The Very Best Short Haircuts to Try Right Now
In a hair rut…since last year? Try one of these short haircuts. With no humidity (ahem, frizz) to worry about, it’s actually the perfect time to make the cut. Test the waters with a shoulder-grazing lob–or dive right in with a transformative pixie.
J.LO’S LAYERED LOB
Scared of scissors? A long, layered look will give your hair a bit of edge without the risk of an awkward growing-out period.
EMMA STONE’S RUMPLED LOB
Quite possibly the most low-maintenance cut ever (and one of the reasons why it’s so popular), a piece-y lob actually looks better a little messy. Just add sea salt spray and air dry.
ROSE BYRNE’S ASYMMETRICAL LOB
It goes without saying that lobs are hot. The freshest take on the ubiquitous cut? Asymmetry. Have your stylist crop your hair shorter in the back and gradually longer in the front for a sharper look.
EMMA WATSON’S CHOPPY BOB
So you’ve eased into a lob and now you’re ready for more. Try taking it up a couple inches and pair with a deep side part for a little more polish (and loads more volume).
LEIGHTON MEESTER’S BLUNT BOB
Or try a sleek, single-length look instead. We love how the Gossip Girl slicked it all back for a night on the town.
VIOLA DAVIS’S BOUNCY BOB
How to get away with really good hair: Keep it curly and close to the chin for a foolproof fix against deflated strands.
MARY STEENBURGEN’S FULL FRINGE
Fact: Bangs make you look younger. Keep them at or below your brow line to prevent ’80s flashbacks.
CAREY MULLIGAN’S GROWN-OUT PIXIE
Somewhere between a pixie and a bob (a pob?), Mulligan’s cut is equal parts feminine and fun.
KARA MARA’S CLOSE CROP
Sweep it to the side. Rock a faux hawk. Rumple however you damn well please. The beauty of the pixie is that it’s surprisingly versatile and always looks “done.” (Just become best friends with a good pomade.)
