Laura M Martin is passionate about feeling her best, from eating great food to having a fierce hairstyle. She has been working as a hairdresser and color educator in New York and Chicago for over a decade. She currently freelances as a stylist, writer, and recipe developer.
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As a creative person, musician and actress at heart, Stacey Bradshaw has experimented a lot with her hairstyles just out of curiosity: blunt and side swept bangs, layered haircut, long bob, highlights, dark toning etc. “Life is too long to be afraid of changes. Monotony is dull” is her motto. She is a freelance writer, keen reader, and just a curious person, who loves exploring new useful information on nutrition and beauty tips for keeping hair healthy and pretty.
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Julie Facer has been a stylist for 17 years. She specializes in short cuts and loves the power that a simple haircut can hold. Julie believes that short haircuts are versatile, customizable and always on trend, so if you want to change your look, change your life, or just have fun, consider getting one of the classy short haircuts!
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@ri__reis
Finding the right shape of the cut for your cute short hairstyles is essential, especially if you’re in need of volume. A soft rounded bixie with shorter layers cut at the top gives your roots the lift they need and also creates nice movement. In case your roots don’t lift easily, grab your favorite volumizing spray and you’re good to go!
Short style haircuts are currently some of the trendiest looks in the fashion and beauty industry. The trending styles are new takes on the old classics making them a cut that will always be in style! This article is going to give you an inside look at 70 different varieties of short textured hairstyles and trending colors that are currently the most requested looks in the salon.
Layers on short hair can add movement, texture and create a more versatile look for your short cut. Layers come in all shapes and sizes and can change the look of the finished style. Explore these ideas to find inspiration and discover how you can bring diversity to your current short hairstyle with our hairstyle try-on feature!
@terrajonah_color
A bixie is blend of a pixie and a bob. The bixie style creates ease when getting ready for work and, with the longer layers and texture, it also allows more versatility to change up your style for the weekend. Bixie styles have so much movement and texture and allow the look to stay youthful and feminine. The warm and cool blonde tones with shadow roots contribute to the sense of height and fullness.
A bixie is a short, layered haircut that is super-easy to style, cool and comfortable in hot weather climates. This look can create a slimming effect on any wide face. Try tucking side pieces behind the ears and leaving a few layers in front for a trendy new look.
@ozdenkurtur
For fine textured hair a classic sleek bob will lay just right. This style and cut works well with many hair textures, making it a classic go to style. When styled into a simple blowout with a side part, this cut provides a sophisticated professional look. Soften it up by wearing a pretty headband or pinning it back with a few barrettes when you are off work.
@gulevich.vladimir
This textured layered bob is a showstopper! The soft feathery layers are very elegant and classy — but still modern. If you want a piecey, razored bob like this one, show your stylist pictures to communicate the type of layering you want easily.
@maxwellmathson
Some of the best short layered hairstyles are incredibly simple. This fuss-free look is all about shape. This shape provides lots of versatility as it can be styled with different side parts as well as with the front styled back for a more edgy look. If you’re looking for pictures of longer pixie cuts to show your stylist, consider this great example.
@justindillaha_hair
Do you find yourself running out of time in the morning as you try to get ready for school or work? Here is a classic shape that allows for more flexibility when styling. This look wears well styled with a blow dry using a simple comb and brush, allowing you more time in the morning!
@lorraine_leall
Don’t underestimate short layered hair. It can be fun, versatile and sexy. Blunt ends dial up the edge, while tousled layers give it volume. Brighten it up with a rooty look with blonde ends. If you want a sleeker, more sophisticated look, just use a fine-bristle brush to lay your tresses down.
@dillahajhair
An undercut can take a pixie from average to artsy. Full of volume and movement, the look delivers ample personality. Even though it’s a very short cut, keeping texture and movement within the layers give this cut a super feminine and sweet vibe.
