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Layered Short Hairstyles – 25 Perfect & Easy to Style Ideas

Any time is the right time when it comes to getting a hair makeover done. Just do a bit of research on the latest styles, pick what suits your style and sensibility and get on with it.

If you are looking for one some of the hottest hair trends for this season, look no further than Layered Short Hairstyles. The short layers are really in demand in the beauty and fashion world at the moment.

The main reason for this is the fact that there are so many looks that you can achieve with that kind of hairstyle. You can be sassy, sweet, sultry, or chic depending on your mood for the day.

The layers are important for short hair as these enhance the volume and texture of the locks and give it the right amount of sassiness. This is the reason why most of the styles that are short and layered look great on women of all ages.

You can take inspiration from the following fifteen hairstyles that let you play with your short hair in highly fashionable ways.

 

Stacked Brown Bob With Balayage

Bob looks great on a lot of people as the cut can be changed and customized to suit the different facial shapes. This bob stands out from the others in the way it has perfectly used the balayage style of coloring.

The medium brown highlights blend seamlessly against the dark brown color of the hair. The hair increases in length from the back towards the front. The face is framed nicely with this haircut which is one reason for its popularity.

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Layered Bob with Bangs

The pretty blondes and brunettes are both the perfect fit for this hairstyle. The layers bring more definition to the otherwise simple bob. It is the ideal hairstyle for the women of today as it gives you maximum style with minimum effort.

The long bangs are swept towards the right, and the parting is made towards the left of the hair. The bangs should end in the middle of your cheeks. The ends of the bob should be unevenly cut and not be proper and perfect.

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Choppy Layered Hairstyle

This hairstyle will be one of your favorites if edgy is also your criteria besides layered and short hair. The hair is cut in an uneven manner all around your head.

Only a few strands of hair in the front are kept long while the back and the sides are kept quite short. Leave a few strands on the back as long as well.

This style will really be of aid to you if you suffer from the problem of the thinness of hair. The choppiness and the layers take away the focus from fine hair.

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Side Part Short Hairstyle

This is one of the classics among the short and layered hairstyles. Women around the world have tried and loved it on themselves, and you will love it too once you try it for yourself.

Make a parting on any one side of the hair depending on which side you feel suits your face. The rest of the hair should be combed well to get the look. The good thing about this look is that you can try it out with both formals and casuals.

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Razor Cut Layered Hairstyle

Razor cut is one of the most popular haircuts. It is done with a straight-edged razor blade. The result is a kind of wispy strands of hair with thin ends. You get a feathered and more textured hair. It works for both straight and slightly wavy texture of hair.

The curly haired beauties can stay away from this one. It will not work if you suffer from the issues of fine and frizzy hair. Make parting on the left side and lightly comb the rest of the hair.

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Layered Wavy Bob

This look is for the ones with the wavy texture of hair or for the ones who are bored with their naturally straight hair. It is one of the looks that spells elegance and class with its appearance.

Depending on your dress, you can either make it look modern or style yourself with an eighties look. The blondes are the best candidates to try out this hairstyle. Use a fine-toothed comb to brush the hair after you are done making a left parting.

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Layered Short Hairstyles With Bangs

If you have an oval or round shape of the face, try out this hairstyle and surprise yourself with how good it can look on you. The bangs end just at your forehead, and the rest of the hair is kept beautifully cut in layers.

The style does not demand too much of maintenance and looks all good by itself. Just running the brush through the hair in the morning gets you ready for the day. The busy bees among you must give this one a thought.

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Layered Short Hairstyle for Thick Hair

Thick hair is both a blessing and a bane. It is a blessing because of the versatility in the style that it offers. It is a bane because you need those styles that can make you handle the thickness of the hair in a better way.

No need to worry as this look will take care of your wonderful thick hair and at the same time give you a fashionable look. Create a parting on the left side of the hair and cut the hair in a grungy sort of layer.

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Side Fringe Short Hairstyle

Some hairstyles have that fun and flirty vibe to it. This is one of those hairstyles. It will definitely not disappoint you whether you are of any age or have any hair color. The parting can be on any side that you feel like.

After the parting is done brush the hair well. Then sweep the hair on the right side of the parting over your forehead making it look like a nice fringe. It is best to have dark or brunette hair for this style.

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Side Part Short Layered Hairstyle

You need have a slight kink in the middle of the hair for this hairstyle. You can get the kink done either by yourself or take the help of your stylist in the matter.

The highlights have been done just on the front portion of the hair. Make sure that the highlight is in contrasting color. Like in this case, there should be blonde highlights done on brown hair. The parting should be kept on the left side of the hair.

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Fringes with Curls Layered Short Haircut

The ones with naturally curly hair would love to try out this style. Do not worry if you have straight and not a curly type of hair. Get on with your curls and make curls along the entire hair.

Make the parting on the right-hand side and let the curls shine through. The wavy fringe should fall lightly on one side of the face. Grab all the attention and make sure all the compliments come your way with this hairstyle.

