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Easy Hairstyles for Short Hair: Quick Looks for Pixiesand Bobs
Easy hairstyles for short hair you can do in minutes, for pixies, bobs, and chin-length cuts: tucked, slicked, half-up, twisted, and accessorized looks.
Hairover Team
The easiest ways to style short hair are tucking one side behind your ear, adding texture to the ends with a little paste, slicking it back with gel, or pinning the front back with a clip. None take more than a couple of minutes. Short hair also changes completely with a new part, so switching sides is the fastest makeover there is.
Two-minute looks
1. Tucked behind one ear. Push one side back and let the other fall forward. Works on any bob.
2. Piecey texture. Rub a pea-sized amount of texture paste between your fingers and twist small sections at the ends.
3. Deep side part. Flip your part to the other side for instant volume.
4. Slicked back. A little gel combed straight back. Sleek and modern, especially on pixies.
With accessories
5. Snap clips at the temple. Two or three clips pinning one side back.
6. Thin headband. Pushed back from the hairline. See headband hairstyles.
7. Mini claw clip. Twist the top section back and clip it. See claw clip hairstyles.
Half-up and twists (chin length and longer)
8. Half-up mini knot. Gather the top section into a tiny bun.
9. Two twisted front sections. Twist each side back from the face and pin behind the ears.
10. Mini braid. A small braid along the hairline on one side. See how to braid hair.
With heat
11. Bent ends. Use a straightener to bend the ends slightly in different directions. See how to curl hair with a straightener.
12. Smooth, rounded bob. Blow-dry with a round brush, turning the ends under.
Making short hair less flat
- Blow-dry the roots against their natural direction first.
- Use volumizing mousse or root spray.
- Use lightweight products. Heavy creams flatten short hair.
More tips are in how to make hair look thicker.
Related guides
Thinking about going shorter?
Hairover lets you upload a clear photo, get a hair analysis, and try hairstyles on your own face in Style Studio, so you can see a bob or pixie on you before you cut.
FAQ
How can I style my short hair quickly?
Tuck one side behind your ear, add a little texture paste to the ends, or slick it back with a bit of gel. Each takes less than two minutes.
Can you put short hair up?
Chin-length and longer hair can go into a small half-up knot, two mini buns, or a tiny claw clip. Pixie cuts are better styled with clips and headbands.
How do I make my short hair look less flat?
Blow-dry the roots in the opposite direction first, use a volumizing mousse or root spray, and switch your part.
What accessories work with short hair?
Thin headbands, small claw clips, snap clips, decorative bobby pins, and scarves tied as headbands.
