Short straight hairstyles exude boldness, confidence, individuality, and style.
Straight hair that’s short is very modern-looking, chic, clean, and neat.
Short hair shows off the architecture of the haircut, hiding nothing. Combined, this kind of haircut speaks beauty and power. Here are short straight hairstyles that you can mix and match to create your own!
Short and Precise Hair
Straight hair with curtain bangs that are precise. Plus, the metallic silver is amazing!
For this look, it’s really important to have a product that helps you smooth your hair for a straight look. It’s important to work in thin sections of hair to get your hair as straight as possible.
Short Pink Pixie
Short straight hair can be transformed into a pixie cut that’s chic edgy one! Pink hues offer a cool contrast and complements fair skins beautifully.
Sharp, Edgy & Sexy Straight Hair
Short straight hairstyles like this are sharp, edgy, and sexy. It is such a trending length at the moment.
It’s a perfect length for most women as it’s still long enough to throw up and style straight or wavy.
Short, Feminine, Fun, and Friendly
Straight short hair is feminine, fun, and trendy. The best thing about it is its versatility.
This textured cut is for a rectangular face shape and for someone who has a busy lifestyle and doesn’t want to spend too much time styling their hair. The back is cut short and left the front and top area longer.
It can be styled with a straightener for a sleek look or in classic pin curls for an elegant night out. Visit the salon every five to six weeks to maintain the shape.
Feminine Grey Pixie
Short hair can still be feminine because we kept her feminine shape of the head. I chose to color her roots dark and her lengths a very light grey.
I love dimension in short hairstyles to give that extra glow and shape!
Use a salt spray on wet hair and blow-dry with volume in it. Then I use a spray wax around the face and separate some hair to give that more “alive” style.
This style needs to be cut every six to eight weeks to keep the shape. If you have a round face, just leave some soft strands of hair around the face. If you have a rectangular head shape, we can cut more of a bang that can “fall” down.
If you need to wash your hair often (more than every three days), use a gentle shampoo or cream with a low ph to clean your hair. Finish with ice-cold water to help the color last longer!
Universally Fierce
Hair that’s short and straight is universal, trendy, and edgy. It demands respect and is very fierce.
This hairstyle is great for on-the-go lifestyles because minimal styling is required, especially for fine to medium hair. Someone with more coarse textured hair may have to manipulate the hair with hot tools to get a more smooth look.
This hairstyle can be as detailed or as simple as you want, depending on your lifestyle.
Short, Soft & Bouncy
This short haircut is based on Vidal Sassoon’s classic bob. Using the classic bob as the overall shape for this cut, your stylist can add layers while shaping the bob. This creates the softness and adds much more movement around the outline and surface than the classic bob. It gives the effect of a lighter weight with added volume.
What I like about this cut is the softness and the movement it creates on the hair. The “just enough” but not “too much” texturizing gives hair the bounce and lightweight effect. It also helps enhance the contrast of highlights on client’s hair.
This cut is great for square or round face shape because it helps to slim and soften those shapes. If you have fine or coarse hair, you can also consider this type of look.
To style, use Aveda Split Ends Repair on the ends for smoothing and repairing. Spray Aveda Texture Tonic all over the top of the hair to help create body and volume with the hair dryer. After drying, us a small amount of Aveda Texturizing Cream to create separation and texture for the finished look.
Overall, this is an easy everyday hairstyle that gives a natural, soft, and bouncy look.
Straight Pixie with Length
Consider a straight pixie with length if you’re a pixie cut lover because it’s super short and cleaned up on the sides and back, but still has length to play with on top and in the bangs. This allows for versatility with styling, depending on how you’re feeling that day.
The best thing about this look is the longer and lighter bang. It gives this simple pixie cut an edge and a little excitement with the highlights!
Don’t be afraid to go short. Pixie cuts last longer when the back and sides are tighter whether your hair is thick or thin. A short cut is low-maintenance in the sense that you can typically wash, blow dry, and go!
Spraying in a texturizing spray pre-blow dry and then using a pomade or paste post-blow dry will give the style texture and movement with very little effort. This type of style is great for a woman with a heart or oval-shaped face.
Unicorn Bob
Q&A with style creator, Shonda Broadus-Jet
Colorist / Stylist @ Color Me Rad in Beaufort, SC
How would you describe this look?
