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44 Types of Short and Curly Hairstyles for Women (Photo Ideas)

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Welcome to our epic collection showcasing short and curly hair ideas for women. Actually, we add more to the collection weekly so it’s up-to-date and current so bookmark this page for ongoing reference.

It’s not always an easy decision to cut curly hair short especially if you’re accustomed to longer hair. However, our collection of photos will give you many ideas and help you decide if it’s the right cut for you.

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Here is the amazingly famous Rita Ora with her super bouncy and voluminous curly hairstyle. Her hair is short, reaching shoulder length and thin locks of the hair have been curled that give the hair extra volume and makes it look elevated.

Here is the amazingly famous Rita Ora with her super bouncy and voluminous curly hairstyle. Her hair is short, reaching shoulder length and thin locks of the hair have been curled that give the hair extra volume and make it look elevated.

Nicole Richie looks super unique with her one-of-a-kind hairstyle. This is a super short, curly bob with highly defined and rounded curls with a classic middle parting. This is one of those hairdos that is only for people with a strong heart and an aptitude to go big and bold!

Nicole Richie looks super unique with her one-of-a-kind hairstyle. This is a super short, curly bob with highly defined and rounded curls with a classic middle parting. This is one of those hairdos that is only for people with a strong heart and an aptitude to go big and bold!

Anne Hathaway is the epitome of beauty and grace, and that’s exactly how she looks here with her absolutely chic and short curly hair up-do. She seems to have come right out of a 90s magazine with this fashionable hairstyle. The hair from the front has been swept all the way back followed by twisted, knot-like curls that look wonderful. Anyone with a chiseled face structure will absolutely rock this curly look!

Anne Hathaway is the epitome of beauty and grace, and that’s exactly how she looks here with her absolutely chic and short curly hair up-do. She seems to have come right out of a 90s magazine with this fashionable hairstyle. The hair from the front has been swept all the way back followed by twisted, knot-like curls that look wonderful. Anyone with a chiseled face structure will absolutely rock this curly look!

Bobbie Eakes looks simply regal in this stunning hairstyle. The hair from the back seems to have been back-combed a little to give it texture and volume while the front has a middle half parting followed by waves like hair. The bottom has thin strands of hair that have been curled and swept a little towards the side. This look is perfect for an evening dinner or a dinner date.

Bobbie Eakes looks simply regal in this stunning hairstyle. The hair from the back seems to have been back-combed a little to give it texture and volume while the front has a middle half parting followed by waves like hair. The bottom has thin strands of hair that have been curled and swept a little towards the side. This look is perfect for an evening dinner or a dinner date.

Juliana Huff looks incredible in this curly hairdo that consists of very subtle and soft curls throughout. With a neat, pretty braid in the front, the remaining hair has soft, loose tendrils that gently fall on the face This is one of those gorgeous, regal hairdos that would perfectly complement an evening dinner or a party.

Juliana Huff looks incredible in this curly hairdo that consists of very subtle and soft curls throughout. With a neat, pretty braid in the front, the remaining hair has soft, loose tendrils that gently fall on the face This is one of those gorgeous, regal hairdos that would perfectly complement an evening dinner or a party.

Jennifer Ferrin presentsmajor hair goals with this super short and funky hairstyle. This ultra-short bob has been styled into beautiful soft and subtle curls that fall on either side of the face. Interestingly, this hairstyle gives a very innocent and a super adorable look!Jennifer Ferrin presents major hair goals with this super short and funky hairstyle. This ultra-short bob has been styled into beautifully soft and subtle curls that fall on either side of the face. Interestingly, this hairstyle gives a very innocent and a super adorable look! Anyone who loves experimenting with their hair would love this super bold and out-there kind of a hairdo. This is Rosamund Pike rocking this 90’s kind of a hairdo with a middle parting and super small, tight waves that almost look like curls. All the hair has been swept towards the back, so it is an ideal hairstyle for someone who wants to flaunt their waves and curls yet tie them up in knots or twists.

Anyone who loves experimenting with their hair would love this super bold and out-there kind of a hairdo. This is Rosamund Pike rocking this 90’s kind of a hairdo with a middle parting and super small, tight waves that almost look like curls. All the hair has been swept towards the back, so it is an ideal hairstyle for someone who wants to flaunt their waves and curls yet tie them up in knots or twists.

