Bring this guide to your colorist.

Despite having less to work with, short hair provides an ideal canvas for experimentation and creativity.

But with the multitude of hair color ideas available, selecting the best option can easily feel daunting.

maude apatow wearing short golden brown bob

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Tapping into some expert advice, were here to help you make the perfect choice.

The soft, rosy tones work together seamlessly to create a juxtaposition that’s equal parts edgy and chic.

We couldn’t agree moreand we’re loving the matching bleached brows.

Olivia Holt wears a dimensional blonde long bob hairstyle and pale pink eyeliner

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This color job byStephen Garrisonis everything we’d imagine a beach summer in Europe would embody.

There’s just something about expertly painted dimension on a curly bob.

According to Tardo, “Dimension in short hair can be created in a number of ways.

Model with platinum buzz cut

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“Thetraditional ombreis over and done with,” he tells us.

Natural Caramel Curls

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Caramel is a great color choice for any hair length.

However, it truly shines on a short cut.

Issa Rae with natural caramel curls

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Just look at how the hue complements her glowing skin in the most immaculate way.

Front-to-Back Ombre

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For super short crops, vertical ombre is obviously out of the question.

“When the hair is short, the texture damage that bleaching creates is minimized by frequent cuts.”

Tiffany Haddish wears a golden blonde buzzcut

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Brilliant Blue

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Looking for something a little more adventurous?

This bold blue hue is sure to turn heads everywhere you go.

The combination of the short cut and striking color prominently displays your creativity and vibrant personality.

Woman with short natural hair with platinum-toned to golden ombre

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Rainbow Bangs

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These middle-partedcurtain bangsare cute as a style, but completely stunning in rainbow.

And the face-framing pastel rainbow streak to blend?

Pure chef’s kiss artistry.

Lili Reinhart wears medium-length blonde hair with highlights

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Butter Blonde

Scott’s pick for shoulder-length strands?

A classic butter blonde, as exemplified here by the ever-beautiful Hailey Bieber.

Rusty Brunette

Rez’s best advice for brunettes?

Slick Woods wears dyed lavender buzzcut and eyebrows and hexagon-shaped sunglasses

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“Stop running away from red undertones.

In fact, we may even be loving the shorter iteration atinybit more.

Just look how cute it is as a textured bob!

Coi Leray with a short curly blue haircut

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Honey Bob

One of Scott’s top picks for short hair color inspo?

Warm Brown With Bangs

’70s hairat its finest.

Whatever you want to call it, it’s an absolute look and a half.

Woman with blonde tousled bob hairstyle and warm-toned makeup

@wellahair

Blonde Braids

Make shoulder-length braids stand out with a bright blonde shade.

We love the way Amandla Stenberg dressed up her ‘do with smokeyblue eyeshadow.

We love how this technique plays out in warm tones like the ones pictured here.

Woman with platinum bob hairstyle with rainbow face-framing pieces and bottleneck bangs

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Mid-Length Brunette Curls

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Warmer browns look particularly pretty onnatural curls.

Taupe is one of those neutral-to-cool hair colors that will be forever modern and chic.

Rich Red

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Withred hair, Rez says to aim for a super-sunny warm color.

Retta wears a long bob blowout hairstyle with subtle caramel highlights

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“I don’t suggest lighter than astrawberry blondehighlight over a copper-based red,” Rez says.

“Keep the lightest highlight in the golden family.”

Toffee Balayage Curls

What’s something that feels illegal but isn’t?

Hailey Bieber wears a blonde long bob with subtle natural roots

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How about the way these toffee and caramel tones bring out an angelic dazzle in her honey-hued eyes?

Seriously, curly balayage is truly stunning, and we cannot be convinced otherwise.

Brunette Lob With Blonde Babylights

Gal Gadot is constantly giving us major dark hair color inspiration.

Woman with tousled brunette long bob hairstyle with caramel highlights

@wellahair

Rainbow Sherbet

This violet-to-tangerine gradient reminds us of a particularly delicious summertime treat.

Buttery Platinum Pixie

This warm blonde has the sophistication of platinum, minus the iciness.

This sunny, buttery take is inviting and refreshing take on a tousled pixie cut.

Laura Harrier wears a pixie cut with bleached ends

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The earthy, neutral shade will never lead you astray into brassy territory and looks bomb on short hair.

Pink and Blonde

We love how fun pops of pink look in short blonde hair.

Adding a little color is a breeze in platinum hair and comes out looking extra vibrant.

Side view of cool-toned blonde to platinum ombre long bob hairstyle

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This number by Stephen Garrison is proving that the side part is far from over.

Beyonce wears a honey blonde bob hairstyle

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Side view of woman with pastel pink long bob hairstyle with curtain bangs

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Amandla Stenberg wears a platinum blonde box braided bob hairstyle

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Reddish brunette hair color on short hair

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Rihanna wears a pompadour hairstyle with auburn ends

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Model with curly hair and soft brown highlights

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Woman with light blonde bob hairstyle with natural roots

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Zoey Deutch wears a red bob hairstyle and classic winged liner

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Halsey wears a side-parted wavy copper bob

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Strawberry blonde long bob hairstyle

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Priyanka Chopra Jonas wears a dark long bob hairstyle

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Woman with toffee-colored balayage on naturally curly hair

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Tati Gabrielle wears a platinum pixie cut with dark roots

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Gal Gadot wears a wavy dark brown long bob hairstyle

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Pastel violet and tangerine bob hairstyle

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Woman with black pixie cut, lashes, and gradient lip

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Woman with mushroom brown bob haircut

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Jada Pinkett Smith with a golden blonde pixie cut with dark roots

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Woman with dark, naturally curly bob hairstyle

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Woman with multidimensional brunette bob hairstyle

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