From cute bobs to trendy cuts, this list rounds up all the best short haircut ideas to help you decide what short haircut to get done at your next hair salon appointment.
Although most of these haircuts actually have names which you can ask your hairdresser for, it is always best that you show a photo of the desired haircut you want to ensure your hairdresser has the best idea of what type of haircut you are after.
Without further ado, let’s get started with this list of all the best short haircut ideas for women!
1. Short Layered Bob
A short layered bob makes for a very flattering haircut for any face shape.
Layered haircuts are a really great choice if you want a haircut that will give you hair a more voluminous look.
2. Classic French Bob With Curtain Bangs
French bobs make for a very sophisticated and chic hair look which pretty much never disappoints.
If you want an easy-to-maintain hairstyle, then this is a really great option!
3. Blonde Butterfly Cut
Butterfly cuts are all the rave at the moment… and for good reason.
A butterfly cut makes for such a chic and pretty haircut which frames the face in such a flattering way.
4. Mid-Parted Long Bob
A mid-parted long bob has remained one of the most popular short haircuts of the recent decades and has definitely achieved ‘timeless’ status.
If you are looking to go short with your hair for the first time, then this sort of haircut is a safe bet as it is likely to suit anyone.
5. Italian Bob
The effortlessly chic Italian bob is growing in popularity at the moment and is likely to stay on trend for the next few years to come.
A haircut like this is great if you want a haircut that will really freshen up your look and give your hair a slightly edgy while also extremely classy vibe.
6. Shadow Roots With Middle Part Bob
Shadow roots and a middle parted bob make for such an aesthetically pleasing combination.
This is a haircut which really is ageless and can provide anyone a more youthful as well as vibrant look to their hair.
7. Riviera Bob
A riviera bob is a relaxed version of the Italian bob which tones down the edginess a little and dials up the elegance.
If you wish to achieve a sophisticated Parisian-esque look for your hair, then this is totally the way to go.
8. Curve Cut With Bangs
A curve cut is a haircut which almost has a c-shape to it due to the short layers which frame the face being combined with the longer layers which lead into the bottom of the hair.
This is a really great cut to get if you want liven up your hair and give it more of a sophisticated look.
9. Bouncy Bob
A bouncy bob was a staple of the 90s and is very much back on trend.
Look no further than a bouncy bob if you want a haircut that will make your hair look like you have a fresh blowout at all times.
10. Mob Bob
Mob bobs offer a statement haircut which is sure to capture the attention and admiration of those around you.
If you want a haircut that is totally full of life and energy, then this bold haircut is a particularly fitting option.
11. Pixie Cut
A pixie cut is one of the most (if not THE most) chic ultra-short hairstyles for a woman.
Pixie cuts offer a feminine yet ultra short look for women’s hair which is maybe part of the reason why it seems to never go out of fashion.
12. Curly Bob
For those that are blessed with curlier hair, a curly bob makes for an ultra-chic look that utilises and frames your curls in such a gorgeous way.
This is a timeless haircut which never really goes out of style but is particularly on trend at the moment.
13. Blunt Bob
The blunt bob is the iconic, powerful bob which quite literally cannot and will never disappoint.
If you haven’t had the chance to rock a blunt bob before, then this is defintely a haircut you should consider getting sometime soon.
14. Square Cut With Curtain Bangs
This is a very smart and sophisticated haircut which is perfect if you want something very understated yet also very chic.
A square cut is always best with some bangs or shorter layers which frame your face as these can also help to create a layering effect providing a curve cut like ‘c-shape’ to the hair.
15. Wavy Bob
A wavy bob, similarly to a curly bob, is all about accentuating and framing your natural hair in a chic short haircut.
This haircut has a very fresh and fun feel to it which makes it a great choice if that’s the type of vibe you are after for your hair.
16. Honey Blonde Layered Bob
This haircut is quite literally all about being flattering to the face.
Honey blonde is such a gorgeous hair colour which softens the features of the face and is truly at its best when combined with a layered bob which works to frame the face at the same time.
17. Razor Cut Style Short Haircut
A razor cut style bob like this makes for such a cool and edgy look!
This is a haircut which won’t work for everyone but for those it does work for, it will really work for. 🙂↕️💅
18. Bouncy Layered Short Haircut
A bouncy and layered short haircut makes for such a fun yet stylish look.
If you want a short haircut which will give you more of a trendy and fashionable look, then look no further.
19. Fox Cut
Fox cuts make for a very light and breezy feeling haircut which is sure to give you a rejuvenated, fresh glow.
The haircut is really on the medium haircut side of things more so than the short, which makes it a really great cut to go for if you don’t want to take the jump with a shorter haircut which may take longer to grow back.
20. Undercut Bob
The undercut bob has a very retro yet youthful vibe to it which you are sure to love.
This is another very sophisticated yet fun short haircut that is also super flattering to the face.
21. Straight Bob With Curtain Bangs
To finish off, we have a straight bob which is a particularly chic haircut for those with finer hair.
A straight bob makes for such a gorgeous and easy to style haircut which is why it often becomes a go-to haircut for many.
That wraps up this list of short haircut ideas! Check out some of our other hair posts such as this list of general haircut ideas for more inspiration.
