Shape and Hair Type:

This style is perfect for those wanting body and volume because you can easily take the layers in the back short. I love this look with a long, swoopy bang which is flattering on nearly any face shape and hair type!

The Parted Pixie

Hello sophistication! This cut is absolutely stunning and if you learn the proper styling tips and tricks, it can be easy as pie. It’s gorgeous and really shows off a rich brown or a bright, buttery blonde.

 

How To Style:

1. Begin by parting your hair to the desired side.
2. Depending on the length and texture of your hair, use either a round brush or your fingers to achieve height and volume on the top of your hair, while smoothing out the sides.
3. After you have dried your hair, use a flat iron to smooth out the sides and if needed, the top.
4. If your hair has a tendency to want to do its own thing even after you have styled it, then apply some very light styling cream or even a very light gel to hold it in place. Then, spray everything with a strong hold finishing spray.

Recommended Products:

I really like Grooming Cream by Bumble and bumble if you want a little hold, but not too much unnecessary shine.

Best Face Shape and Hair Type:

This style will be much easier to create if you aren’t working with frizzy, kinky hair. It really flatters those with a narrow face shape!

The Bouncy Bob

Here’s another great look for those with naturally curly locks! A short haircut is perfect for someone with curl. You can define them and get plenty of body since there isn’t too much weight holding down the curls. I love this look with a swoopy bang because it will add a little something extra and frame your face perfectly!

 

How To Style:

1. If your hair is naturally curly, add in some curl defining cream after you have washed and conditioned your hair. Style your bangs as desired.
2. If your hair isn’t naturally curly, that’s no problem! Luckily, a 1-inch curling iron will give you a similar look.

Recommended Products:

Sculpting Foam by Paul Mitchell mixed with a little bit of Super Skinny Serum is a great way to get those natural curls going without too much frizz!

Best Face Shape and Hair Type:

As I mentioned before, this style is perfect for someone with naturally curly hair. It will work great for any face shape.

The Smoothed Down Sweetheart

Here’s a great look for those wanting to keep their locks extra short and styled to perfection! If you have fine, smooth hair naturally, then this ‘do is an absolute no brainer for you. It’s easy to create this look in no time!

How To Style:

1. Begin by using a small round brush to blow dry your hair and gain some height in the crown of your head.
2. If necessary, use a flat iron after your hair is dry to smooth down any pieces of your hair that are not smooth.
3. Finish by spraying everything with a light hold hairspray or using a tiny amount of  smoothing polish to really add extra shine and silkiness.

Recommended Products:

I love Biosilk for shine and smoothness. Remember to use it sparingly though! Oil based products can get out of hand very quickly.

Best Face Shape and Hair Type:

This style is great for anyone who has a long or heart shaped face. It will work best for those with fine to medium hair.

Hopefully you have now seen just how versatile short hair can be! Whether you have thick, curly hair, or fine, straight hair, there’s always a style that can be workable. Next time you visit your stylist, don’t be scared to take a few extra inches off…you might just find that you are a short hair lover!

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