This is Elizabeth Banks looking super chic and fresh in this curled hairdo of hers. This hairstyle is s short bob with a middle parting and stiff waves like curls falling on either side of the face. Simple and beautiful best describe this hairstyle!

This is Elizabeth Banks looking super chic and fresh in this curled hairdo of hers. This hairstyle is s short bob with a middle parting and stiff waves like curls falling on either side of the face. Simple and beautiful best describe this hairstyle!

Carried Underwood hasn’t just given us amazing music but also some excellent hair goals that never seem to go out of style. This is yet another spectacular short curly look with a straight, side parting and slight waves on one side but more defined curls on the other side of the face. This gives the hair more structure and also makes it very voluminous.

Carrie Underwood hasn’t just given us amazing music but also some excellent hair goals that never seem to go out of style. This is yet another spectacular short curly look with a straight, side parting and slight waves on one side but more defined curls on the other side of the face. This gives the hair more structure and also makes it very voluminous.

Click here for Carrie Underwood’s hairstyles over the years This is a classic curly, short hairstyle with a side parting and a blend of tight-loose curls that look simply beautiful. The gorgeous light brown hair dye seems to further accentuate the curly look.

This is a classic curly, short hairstyle with a side parting and a blend of tight-loose curls that look simply beautiful. The gorgeous light brown hair dye seems to further accentuate the curly look.

This is a super short curly hair-do that looks quite chic and stylish. The hair from the back seems to be less curly, and the front portion has deeply rounded curls that look fresh and bouncy.

This is a super short curly hair-do that looks quite chic and stylish. The hair from the back seems to be less curly, and the front portion has deeply rounded curls that look fresh and bouncy.

This has to be one of the most beautiful short, curly hairstyles that has a super voluminous look. The hair has a neat middle parting followed by side-swept wavy bangs. The waves transform into thin and tight curls all throughout the front and the back. This is an absolutely gorgeous curly hairdo that is best for a formal dinner or a cocktail party.

This has to be one of the most beautiful short, curly hairstyles that has a super voluminous look. The hair has a neat middle parting followed by side-swept wavy bangs. The waves transform into thin and tight curls all throughout the front and the back. This is an absolutely gorgeous curly hairdo that is best for a formal dinner or a cocktail party.

Kelly Osbourne’s transformation has finally reached its boiling point, as she was seen in a girly outfit and blond hair with curls. Very different from the style she used to wear during her younger days. Photo taken on April 26, 2006.

Kelly Osbourne’s transformation has finally reached its boiling point, as she was seen in a girly outfit and blond hair with curls. Very different from the style she used to wear during her younger days. Photo was taken on April 26, 2006.

Click here for Kelly Osbourne’s hairstyles over the years The singer appeared at the iHeart Radio Music Festival Night 1 held on September 19, 2014 sporting her short curly hair with side bangs.

The singer appeared at the iHeart Radio Music Festival Night 1 held on September 19, 2014 sporting her short curly hair with side bangs.

Click here for Taylor Swift’s hairstyles over the years Lady Gaga was at the Billboard’s Women in Music Brunch held at The Pierre Hotel in New York on October 2, 2009. She caught the attention of everyone with her unique blue dress with black details and her hair was styled with short tousled white-blond curls.

Lady Gaga was at the Billboard’s Women in Music Brunch held at The Pierre Hotel in New York on October 2, 2009. She caught the attention of everyone with her unique blue dress with black details and her hair was styled with short tousled white-blond curls.

Click here for Lady Gaga’s hairstyles over the years Lady Gaga attended the Monster Cable Party at the Tube Club on September 7, 2009, in Berlin, Germany. She wore a pure black outfit, black leather cloak and a black lace mask to contrast with her short and curly white-blond hairstyle.

Lady Gaga attended the Monster Cable Party at the Tube Club on September 7, 2009, in Berlin, Germany. She wore a pure black outfit, black leather cloak and a black lace mask to contrast with her short and curly white-blond hairstyle.

