Short hair is fun, flirty, and forever in style. It’s also perfect if you are over 40, facing thinning and finer hair for the first time, and aren’t sure your old long hairstyle does your current hair any justice. Whether you prefer a blunt cut or something with tons of layering, you have nothing but options when it comes to short hair.
From classic bobs to fabulous pixies to something a little longer — a medium-cut that hits around the shoulder — and that still provides a low-maintenance style, there is no shortage of great cuts to consider. If one of your great hair goals is to give your style a reboot and look younger and fresher, try one of these five short, flirty hairstyles that can give you a decade-defying look this spring.
Funky Pixie Cut
The pixie cut can be customized in a few different ways, including chic and sophisticated or — as we see here — funky, a little punky, and so much fun. The thing that sets this pixie apart from others is its longer layers on top (with the shorter back and sides you expect from a pixie). These layers can be styled with a bit of gel or styling cream so that it becomes a vision of mussed-up gorgeousness. If you’re open to playing with hair color, this is also a great cut for showcasing vibrant shades of silver or pretty shades of pink or lavender.
Graduated Bob With Bangs
A graduated bob is fun because it starts off a bit shorter in the back and then gets increasingly longer until you reach your front layers. This bob also has bangs, which ups the ante when it comes to style and adds a chic component to this style.
Messy Layered Bob
Take the classic bob, which tends to sit at or around the chin, and add tons of layers. Then, using some styling gel or cream and your hairdryer, create volume at the roots and give your layers a bit of a scrunch to boost texture. Suddenly, your bob is sexier than ever — and your formerly thin or fine hair looks a lot thicker.
Collarbone-Length Shag
If the bob or pixie is too short for your liking, consider a collarbone lob with a shag shape. This perfect length is complemented by choppy ends, layers all around, and long bangs. It’s also a great cut if you have texture, like waves and curls, that you want to set loose.
Wavy Bob with Balayage
A wavy bob is a great cut because it gives oomph to fine hair and makes it look so much thicker and healthier. But don’t sleep on color — the final and important touch to any great hairstyle. A few lighter balayage strands around your face can really bring out your skin tone and make you look more radiant. Work with your colorist to determine the best tone for you and to decide how to make color best complement your wavy bob.
