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If the question “Should I cut my hair short?”
Basically, there is a dreamy short hairstyle for everyone.
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In the hair world, the old adage “a picture is worth a thousand words” is spot-on.
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Click through the gallery below for the ultimate A-list short haircut inspiration.
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Natural Bob
Yara Shahidi’s face-framing curls look incredible with this triangular bob.
We love this daring look on her.
What do you think?
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Do you think it’s real or just a very good wig?
Oh, and we love heryellow eyeshadow, too.
“Straighter or straightened hair textures are key to creating polish and shine,” notes Jeffries.
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Wavy Pixie
Ruth Negga’s haircut makes for ideal inspiration for anyone with naturally curly hair.
’90s-Style Pixie
Ciara proves a simple baby fringe can make a short haircut look seriously cool.
Wet-Look With Side Part
Upgrade that lob with a slicked-back wet look like Selena Gomez.
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Ask your hairdresser for longer layers so you might transform your look from day to night with products.
Note the mussed-up texture, which makes it look both effortless and cool.
Nearly-Buzzed
One word: wow.
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When model Dilone unveiled this look, we saved to our favorites immediately.
We love this hue and cut on Katy Perry.
Try ablunt boblike Jourdan Dunn’s.
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We can never forget this short moment.
To get something similar, confirm you ask for longer layers in front.
verify your brows are looking just as sharp.
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The'90s-style fringeis definitely something we can get on board with.
Natural Pixie
Lupita Nyong’o’s short haircut suits oval- and heart-shaped faces.
Short With Volume on Top
Taraji P. Henson does volume right with her chic curly cut.
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Accessorized Pixie
Even a super-short haircut like Janelle Monae’s can take an accessory.
A gilded headband like Monae’s or decorative comb is an easy way to elevate your look.
Short with Volume and Side Part
Scarlett Johansson’s short hairstyle will suit oval- and heart-shaped faces.
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Nina Dobrev took hers even shorter and gave us all a lesson in how to work a side fringe.
Re-create this at home by parting that center fringe slightly to the left.
Buzzed With a Bright Hue
Want to go short and add a different color?
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Look to Roxxxan Conway for some hair inspo.
Retro Waved Bob
Lily Collins knows how versatile a bob is.
Braided Bob
Think you’re able to’t embrace braids with short hair?
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Here, Mulligan has used a smallfishtail braidto pull the hair off her face.
Textured, Grown-Out Pixie
Model Aliet Sarah is known for rocking this super-sheared cut.
Blown-Out Bangs
Asymmetry is a great way to add visual interest to a short cut.
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Long Pixie With a Blowout
Jada Pinkett Smith’spompadouris extremely cool and fress.
Use a root lifting product at the crown like Design.Me Puff.Me for volume and hold.
Slicked-Back and Dyed
Irene Kim’s hair here is slicked back for an on-trend wet look.
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We love the blunt edges of her barely shoulder-grazing bob, as well as the eye-popping royal purple color.
This wavy haircut will suit oval-, diamond-, or heart-shaped faces.
We love the cropped cut with tapered sides.
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But remember the brief period of time she sported a pixie?
And although her hair is gorgeous now, we do miss this look.
Pixie With Natural Length
Influencer Ellie Delphine shows off a street style-ready coiled crop.
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Ombre Natural Pixie
Playing with color can change the entire vibe of your cut.
Gray hair with exposed roots makes for an edgy style.
We would be remiss not to put Naomi, queen of the hair switch-up, on this list.
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Remember that you could always use a dry shampoo in between washes, to sop up any excess oil.
A high-qualityshampooand conditioner are imperative for any length of hair.
Otherwise, atexturizing productand a shine spray will get you far.
That depends on exactly how short it is.
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