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Having wavy hair means having lots of natural movement and texture.
If that’s you, then you want ahaircut that celebrates your waves, not one that fights them.
That’s exactly why so many wavy-haired people end upgoing short.
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To prove it, we reached out to hairstylistsMelanie BoltonandTrey Gillenfor their industry insight and expert advice.
Keep scrolling for 32 celeb-inspired short haircuts to complement wavy hair.
Jourdan Dunn
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Jourdan Dunn’sbobis the high-fashion take on wavy hair.
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We love how her waves are low-key and disheveled for an “I woke up like this” vibe.
To get her fluffy texture, work a small amount of styling mousse into strands.
The contrast of texture lets her undulating mids and ends shine.
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Janelle Monae
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Janelle Monae’s sculpted bob is utter perfection.
The soft waves in her hair are what keep this style looking dimensional and textured.
Lily James
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Not ready to take a complete plunge into the short-hair waters?
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Try Lily James' wavylob, with lots of face-framing layers and volume.
We love the deep side part and feathered texture, too.
To replicate her look, try using a smoothing product likeAmika The Shield Style Anti-Humidity Spray.
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you could see her soft waves in her textured bangs.
To replicate her piecey separation, style withOribe Rough Luxury Soft Molding Paste.
Gillen suggests runningSachajuan’s Shine Serumthroughout your lengths and ends to achieve a similar gleam.
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Lily Collins
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Lily Collins’sasymmetric cutis equal parts edgy and refined.
Sevyn Streeter
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Sevyn Streeter’s layers make her short hair multidimensional.
Vanessa Hudgens
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A bob doesn’t have to be poker straight.
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This look on Vanessa Hudgens is just as chic and looks even cooler with the strands ofbalayagethroughout her hair.
Bolton agrees: “A fresh, just-above-the-shoulder bob is a fabulous choice to rejuvenate and show off curls.
Soft layers that frame the face create great movement and texture for curly hair and areeasy to style.”
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While the rest of her hair is smoothed back, she keeps a single loose ringlet out front.
We’re obsessed (obviously).
Camila Alves pulls it off without a hitch.
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Halle Berry
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Halle Berry’s bob-bangs combo just works.
Not to mention thecaramel coloralso serves to brighten Berry’s complexion.
Rihanna
Bangs don’t always have to sit on the forehead.
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Gina Rodriguez
Gina Rodriguez keeps it classic with a refined cut that ends in piecey waves.
The shoulder-hovering length also beautifully frames her face.
Victoria Beckham
Victoria Beckhamsports her signature dark sunglasses complete with loose, textured waves that we love.
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This chin-length bob is as classic as it is cool.
For added texture, style with Ouai Air Dry Foam.
Just keep in mind that while pixies are typically low maintenance,platinum is not.
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We recommendusing Olaplex to restore and reverse hair damagefrom bleaching.
This time she goes retro with brushed out S-waves that barely graze her shoulders.
By pinning bangs to the side, she shows us just how easy and elegantstyling a fringecan be.
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Rose Byrne
Rose Byrne shows ushow ombre is donewith short, wavy tresses.
Even though her hair is cut above the shoulders, the undulating color makes it look full and lush.
If you’re looking to color hair and want alow-maintenancecut, this look is for you.
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Serayah McNeill
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Empireactress Serayah McNeill wears her waves loose a la lob.
“Use yourcurling ironor flat iron to create the waves and collapse the bulk ones of thick hair.
Alison Brie
Rounded bob or a modern version of a mullet?
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Whatever you call it, Alison Brie’s wavy cut, complete with over-the-eye bangs, is so sultry.
Afterair-drying, she instructs adding a touch of hair serum throughout waves to take them to the next level.
The shorter sides and the length on top showcase texture via thick blonde waves.
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Tailor this look using our picks forthe best pixie styling products.
But Laura Harrier’s stunning, signature one-length wavy bent bob can be described as just that.
Ruth Negga
Definition is the name of the game with Ruth Negga’s pixie cut.
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The key to air-drying your hair is to pat, rather than rub, with a towel.
Then, comb through the hair before adding a light oil to your ends.
Let dry and voila!
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That depends on how short your hair is.
If it’s ear-length or above, 3-4 weeks is necessary so hair doesn’t look overgrown.
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