Need to get up and get going? Try one of the chic low-maintenance short haircuts we have curated for you. They are trendy, don’t require advanced styling skills, and are immensely flattering. Still, keep in mind that for the best possible result, it’s crucial to take into consideration the structure of your hair. Ready to get a fresh start and enjoy a bold, unconventional look? Let’s go!
1. Sleek French Bob
Jaw-length French bob haircuts and an oval face shape are a perfect match! They bring out your facial features and are super easy to style. Use a round brush and a hairdryer to curl the ends of your hair inwards. A blob of styling mousse will keep your hair full of volume and texture.
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2. Mini French Bob with Straight Bangs
The little French bob cut with bangs is classy and playful at the same time. It’s a great choice for naturally straight hair and, with the right styling product, it can cut your styling time in half. Most importantly, it looks great while growing out.
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3. Blonde Stacked Bob with a Side Part
Try a modern stacked cut to give your thick hair a light bouncy feel. Long layers will frame your face beautifully while the stacked back will create volume and dimension. Run your fingers with a touch of a styling product through the stack to create a dynamic look.
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4. Layered Bob with Highlights
A basic layered shoulder-length bob haircut looks absolutely stunning when worn straight. It is one of the most popular low-maintenance haircuts for a reason. This cut works great with silky fine hair creating a polished, elegant look. Add a little volume by tousling your hair at the crown and you are all set!
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5. Curly Pixie Haircut
While natural curls are always unique and offer the desired volume, they can be tough to handle, requiring lots of time and money to show off their beauty. Still, you can always turn your liabilities into assets by getting a short haircut. You can rock your beautiful curls and have a low-maintenance short hairstyle all at the same time!
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6. Pixie Cut with Short Bangs
Subtle but with a pinch of edginess, a short pixie is widely enjoyed by older and young women. It’s a perfect style to give your thin hair a boost of volume and texture. Moreover, it’s an extremely low-maintenance option: just give it a quick blow dry and use some hair gel to fix the strands.
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7. Super Short Pixie with Elongated Bangs
Create a bold, eye-catching look with an edgy low-maintenance haircut like this. The elongated bangs swept to the side make the look chic and trendy, while also helping to conceal a high forehead or lines and flattering most face shapes.
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8. Bob on Very Curly Hair
Give the right shape to your curls to make them chic and low-maintenance. Spruce up the classic chin-length bob by opting for a rounded haircut. Take the opportunity to bring light and contrast to your locks and underline their natural texture with subtle highlights.
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9. Elegant Feminine Pixie
Your short hair can look flirty, yet low-maintenance and practical. The eyebrow-grazing bangs and sideburns create a tender feminine vibe and set this haircut apart from boyish pixies.
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10. Comb Over Wavy Hair
If you are a proud owner of natural waves and prefer carefree low-maintenance hairstyles, consider this option. Use a styling product for frizzy hair to keep your locks in place or simply tuck your waves behind your ears to open the face.
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11. Piece-y Pixie
When you choose to style with your natural texture, styling becomes fun and super low-maintenance. Try baby highlights to add dimension and color to thicker hair.
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12. Razor Cut Shag
This chin-length razor-cut shag is the best fit for fine to medium hair density. Modifications of face-framing, styling your bangs, and playing with the part can provide you with a multitude of low-maintenance styling options.
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13. Extra Short Crop
Bright and sunny, this gorgeous ginger short haircut is sure to be a head-turner. Pair a vivid color with a short low-maintenance hairstyle for a startling effect.
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14. Elongated Textured Pixie
Soft feathered locks and balayage turn this low-maintenance cut into a masterpiece. Honey blonde tresses enhance the hair texture and create dimension for all hair types. Experiment with wispy bangs to frame your face.
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15. Adorable Shag with Baby Bangs
Collarbone shags make perfect low-maintenance hairstyles. Try this effortless trendy haircut that won’t distract you from your busy schedule. The unkempt nature of a shaggy haircut and messy styling are a great match.
