Need a little help styling your short hair? We got you. We've rounded up over 30 of the most inspiring short hairstyles specifically for cropped locks. Yup, for anyone rocking a bob haircut, this is for you...
2021 is officially all about shorter strands, so we've looked to the likes of Jourdan Dunn, Alexa Chung, Lily Collins and Lucy Hale for hair inspiration.
Whether your hair is fine or thick, chin-length or pixie cut, here are some of the most pinterest-worthy ways to wear it...
Short hairstyles: Disco curls
Opt for sky-high curls with lots of bounce.
Short hairstyles: Pixi topknot
Whip your ends up into a tiny topknot.
Short hairstyles: Twisted updo
Twist your locks into a knot and pin at the nape of your neck. Easy-peasy.
Short hairstyles: Sleek quiff
Give your hair extra height with a polished quiff.
Short hairstyles: Half-up knot
Tame flyaways and keep them slicked back with this half-up bun.
Short hairstyles: Criss-cross grips
Pin grips into a pattern along the back of your hair to transform a boring down 'do.
Short hairstyles: Wavy low pony
Tong your hair to give a wavy finish and then tie into a low pony at the nape of your neck.
Short hairstyles: Unicorn plaited pony
Adding a centre parting braid is the best way to posh up a basic ponytail.
Short hairstyles: Opulent accessories
Adorn your short locks with dreamy hair accessories.
Short hairstyles: Hairline twist
Twirl your locks into a pretty roll along the hairline.
Short hairstyles: Pushed back lengths
Brush your lengths back and spritz with plenty of hairspray for a polished finish.
Short hairstyles: Wet-look locks
Opt for a dousing of styling gel and run it through your short hair to give a fresh-from-the-shower finish.
Short hairstyles: Bouncy blowout
A classic blow-dry is always a winner. The bouncier the better.
Short hairstyles: Face-framing waves
Add a wave along the front of your hairline to frame your face.
Short hairstyles: Bleach buzzcut
Cara Delevingne is definitive proof that a buzzcut can be oh-so beaut.
Short hairstyles: Boho braided updo
A braided updo with loose wisps and strands = ultimate bridesmaid hair.
Short hairstyles: The cutest pixie crop
Zoe Kravitz takes the crown for this stunning creamy-blonde pixie cut. Love.
Short hairstyles: Centre-parted bob
Part your hair in the centre and let your fringe act as a frame for your face.
Short hairstyles: The hun
Half-up bun (aka, the 'hun') is every lazy girl's fave hairstyle.
Short hairstyles: Sleek halo braid
Slick down the sides of your hair and add a polished halo braid along the top.
Victoria Jowett is an award-winning journalist and the former Beauty Director at Cosmopolitan UK. She was named one of PPA’s 30 Under 30 for her work in beauty journalism and oversees the skincare, hair, makeup and fragrance content across all of Cosmopolitan’s platforms. She's worked in the beauty industry for over 13 years (and tested 1000s of products), making her an expert when it comes to recommending beauty brands that truly work. Having started her career working weekends on a makeup counter, Victoria began interning at the likes of AnOther and IDOL magazine, before landing her first Beauty Writer job at weekly fashion magazine, LOOK. Joining Cosmopolitan in 2016, Victoria has always remained a beauty fanatic and has been lucky enough to interview everyone from Britney Spears to Kourtney Kardashian about their beauty routines. Follow her on LinkedIn.
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