Click here for Lady Gaga’s hairstyles over the years Katy Perry sported a short wavy hairstyle with the middle being slicked back at the 51st Annual Grammy Awards held at Staples Center, Los Angeles on February 8, 2009.

Katy Perry sported a short wavy hairstyle with the middle being slicked back at the 51st Annual Grammy Awards held at Staples Center, Los Angeles on February 8, 2009.

Click here for Katy Perry’s hairstyles over the years On May 7, 2018, Selena Gomez was at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Gala: “Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination. She wore a beautiful long dress and paired it with a short and curly loose half up hairstyle.

On May 7, 2018, Selena Gomez was at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Gala: “Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination. She wore a beautiful long dress and paired it with a short and curly loose half-up hairstyle.

Click here for Selena Gomez’s hairstyles over the years Emma Stone was at “The Amazing Spider-Man 2” premiere at CineStar, Sony Center, Potsdamer Platz on April 15, 2014 in Berlin, Germany. She was stunning with her short and curly pinned hairstyle and bright smile.

Emma Stone was at “The Amazing Spider-Man 2” premiere at CineStar, Sony Center, Potsdamer Platz on April 15, 2014, in Berlin, Germany. She was stunning with her short and curly pinned hairstyle and a bright smile.

Click here for Emma Stone’s hairstyles over the years Scarlett Johansson’s simple yet sexy black dress was paired with her bold red lips and side-swept short curly hairstyle at the 58th annual Tony Awards on June 6, 2004, at Radio City Music Hall in New York City.

Scarlett Johansson’s simple yet sexy black dress was paired with her bold red lips and side-swept short curly hairstyle at the 58th annual Tony Awards on June 6, 2004, at Radio City Music Hall in New York City.

Click here for Scarlett Johansson’s hairstyles over the years Halle Berry wore a sexy coral dress with thin straps to match her raven curly pixie hairstyle at the 9th Annual SCREEN ACTORS GUILD AWARDS in Los Angeles on March 9, 2003.

Halle Berry wore a sexy coral dress with thin straps to match her raven curly pixie hairstyle at the 9th Annual SCREEN ACTORS GUILD AWARDS in Los Angeles on March 9, 2003.

Click here for Halle Berry’s hairstyles over the years Jennifer Lawrence attended the Los Angeles premiere of ‘The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2’ held at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, USA on November 16, 2015. She wore a sweet white dress with floral details to match her loose and tousled side-swept wavy bob hairstyle.

Jennifer Lawrence attended the Los Angeles premiere of ‘The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2’ held at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, USA on November 16, 2015. She wore a sweet white dress with floral details to match her loose and tousled side-swept wavy bob hairstyle.

Click here for Jennifer Lawrence’s hairstyles over the years Natalie Portman went with a vintage look to her white sheer dress and short dark hairstyle that has pins, side-swept bangs, and vintage curls when she attended the Premiere of GARDEN STATE in New York City on July 27, 2004.

Natalie Portman went with a vintage look to her white sheer dress and short dark hairstyle that has pins, side-swept bangs, and vintage curls when she attended the Premiere of GARDEN STATE in New York City on July 27, 2004.

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Kristen Bell looked charming in a cold shoulder dress that goes perfectly with her short blonde waves with side-swept bangs. This was taken at the Los Angeles Opening Night of “Hairspray” held at the Pantages Theatre on July 21, 2004.

Kristen Bell looked charming in a cold shoulder dress that goes perfectly with her short blonde waves with side-swept bangs. This was taken at the Los Angeles Opening Night of “Hairspray” held at the Pantages Theatre on July 21, 2004.

Click here for Kristen Bell’s hairstyles over the years Vanessa Hudgens wore a gorgeous silver dress that she wore confidently with her slick short raven hairstyle that has a vintage curl on the side at the 4th annual Icons & Idols party at the Sunset Tower Hotel in West Hollywood, California on August 28, 2011.

Vanessa Hudgens wore a gorgeous silver dress that she wore confidently with her slick short raven hairstyle that has a vintage curl on the side at the 4th annual Icons & Idols party at the Sunset Tower Hotel in West Hollywood, California on August 28, 2011.

