50 Trendy Short Wavy Hairstyles for Low-Maintenance Looks

In the past the only choices for women with short wavy haircuts were to leave it down or pull it up into a small pony. However, with a perfect product and the right amount of inspiration, you can take your look to the next level.

Take a chance and go super close to the scalp, adding an undercut; get it just above the shoulders to stay at the length you’re comfortable with; or choose something in the middle and opt for a cute bob! It doesn’t have to be complicated or take up a lot of time in the morning. If you like to spend less than 10 minutes on hair and makeup when getting ready, there are plenty of solutions for you. Check out below!

1. Neck-Length Bob with Messy Flips. If you prefer to keep your lengths even, this low maintenance style with relaxed curls is perfect for you.

2. Curly Bedhead Bixie. Wish to spend less time doing your coif in the mornings? Try a pretty bob with curls big enough to do their own body work.

3. Thick 2B Bob with Bangs. The sexy shaggy bob with bangs makes the eyes pop and elongates the neck.

4. Neck-Length Layered Ringlets. Create a healthy-looking curly style with the right layered crop. Then use a hair mousse to enhance your curls’ shine, bounce, and shape.

5. Asymmetrical Bob-Length Spirals. Rock your natural shoulder-length bob. Keep your hair color or add babylights for a sun-kissed effect.

6. Messy Comb-Over Loose Bob Curls. One of the classic crops that are always trendy. These beach locks are light and playful to match casual and formal outfits. You can also insert some babylights to add sparkles to your mane.

7. Airy Halo Curls with Flyaways. This is one of the best cropped styles if you’re after a charming messy vibe. It can hide a large forehead and flatter a long face with neat face-framing bouncy curls.

8. Ear-Length Bedhead Ringlets. Cropped coifs with lots of volume on the sides work a balancing marvel on narrow faces, especially if their volume is maximized with big curls and a dramatic comb-over.

9. Stacked Cropped Messy Curls. Brushing out some strands around her temple is a smart move of her stylist. Such flattering hairdos are a perfect way for women over 50 to cover a receding hairline and give a fuller coverage to the head.

10. 2B Comb-Over Bob with Product. Ladies with ginger ringlets would appreciate this styling. After all, not many natural crops create so much volume while looking classy!

11. Scrunched Pixie Curls. A tasteful pick among the shags that don’t make your bedhead look like one. Your curls will be off your face creating a flattering halo for any face shape.

12. Bob Shag with Crazy Texture. Style your wild swirls into a side-parted bob to give it a fresh, charming take. The asymmetrical crop lends a touch of glamour to this chic mane.

13. Put-Together Layered Curly Bob. Your curls done in layers will frame your face gently, making this style one of your favorite coifs. Highly recommended to women with copper and caramel hair!

14. Nape-Length Charcoal 2B Crop. If you want solutions that are more uniform, go for this one. The textured strands will give your hair more volume, and the length will offer you a soft yet edgy vibe.

15. Scrunched Loosely Curly Bob. Are you in search of ideas with that summer-ready feel? This one is shorter in the back and slightly longer towards the front. It also works for any face shape and whatever curl pattern you might have.

16. Neck-Length Curl-Boosting Shag. Bring in bangs to take your coif from basic to sultry. Bangs draw attention to your face, and with curls, they add playful, flirty vibes. Spritz on a volumizing shampoo to get more body.

17. Wispy Cropped Layered Curls. Feel pretty with these low-maintenance curls that will never get out of style. Choose a shorter layered shag to flaunt your bouncy ringlets with added volume and movement.

18. Rounded Gray Curly Bob Shag. Cropped curls with bangs fit ladies of all ages. They will look aristocratic with a gray or salt-and-pepper color, making heads turn your way.

19. Bixie for Type 2 Locks. Do you have dark hair? Work it into a bob with piece-y locks parted to the side.

20. Muted Lavender Brown Ringlets. Colorful curly hair is how you should start the new year or a new month. A crop with tons of body can help you amp things up.

21. Auburn Curly Bob. To get this romantic look, part your locks in the middle and brush them out to frame your face on both sides. Tease up the hair at the crown of your head to give it volume. The scintillating effect of her red curls isn’t lost on us.

22. Pixie with Loose Piece-y Curls. Layering adds texture to your strands even if they are on the thinner side, making your coif especially appealing. Add piece-y bangs for a lovely touch to your look.

23. Tapered Curly Crop with Flyaways. Curly coifs come in a variety of lengths and shapes, but this one is among our top picks. A long pixie with bangs adds personality and sass to your look, so be ready for extra attention.

24. Vintage Curly Brunette Bob. Go for the elegant shape that balances your facial features. Layered hairdos are excellent for all face shapes, even the trickiest ones.

