This year, elevate your hair game with a chop.

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No matter the reason or season, there’s always a case to make for short hair.

(Well, maybe leave that part to your stylist.)

Curtained Bob

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Here are the latest stunning short hairstyles to use as inspiration.

Flipped Ends

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This delightfully retro twist on the traditional bob bystylist Cherin Choiexudes fun.

Flip the ends for throwback fun, or straighten for another classic style.

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Angled Bob

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This angled bob byNine Zero One Salonis 100 percent classic and timeless.

No notes from us on this look.

French Bob

This chic cut by stylist Cherin Choi is elegant and reminiscent of old Hollywood.

An example of an angled bob haircut on a woman in a red strapless dress

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Trust us when we say youll be seeing a lot more of theFrench bobthis year.

They also give a fresh-from-summer vibe.

Flip the deep side part for extra lift.

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It’s a great way to freshen an already gorgeous style.

Chin-Length Bob With Fringe

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Thisstyle by Veronica Nunezis effortlessly chic.

She added soft waves for a tousled, laidback look.

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Keep it sleek with smoothing products.

Blunt Collarbone Bob

This might be the mostlow-maintenance cutin the bunch.

All one length and only slightly waved, it’s wearable as all get-out.

Voluminous 90s bob haircut on a woman with brown hair in a hair salon

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Cropped Bob

Take your long bob up a few notcheser, inches.

This not-your-basic-bob cut majorly delivers in the volume department.

Fringed Lob

A lob always feels right for those who want short, but nottooshort.

A woman who had her short curly hair bleached blonde

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Add wispy bangs to keep things interesting.

It’s easy to get up and go with this cut.

Styling paste holds the look in place.

A woman with a chin-length bob haircut with fringe

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Short Shag

Meet the cool girl cut of the year.

Nothing flatters a mane of curls like getting shaggy.

Rooty Stacked Bob

This is one of the most flattering angled bob cuts out there.

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Tousle it from one shadow-rooted part to the next per your fancy.

Blunt Chin Bob

Want superthick-looking ends?

Leave the layers at the door.

Blunt Collarbone Bob

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A blunt bob is always in style.

Layering provides lift while also framing the face.

Subtle Stacked Bob

you might feign so much extra volume with the snip of some scissors.

Cropped Bob

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Stacked layers do a whole lot of magic on their own.

Cut bangs for overflowing, face-framing curls all over.

Classic Stacked Bob

you’re free to never go wrong with a classic.

New Shag

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The stacked bob will always be here to stay.

Added texture gives this cut volume that’s unmatched.

It feels slightly nostalgic.

Glass Hair Lob

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Choppy Pixie

One superstylish pixie cut, coming right up.

you’re able to keep the top long to ensure you have plenty of styling potential.

Use volumizing spray to add extra oomph to a pixie cut.

Windswept Pixie

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Spray at the roots, then flip hair upside down and blow-dry with a round brush to create lift.

Layered Shoulder Cut

When in doubt, go for long layers.

It’s a surefire way to freshen up any length.

Short ‘n Wild Shag

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This style looks great at any length.

Add curtain bangs, and you’re set with a statement-making cut.

Fully Fringed Bob

Bring on the bang-heavy bob, c’mon.

Rooty Stacked Bob

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Slight layering gives blunt ends a less heavy appearance, especially on curls.

Sculpted Crop Cut

Play up your natural texturewhatever it may bewith acropped pixie cutthat styles itself.

Keep it longer on top for major versatility.

Blunt Chin Bob

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Soft Curved Bob

We’re taking this retro short style all the way to the salon.

It curves into the jawline and collarbone in a most flattering way.

Layered Curls

Just because you’re going short doesn’t mean you have to go small.

Curly Shag

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Let those curls go big or go home with a shoulder-grazing cut withallthe layers and volume.

Midi With Front Framing

Framing is a great option for added dimension and length in a hairstyle.

This cut bystylist Becky Millerplays the line of shorter hair with a whole lot of oomph.

Stacked Chin Bob

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Piecey Pixie

Make a bold statement by cutting locks into a perfect ultra-short pixie.

