), we’ve searched high and low for bob-to-shoulder-length updos that won’t consume your entire morning.

Keep scrolling for 31 cool bun, braid, and pinned-up ideas for short hair!

Here’s thefull tutorial!

Pinned Updo

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Bantu Knots

Bantu knots are a super easy protective hairstyle for natural hair.

Bonus: it looks very cool as an everyday style or for a special event.

Plus, the scarf hides all your bobby pins, so feel free to pin with abandon.

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Rolled Updo

Half roll, half braid, this might just be your new everyday hairstyle.

Click over here for theinstructions!

Half Bun

When all else fails, rock a cool-girl half-bunso simple, yet so effective.

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Looped Chignon

Loop your ponytail, and then twist it into a messy chignon.

Your secret weapon: a braid and ponytail maker.

All you need are two hair elastics and a few bobby pins to secure the buns in place.

Cara Delevingne pixie cut with a headband

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For a full breakdown, check outthis tutorial.

Pixie Cut With a Ribbon

Pixies have fun, too.

A ribbon or a headband can give this edgy cut an unexpected touch.

Half up space buns

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Half Space Buns

Rock the space buns just on the top half of your hair.

Loose face-framing bangs are a gorgeous touch.

Dutch Crown Braid

Hairstylist extraordinaireJenny Chodoes a crown braid on a cropped cut like no other.

Janelle Monae pixie cut with a headband

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A metallic headband gives her soft curls a little edge.

We’re getting major princess vibes here.

This Dutch braid adds even more flair to an already edgy haircut.

Dutch side braid on a pixie cut

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Topknot Undercut

An undercut with a topknot is an unconventional and eye-catching look.

S-Shaped Pompadour

A wavy S-shaped pompadour turns a long pixie cut into brand new look.

Pinned Curls

When in doubt, curls are always elegant.

Topknot undercut

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Pin them in place to give them structure and hold.

Half-Up Stacked Twists

A textured half-up hairstyle is elevated with stacked twists.

Cropped Cut With Double French Braids

Super-short hair with double French braids is a striking look.

Pink with a wavy pompadour

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This style comes courtesy of hairstylistIrinel de Leon.

Short Finger Waves

A pixie cut with finger waves is the ultimate throwback to 1920s glamour.

Low Ponytail With a Side-Part

This simple and sophisticated low ponytail with a side-part is flawless.

Curly updo

Use Bumble and Bumble Hairdresser’s Invisible Hair Oil to keep it sleek.

Slicked-Back Pixie

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Simply sleeking back your pixie cut instantly creates a modern look and feel.

Mini-Braids

Mini-braids going across the head look effortlessly cool.

Sienna Miller with double French braids

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Pixie Cut With a Crown Braid

Crown braids aren’t just for long hair.

Here’s how to rock one with a pixie cut.

Half-Up Topknot With Fringe

This bob with a half-up topknot and a thick fringe is super hip.

Elizabeth Banks with stacked chignons

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Messy Topknot

A mussed-up topnot with loose tendrils is our go-to everyday look.

Short hair is always classy!

it’s possible for you to not go wrong with wearing an updo for a wedding.

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Slicked back pixie cut

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Sleek ponytail

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Michaela Coel at the 2023 Met Gala with sleek cornrows

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Cornrows with loose tendrils

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Mini-braids

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Pixie haircut with a crown braid

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Half-up topknot with bangs

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Messy buns

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