Going for a major chop is always an adventure, but short hairstyles always come with their share of anxieties. What if instead of that signature Irina Shayk bob, all we get is a short, flat mess? Does our stylist envision the same curly shag as us? It’s quite an ordeal.
Besides the cut and the styling, we also have our highlights and roots to worry about. (Some short hairstyles have roots that need to be touched-up more often.) So we start to worry that warm highlights won’t work with our natural curls.
Truth is, there are millions of questions we ask ourselves before we sit down in our stylists’ chairs. So here’s some short hairstyle inspiration to help motivate you to chop your locks.
The super short hair styles you should look into for this summer
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The Graduated Bob
Jenny Cho calls it a graduated bob. We call it Khaleesi on vacation.
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Pixie Perfect
Meagan Good's textured pixie is all the inspo we need to chop our locks.
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Dua Lipa Gets It
Dua Lipa's signature short hairstyle is actually very easy to achieve. Just have your stylist add some movement to your ends and a subtle asymmetrical finish. It also helps to limit your highlights.
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The Textured Bob
The right kind of textured bob can completely transform your strands. If you add bangs, you can give any kind of wavy bob a lift.
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The Layered Look
If you have wavy hair, try a simple layered chop.
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Ditch the Gel
If you're sporting shoulder-length natural curls this season, keep your styling to a minimum.
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The Dilone Way
The model's even bleached crop is an ideal summer 'do, but you can also add some dark tips for texture.
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The Auburn Bob
Evan Rachel Wood's relaxed auburn bob is the ideal no-hassle cut.
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Scrunch It
Jourdan Dunn's short, scrunchy waves are exactly what we'll sport the next time we have a front row seat.
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The Short Shag
Curly shags require extra vigilance, but with the right texture spray and conditioner, you'll be up for the challenge.
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Bowl Cut 2.0
The overgrown bowl cut is a great transitional style. It's also one of the best chops for experimenting with highlights.
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