@strctmachine
Sometimes, messy is good. Take this voluminous bixie for example – it wouldn’t be nearly as full if it weren’t for the teased and tousled layers. The pieceiness and disheveled look are strategic and stylish.
@shmoakin_hair
Want something a little more smooth and polished? Cut a bob with very light layers that blend easily and give a flattering shape to your hair. When styling, curl your ends in to avoid them flipping out and form your perfect it-girl bob.
@thehairchapel
When you want something cute and easy to maintain, you should opt for a short pixie with layers. It’s an easy length to style on a daily basis and is very chic, especially with a side-swept fringe. You can change this look up with a fresh color or adjust the fringe, creating an ever trending style.
@shorthairbyshawni
An A-line bob is a classic and one of the most customizable short cuts. Adding messy interior layers creates a sleek look when straight and sexy tousled look when curled. Alternating different colors between your short layers using the balayage technique plays up the texture and adds depth, creating a fuller look. Use a curling wand to shape loose waves.
@styled_by_carolynn
Shorter in the back and longer in the front, this picture makes a case for the stacked bob. It manages to be sleek and, at the same time, full of volume. The fullness keeps the classic cut interesting. The bright blonde highlights elevate the hairstyle even more.
@malenacreates
Looking for an easy to style short cut? Opt for a pixie with short choppy layers that allow you to style hair in any direction and change up your style on a daily basis. Side-swept bangs frame your face nicely and add a touch of femininity. If you have dark hair, consider going even deeper with a bluish-black color for a more dramatic effect.
@gustavoblesa
This look works well with fine thinner hair. The shape of the bob adds volume and fullness while the blunt lob-shaped perimeter makes your hair look thicker. Whether parted in the middle or with a deep side part, this look is very trendy and can be worn with almost every hair type and color. These bright blonde highlights give the cut a refreshed look.
@terrajonah_color
It’s never too late to switch up your length and color. Take a walk on the wild side and give a try to a short layered pixie cut and a platinum blonde color.
@headrushdesigns
A textured lob with layers offers great opportunities for experimenting with highlighting. These sandy highlights give the look a modern vibe while accentuating the curls and waves. To master the style, opt for imperfect, uneven texture by curling hair randomly with a straightener.
@cleencuts
There is a diverse and endless selection of short haircuts. Whether you want to look cool, casual, or sophisticated, there is something for you. Make your bob unique with bangs, wispy layers and a sun-kissed balayage. Keeping the ends blunt and adding a slight angle in the front are a way to keep this look unique.
@salsalhair
Pixie cuts can be sweet and charming but when you play around with color and angles, you can create something edgy. Maybe your style is more punk or rock and roll. A tapered cut brings crisp and clean lines to the style making it bold and daring, while high-contrast colors enhance that effect even further.
@bymaggiekime
Like the angled style? Go even more dramatic by asking for an extreme A line. Cut the front of your hair at an angle and finish off with stacked but blended layers. Since this cut is so sharp with its shape, go for a solid color or subtle highlights.
@priss_duarte
For women in search of a signature look, why not try a sexy cut with a bold new color like this icy white? Still, when you go with such light colors, layers are crucial. They help bring the volume and movement to the tresses. Otherwise, it can be hard to see dimension with a solid platinum or silver shade.
@simplyspoiledhair.bykelsey
For a style that is youthful and timeless all at the same time, try this gorgeous choppy pixie. This cut is the perfect mix of messy and sleek. You can slick it back for an evening wear look, or add in some texture powder for a messy lived-in look.
@justindillaha_hair
Short layers in the back of an inverted bob will quickly build the volume of your hairstyle. Plus, having a neck-length bob is ideal if you want to display your nape tattoos. Apart from showing off your ink, the stacked cut is pretty and timeless.
@purroxidized
A layered bixie with bangs is an ideal way to frame your face and bring out all your best features. The stacked back helps with some extra height and adds volume to those with a finer texture of hair. Coloring the roots and undercut dark is a unique way to create depth and make the hair look thicker and fuller.
