If you've landed here, you're most likely considering some short, layered hairstyles for your next salon visit. Or if you have short hair already, you might be looking for ways you can change up your look day to day. The good news is that there are so many cool short hairstyles to choose from, and the fashion set has been delivering endless short hairstyle ideas that we are desperate to take to the salon this season.
You might have been led to believe that short hair means committing to one look. But that's simply not the case. Bob haircuts look incredible worn straight and sleek or with cool-girl waves, and hair accessories can totally transform short hair by giving it an effortless update—ideal if you're looking for low maintenance hair. Equally, braids and natural texture suit a number of short hairstyles. Whether it's jaw-skimming braids or perfectly layered curls, there's a short hairstyle to suit every hair texture and style. We're big fans of the bob haircut, and French girls are forever giving us short hair inspiration.
Ahead, you'll fine the top 25 short, layered hairstyles we've saved from fashion girls. Warning: They will want you to take the plunge and go short.
1. The Tousled Bob
A shoulder-grading bob is a sure winner when styled with a soft bend in the hair.
2. The Curly Bob
Curly hair with expertly shaped layers will give body and shape in a bob haircut.
3. Curtain Bangs
Curtain bangs are a great update for shorter hairstyles.
4. Cool-Girl Waves
A deep-waver hairstyling tool is the quickest way to add body to short hairstyles with layers.
5. The Sleek Bob
A sleek bob with invisible layers ensures your bob has body and movement.
6. Hair Accessories
Tie a hair scarf into the hair to instantly elevate your look. Add chunky gold jewellery, and you're good to go.
7. The Side-Swept Crop
We're lost for words at how glamorous this side-swept cropped hairstyle is.
8. The Ear-Tuck
The easiest way to update short hair? Tuck it behind your ears like the fashion set—it's ideal to keep shorter layers of hair out of the way too.
9. The French Bob
The French bob is one of the most timeless styles around. Go for face framing layers and a wispy fringe to tap into this style.
10. Claw Clips
Who says claw clips are just for longer hair? Leave shorter layers to fall free for an effortless look.
11. The Wet Look
Use a gel to create this slicked-back hairstyle on shorter hair. It's an ideal way to switch up your style for the evening.
12. Curly Layers
The best hairstylists can expertly cut individual curls for perfect layer placement.
13. The Mixie
A hybrid between the pixie haircut and the mullet, this layered hairstyle is one of the chicest hairstyles to have right now.
14. Flicked Ends
Elevate your bob by running your hair straighteners through the hair and turning it outwards on the ends for a '90s-inspired flick in seconds.
15. Tousled Pixie
A super-short pixie cut with choppy layers gives life to short hair.
16. Swept Back
Undercut hairstyles (where length is kept on top of the head) are ideal if you're looking to go short but still want some length to play with.
17. Headbands
Shorter hair is the perfect canvas for hair accessories—bonus points for the Prada headband.
18. Braids
Shorter braids are a fail-safe choice, as Oluwaseun demonstrates.
19. Micro Fringe
A choppy micro fringe cut a couple of centimetres above the brows gives your short, layered haircut a cool twist.
20. Pixie With Fringe
If you've been thinking about getting a choppy pixie haircut, this is your sign.
21. Feathered Bob
Short cuts don't have to feel severe—the feathered finish of this airy bob keeps the style looking soft and laidback.
22. The Shag
The shag continues to be one of the coolest short, layered hairstyles of the year. Spritz the roots with a volumising spray to add plenty of lift and effortless texture.
23. The Tucked-Under Bob
These subtle tucked-under ends make this short bob look so damn chic.
24. The Side-Swept Waves
Switching to a side-parting lends this beautiful, choppy French bob major holiday vibes. Oh, and the flower tucked behind the ear doesn't hurt either.
25. The Mullet
While the layers here are slightly longer than your traditional mullet, the long back and short sides are a modern take on the trend for short hair.
Shop the best products for short, layered hair:
A texture spray will enhance shorter layers, giving hair that lived-in texture synonymous with cool girls.
A hair pomade will give shine and hold on shorter hair with layers. This one layers effortlessly without weighing hair down.
A hair diffuser will perfectly dry curls, leaving them bouncy, glossy and full-bodied.
Take advantage of the shorter drying time that shorter hair needs by using an air-dry cream.
This hydrating gel-cream drenches hair with hydration for a glossy shine without weighing hair down. This would also work layered up for a wet-look effect.
Particularly good for pixie cuts or ultra-short layers, this texturising cream can sculpt strands into whatever style you fancy—without adding unwanted shine.
Smooth away fluffy bits and flyaways for a chic finish with this handy hair cream and mini brush.
Keep short styles looking fresh by making sure your scalp is taken care of. This one contains alpha hydroxy acids and polymer beads to work away dirt, oil and product build-up for healthier strands.
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