Short haircuts are effortlessly attractive, they’re easy to take care of, and there are so many different cuts to choose from.
Regardless of whether you’re going for a full-on buzzcut or just dutifully trimming your ends, one idea we can all get behind is flaunting healthier, happier hair, am I right?
To help you navigate through the endless options, we picked 20 short curly cuts that just might give you that extra push towards your first big.
1. Bleach Blonde Short Curls
Source: @mennia Stylist: @greg_gilmore
Short cuts are the perfect way to showcase flawless definition. Mennia’s cut displays both shape and extreme definition on bleach blond curls.
2. Short Angled Cut
Image Source: @jessicapettway
Blunt angles and a gravity-defying shape! They’ll turn an ordinary haircut into a dynamic sculpture. Incorporating a part into the style can add to the dramatic geometric effect.
3. Short Tapered ‘Fro
Source: @jadenikaylah
We live for a tapered ‘fro. Tapered styles really lend themselves to hair that grows out and upwards, like Jade’s type 4 coils.
4. Bleach Blonde Buzzcut
Source: @pamela_mtanga
Sometimes a classic buzzcut is the best way to go. If you’re looking to do a complete hair overhaul and like to experiment with color, extremely short cuts make coloring your hair easier–especially if you’re using bleach.
5. Curly Pixie Cut
Source: @mikaylascaife
Loose curls like Mikayla’s look great cut into a pixie with face-framing curls.
6. Long Tapered Cut
Source: @iam.tiffany.renee
If you’re feeling confident, experiment with some designs like Tiffany on her long tapered cut.
7. Curly Bowl Cut
Source: @cyn3p0
It might have been one of the most cringe-worthy childhood fashion moments of the 90’s, but Cyn’s curly look has us thinking the bowl-cut might just make a triumphant return in the near future.
8. Short Curly Mohawk
Source: @inkedcurls
Lisa’s rosy pixie cut features short sides and longer hair running down the middle of her head, creating a short curly mohawk.
9. Short Locs
Source: @astoldbybrittanyd
Curlies who are planning to start a loc journey can still consider short cuts, like Brittany who started her locs five months ago.
10. Classic Pixie Cut
Source: @onyourglow
Mwanini’s moisturized curls look great cut into a classic pixie, with only a bit of extra length at the crown.
11. Short Oval-Shaped Cut
Source: @brosiaaa
Ambrosia’s oval-shaped cut and incredible density is the perfect inspo for curlies who don’t want to go short all at once.
12. Short Round Afro
Source: @styleme.be
Although we love abstract shapes, a round afro never goes out of style, as shown by @styleme.be.
13. Short Hair Finger Waves
Source: @natashazdn
If you’re a fan of all things sleek and shiny, you’ll fall in love with finger waves similar to Natasha’s polished look.
14. Short Fade with Styled Edges
Source: @frizzybri
Bri sports an edgy faded cut and design, but keeps it girly with styled edges.
15. Curly Blunt Bob
Source: @love_jomy
Loose curls and waves like Jomy’s look fabulous when cut into a short ear-length, blunt bob to frame the face.
16. Long Curly Tapered Cut
Source: @narurallyshauniece
Shauniece’s grown-out tapered cut still holds an outstanding shape. The cut features shorter hair on the sides and the back with extreme length on top.
17. Short Heart-Shaped Cut with Baby Bangs
Source: @curlygirlpri
Priscilla’s ultra-short curly bangs really set the tone of this heart-shaped cut.
18. Short Naturally Wavy Haircut
Source: @identity_moira
Moira’s type 2 curls hold incredible volume with this cropped cut.
19. Short Locs
Source: @kendrakenshay
Kendra’s number one suggestion to those installing locs is to get your hair cut into a shape first to control how they fall–it makes for a much easier transition.
20. Ear-Length Curly Cut with Bangs
Source: @_crownedwithcurlss
For curlies who don’t plan on going too short with their big chop, try an even ear-length cut with bangs like Emani.
Are you planning a big chop this year? Are you focused on achieving healthier hair, or are you just craving a new style? Give us the details on your hair goals in the comments.