@laura.quinello
If you want to look perky and cute, short hairstyles can help you reach your goal. Cutting the back straight across while adding only interior layers is a way to acheive a classic look. The chocolate-brown color is down-to-earth and natural, which is perfect for girls and women who prefer a simple, straightforward haircut.
@cheveux.salon
Finding the right shape of the cut for your cute short hairstyles is essential, especially if you’re in need of volume. A soft rounded bixie with shorter layers cut at the top gives your roots the lift they need and also creates nice movement. In case your roots don’t lift easily, grab your favorite volumizing spray and you’re good to go!
@ri__reis
Adding a darker root to any color on short looks creates the look of depth and thickness. This is a great way to make the hair and style look fuller and more voluminous. For example, an inverted choppy bob looks great on its own. However, add in a platinum color with exposed dark roots, and all of a sudden, you’ve got an edgy hairstyle like no other.
@erin.boha_hair
Thick hair is sometimes a challenge. A short cut with layers is a stylish way to emphasize your hair’s volume. With a deep side part and choppy pieces throughout, the full-bodied, long pixie commands attention. A dark brunette flatters the style, but feel free to add color if you want to boost its wow factor.
@corynneylon_hair
All it takes to spice up any pixie is to add an undercut that can be hidden depending on the desired style. Flip your part or tuck the hair by your ear to show off your edgy side or part the other way to conseal and create a more polished subtle look.
@katiezimbalisalon
Short-length hairstyles make it super easy to play with asymmetrical cuts. Asymmetrical cuts allow for more style options, allowing you to change up style directions. Transform into a sparkly fairy with an enchanting pixie cut and a metallic silver shade. Cut a feathery front fringe that lightly wisps around your eyes for a nice face-framing effect.
@trishjamesinc
What’s short, sassy, and silver all over? This lovely coif. Proof that layered short haircuts can work for women with super thick hair, this big-waved style is a tousled, textured dream.
@emmanuelkuthaus
Emphasize your layers with dimensional highlights. The pixie cut has proven its ageless allure, but if you want something more modern, then this refreshing mix of color and texture is your answer. Make the hairstyle even more charming with swooping bangs.
@katiezimbalisalon
Short hair styles can look full even with just light layers. If you’re not a fan of short layers, you can add in interior layers allowing for texture and movement. A faded auburn color adds a special touch to this cut for those with brown locks.
@leighdoeshair
Every bob is customizable, from the length and shape to the layers and color you add. Add more layers if you have thicker fuller hair for a more messy vibe. Have the darker shades closer to your roots and the lighter ones closer to the top layers to create an illusion of depth and thickness for those with thinner, finer hair. Adding extra layers can show off your unique color blend.
@hairbybritny
With cute short haircuts, it’s easier to commit to a partial highlight than a full color treatment. Opt for highlights on the top layers of your hair, leaving the underneath and roots darker.
@vipbodyhair
Add a little tousle to the crown of your short, layered bob to give it some extra height. The tawny-brown color with light blonde highlights provides a lot of eye appeal. A shaggy pixie bob looks best when styled messy but can also be styled more sleek for a traditional vibe.
@domdomhair
The stacked short layers of this classy style effortlessly build the flattering crown height. The longer top layers also create a sense of fullness, which is just what you need if you have thin, fine hair. Make sure with these styles you put in the work to create volume with your blowdry. This is the best way to achieve volume and create a lasting style.
@headrushdesigns
When in doubt, add texture. It brings any cut to life, especially when it comes to bobs. A warm balayage makes this cut very on-trend, and the sleek lines keep it polished and sophisticated. That makes it ideal for any woman, whether you’re in the office running errands or attending any special event.
@sandra.hairct
Short layered hairstyles are always customizable by choosing length and finish of your cut. The short pixie is a very confident choice. Feathered layers elevate its femininity. Adding movement in the top of a pixie style while keeping around the neck and ears nice and short will keep it trendy and make you feel sexy and sophisticated.
