16 Trendy Short Haircuts for Women
Have you always wanted to try a short haircut but you’re scared it would not look good on you? Well, you’re not alone. We all know how frustrating it can be when our hair gets messed up. It can be a traumatic experience if we end up with a bad ‘do’!
That is why we have rounded up some trendy short haircuts for women and put them together into this quick style guide. Before you head straight to the nearest beauty salon for a chic crop, it pays to know what’s in style, what look works best for you, and what hairstyle options are available. Once you have a general idea of what you want, a good stylist can work with you to achieve your desired look.
Know the Basics
There is really no need to be afraid that short hair won’t suit you. Get rid of the thought that only certain ladies can rock short haircuts for women. Anyone can look good with short hair. The most basic trick to having that perfect short ‘do’ is to know what type of cut complements the shape of your face.
Women have different face shapes and hair types, what works for your friend might not work for you. It’s not just a simple matter of stepping into a hair salon, showing them a photo of your friend, and demanding that you want the same hairstyle. Similarly, you can’t just point to a photo of your favorite celebrity and say, “I want my hair to look exactly like hers!” A good stylist will consider the shape of your face and whether your hair is wavy, straight, thick, or fine, and advise you on what cut would suit you the most while keeping some inspiration from your reference. If a stylist doesn’t help you with this, it might be a good idea to find another!
Work with your Stylist
If you already know your face shape and have an idea on which cuts work best with it, then you can actively discuss this with your stylist, making the process faster and smoother. What’s more, you can be confident about the result because you made an informed decision together.
Without further ado, here are some short haircuts for women for you take inspiration from!
1. Bob with Side-swept Bangs
The bob is probably the most popular short hairstyle, and will likely still be trendy for years. It is also the most flattering cut for most face shapes. Generally, a bob is a short, chin-length haircut, with the end curling under to frame the face. If you have a round face, it is a good idea to create less bulk around your face by adding subtle layers. Styling some side-swept bangs into your bob also helps to make your face look longer. They also work great for ladies who have wide foreheads.
2. Blunt Bob
If you don’t want to go too short just yet, why not try a just-above-the-shoulder blunt bob? Short hair can take some time to get used to if you’ve been wearing your hair long all the time. A blunt bob can help you get comfortable with that transition from long to short hair. They are typically straight cut without any layering. It leaves your neck covered in the back so you don’t feel too naked after cutting your hair. Note that the blunt cut works best with thick hair. It is not a great cut for fine hair because it doesn’t add volume, so your hair will fall flat around your face. What you can do is have a few layers added underneath just to provide some volume to the cut.
3. A-line Bob
An A-line bob is cut a bit longer in the front than in the back. The front typically falls to about shoulder length. This cut doesn’t add volume in the back, but frames the face in the front. This style is great for heart-shaped faces. Because the jaw is narrower than the forehead and cheeks, a haircut that adds bulk around the chin area will lend balance to the face.
4. Fringed Bob
Next up in our collection of trendy short haircuts for women is… another bob! (See how popular this haircut is?) There are so many ways to style a bob so that it flatters a woman’s face shape. Adding a fringe is one of them. This look goes well with heart-shaped and long, narrow faces. The fringe hides the wide forehead of a heart-shaped face and makes a long face appear shorter, while bob cut adds body to balance the look.
5. Wavy, Wedged Bob
A wedged bob has long layers at the front while the back is cropped short. It adds a lot of body to the hair due to the stacking of the layers. Add some waves or curls for a perfectly tousled look.
6. Graduated Bob
A graduated bob is rather similar to the A-line, except that it has a lot of layers in the back, creating a rounded stack of hair that is great for adding volume and body. The front is also cut a bit shorter than the A-line style. This is one of the most popular bob haircuts around.
7. Layered Crop
This trendy cut adds some volume to the face and softens the cheeks. The mix of fringe and wispy bangs gives it an ultra-modern vibe.
8. Wavy, Curly Bob
Here’s a great look for women with curly hair. This cut frames her face perfectly and the wavy locks add just the right amount of volume.
9. Wavy, Asymmetrical Bob
This cut is achieved by having one side longer at the front than the other. The girl in the photo makes it work by sweeping her hair at the front over to the other side, softening the square shape of her face.
10. Asymmetrical Bob
This is the non-wavy version of #9. In this example, the hair at the front on one side is a whole lot longer than the other. This cut works well with thick hair that has natural volume, because fine hair could make this look flat and without body.
11. Asymmetrical Sleek Crop
If you’re feeling much edgier now, here’s a short haircut that might inspire you. This cut is sleek and simple, but the lady here ups the edgy factor with side-swept asymmetrical bangs and a bold, blue shade.
12. Pixie Cut
Now we move on to the really short haircuts! Pixie cuts typically have soft edges and may be cut close to the skin at the sides. If you’re really feeling adventurous and want a definite style change, go for a pixie cut.
13. Pixie Undercut
This is a pixie style with a visible undercut, with the hair shaved close to the skin at the sides and back. In this photo, you can see that this haircut shows off the model’s long, graceful neck.
14. Shaggy Pixie Cut
This is a slight variation to the previous styles. The shaggy cut adds a tousled look to this style and the platinum color is totally trendy!
15. Pixie Pompadour Undercut
Women can rock a pompadour, too! This look is achieved with undercut sides and then combing up the remaining hair on the top.
16. Short Cropped Pixie
This is the ultimate in short haircuts for women! If you’re ready for it, you can totally just get all that hair chopped off. This cut feels fresh, airy, and is absolutely low-maintenance. Just wash and go!
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