It’s a unicorn bob. My favorite thing about it is that it makes her so happy! Color has the power to do that.
Any advice for someone considering it?
If you want to feel confident, do it! Try some sort of fun and creative color that suits you and your personality.
Stacked A-Line Bob
This is a stacked A-line bob on short hair. The best thing about this type of cut is that it looks great on anyone and works with well with most hair types.
If cut properly, you shouldn’t have to do much for the style. It works well for people with thick or thin hair and gives every hair type great volume!
You should know your own hair type. Not all hair types will be able to easily achieve this much volume, so you may have to work at it a little more than others.
Round brushing will be your best friend with this haircut, but you don’t have to round brush the whole thing. Get it 80% dry, then go in the right size round brush and do the back, bottom and top layers for smoothness, volume and hold.
A-lines look great on anyone, the length and what you are comfortable with are the only things that matter. If you aren’t comfortable with your face shape, go longer past your jawline. You can also go as subtle or as extreme as you want with the stack.
There are so many options with this stacked cut, so make sure you take the time to talk with your stylist about what you do and don’t like so they can adjust it accordingly. Take lots of pics of what you do and don’t like about these cuts and enjoy!
Versatile Asymmetrical Cut
This is an asymmetrical haircut. What I love most about this haircut is its versatility. Women can wear this sleek and sexy as shown, or even wear it naturally curly.
Opt for this cut if you’re wanting something fun and different that would match your confident personality.
Easy Short Hair for Women Over 60
Opt for a short, fun, trendy, easy-to-do, versatile cut if you’re a woman over 60.
A bob haircut and style is great for the on-the-go woman who loves to have fun and be trendy. Ask your stylist about your head shape. When it comes to head shapes, there are always things we as stylists can tweak to hide or accentuate different shapes.
Short Textured Bob
Consider a short textured bob with angles and dimension.
If you have extremely straight hair, use Oribe Imperial Blowout before blowing dry. Then use Oribe Rough Luxury Soft Molding Wax before going through with a straightening iron to help give more of a textured look. Also, try Oribe Swept Up at the root to achieve a little more body and texture.
This is a really fun haircut so someone with shorter hair who is looking for something a little different and easy to style. The clipper cut through the nape reduces styling time and the texture helps with dimension throughout the style, while also making it easier to achieve volume and movement.
Women with finer-textured hair would be perfect for this look, but this can also be achieved on someone with thicker hair as well. Anything is possible with the right cut and products!
Strong Disconnection
Q&A with style creator, Taylor Falese
Stylist @ Thomas West Salon in Chicago, IL
How would you describe this look and what is your favorite thing about it?
This haircut consists of many different aspects that deliver a balance between softness and strong disconnection. I particularly love the shaved sides, as well as the movement and depth above the occipital.
Following the occipital bone, I left a soft weight line to form an elegant point in the back of her head. This created a strong shape that complemented her facial features, as well as her bone structure.
What products do you recommend to maintain and recreate this look?
I recommend Kevin Murphy’s Angel Wash and Rinse to add moisture without weighing down the hair. For styling, prep the hair while it’s wet with Creme for Style by Oribe to give foundation and hold without leaving a tacky texture.
After blow drying with your hands to create body and volume, finish with Kevin Murphy Free.Hold. The product is a workable paste that is easy to apply because everyone should love playing with their pixie! Finish with Oribe’s Superfine Strong Hairspray for the final touch.
What type of client would you recommend this look for?
This haircut creates a very edgy and bold impression. It is great for anyone who is looking for a unique change within a short hairstyle, or anyone who may be looking into enhancing strong facial features.
This look can be created with any hair texture while leaving the client with fun, easy styling maintenance at home.
Blunt Cut With Textured Bangs
This look is very sleek with an edge. You can easily texturize with some product and make it look kind of modern/edgy, or just leave it sleek and professional!
My favorite part about this cut is how full it can make fine hair seem. It is just a blunt cut with textured bangs, but add some texture and it will look very full!
If you are looking for fullness, I would use a light mousse on wet hair, some dry shampoo, and/or texture spray. For a sleek look, use a light volumizing spray to make it airy, then finish with a light serum or polish for some shine.
Anyone with a fine to medium hair type would benefit most from this cut. If you have a larger forehead area, the bangs are a good choice.
