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6 best short celebrity hairstyles to try this spring for every hair type - from the trixie to the curved bob
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Call us dramatic, but with the sun finally making its comeback, the Cosmo Beauty Team is raring to set every ‘spring refresh’ in motion. If you catch us sporting fresher-than-fresh manis, airy floral fragrances and crisp new haircuts this week (possibly all at once), just know, we’ve been waiting for this moment.
If you’re feeling brave enough to join us on the latter, you’re in luck! Inspiration for short hairstyles has been endless in recent months, with ‘dos from red carpets to runways catching our eyes, then swiftly joining our Pinterest boards. In the aftermath of both the Oscars and AW26 fashion weeks, the likes of Emma Stone, Zendaya and Gracie Abrams have debuted beautifully tousled 'trixies', sleek angled bobs and bleached crops - to name just a few.
Whatever your hair type - fine, straight, textured, curly - and preference when it comes to shorter styles, ahead, discover some of our favourite celebrity looks to recreate this spring.
Emma Stone's Swoopy Bob
Fine hair girlies, assemble! Not only was Emma Stone's gorgeous Oscars hairstyle equal parts elegant and lived-in, it was pretty strategic, too.
If you've got fine hair in need of a subtle boost in volume (that doesn't require hours of backcombing or blow-drying), emulating Stone's deep side part is the quickest way to achieve an instant visual lift at the roots. Intentionally curling the ends like Stone, in different directions, also aids movement. The result? 'Care-free and tousled', rather than 'flat and fine'.
Zendaya's Trixie
As with most things Zendaya does, we watched in awe as she stepped out at Paris Fashion week with a brand new 'trixie' cut. Toni & Guy's Global Creative Director Cos Sakkas previously told Cosmo it was 'the ultimate expression of confidence' - and we're sold.
Precise shaping meets soft texture in this style, which is ideal for those with curly hair, who are keen for a low-maintenance but modern cut this spring.
Phoebe Dynevor’s Curved Bob
Phoebe Dynevor's curved, collarbone-grazing bob makes perfect use of naturally straight, sleek hair - and it's all about the cut, according to Frankie Pullen, hairstylist at Larry King Marylebone.
By keeping strands longer towards the chin, and shorter towards the back, the face is framed with ease (call it a sophistication in seconds). 'It's essential that your hairdresser considers your hair's thickness and texture to tailor the shape properly,' adds Pullen. 'I like to razor the interior layers for softness, then let it air-dry naturally mousse.'
Iris Law’s Wispy Pixie
For those braving bleach or a cool-toned blonde this spring, take cues from Iris Law's effortlessly airy pixie cut. 'With a classic pearlised bleach, this look is dynamic and surprisingly versatile,' explains celebrity hairstylist Andrew Barton. 'It can be tucked, tousled or swept back, or worn with glossy products to create the ultimate wet look for those that dare.'
Barton notes that while full-head blonde is having a moment, a shine spray could be key for keeping your hair looking healthy and shiny.
Gracie Abrams' Sleek Bixie
Think of the 'bixie' as the lovechild of a bob and a pixie. While it's often the middle-point of growing a pixie out, Gracie Abrams' proves it's can be a delicate, ultra-feminine style in its own right.
'Abrams look is a 'softer' take, focusing more on a gentle, less structured look,' says Annabelle Taurua, expert at Fresha. For those with thin hair, the structure of such a cut is lightweight enough to avoid weighing the hair down, but maintains enough length to be styled.
Laura Harrier's Cloud Bob
As the name suggests, the 'cloud bob' enhances natural volume by offering floaty, diffused layers and subtle movement. Laura Harrier's is ideal for those who wear their hair in a similar way (hey, wavy friends), as it relies on natural movement and is easily elevated for everyday.
'You can style it effortlessly sleek with a middle or side parting, tucked behind the ears or even with a playful inward flick,' suggests Andreas Wild, creative stylist ambassador for John Frieda.
Beauty Assistant Urmi works across Cosmopolitan, ELLE, Harper's Bazaar, Red and Prima.
She fell into the world of beauty following a Masters in Magazine Journalism, and has been knee-deep in maximalist makeup, seasonal nail trends, and skincare myth-busting ever since. Both in and outside the office, she is best recognised by her signature red hair and elaborate set of acrylics.
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