Trending Short Hairstyles for Women

An asymmetrical pixie cut is short on one side and longer on the other. This style works for thin, thick, straight, curly, and wavy hair types. The only hard and fast rule is that one side is shorter than the other. Cutting layers can help frame your face while amping up texture and volume.

An asymmetrical pixie gives your hair great volume while maintaining a low maintenance doo.

There are so many different ways to style a pixie — slicked back, volumized, styled with clips, and much more!

This pixie can take the weight off your hair with a fresh buzz at the back.

A short pixie looks great with some bold earrings!

An asymmetrical pixie can even be styled into a subtle faux-hawk!

Choppy layers are quite a popular style for short hair. To achieve this look, ask your stylist to chop your ends bluntly to a length between your ears and just under your chin. Feather cut layers to soften the look and add texture. To create a messy chic look and accent the choppiness of this style, use volumizing spray and mousse.

Choppy layers always look effortlessly beautiful, but you can style this cut any which way!

Shorter layers in the front can give your hairstyle subtle bangs without the full bang commitment.

Go for an above-the-shoulder layered look that is simple and super easy to style.

With a bit of styling product, layers can give your hair intense volume!

Beautiful, beachy waves look best on women with short layered hair.

Somehow this hairstyle is messy, chic, and low-maintenance — all at the same time.

Finger coils are a chic, low-maintenance style for naturally coarse or afro-textured hair. It is easy to install these at home, and the coils can last for several weeks, even with washing. You only need your hands and some twist gel to form ringlets that pop. Wear the coils as a style, or unravel them for a cute coil out.

Unravel your coils for a voluminous and daring look.

Highlighting the end of your coils will give your hair texture and a little fire!

Keep those coils tight if you want a shorter hairstyle that hangs just above your shoulders.

Afros are a great look for those with coiled hair!

Tightly coiled hair looks great in a short pixie with the front hairs slicked back around the sides.

Plump up thin hair with a crimped bob. You can do this style at home by crimping your hair in sections with a texturizing iron. Once your hair has cooled, shake it out and add a texture spray to separate and hold. Crimping is an easy way to dress up your look with subtle chicness.

Crimping hair can add volume to thin hair and give you a cool, chic style.

Crimping your hair does not have to be a long process — crimp the front pieces, and you're good to go!

Crimping your hair works particularly well with long side bangs.

You can use a straightening iron to crimp hair by going over your hair in a curling motion.

The triangular layered bob is a modern, graduated bob that can complement your bone structure. Its bold look can be an ideal change for women who are self-confident and prefer a sleek appearance. The cut works particularly well with fine/medium hair because it adds body and volume. Just a bit of oil or serum can enhance the style with a polished finish.

A triangular layered bob is effortless to style and will keep your hair off your neck.

Try out some front bangs with your triangular bob for a unique and fashionable look.

Keep your layers long for a more blunt cut.

A bob that hangs below your collarbones looks gorgeous with rich chocolate hair.

A triangular bob with a balayage looks so trendy and is super easy to maintain.

A pixie cut with straight bangs can be a cute, low-maintenance hairstyle option for a girl or young woman. With bangs that fall almost straight across the forehead, you achieve a simple, modern look. Layer the bangs slightly for a less blunt look and add a volumizer and tousle for a playful effect.

Layer your pixie bob for more volume and fluffy bangs!

Swoop your bangs slightly to the side — like this woman — for a charming style.

Hop on the trend — short, straight-across bangs are coming back!

This daring style deserves some bold coloring! Highlighting your hair with a neon color is so on-trend right now.

Bangs that fall slightly over your eyebrows can be a little irritating, but they definitely look cute!

For a fun look that's sure to grab attention, go for the eye-catching faux hawk. This daring short hairstyle calls for closely cut sides and nape with a tall faux mohawk up top and down the center. Some mousse, styling gel, and some color can make this cut really rock. This look can easily transform into a tamer, sleeker style if you need to tone down.

If you're looking for a 5-minute hairstyle, try out a faux-hawk and live up your low-maintenance doo.

A faux-hawk with shaved sides gives volume to the front of your hair and looks so cool with gelled curls.

Style your faux-hawk with some colored gel for a fun and fresh look!

A faux-hawk with a pointed tip will really accentuate your facial structure and draw attention to the eyes.

Women with dark, bold eyebrows absolutely rock the faux-hawk!

The wedge is a long-standing, versatile hairstyle with infinite variations. It has a thicker section of hair, called a weight line, forming a horizontal line across the nape. A multi-toned look adds extra fun and flair to this look. You can slick down your sides for a sophisticated, confident coif that stands out.

The wedge is such a classic haircut, and anyone can rock it!

A wedge hairstyle with bangs is a timeless style that only looks better with age.

Layer your wedge for a hairstyle you hardly have to style.

Get some long side bangs with your wedge for a fun and flirty hairstyle!

The undercut is another option for women who want to stand out. With this style, the hair is much shorter on the sides and back than the top. One variation is the nape undercut in which only the nape is shaved. Many women apply a special design or color that’s only seen when the hair is pulled up.

If your hair is weighing you down, try an undercut — it's cute and practical!

An undercut with a short pixie-bob is a very easy-to-maintain style and looks undoubtedly gorgeous.

A buzzed undercut is not only practical but looks fantastic in a pixie with side bangs.

Buzz the back of your head to remove weight from your hair and cover the buzz with a chic bob!

For women with really thick, heavy hair — an undercut with shaved sides is your best bet!

Let your pixie flow over your undercut for a very trendy look.

Short, messy waves work beautifully for women with naturally wavy hair or hair that curls in undefined forms. This soft style flatters the face and adds volume to fine hair, making it a great option for older women. It uses lots of deep, tousled layers, and bangs can add a nice, straight contrast that accents your beauty.

If you have naturally curly hair, you are one lucky woman, so don't forget to own it!

This is such a versatile and beautiful style that you can wear it with any color of hair!

You can easily replicate messy, beachy waves with a straightening iron.

Short, messy waves look absolutely adorable with short front bangs!

How can your hair look so messy and put-together at the same time? Women with short, messy hair do it best.

The undercut bob combines the traditional bob with the undercut for a bold, modish look, giving you a feminine touch with a rocker edge. Include a deep side part or pair your undercut with a curly or wavy bob. You can let your hair hang down for a tame look or pull it up to display your rebellious side.

An undercut bob is a very trendy hairstyle that requires little to no maintenance.

An undercut bob mixed with a wedge — what could be better?

Shave the side of your bob for a more daring and fierce look.

The best part about an undercut is that you can decide whether or not to show off your buzz!

The adorable short and straight cropped style is a simple look with lots of glam potential. Layers are cut around the sides and back to add shape and volume. Highlights can make it even more charming. Layer some bangs across the forehead for a tender touch. Best of all, this hairstyle is super easy to maintain.

If you want that cute tomboy look, crop your hair all the way around!

This short cropped style is so versatile and can be styled by simply messing up your hair.

Lots of layers will give this hairstyle plenty of volume and texture.

This hairstyle is so edgy when styled uniquely and looks incredibly fierce with colored bangs.

If you want a haircut that needs minimal styling, this is the cut for you!