Graduated Bob with Blonde and Dark Roots
This bob is graduated but has a heavy perimeter, giving it a slight bevel. Its graduation is slightly shorter in the back and longer in the front and the perimeter is cut even from back to front for a chic finish.
How To Style:
- Apply a styling product to wet hair.
- Blow dry the hair smooth with a styling brush.
- Apply thermal protection to hair.
- Smooth and polish the hair with a flat iron.
- Apply a serum for shine.
To style, use Gloss Drops is a serum that gives hair a luminous finish. Also, wider face shapes with hair that is medium in texture and in density will suit this hairstyle best.
19. Christine
This short and sexy haircut is shorter on the bottom and sides with length on top of the head. The hair is worn forward, making the hair on the hairline appear and function as a fringe.
How To Style:
- Apply a styling product to wet hair.
- Blow dry the hair smooth with a styling brush.
- Apply thermal protection to hair.
- Smooth and polish the hair with a flat iron.
- Apply a product for texture.
Recommended Products:
Spray Wax is wax in a can with aerosol delivery. This allows for an even and controlled distribution of texture.
Best Face Shape & Hair Type:
Heart face shapes with hair that is medium in texture and density will best suit this hairstyle.
18. Sleek Bob with Low Graduation
This sleek bob has low graduation that is shorter in the back and longer in the front. Its perimeter is even from front to back for a classic finish.
How To Style:
- Apply a styling product to wet hair.
- Blow-dry the hair smooth with a round brush.
- Apply thermal protection to hair.
- Smooth and polish the hair with a flat iron, beveling the ends in.
- Apply a serum for shine.
- Set the style with a finishing spray.
Recommended Products:
Hold Me Tight is a flexible hold hairspray.
Best Face Shape & Hair Type:
Oval face shapes with hair that is medium in texture and density will best suit this hairstyle.
17. Bob with Concave Layers
This ultra short bob is cut with concave layers that accentuate the roundness of the head. The shape of the layers are shorter in the back and longer in the front while the perimeter is cut slightly shorter in the back and longer in the back.
How To Style:
- Apply a styling product to wet hair.
- Blow dry the hair smooth with a styling brush.
- Apply thermal protection to hair.
- Smooth and polish the hair with a flat iron.
- Apply a product for texture.
Recommended Products:
Spray Wax is wax in a can with aerosol delivery. This allows for an even and controlled distribution of texture.
Best Face Shape & Hair Type:
Oval face shapes with hair that is medium in density and texture will suit this style.
Silver Pixie with Bangs for Older Women with Glasses
A short straight hairstyle is shorn tightly at the nape area, leaving some wispiness at the perimeter. It progressively gets longer as it reaches the top, giving the area above the occipital bone volume and some roundness. The hair is worn towards the face, making the layers on top of the head appear as bangs.
How To Style:
- Apply styling product to wet hair.
- Blow dry the hair smooth with a styling brush.
- Apply thermal protection.
- Smooth the hair with a flat iron.
- Apply a serum for shine.
Recommended Products:
Gloss Drops adds luminous shine and gets rid of frizz.
Best Face Shape & Hair Type:
Longer face shapes with hair that is medium in texture and density will best suit this chic haircut.
15. Megan
This sleek and shiny graduated bob is shorter in the back and longer the front with the perimeter cut evenly from front to back. It is worn with a deep side part, giving the front of the heavier side of the part the appearance of being a flattering long side-swept fringe.
How To Style:
- Apply a styling product to wet hair.
- Blow dry the hair smooth with a round brush.
- Apply thermal protection to hair.
- Smooth and polish the hair with a flat iron.
- Apply a serum for shine.
Recommended Products:
Sculpting Foam is a conditioning foam that allows you to shape the hair however you want while blow drying.
Best Face Shape & Hair Type:
Wider face shapes with hair that is medium in texture and density will best suit this cut and style.
14. Aria
This is a fun asymmetric bob that’s full of texture! It is cut with layers that are shorter in the back and longer in the front.
How To Style:
- Apply a styling product to wet hair.
- Blow dry the hair smooth with a styling brush.
- Apply thermal protection to hair.
- Smooth and polish the hair with a flat iron.
- Apply a product for texture.
Recommended Products:
Spray Wax is wax in a can with aerosol delivery. This allows for an even and controlled distribution of texture.
Best Face Shape & Hair Type:
All face shapes with hair that is medium in texture and density can rock this short straight hairstyle.
