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50 Gorgeous Short Curly Hairstyles You’ll Adore

by
Ema Globyte

18. Salt and Pepper Bixie. This cute style borrows the shorter sides and back from the pixie cut but keeps the whole length a bit longer and spices it up with gray blending to create a youthful and low-maintenance look.

There are tons of ideas for short curly hair of any type/pattern. Even if they are a little coarse or unruly, there is a way for you to look amazing at all times. All you need is some inspiration and the magical hands of a professional stylist!

Explore these 50 cute ideas and find a perfect hairstyle for your cropped locks in 2024!

1. Wet-Looking Blonde Waves. Playing with trendy colors and the wet texturizing effect is a must-try if you’re after a creative hair experiment.

2. Super-Short Haircut. A cute yet edgy hairdo to show off the flawless shape, contrast of textures, and your beautiful bone structure.

3. Nape Undercut. A very modern and exciting take for your curls. Definitely a way to a statement-making ‘do for warmer days.

4. Shaggy Hairstyle. A great style that effortlessly lets you volumize the top of your hair while also complementing your long neck!

5. Bob with Bangs. If you’re searching for the cutest crops, look no further. Scrunch your fringe to show off your facial features and have fun with your bouncy spirals in this adorable hairdo!

6. White-Blonde Asymmetry. As well as grays, white hair is actually very much in style. Play with the tones and sizes of your curls for extra volume!

7. Cropped Gray Hair. Grays don’t have to be boring: with the right styling, the best shades of your beautiful gray hair will show themselves off.

8. Bixie Haircut. If your natural long hair is becoming a ‘pain in the neck’, consider trimming it down to a hairstyle like this one. Wondering how it would look? As gorgeous as ever! Don’t chop your hair at home, let your stylist help with that.

9. Messy Haircut. Beautiful cropped wavy hair will help you show your lively soul and make you look stunning and full of energy. Messy locks that look careless and gorgeous – you will definitely be satisfied!

10. Undercut and Highlights. If you are fond of extra short hairstyles, try this one – it will look splendid with any outfit you choose whether you are going to the office, a cozy family picnic, or on a date. It is also a great choice for thick locks.

11. Fluffy Crop with Bangs. Choose any style of bangs you like – they can be short or long, thick or thin, covering your forehead or swept to the side – experiment and find the look that will deliver confidence and a perfect mood for the day.

12. Undercut Pixie. Are the available haircuts not short enough for you? With both sides and back faded, this style will bring everyone’s attention to your curls. Feel fresh and look sharp with this cool and chic cut.

13. Red Curly Cut. Fiery red hair may bring a classy retro vibe to your look or, on the contrary, make your appearance modern and edgy. Depending on the occasion, it can be a cute hairstyle or a bold and quirky look.

14. Cropped Bangs. This is one of the trendy hairstyles that will bring you French charm – elegant, classy, and, by all means, captivating. Your natural waves will never go out of fashion.

15. Bouncy Locks with Bangs. Highlight the beauty of your eyes with a stunning crop like this one. Such hairdos frame your face showing its graceful features and highlighting the cheekbones in a flattering way.

16. Messy Thin Curls. This hair is relatively no-fuss and easy to style. The locks, whether thick spirals or tiny ringlets, hold well, and won’t look limp compared to long wavy hair. Such haircuts are great for women who like to show off their earrings.

17. Bob with Large Waves. Bobs are everybody’s favorites among shorter hairstyles, but it’s crucial to make the cut work with your features like this adorable auburn crop that flatters the warm complexion.

18. Salt and Pepper Bixie. This cute style borrows the shorter sides and back from the pixie cut but keeps the whole length a bit longer and spices it up with gray blending to create a youthful and low-maintenance look.

19. Straight Nape Undercut. Combining natural curls on top and straight hair in the back creates an unusual effect. This unique hairstyle is universal and will look great with any outfit you wear.

20. Neck-Length Haircut. Your wavy crop can boast an artistic look. Scrunch your wet locks with a bit of product and enjoy those effortless beach waves. Big spirals will highlight your facial features, especially the eyes.

21. Undercut and Highlighted Ringlets. Layered crops reveal your ears, allowing you to show off your earrings and make your pretty face shape visible. This is a great hairstyle for all occasions. It will help you to gain confidence and look fabulous in every situation.

22. Stacked Bixie. Hairstyles for curly wavy locks that can take off the weight and make you feel breezy are so appealing. Check this layered bob pixie cut that can flatter any face shape and hair texture without letting go of your hair’s volume!

23. Asymmetric Crop. The deep side part and longer ringlets on one side change the whole feel of this layered bob immediately, giving it extra lift and bounce around the crown and building a softer frame for the face.

