Whether you’ve rocked short hair for years or are easing into a new bob or lob, styling your chin-grazing chop should always be at the top of your to-do list. Cute short hairstyles embody a modern sensibility without being limited by length. In fact, the shortness lends itself to a low-maintenance versatility that easily adapts to a multitude of styles, from casual beach waves to a glamorous short updo.
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No matter which short haircut you choose, the end result is sure to be effortlessly cool and instantly elevate your beauty look. We’re drawing a little bit of inspo from some of our favorite short-haired celebrities, including Lily Collins’ pixie style and Beyonce’s short-lived bob (pun intended), and we’ve found something for everyone. Here are 40 cute short hairstyles for women to inspire your look this season and prove that short hair is anything but boring.
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40 Ways to Style Short Hair
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Burberry Spring 2015
Tousled and textured hair gives any lob or bob a casual vibe.
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Chanel Spring 2015
A boyish cut with feminine curls makes for a gorgeous androgynous look.
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Hermes Spring 2014
Sleek tresses and blunt bangs equal a chic and bold short hairstyle.
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Rebecca Minkoff Fall 2014
A deep side part is extremely flattering and freshens up any short haircut.
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Costello Tagliapietra Fall 2013
Super short natural hair is daring yet beautiful.
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Moschino Fall 2015
As this cute short hairstyle proves, sexy bombshell waves that are brushed out are a sure way to get glammed up.
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Emma Stone
Keep your short haircut simple by gathering hair into a low pony and keep the look chic with a side part.
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Jo No Fui Spring 2014
Go even more simple and brush hair back into a centered messy bun.
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Kate Mara
Perfect a fierce faux undercut by braiding hair on one side and then rumpling up the other.
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Devastee Fall 2014
This wispy-meets-textured short hairstyle looks effortlessly cool on a pixie.
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Carven Spring 2014
A braided part elevates an otherwise simple long bob.
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Ohne Titel Spring 2014
Go high-fashion with slicked-back wet hair.
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Balmain Fall 2015
You can't go wrong with a classic voluminous blowout.
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Jennifer Lawrence
Pin back short hair in small sections at a time for a low-key updo and let the shorter strands fall and frame your face.
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Lemaire Fall 2013
If you're up for an adventure, keep one side of your short hair buzzed and the other sleek (and totally chic).
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Versace Fall 2013
Go retro by curling out the ends of your lob and adding a mini twist at the hairline.
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Balmain Spring 2014
The bedhead look gets sleek side bangs for a refined update on the cute short hairstyle.
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Kenzo Spring 2015
Experiment with your adventurous side by pinning back one side of your short hair and keeping the other totally sleek.
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Kiernan Shipka
Pin back bangs or the front section of the hair for an understated elegant look that works with super-short hair, long hair and any length in between.
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Laura Biagiotti Fall 2014
Play with movement on a pixie cut with a little bit of pomade and tons of texture.
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Beyoncé
Grab the salt spray because those beach waves need to make an appearance.
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Stella McCartney Spring 2015
Add an element of surprise to an otherwise standard short ponytail with crimped sections.
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Anteprima Spring 2015
Keep your short haircut polished with a silky blowout and tons of shine.
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Rebecca Minkoff Spring 2015
Bouncy curls are always a good idea for a cute short hairstyle.
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Ports 1961 Spring 2015
This perfect business-casual style is all about a middle part.
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Lily Collins
A cut that varies in length and has a deep part like this one defines fearlessness.
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Ports 1961 Fall 2013
Who can resist girlish sideswept bangs? Answer: Not us!
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Lupita Nyong'o
The complete opposite of dainty is this strikingly awesome faux-hawk.
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Yigal Azrouël Fall 2013
Amp up short hair's volume with a round brush and let it part itself. The result is magazine-worthy style.
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Ashish Fall 2013
Go all out with your comb and hairspray to take your short hair to new heights.
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Scarlett Johansson
This modern short haircut gets the laid-back ladylike treatment.
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Nicole Richie
A low mini bun is the perfect summer hairstyle for short hair.
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Bottega Veneta Fall 2015
When in doubt, comb it back for a high-fashion look in seconds.
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Taylor Swift
Soft waves and fringe-like bangs are a charming and seductive combo on short hair.
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Branquinho Spring 2014
This mod bowl cut's best friend is a round brush and will be our new hairspiration for the year.
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Marc by Marc Jacobs Spring 2015
Four mini buns in the shape of a mohawk is about as badass as it gets.
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Osklen Spring 2015
Air-dried texture is all the rage and requires zero maintenance.
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Stella McCartney Fall 2015
Embrace natural curls and simply brush them out into a gorgeous afro.
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Burberry Spring 2014
This impeccably disheveled short hairstyle is anything but messy.
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Zendaya Coleman
Lush bangs juxtapose loose waves perfectly.
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