@denyvir
Volume on volume on volume! This sassy shaped style is one of those looks for short hair that creates tremendous height and excentuates the amazing shape of the cut. The deep rich color or soft subtle highlights will lend to the classy feel, and overall is a great look for taking years off your face.
@alexisbutterflyloft
Channel summer vibes with a beach blonde hue and a textured curly style. While this style can be easy-going, it is still refined enough for formal occasions. The beauty of more textured styles is that you don’t have to worry about every curl staying in place, because the freeness of the strands creates a lived-in look.
@katiezimbalisalon
The long, side-swept bangs of this bob swoop down to frame the cheek bones, while the razored ends bring playful vibes to the short, messy hair. The multi-tonal color adds movement and texture, creating a fun playful look.
@erin.boha
Emphasize the depth and volume of short layered hairstyles by a darker root. When added to the underside and roots it creates an illusion of density and thickness. It also adds the look of volume when paired with a lighter and brighter highlight.
@antrosalon1
A short layered pixie bob can be simple and classic, yet still offer modern appeal. Even though this haircut shown here has retro vibes – that is ironically what makes it contemporary. With the white hue and layered top, this staple cut has been revamped and made cool.
@jonsewellhair
Don’t be concerned about cutting your super-fine hair into a very short hairstyle. It’s one of the best approaches when you want to create a sense of thickness and volume. Make sure that the perimeter stays blunt and that you add interior layers for movement.
@dillahajhair
Bobs are one of the most customizable cuts. When you choose to go short and keep the lenght around your jaw, you are creating a look of sophistication. Adding more layers creates a messy vibe that makes the look very modern. You can’t go wrong with this length or shape.
@jaydenpresleigh
The super-edgy undercut pixie has all the right angles that will show off your sexy neck and jawline. Going so short to add an undercut is a great way to add to add texture and give your cut a versatitly to style.
@bymaggiekime
This is one of the funniest features of a short stacked bob. When tucked behind the ear, it creates the look of an asymmetrical cut, allowing for more styling options. Adding texture through the roots gives this blonde bob a sexy finish. Very loose and subtle waves are its defining features.
@katiezimbalisalon
Short cuts don’t get much classier than this A-line bob with long layers and side-swept bangs. The subtle highlights of this chestnut-brown bob add movement into this look. The piecy ends and loose waves provide a texture with movement that is perfect for thick hair.
@hairbypaigegoodwin
Wispy and textured edges are great way to make any short cut look more modern and edy. If you don’t like a lot of layers this a great way to create the appearnce of a more layered look without having to sacrifice what you really want.
@lizgrecohair
Edgy vibes and razor-cut bobs go hand in hand. Ask your stylist for a variation of short and long layers with edgy side bangs. A combination of blunt and jagged edges gives a messy style but the classic nature of the bob keeps you looking polished.
@ro.hsiqueira
A choppy pixie has all the edge of a modern hairstyle, but it can still be tamed down to appear more conservative when it needs to be. The super-long side bangs of this short pixie keep this style looking and feeling soft and feminine.
@nickcutzhair
Easy short hairstyles can look like they take hours to get just right, but with properly layered cut, you can have a sleek hairdo anytime you want. Stacked, blended layers with longer pieces in the front create the right angled shape as well as an added lift to your roots.
@ro.hsiqueira
Pixies are a great way to experiment with fun colors. Needing to get cuts more regularly, you can change up the color more consistently. It creates a fun way to constantly change up your look.
@chrisjones_hair
This classic take on a short bob is amplified when adding a fun pastel color to just the roots. Trying color for the first time, start with pink or purple. To add even more texture, cut some short shatterd layers throughout the top.
@trishjamesinc
If you’re longing for extra volume, choose a pixie cut with stacked layers. Add in different shades of blonde highlights to enhance your new cut and amp up the depth of your hair. Try switching up your part to create different looks and styles.