24. Parisian Chin-Length Bob. Cropped to the sassy chin level and cut with a blunt horizontal line, this ever-trendy style works great to show off the beauty of natural waves against the strong triangle silhouette.

25. Puffy Pixie. There are many ways to style cropped tresses. A messy pixie is one of them. A layered pixie shorter in the back and longer in the front is a cute trendy hairstyle worth trying this season.

26. Messy Bob with Bangs. Keep your hair messy and feel glamorous with this hairstyle! Choose the most comfortable length of your haircut. All you need is some mouse or cream to make your locks tamed and runway-ready!

27. Wispy Layered Bob. Layers in haircuts help to build for different curl types, including airy bends like these.

28. Chocolate Brown Undercut. In love with cute and edgy styles? No problem. An undercut will add tons of spunky vibes to your pixie. A hairstyle like this one is edgy and very feminine.

29. Merlot Red Pixie. This daring girl rocks her ringlets colored in a vibrant red shade and packed in a playful pixie with the curls cascading down one side to emphasize the cheekbones.

30. Red-Brown Spirals. Do you also see that short crops are flattering for thick hair? These before and after pics are good proof that you can even revive flat wavy locks and make them spring back to life by cutting your hair.

31. Rezo Cut. The Rezo cut technique allows for creating voluminous short cuts for natural curls with an even length around the perimeter and well-defined locks, which can be tucked behind the ear to reveal a coquettish strand on a temple.

32. Dark Cropped Waves. Styling cropped wavy locks is much easier than taking care of long tresses. Keep your locks textured for more bounce and properly moisturized to keep frizz away. Try not to overload your hair with styling products. These are all the secrets. Almost.

33. Messy Brown Bob with Highlights. Here is a nice tip on how to maximize the volume of your waves by getting a shaggy bob with stacked body-adding layers in the back and combining them with messy styling.

34. Cherry Red Frohawk. If you are looking for haircuts that can make a bold statement, this tapered cut with the longer top ringlets colored deep red and shaped to mimic a mohawk is your best choice.

35. Caramel Brown Inverted Bob. This cut starts with short layers in the back to lift the crown and then gradually gets longer toward the front to lend it stunning fullness.

36. Natural Frizzy Haircut. A tapered pixie gives your locks+ some space to move and grow while helping your cheekier side come out to play!

37. Shaggy Bob. A lot of crops tend to be paired with bangs. The idea we totally agree with. Bangs hairstyles are so cool. A cropped shag has all the goodies of traditional short cuts, including low maintenance.

38. Shaggy Wavy Crop. The razor-cutting technique used in this androgynous style removes weight to enhance the wave pattern and creates a choppy finish to release tons of texture for a totally effortless look.

39. Side-Swept Pixie. This longer version of the pixie cut will make you fall in love with hairstyles with asymmetric sides since they let you bring in better bounce and volume where you need it.

40. Pixie with Undercut Temples. If you want to go funky, try this edgy undercut hairstyle. Pimp up your haircut with an undercut for a truly sophisticated look. A perfect style for thin hair too.

41. Dark Brunette Crop. This length is short enough not to bother you, but it shows off your beautiful hair texture and provides a flattering shape.

42. Highlighted Stacked Bob. This dimensional cut incorporates layers that help your locks stack up and form a triangular silhouette setting off the curves and providing support for the volume.

43. Short Tousled Waves. A tapered pixie with messy waves looks captivating! Your stylist can make a neat short back and leave the front longer to show off your beautiful curl pattern. A side part fits most face shapes.

44. Short Sides Long Top Cut. Get an undercut and leave a longer length at the top of your head. If you are not afraid to experiment with color, you may get an even more gorgeous result!

45. Reddish-Blonde Locks. Cropped locks may look bouncier and healthier, as it is easier to take care of them and provide that healthy look. Non-banal colors and highlights lend even more depth and fun. This tumble of warm blonde swirls with a soft radiant glow is nothing short of alluring.

46. Undercut Temples and Nape. There are so many options to style your hair, why not experiment with a neat undercut?

47. Dirty-Blonde Shag. If you are not exactly mad about clean geometric shapes in haircuts, we are glad to offer this pretty rounded shag with springy eye-grazing bangs accentuated by lowlights.

48. Silver-Gray Locks. Cut your hair and let nature take it up from there. The feel of icy bouncy swirls is electrifying. A cute and amazing hairstyle for older women who love fashionable looks!

49. Rusty-Red Cut. Let out your fierceness with a statement-making cut and a color that will speak for you.

50. Pixie Cut. This elegant pixie leaves enough length to accommodate gorgeous big waves and give them an accurate shape while retaining volume.

Regardless of the type of your hair, there are hundreds of haircuts for you to choose from. We hope that these 50 crops have given you an idea of what to show to your stylist on your next visit!