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Trendy cuts and colors come and go, but certain classic styles are forever.
In its purest form, theseshort brown cutsare timeless, elegant, and sleek.
Thinkasymmetric cuts, dimensional highlights, andtousled styles.
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But its dimensional brown tones make it feel uniquely modern and innovative.
Leave it to Zendaya to serve a statement-making look that transcends the test of time.
Theswoop of side bangsadds an asymmetry that makes the look even bolder and more interesting.
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Play up the texture by highlighting achestnut basewith a few caramel baby lights.
This shiny, black-brown version of the look feels particularly punk rock.
Curly Lob
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This gorgeous shoulder-length lob gives Yara Shahidi’scurlsnoticeable volume and dimension.
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This is a great example of a style and hair texture complementing one another to create the perfect look.
Try velcro rollersto mimic these big, juicy swirlswhich create a gorgeous frame for your face.
They’re slightly softer and subtler, but give nice dimension onespresso strands.
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Chin Length Curls
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Who said messy styles only work on long hair?
Laura Harrier’s curls add volume to her blunt bob for a perfectly chic tousled look.
Consider this your reminder to have fun with short styles by letting your natural texture initiate the show.
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Chin-Skimming Bob
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Brunettes can’t go wrong with a sleek, chin-grazing razor cut.
The Rachelmade famous byJennifer Anistonis characterized by swishy, face-framing layers and golden highlights.
Try a more modern version by adjusting the length from shoulder-skimming to chin-grazing.
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This creates a sort of waterfall of color around your face, a la Chrissy Teigen’scaramel highlights.
Maren Morris’s razor cut, for example, puts her chestnut strands on full display.
Here, Amandla Stenberg’s box braids create a dimensional brunette bob.
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Silky Chestnut Brown Bob
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Hailey Bieber’s brunette bobhas generated tons of buzz.
Add a few slightly larger streaks toframe your faceand make it look brighter.
This deep brown shade feels fitting for fall and winter, ideally paired with a fabulous faux-fur coat.
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Asymmetrical and Angular
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Don’t shy away from super-sharp angles orasymmetrical cuts.
If done well, you’ll be left with such a striking hairdo.
This particular cut is a Vidal Sassoon classic and features a geometric, blunt shape.
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The cut is all one length, but the wavy texture and flawlessly cut bangs give it serious sophistication.
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