Short Hairstyles for Women: 40+ Stylish & Easy Looks

Maybe it was planned. Maybe it was just an impulse at the salon, where you just wanted to trim an inch or so, but ended with barely an inch of hair left. You feel liberated, or you are seized with panic. But whatever your state of mind, the eternal questions still remain. What do I do with my short hair? How do I style it? Is there anything that can be done with it? And the answer is yes, there is a lot you can do with it. If you possess too short hair, you can try out a wide variety of fun and interesting styles, that a girl with medium or long tresses can never get a chance to sport.

The best part about short hair is that it is a statement in itself. A dash of color, a little bit of styling – that is all it takes.

Here are 40 very short hairstyles for you to check out and look gorgeous everyday:

1. Boy Cut With Textured Layers:

The quintessential haircut for the tomboy in you! Cut uniformly short with choppy ends, the dark brown color saves you from a flat look, giving your hair dimension.

How To Style:

1. Apply a light hold styling product to the hair.
2. Finger comb the hair to avoid that deliberate look.

Is This For You?

This hair looks best on oval, heart and square-shaped faces.

2. Asymmetric Bob:

A smooth, rounded bob, the ends of the front bangs are razored to precision. This hairstyle works the best on those who have fine hair. If your hair is already straight, all you need is a spritz of hairspray, and you’re good to go.

How To Style:

1. Use a shine serum and a medium hold styling product.
2. Polish the hair using a straightener.
3. Lightly tease a small section of the longer bangs.
4. Spray for hold, and you’re done.

Is This For You?

This works for oval and heart-shaped faces, the sleekness of the style complementing their face structure.

3. Shiny Bowl Cut Hair With Wispy Ends And Fringes:

Here is a typical bowl-cut hair in which the top section is volumized, tangled and then set with the help of a hair spray. The wispy ends and uneven fringes are two other unique points of this hairstyle. This hairstyle works best with thicker, more voluminous hair that has been straightened.

How To Style?

1. Apply a volumizing product to damp hair and spray with a heat protectant.
2. Straighten the hair using a ceramic or titanium-plated straightener.
3. Brush the hair forward to create a choppy, voluminous look.
4. Spray and set.

Is This For You?

The voluminous top makes this ideal for all face shapes and absolutely anyone can pull this off.

4. Rolled Back Wavy Bob With Texture:

Short hair does not always have to be straight and sleek. If you have wavy hair, there is no reason to not play with the natural texture of your hair.

How To Style:

1. Apply mousse to the roots to boost the volume.
2. Brush back the hair, scrunching up the front part a little.
3. Set with a hairspray.

Is This For You?

This hairstyle works best for oval faces, although other face shapes can pull this versatile style off as well.

5. Casual Rolled Back Waves With Messy Wispy Ends:

When it comes to looking casual, this feathery bob can be a good try. This deliberately disheveled, messy look makes it a great choice when you don’t want to try too hard to look amazing.

How To Style:

1. Apply a volumizing mousse to damp hair.
2. Keep scrunching the hair as it dries.
3. Tease the dried hair to add more volume, and roll back roughly to give a messy, haphazard look.
4. Set it with a hairspray to make it last.

Is It For You?

This is, once again, a very versatile look that can be pulled off by anyone.

6. Long Pixie:

Here is a super smart, highly professional look that every corporate woman can opt for. Just get your short, layered hair razored, part it to one side and add texture to it.

How To Style:

1. Apply a hair product to damp hair.
2. Using a small, thin plated straightener, straighten small sections of the hair at a time.
3. Set with a hairspray, and you’re ready to rock and roll.

Is This For You?

This is a rather bold cut, best suited for longer faces.

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