short hairstyle

Close-trimmed head look

A short hairstyle is a way of cutting and arranging hair that keeps it relatively close to the head.

What counts as short varies—for women, anything above the shoulders often qualifies; for men, the threshold is lower.

Common short styles include the bob, pixie cut, buzz cut, and fade.

She decided on a short hairstyle for the summer.

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  • pixieTiny magical troublemaker
  • pixie cutShort, textured women's hairstyle
  • bobShort vertical movement
  • chin lengthEnding at the jawline
  • cropCultivated agricultural plants

bowl cut · buzz · buzz cut · fade · undercut · side part · bangs · layers · trim · fresh cut · chop · big chop · edgy · salon · scissors · clippers · nape · fringe

Opposites
hair length

short hairstylelong hair

Extended scalp strands

extensions · lob

hair volume/coverage

short hairstylebig hair

Voluminous, styled coiffure

bouffant · afro · lion's mane · teased hair · full head of hair

styling complexity

short hairstyleformal updo

Styled hair pinned high

Family

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G