Hairstyles for Short Hair

Hairstyles for Short Hair

By Hairstory

Published on September 27, 2024 — 2 min read

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Short hairstyles are some of our favorite looks. They tend to be low maintenance, work in all weather, especially during warmer summer months, and always look chic. And short hairstyles have always been trendy, but 2022 just might be the year of short hair, thanks to all the new fun and innovative cuts that are out there right now. If you’ve been itching to chop your locks but wanted to try something fun, keep reading for our favorite three short hairstyles this year. 

 

Curtain Bangs

We’ve all been tempted to try bangs out before, and curtain bangs are the best way to ease yourself into the style if you’re new bangs. Curtain bangs are longer and parted in the middle, framing your face along the sides. They’re low maintenance and versatile and can very easily be grown out or pinned back.


A Polished Bob

The polished bob is a sleek short look that is usually around chin length. Instead of messy and choppy layers, hair is all one length and has a razor-sharp line across the bottom. This look screams sophistication.


The Vintage Pixie

Most things from the 60s were a hit and the Vintage Pixie is no exception. Hair is about one to three inches in length all around the head for this do, and it creates a truly an iconic look.

When it comes to keeping your hairstyle fresh – whether or not it’s short – the first thing you need to do is make sure you’re using quality products. That’s where Hairstory and New Wash come in. At Hairstory, we believe that less is more, and that hair health starts at the scalp.

New Wash isn’t a shampoo – it cleans and conditions your hair without stripping your scalp or strands and leaves your hair soft and manageable, and allows you to rock any style you want. Are you ready to change your Hairstory?

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are curtain bangs and how are they different from regular bangs?
    Curtain bangs are longer bangs parted in the middle that frame the face along the sides. Unlike blunt bangs that fall straight across the forehead, curtain bangs are a versatile, low-maintenance option that can easily be grown out or pinned back, making them a great entry point for anyone new to wearing bangs.
  • What is a polished bob haircut?
    A polished bob is a sleek, sophisticated short hairstyle that falls around chin length. Unlike layered or choppy bob styles, the polished bob features hair cut to one uniform length with a razor-sharp line across the bottom, giving it a clean, refined look that projects sophistication.
  • What is a vintage pixie cut?
    The vintage pixie is a classic short hairstyle inspired by 1960s fashion, where hair is cut to approximately one to three inches in length all around the head. This iconic look is bold and striking, creating a timeless, iconic style that has remained fashionable decades later.
  • Are short hairstyles low maintenance?
    Yes, short hairstyles tend to be low maintenance compared to longer styles. They work well in all types of weather — especially during warmer summer months — and are naturally easier to manage and style. Cuts like curtain bangs are especially forgiving, as they can be pinned back or grown out with minimal effort.
  • What hair products should I use to keep a short hairstyle looking fresh?
    Keeping any hairstyle looking its best starts with quality products rooted in scalp health. New Wash by Hairstory is a detergent-free cleansing cream that cleans and conditions hair in one step without stripping the scalp or strands, leaving hair soft, manageable, and ready to style — making it an ideal foundation for any short hairstyle.
  • How is New Wash different from regular shampoo?
    New Wash is not a shampoo — it's a detergent-free cleansing cream that cleans and conditions hair in a single step. Unlike traditional shampoos that can strip the scalp and strands of natural oils, New Wash cleans gently while supporting scalp health, leaving hair soft and manageable without the damage caused by harsh detergents.
  • Which short hairstyle is easiest to grow out?
    Curtain bangs are one of the most grow-out-friendly short styles because they are already longer and can easily be pinned back during the transition. For those wanting a slightly bolder change that still grows out gracefully, the polished bob at chin length transitions smoothly as hair lengthens.

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