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16. Blunt Cut Lob
If you are having doubts about trying new hairstyles, getting a long bob is a great way to see how your hair will look short without going all the way. A blunt cut bob might require regular trims to keep the shape but it’s totally worth it.
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17. Textured Bob with Bangs
This voluminous choppy bob works well with a variety of hair textures. Use the right hair products to provide bounce and texture to your locks. A volumizing mousse will help you create the desired bulk, while a bit of hairspray will keep the stray pieces in place.
Instagram / @hirohair
18. Curly Pixie with Undercut
If you are in search of low-maintenance short hairstyles for curly hair, this ravishing fresh style can be your way to go. It will open up your neck and face and create a stark contrast of a tapered nape and loose curls on top.
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19. Cute Wavy Pixie Cut
Cropped below the chin and draped with soft waves, this super cool haircut unleashes your beauty while providing the comfort of low-maintenance cuts. A bit of length around the perimeter will beautifully frame your features and add delicate texture around your face.
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20. Choppy Short Shag for Thick Hair
Remove extra weight and get rid of damaged hair ends by getting a short shag. Use some texturizing spray to give your low-maintenance short haircut a cool tousled finish.
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21. Textured Bob with Bangs
Inject some texture in your stick-straight hair by running a cocktail of molding wax and texturizing cream through your tresses. If you are a fan of grunge looks and messy hair with a matte finish, this low-maintenance look might be what you need.
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22. Natural Salt and Pepper Waves
Having short hair doesn’t always mean dealing with a high-maintenance hairstyle. Play the natural qualities of your hair to your advantage. Older women can make a fashion statement with elegant salt-and-pepper waves that are easy to style and elevate the look.
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23. Short Asymmetrical Bob
Craving unconventional low-maintenance short haircuts? Go asymmetrical! It’s an edgy take on a classic short bob most women enjoy — it has a slimming effect on your face and does a great job in balancing facial features.
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24. Vibrant Pink Short Bob
Do you think short bobs look boring? Think again! This rich hot pink shade is fun and daring and leaves you feeling confident and powerful. Ask your stylist to keep the roots darker for low maintenance.
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25. Wispy Chin Length Bob
A short hairstyle can make an impact with a cut that hits right below the chin. If you are already rocking a bob cut, add bangs to soften your facial features and inject a brand-new feel in your short haircut.
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26. Deep Blue Textured Pixie
One of the advantages of short haircuts is the ability to pull off wilder colors. Indeed, looking after a mane of long hair in a complicated shade of blue, green, or pink is quite a challenge. So why not embrace the wildest color you’ve always dreamed of?
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27. Short Layered Crop
Embrace curls and coils with a chic short haircut. Textured layers create movement and style while longer bangs playfully frame the face. To promote the health of your curls, include a deep moisturizer in your daily care.
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28. Light Copper Lob
Create a timeless look with a modern twist at your next haircut appointment. A warm copper tone will give your complexion a fresh glow while a side part will provide a whole new depth to your appearance.
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29. Bixie Cut
Combining the best features of bob and pixie cuts, bixie has recently seen a rise in popularity, and there is no surprise in that. It is universally flattering as it creates a sleek face-hugging look by removing the extra bulk. Layering keeps a look low-maintenance and full of movement.
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30. Shaggy Pixie in Copper
Undoubtedly, one of the best low-maintenance short haircuts to get is a pixie. With little to zero styling time required, this beautiful short hairstyle resorts to utilizing your hair texture. Get a haircut that is right above your ears with springy bangs at the front. The deep copper hair color perfectly completes this gorgeous look.
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31. Pompadour Style with Fade
Stand out with an ultimate hairstyle that features a bold fade. Make sure that you add the right amount of hairstyling products to set your hair in place and achieve the desired volume without looking overdone and greasy.
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32. Bob with Balayage
This finely highlighted haircut is sure to suit most skin tones and hair types. The delicate touches of golden brown create a play of light in your hair. Focused on the lower part of the cut, they make an otherwise basic bob stand out.
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Low-maintenance short haircuts are arguably the best hairstyles you can get. Make the texture of your hair an ally to create effortless and chic looks every single day.