Throw in some styling gel or pomade for all-day hold.

Shoulder-Grazing Layered Cut

Invest in a layered cut that makes the most out of every ringlet.

Layered Shoulder Length Hairstyles

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For a little something extra, ask for wispy bangs.

When pulled back, slick them back or leave them out.

Subtle Straight Shag

We’ve all seen our share of curly shags andlong textured shagsrecently.

stacked bob

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This take bystylist Sal Salcedois perfect for straight-haired gals who want to give their mane a dose of cool.

Pumped-Up Curly Pixie

Tight curls are made for a fun cropped cut.

Get gravity-defying height by shaping your curly mane longer on top.

Volume Curls

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Mid-Cut With Concave Layers

Concave layers achieve a whole lot of movement in a cut.

We love how this look bystylist Tim Duenasbrings all the focus right to her face.

Thick Curly Bob

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This look istres chic.

Fringed Long Bob

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Slight graduation in the back of the cut leads to one length framing the face perfectly.

The curls and longer layers provide plenty of styling options.

Textured Bob

Ask your stylist for interior layers for additional movement in your short cut.

Choppy Pixie

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They’ll add lift while reducing bulk.

Short Hair Long Fringe

Move over cropped bangs, there’s a new look in town.

This is the cut for easy, effortless style.

Layered Lob

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They also help define curls and give them more bounce.

This sleek look is a classic.

Curtained Bob

When sporting a short cut, the line is thin between face-framing layers and bangs.

Hints of Cinnamon

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Why not embrace a longcurtain bangthat does both?

Layers give it lots of movement without sacrificing length.

Use texture spray to enhance your natural strands.

Textured Medium Cut

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Textured Crop Cut

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Curls frame the face in the most flattering way.

Keep acenter part, and ask for piecey bangs.

Angled Textured Bob

This isn’t your typical bob.

Shaggy Chin Bob

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The angled front ends give it extra personality.

Ask for longer length in the front, but not too stacked in the back.

Curly Pixie

Curls give dimension to a pixie cut.

Choppy Curly Bob

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If you get the urge to go ultra-short, you might try it no matter your texture.

Add a little curl to give them texture.

Shaggy Lob Cut

Refresh curls by adding bangs and layers.

Sculpted Crop Cut

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This retroshag cutis perfect for those who want both.

This low-maintenance cut needs little work to look completely put together.

You’ll be rewarded with ultra volume.

Soft Curved Bob

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Stacked Short Bob

Flat hair doesn’t have to stay that way.

Side-swept bangs bring it all together.

Low-Maintenance Lob

You don’t need layers to have personality.

Curly Shoulder Shag

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This one-length long bob makes the most of natural texture.

Wear it straight or add texture for an edgy look.

Play up natural curls with layers, bangs, and a little sass.

midi with front framing

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All-over layers make this cut easy to maintain.

Ask for this look to boost fine hair.

Gray Bob

Layering gives a traditional bob a stacked look and adds volume and movement.

Piecey Pixie

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A bob haircut helps make the texture ofgray hairmore manageable.

Styling couldn’t be easier.

Sweep hair to the side for an easy, sleek look, or add texturizing products for party power.

Shoulder-Grazing Layered Cut

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Many greatshort hairstyles for women over 60are stylish, elegant, and easy to fit into your lifestyle.

A short hairstyle can instantly revitalize your look at any age.

Whatever the length, a well-styled and healthy haircut can make you look younger.

Faux Bangs lob

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Subtle Straight Shag

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Pumped-Up Curly Pixie

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concave layers

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Curly Bob

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Peter Pan Pixie

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Curly Bob

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bob with long framing

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wavy bob w texture

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Red Hair

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Apricot Red Hair Color

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Shag Lob

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Breezy Bob

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Layered Curls

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Angled Bob

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Curly Pixie

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Lob Cut

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Shag Cut

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Rounded Bob

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Stacked Bob

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Side-Swept Curls

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Micro Bob

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Breezy Lob

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Short bob with bangs

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Short curly haircut

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Short dark hair

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gray hairstyles; gray hair

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Super Pixie

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