25. Jaw-Length Salt-and-Pepper Comb-Over. Get the best out of your curls with this chic, modern pick. This crop will give you some extra volume, and the trendy coloring will make you feel very special.

26. Сurly Pixie Bedhead. Sometimes long curly mane gets in the way and requires much maintenance. But this doesn’t mean you should settle for anything less stylish! Showcase your pretty curls with this hip and contemporary ‘do!

27. Jaw-Length Thick Curly Bob. Loose curls from roots to tips for work during the day can be transformed into sleek and smooth strands for an evening look.

28. Bixie-Length Stretched-Out Curls. For thick hair, the all-over shaggy-chic ‘do is perfect. Keep curls for a soft, romantic vibe or straighten them for something edgier and cleaner.

29. Natural Bob with Eyebrow-Skimming Bangs. Spiced up with honey pieces around the ends, this brunette bob is also nicely structured by layering in the back and adorned with a deep, feathered fringe to give the face a soft frame.

30. Stacked Highlighted Curly Bob. Ask your stylist to cut longer layers towards your crown and reduce the length at the nape. This offers better movement to curly crops. It’s also a good way to tame thick locks.

31. Chin-Length Rounded Curly Bob. The stacked bob with curls is both structured and soft. Subtle balayage highlights flatter it with a more natural look.

32. Face-Framing Cropped Loose Curls. This is a fantastic hairdo for layered ringlets. The tumbles of soft locks framing your face add an intriguing, quirky feel to your crop. Moreover, it delivers a fuller look.

33. Icy Blonde Tangled Curls. This brings back memories of the sexy screen diva, Marilyn Monroe. To style your locks to look like this, flip them to one side of your face and tuck the pieces on the other side behind your ear.

34. Curl-Boosting Layered Bob with Bangs. Most crops can’t compete with the classic bob. However, if you wish to spice it up, add trendy curly bangs and look cute at all times!

35. Curly Inverted Pixie Bob. Angled haircuts for beach curls, such as this jaw-length bob with natural silver threads in the brown base, produce a good lift on the crown and feel fuller in the front due to the smart weight distribution.

36. Natural Loose Irregular Curl. This soft, just-above-the-shoulder bob is cropped blunt on the bottom yet complemented with subtle layers in its face-framing pieces to create cascading side bangs, which can be worn middle-parted as well.

37. Neck-length Glossy Defined Ringlets. Those with brown locks will appreciate this rounded medium-length bob with a glossy finish.

38. Shag with Smart Volume Distribution. This chic shag makeover is jaw-dropping. To recreate this showstopper, your stylist will snip layers throughout your mane. Of course, don’t miss the signature face-framing pieces oozing messy chic vibes.

39. Short Curls with Burgundy Highlights. When taking your inspiration photo to a salon in order to make sure you are keeping the length you want, have your stylist crop the hair while it’s dry. It will be easier to see where the layered pieces will fall.

40. S Pattern Curl in a Rounded Bob. Curly crops always look amazing, with or without layers. The coif below is a softer version of the classic bob. We are tempted to say curly bobs are more captivating. Highlight your locks to add extra glamour to your mane.

41. Medium Face-Framing Curls with a Fringe. Want to try a fun bob with bangs? This sweet ‘do encourages a messy fringe and curly body.

42. Curly Halo Bob. A rounded bob for curly locks is a classy coif that never goes out of fashion. With bangs or without any, it will be a sure stunner.

43. Cropped Curls away from the Face. Tuck your locks behind one or both of your ears for a fascinating elegant look that exposes your face to advantage and draws attention to your delectable bob.

44. Bent Locks with Straight Bangs. You can trust bangs to give a striking edge to your beachy bob. This short blunt fringe on bent locks is a beautiful detail.

45. Bob with Layered Ringlets. You can add extra definition, texture, and shine to your cropped curls using a curling wand or suitable hair products. Try not to go overboard with them, though. Too much product can overload your ringlets.

46. Asymmetrical Curly Comb-Over. Slicing your loose curls yields the healthiest, merriest, and springiest look for your locks. Part your hair to the side to create a classy coif that is a treat to the eyes.

47. Dark Red Dry Crop. Who runs the hair world? Curls. Redheads unite and gush over this beautiful angled bob.

48. Bronze Messy Stacked Bob. Here is one of the voluminous coifs that take inspiration from the stacked bob, and this version adds a mass of effortless bends to the formula, making it even more dimensional with highlights.

49. Bixie with Short Bangs. This blonde swirly-curly pixie-bob is the adult version of Shirley Temple. With body like this, you can easily shape your ringlets into a playful or professional coif.

50. Low-Maintenance Stacked Curls. What can we recommend for thick curls with bangs? Try this well-structured angled bob. It’s full of character and femininity.

As you can see, loose curls are anything but boring. The next time you’re looking for a change, take one of these photos with you to the salon and see what happens!