Best Short Hairstyles for Women

Some people enjoy spending an hour styling their hair every day, while others prefer low-maintenance styles that don't require much effort. If you're in the latter group, you might consider a short hairstyle that looks great without the need for extensive styling or maintenance.

Embracing your natural texture is one of the easiest ways to achieve a stylish look with minimal effort, whether your hair is long or short. Sassy Medchill, Covet & Mane Educator and owner of Goldie & Co Salon in Dallas, Texas, explains, "The natural makeup and hair color trend is prevalent in the beauty industry, and embracing your natural texture is the simplest way to achieve a stylish look with minimal styling."

Below, we've compiled a list of the best short hairstyles that require little styling, so you can look your best with minimal effort.

Textured Pixie Cut

Embrace your natural texture with a curly or wavy pixie cut, which requires little to no styling. You can wear it slicked back or add volumizing product and blow dry for added height.

The Basic Pixie

This cut is the easiest to style, as all the hair is cut to a short length and styled in the direction of hair growth. Simply wash and apply a styling cream or pomade for a sleek look.

Bob

Ideal for straight hair, a bob can be enhanced with hand-tied extensions for added volume and fullness.

Blunt Bob

Offers an effortless bedhead look and requires no styling.

French Bob

This blunt cut with a short, flirty fringe is easy to air dry but can also be styled with an iron or waving wand.

Shoulder-Length Cut

Requires little styling and can be worn straight or wavy. Adding layers can create a beachy look.

Sleek Bun

A simple, chic look for shoulder-length hair that requires almost no styling. Adding a designer handkerchief can add style and color with minimal effort.

Short Pixie

Perfect for a drastic change with minimal styling pressure, highlighting the bone structure, especially for those with a wider face.

The Short Shag

Carefree and sexy, the shag can be styled with a little smoothing cream and product on the ends for texture.

The Surfer Crop/Undercut

Edgy and confident, this style can be combed to the side and left to air dry.

Short Bob

Timeless and easy to manage, perfect for staying cool in the spring and summer months.

These short hairstyles offer a stylish look with minimal styling, perfect for those looking for a low-maintenance hairstyle.