Award-winning hairstylist Alicia Igess Jones opines, “I believe any of us can pull off short hair. You just have to get the best haircut that goes well with your hair, head shape, facial shape, hair texture and type as well your hairline.” So, here are some hairstyles inspired by 12 celebrities for your consideration. Scroll down at your peril because you will be craving a trip to the salon once you are done.
1. Side-swept, wavy blonde
Selena Gomez rocks the effortless glam look with a side-swept, wavy blond hairdo. Her hair is slick down on one side at the front to flaunt her dark roots and avoid creating a full triangle look with her tresses as they get fuller near her jawline. The dark roots add a sense of interest to her hairdo by creating a fierce contrast. Wave your hair outwards (away from your face) and spritz on some volumizing spray to amp up the volume. Don’t forget to add that subtle lift with the swept hair. It ties in the whole hairstyle and adds height to her face.
2. Curved in Blunt Bob
Taylor Swift always brings her A-game to the table, even when it comes to hairstyles. The blunt bob with blunt bangs is a perfect choice for those red carpet events. But to avoid the ends from sticking out and creating a triangle look, curve in the ends of your hair with a round brush, mousse, and a blow dryer. Repeat the same for your blunt bangs too. It gives the hairstyle a more chic and Parisian touch that completely sets it apart from other short hairstyles. The blunt bangs highlight Queen Tay’s baby blues stunningly.
3. Asymmetrical Bob
Katy Perry’s side-swept blue bob is just wonderful — definitely one of the cool hairstyles for short hair. Sporting a blunt bob that frames her face beautifully, this classic hairstyle with subtle layers can be tweaked to suit any face shape. However, since this polished hairstyle grows out rapidly, make sure you visit your stylist every 5 weeks to keep your hairstyle in perfect shape. While opting for a new, bright shade, ask your hairdresser to choose a color that compliments your skin tone.
4. Long Blonde Bob
Actress Julianne Hough rocked her super-sleek and sharp angular long bob with side-swept bangs. Known for further elongating a rounder face, the side swept fringe gave her edgy hairstyle a romantic touch and softened her features. To recreate this chic and smooth look, apply an anti-frizz serum to straighten your hair. Once you are done straightening, spritz on some hairspray to tame flyaways.
5. Pixie Cut
The pixie cut is undoubtedly one of the best short-layered hairstyles for women with straight hair. Emma Watson’s pixie is a bold step towards a poised and confident personal style. Equally chic, clean and feminine, this combed, simple and easy-to-recreate bob is a great in-between style during the growing out period of a pixie cut. To keep your hair in shape and style flawless, visit your salon for regular trims. Stephanie Ales, a blogger, shared her experience with getting a pixie cut for the first time. She was uncertain after the cut until she started receiving compliments for her haircut. She also agreed that the pixie cut allowed her to style her hair in various ways. “Wearing your hair sleek and shiny for formal events looks way different than giving your bangs some lift in the front on edgy days (i).”
6. Short Pixie
Over the years, actress Ginnifer Goodwin has worn her hair in a lot of different ways, but this retro pixie is the most classy and sophisticated of them all. The actress looks boyish-ly radiant with her poker-straight bob, stylish side-swept parting, and subtle layers. Maintain this look with a straightening iron and a good supply of smoothing anti-frizz hairspray.
7. Long And Side Sweeping
Anne’s flirty style looks fresh and modern ending at the cheekbones with a low side-parting. This style looks incredible on the former The Princess Diaries star Anne Hathaway. We love how her side sweeping hair falls on her cheekbones, drawing attention to her eyes and facial features. Not to forget Anne’s auburn hair colour, something we’d like to recreate in the near future.
8. Sweeping Bangs
Here, actress Sami Gayle sports a look with shorter bangs and sides, similar to that of Anne Hathaway. We adore the way her bangs sweep across her face, directing attention to her beautiful facial features. The actress looks charming with her neat and simple-to-create-and-maintain short haircut. Tip: Opt for natural hair colors is a must if you are thinking of getting a short haircut as they complement your hair length and complexion best.
9. Round Bob
Singer Ashlee is totally owning the bob. It’s flirty, short, and blonde, therefore, checking all the boxes on the list of latest trends this season. Bravo! Her below-the-chin hair length and the sweeping bangs are perfect for her round face shape. Not to forget, we equally love her platinum blonde hair color. To maintain the look and color in check, visit your stylist for the regular trims and touch-ups.