13. Lisa
This short hairstyle is layered shorter in the back and longer in the front. On one side, the perimeter is slightly shorter in the back and longer in the front, mirroring the angle of the jaw. On the other side, the back is longer in the back but shorter and disconnected in the front.
How To Style:
- Apply a styling product to wet hair.
- Blow dry the hair smooth with a styling brush.
- Apply thermal protection to hair.
- Smooth and polish the hair with a flat iron.
- Apply a serum for shine.
Recommended Products:
Gloss Drops is a serum that gives hair a luminous finish.
Best Face Shape & Hair Type:
Heart face shapes with hair that is medium in texture and in density will best suit this particular hairstyle.
Short Graduated Bob with a Center Part
This popular version of the bob is graduated shorter in the back and longer in the front. The perimeter is the same way as the front falls a little below the chin.
How To Style:
- Apply a styling product to wet hair.
- Blow-dry the hair smooth with a styling brush.
- Apply thermal protection to hair.
- Smooth and polish the hair with a flat iron.
- Apply a product for texture.
Recommended Products:
Sculpting Foam conditions the hair and allows you to blow dry in different ways.
Face Shape & Hair Type:
Wider face shapes with hair that is medium in texture and density will suit this hairstyle.
11. Priscilla
This haircut is layered shorter in the front and longer in the back and its perimeter is cut the same way. The top of the head is heavily layered, allowing the layers by the hairline to function as a trendy fringe.
How To Style:
- Apply a styling product to wet hair.
- Blow dry the hair smooth with a styling brush.
- Apply thermal protection to hair.
- Smooth and polish the hair with a flat iron.
- Apply a serum for shine.
Recommended Products:
Hot Off The Press will protect the hair from the heat of the flat iron as you finish this style.
Best Face Shape & Hair Type:
Heart face shapes with hair that is medium in texture and in density will best suit this hairstyle.
10. Short and Textured Bob with Slight Side Part
This short and textured bob appears to be beveled in, despite having longer layers. It also seems to have lightness and movement in the perimeter.
The way this is achieved is by having the hair below the occipital bone graduated short and having the hair above choppd, long, and layered while draping over the graduation.
How To Style:
- Apply a styling product to wet hair.
- Blow-dry the hair smooth with a styling brush.
- Apply thermal protection to hair.
- Smooth and polish the hair with a flat iron.
- Apply a product for texture.
Recommended Products:
Spray Wax is wax in a can with aerosol delivery. This allows for an even and controlled distribution of texture.
Best Face Shape & Hair Type:
Wider face shapes with hair that is medium in texture and in density will suit this hairstyle.
9. Short Blonde Bob with a Side Part and Low Graduation
This classic bob has a low graduation that is longer in the back and longer in the front. The perimeter is shorter in the back and longer in the back, except for the the area by the ear which is kept the longest.
How To Style:
- Apply a styling product to wet hair.
- Blow dry the hair smooth with a round brush.
- Apply thermal protection to hair.
- Smooth, polish, and bevel the hair with a flat iron.
- Apply a serum for shine.
Recommended Products:
Gloss Drops will give hair a luminous frizz-free finish.
Best Face Shape & Hair Type:
Wider face shapes with hair that is medium in texture and density can easily pull off this short straight hairstyle.
8. Short Choppy Layered Bob with Fringe
This is a heavily layered bob that is styled with a lot of texture and a wispy and choppy fringe.
How To Style:
- Apply a styling product to wet hair.
- Blow-dry the hair smooth with a round brush.
- Apply thermal protection to hair.
- Smooth and polish the hair with a flat iron.
- Apply a product for texture.
Recommended Products:
Spray Wax is wax in a can with aerosol delivery. It allows for an even and controlled distribution of texture.
Best Face Shape & Hair Type:
All face shapes with hair that is high in density and medium in texture will suit this style.
7. Ultra Sleek Bob Hairstyle
This sleek bob is layered really short in the back and a bit longer in the front. The perimeter is even from front to back for a polished finish.
How To Style:
- Apply a styling product to wet hair.
- Blow dry the hair smooth with a styling brush.
- Apply thermal protection to hair.
- Smooth and polish the hair with a flat iron.
- Apply a serum for shine.
Recommended Products:
Gloss Drops give the hair a luminous frizz-free finish and is the perfecting finishing product for short straight hairstyles like this one.