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Razor Cut Layered Hairstyle

The color of the hair is also a major factor apart from the really cool and daring haircut. If you are looking for a drastic hair makeover, then this style will suit you just right.

Go all the way with edgy hairstyles by dyeing your hair in the platinum blonde color. This is an extreme variant of the razor cut where the hair looks all messy and unevenly cut. The front of the hair has a really long lock that stands out on one side.

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Layered Pixie Cut Hairstyle

The pixie haircut has never lost its charm in all these years it has been around. The celebrities have tried it, and so has the common folks. It is just the regular pixie cut but what sets it apart is the fact that it has been tried on wavy kind of hair and not the regular straight hair as you normally see it.

The waviness gives a look the much-needed X-factor. Let a few strands of hair caress your forehead, and it will make you look sexy.

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Layered Short Blonde Bob

If bobs are your favorite hairstyle to flaunt, then this one will be something that catches your heart. There is a nice soft and feminine vibe to it that makes it look so pretty on all women.

Besides, it is not cropped really short, so the ones still skeptical about cutting the length of their hair can try out this look. There is a nice fringe done in front, and the ends of the hair have been curled up to complete the style.

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Short Hairstyles For Thick Hair

The hair needs to be brushed frontward for this look. Create a parting on the left side of your hair. The hair to the left of the parting needs to be kept shorter than the hair on the right.

This hair on the right side is what you need to brush towards the front. The hair should fall on the forehead and cover it nicely. Go for this look for the next party.

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Short Layered Pixie

Wavy hair is naturally more voluminous than straight hair. Thus it is better to keep them short in front and long at the back to avoid creating a mushroom effect.

The short wavy layers almost make up as curls and can be designed in many ways, from simple to rock and romantic. Go ahead with asymmetrical tufts, especially when you have a long face.

layered short blonde wavy bob

 

Curly Short Hairstyle

With thick curls that are naturally spiral and perfectly shaped, you can have a lot of fun with them. They are filled with texture and give a messy appearance.

Layer them by keeping your side-swept fringes longer than the rest of the hair. The effortless curls add width to a slender face.

curly short layered hairstyle

 

Pastel Short Hairstyle

Short hairstyles are comfortable and practical. They can become unique and trendy if colored with pastel shades. Side sweep your hair. Keep the roots dark to accommodate different shades.

This pixie has a slight bluish tinge at the partition, which fades from a light to a darker shade of pink. Flaunt your bold personality with this hairstyle.

layered short pink ombre hair

 

Classic Pixie

Layers on a short pixie add volume to your hair. They enhance the texture of your cropped locks. The ash gray color gives the extra amount of sass, making this hairstyle suitable for all ages.

The bright hair color diminishes your freckles, and the side-swept bangs draw all attention to your eyes, bringing forth confidence in you.

woman with short layered gray hair

 

Sleek Layered Bob

The bob cut cannot be left out from Layered short hairstyles. This short and sleek hairstyle is perfect for formal events. Side-part your hair and keep them short at the front and long at the back.

Use a hair cream and a shine spray for a smooth finish. Elegant and polished, this hairstyle can be easily worn with dresses and parties.

layered blonde pixie bob

 

Undercut Layered Hairstyle

With an undercut on the sides and at the nape of the neck, it gives you the wash and wears hairstyle. With hair on the crown layered and dyed in violet, you create a provocative arrangement.

Keep the hair on the crown long enough to cover most of the nape and sides. Use your fingers to side sweep them to maintain the rugged look.

layered short purple hair

 

The Two-Toned Short Hairstyle

The two-tone hairstyle is all about creating contrast. The hair is uneven in length with long bangs and a shorter back.

The hair is colored brown over deep roots, creating two distinct layers while keeping things messy. This casual hairstyle takes away years from your face giving freshness to your look.

short layered strawaberry blonde hair

 

Tom Boy Cut

Very short hair tends to give a boyish look to your face. Keep your hair long on the top and shorter on the sides.

Brush your hair from the back to the front to create that lift on the top and those wispy bangs. The warm chestnut hue intensifies the thin layers. They also soften the look with a feminine touch.

Asian girl with layered short hair

 

Pompadour

Style your short hair in a pompadour for a refined look. Tease your hair at the front and apply hair wax.

Push your hair back in a pompadour but at an angle, creating an illusion of the style falling apart. This highlights the cowlicks and uneven layers. An undercut completes this dramatic look.

crop short layered brown hair

 

Youthful Layered Short Hairstyle

Layered short hairstyles with plenty of feathered layers give a youthful as well as mature look. Crispy long bangs give a modern, flirty twist to an otherwise simple side-parted hair.

Silver locks make this style timeless suitable for both young and old ladies. They also help maintain the sensible vibe.

older woman with layered short blonde hair

 

 

The best thing is that with short hair, you would not need to spend hours getting ready but still have a really smart style statement.