10. Bob With Blunt Bangs
Wanda Badwal looks gorgeous with her flirty, glossy, and contemporary brown bob. Although a previously classic style, you can experiment with this cut to create some funky hairstyles for short hair. Pair your bob with blunt bangs to further conceal an oval face shape; and for a bold look, glam up the hairstyle with a quirky hair color. Just remember to choose a color that flatters your skin tone, and you are good to go with your perfect bob hairstyle.
11. Combed
Bombshell Rihanna. We cannot express how stunning and absolutely cool this combed pixie looks on the talented songstress. Make the use of flat iron, texturizing serum, and light hairspray to recreate this look. And voila. Someone please pass us the scissors and hair products!
12. Blonde And Polished
When we spotted actress Michelle Williams in this polished pixie, we almost reached for the scissors! The beautiful actress shows us how a look can transform with a simple blonde pixie cut. Her boyish ‘do is a fabulous contrast to her round feminine face, and it accentuates her eyes beautifully. Flirty and very nice indeed.
13. Razor Cut
Billie Eilish raised a wave with her razor cut look as much as she did with her baggy fashion on the red carpet. Razor cut hairstyles feature wispy strands of hair with thinner ends. If you are inspired to change your mane and give yourself a bold and edgy look, this hairstyle is for you. This trendy layered haircut gained popularity in the 70s, and has made a successful comeback in recent years due to many celebrities and influencers sporting it. It is ideal for women with thick hair who want to reduce the density for a lightweight and bouncy appearance, but retain depth with some texture. Razor cut styles give you a sexy bedhead aesthetic that you can carry off effortlessly. This was the list of short, straight hairstyles that are guaranteed to switch your entire look. However, before deciding to take the plunge, it’s important to keep in mind these hairstyles can also require changes in your entire hair care and styling routine. These hairstyles require a bit of at-home upkeep to keep them looking and feeling fresh. Let’s learn how to go about it in the next section.
Tips For Maintaining Short Straight Hairstyles
If you don’t want to cramp your style and maintain the healthy look of your short, straight hairstyles, follow these simple and easy tips below.
Use a small amount of styling product to work it on your length and ends. Using too much leave-in styling products can weigh down your short hair and make it look flat and greasy. To refresh your short hairstyle, use dry shampoo on the roots, massage gently, and brush the mane. It will help absorb excess oil and volume to your hair. Use your fingers to tousle, lift, shape, and style your short hair. If you feel your short hair lack lustre, wash your hair and finish it off with a blast of cool water to seal the cuticles and make the hair look shinier. Avoid overzealous brushing of your short hair in an attempt to remove snarls. It can cause hair split ends and breakage. Get your hair trimmed every 6-8 weeks to maintain the hairstyle.
Illustration: Quick And Easy Short Straight Hairstyles That You Can Try
How can short straight hairstyles be styled and customized to suit different face shapes and hair textures? The idea is to balance the face and achieve symmetry. For example, round faces need hairstyles with sharp edges to make the face appear less round. Hair texture also plays a key role. People with thin hair should opt for hairstyles with layers that give volume. How can you achieve a sleek and polished look with short and straight hair? Hairstyles like bob, lob, and asymmetrical bob with long side-swept bangs look extremely sleek and polished when styled right with short and straight hair. What are some ways to add volume and texture to short straight hair? A blunt lob can add a lot of thickness to hair and pairing it with highlights will give the right amount of texture as well. Blow dry and use volumizing products while styling for extra volume. Are there any particular hair products or tools that are recommended for short straight hair? Texturizing and volumizing products can make styling a lot better. Tools like curling iron and roller sets help achieve many hairstyles. How can you transition from long hair to a short straight style, and what are some things to keep in mind during the process? Some things to keep in mind while transitioning from long to short hairstyles are that it requires maintenance and frequent salon visits, as you will have to wash and style your hair more often and get regular haircuts to maintain the length. What are some of the most daring and edgy short straight hairstyles, and who might they be best suited for? A pixie haircut is one of the most daring and edgy short straight hairstyles. They are not considered particularly feminine but they are timeless and most well-suited for round, oval, and heart face shapes. How can you choose a short straight hairstyle that complements your personal style and unique look? Your hairstyle should reflect your personal style. Hairstyles like curly or wavy bobs suit people with romantic personal style while asymmetrical bobs and pixie cuts are for people with sleek and edgy personal style. Get ready to rock your short hair! Check out this video for stunning hairstyles that will allow you to enhance your natural beauty and make a bold statement.