Best Face Shape & Hair Type:
Longer face shapes with hair that is high in density and medium in texture will suit this style.
6. Cynthia
This ultra short bob is graduated shorter in the back and longer in the front. The perimeter is longer in the back and shorter in front.
How To Style:
- Apply a styling product to wet hair.
- Blow dry the hair smooth with a styling brush.
- Apply thermal protection to hair.
- Smooth and polish the hair with a flat iron.
- Apply a product for shine.
Recommended Products:
Shine Spray allows you to add shine to the hair without disrupting the style. It is also a lightweight alternative to serums.
Best Face Shape & Hair Type:
Oval face shapes with hair that is medium in texture and density will best suit this hairstyle.
5. Olivia
This asymmetric haircut is graduated shorter in the front and longer in the back. The top is left disconnected and long, veiling over one side for a sexy finish.
How To Style:
- Apply a styling product to wet hair.
- Section out the hair on top.
- Blow dry the hair underneath with a styling brush using a flat wrapping technique.
- Smooth any longer pieces with a flat iron, making sure to prep it with thermal protection first.
- Release the hair on top that was sectioned out.
- Blow dry the hair smooth with a flat iron.
- Apply thermal protection and smooth with a flat iron.
- Apply a product for texture.
Recommended Products:
Spray Wax is wax in a can that allows for an even and controlled distribution.
Best Face Shape & Hair Type:
Oval face shapes with hair that is medium in texture and density will suit this style.
4. Inti
This short haircut is short and tight on the bottom and sides with length on top of the head. The hair is worn spiky, except for the very front which is styled to the side and away from the face for a feminine finish.
How To Style:
- Apply a styling product to wet hair.
- Blow dry the hair smooth with a styling brush.
- Apply thermal protection to hair.
- Smooth and polish the hair with a flat iron.
- Apply a product for texture.
Recommended Products:
Spray Wax is wax in a can with aerosol delivery. This allows for an even and controlled distribution of texture.
Best Face Shape & Hair Type:
Oval face shapes with hair that is medium in texture and in density will suit this hairstyle.
3. Kelly
This haircut is cut with longer layers on top of the head. One side of the head is cut really short and disconnected from the rest of the haircut. It is styled with a extreme side part, making the layers by the hairline swoop across the forehead.
How To Style:
- Apply a styling product to wet hair.
- Blow dry the hair smooth with a styling brush.
- Apply thermal protection to hair.
- Smooth and polish the hair with a flat iron.
- Apply a product for texture.
Recommended Products:
Extra Body Sculpting Foam is great for giving the hair on top of the head extra volume.
Best Face Shape & Hair Type:
Oval face shapes with hair that is medium in texture and in density will suit this hair style.
2. Tabatha
This short edgy haircut is shorter on the bottom and gradually longer on top, giving volume on top of the occipital bone. It is styled parted to the side with the hair spiked backwards and to the side.
How To Style:
- Apply a styling product to wet hair.
- Blow dry the hair smooth with a styling brush.
- Part the hair to the side.
- Apply gel.
- Style the hair away from the face sideways and to the back.
Recommended Products:
Steady Grip will give the hair hold and texture without the flakiness.
Face Shape & Hair Type:
Oval face shapes with hair that is medium in texture and in density will best suit this hairstyle.
1. Retro-Inspired Bob with Volume
This retro-inspired bob is graduated shorter in the back and longer in the front. The perimeter is cut shorter in the back and longer in the front. It’s styled with volume on the crown area and on the sides of the face for a vintage-ey finish.
How To Style:
- Apply a styling product to wet hair.
- Flat wrap the shorter hair using a styling brush and a blow dryer.
- Blow dry sections of longer hair on the top and sides of the head as far away from its natural fall as possible to create volume. Make sure to bevel the ends well.
- Tease the hair on the crown area and the sides.
- Set the style with finishing spray.
Recommended Products:
Extra-Body Sculpting Foam is a mousse that will give the hair a voluminous blowout!
Best Face Shape & Hair Type:
All face shapes with hair that is medium in texture and density will suit this hairstyle.
Look out, world! Here comes a strong beautiful woman with a new look to match her personality! Next time you head to the salon, ask your stylist for one of these short straight hairstyles and get ready to take on the world.
Short Straight Pixie with Straight Bangs
Sleek Middle-Parted Neck-Length Bob