@amberkkbb
A-line bobs are a classic shape but you can add sass, creating a more messy look with color and layers. Create a look unique to you. Add highlights or lowlights to create an illusional of depth or volume.
@hair_by_sweett
This look is full of volume! If you have thick hair, don’t shy away from short bobs. Choose the right length and make sure to add layers and texture to ensure the hair doesn’t look and feel bulky. Add bangs for a more customized and softer look.
@sandra.hairct
Pixie cuts lend themselves well to dramatic splashes of color. If you have dark brown hair, try a light copper as a complementary shade. Can’t decide between a pixie and a bob? Opt for a unique combination between the two.
@latherhairstudio
To soften any A-line cut and create a look of softness, go for a more lived-in color. This allows the root color to create the look of depth. You can strategically add highlights to compliment your own hair texture and length to create one of a kind cut and color.
@emrahdemircii
Who doesn’t love a classic bob? This version is perfect — it’s slightly shortened in the back to create a flattering shape and layered through the top to avoid a heavy, blocky look. For those who still want the option of pulling back their hair opt for no bangs and keep the front long and full.
@number_76
Short hair with layers works its best when done in the shape of the bob cut. Because of the style’s versatility, you get to decide how long or short you want your layers to be. Don’t be afraid to mix and match. Leave longer strands of hair towards the front and cut shorter layers in the back.
@sebastianguedeshairemakeup
Short styles can be cut to accentuate any personality type. By leaving the front longer and stacking the back you can create messier type of bob. Pair it will a trending color and you have a edgy, modern look.
@modernsalon
The back view of many haircuts can be forgotten when we spend so much time looking into the mirror. Take the stress out of your style simply by having your shape cut into a stacked bob. When cut correct, the hair will lay right into the style without having to put in the extra styling time.
@nataliakop
Anyone with finner hair should take into account their hair’s natural texture before cutting layers. Short hair with light layers gains the right amount of volume and makes the style look fuller. Keep the perimeter blunt and add the texture and layers through the crown. Asking for a mixture of interior and exterior layers will allow the cut to lay more naturally and not look too thin.
@blueberrymoonsalon
An angled bob is perfect for anyone looking to switch up their current style. Having a color that truly accentuates the cut will only make you love it more. If you want to create the illusion or more depth and thickness to your hair, add a darker shade underneath. Adding a high contrast end color like a brighter blonde creates movement and personality.
@rochellegoldenhairstylist
If you’re looking for short layered haircuts that are sleek and easy to style, consider this angled lob. An angle for the front pieces plus keeping the back straight and not stacked makes a trending short look. The killer smoky-gray hue is just an extra layer of cool.
@polishedbypaigey
For women who love to run their fingers through their hair, this short cut is perfect! With layers, length, volume, and texture, this look is sure to make your daily life easier. A quick round-brush blowout is all this cut needs to look this good.
@joaofrancooficial
Pixies can be extremly versatile. When combined with a more classic bob shape and long layers, you get a trendy style. Customize this look to you by adding more messy layers or bangs in the front. Wash your hair with a volumizing shampoo and then blowdry with a round brush for volume and a lasting style.
@soraverly
To modernize any bob, add barely-there highlights just to add movement and depth. Keep the rest of the style classic with a stack, longer face framing and minimal layers. For a trendy style, create waves in the top layer of your hair with a medium barrel curling iron and then run your fingers through to separate.
@alexisbutterflyloft
As you’ve seen throughout all of these hairstyles, short layered cuts are modern and classy! These cuts are the most customizable of all and can allow you to create a great look that will work well with whatever hair type you have! When looking to spice up your look and try something new, considering one of these hairstyles is a wonderful option!
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Short hair allows your true personality to shine. They can be styled sleek or messy, professional or wild – it all depends on the elements added to the cut and how you choose to style it. Creating more consistent change, short styles can allow you to truly showcase how you feel on a daily basis. Don’t be afraid to change things up and add little details that will make your haircut unique and looking like it was meant just for you! ”