), 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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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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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