Click here for Vanessa Hudgens’ hairstyles over the years Natalie Portman was elegantly charming in the simple red outfit that she paired with a side-swept curly blond shoulder-length hairstyle at the Variety’s 2019 Power Of Women held at the Beverly Wilshire Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills, USA on October 11, 2019.

Natalie Portman was elegantly charming in the simple red outfit that she paired with a side-swept curly blond shoulder-length hairstyle at the Variety’s 2019 Power Of Women held at the Beverly Wilshire Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills, USA on October 11, 2019.

Click here for Natalie Portman’s hairstyles over the years Demi Lovato wore a white dress with her curly shoulder-length hairstyle with highlights and bangs at the 2008 American Music Awards held at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles, CA on November 23, 2008.

Demi Lovato wore a white dress with her curly shoulder-length hairstyle with highlights and bangs at the 2008 American Music Awards held at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles, CA on November 23, 2008.

Click here for Demi Lovato’s hairstyles over the years Kate Hudson wore a simple black outfit that is complemented by her chin-length side-swept wavy blond hairstyle with subtle highlights when she attended the “An Unforgettable Evening” on February 28, 2019, in Hollywood, CA.

Kate Hudson wore a simple black outfit that is complemented by her chin-length side-swept wavy blond hairstyle with subtle highlights when she attended the “An Unforgettable Evening” on February 28, 2019, in Hollywood, CA.

Click here for Kate Hudson’s hairstyles over the years Vanessa Hudgens was at the Variety’s Power Of Youth Event at Paramount Studios on September 15, 2012, in Los Angeles, CA. She was quite charming in the peach dress that she paired with her bright smile and messy half-up hairstyle that has loose curly raven tendrils.

Vanessa Hudgens was at the Variety’s Power Of Youth Event at Paramount Studios on September 15, 2012, in Los Angeles, CA. She was quite charming in the peach dress that she paired with her bright smile and messy half-up hairstyle that has loose curly raven tendrils.

Click here for Vanessa Hudgens’ hairstyles over the years Demi Lovato went for a vintage look to her elegant glittery dress and short black hair with vintage curls when she arrived at the American Music Awards 2015 on November 22, 2015, in Los Angeles, CA.

Demi Lovato went for a vintage look to her elegant glittery dress and short black hair with vintage curls when she arrived at the American Music Awards 2015 on November 22, 2015, in Los Angeles, CA.

Click here for Demi Lovato’s hairstyles over the years Reese Witherspoon wore a lovely black Nina Ricci dress and Neil Lane necklace at the FOUR CHRISTMASES Premiere in Grauman’s Chinese Theatre, Los Angeles on November 20, 2008. She paired this with a side-swept blond hairstyle with vintage curls.

Reese Witherspoon wore a lovely black Nina Ricci dress and Neil Lane necklace at the FOUR CHRISTMASES Premiere in Grauman’s Chinese Theatre, Los Angeles on November 20, 2008. She paired this with a side-swept blond hairstyle with vintage curls.

Click here for Reese Witherspoon’s hairstyles over the years On May 7, 2010, Christina Aguilera was spotted leaving the Gemma Restaurant out and about for Celebrity Candids. She was wearing a hoodie along with her short side-parted curls.

On May 7, 2010, Christina Aguilera was spotted leaving the Gemma Restaurant out and about for Celebrity Candids. She was wearing a hoodie along with her short side-parted curls.

Click here for Christina Aguilera’s hairstyles over the years Mel B looks classy in a light pink slinky sleeveless dress, topping it off with a short naturally curly bob hairstyle as she attends the 'America's Got Talent' Season 10 Results Show on August 12, 2015.

Mel B looks classy in a light pink slinky sleeveless dress, topping it off with a short naturally curly bob hairstyle as she attends the ‘America’s Got Talent’ Season 10 Results Show on August 12, 2015.

Click here for Mel B’s hairstyles over the years Rachel Weisz sports a curly bob that's tousled a bit at the 11th Annual Critics' Choice Awards held on January 9, 2006.

Rachel Weisz sports a curly bob that’s tousled a bit at the 11th Annual Critics’ Choice Awards held on January 9, 2006.

Click here for Rachel Weisz’s hairstyles over the years Penelope Cruz looking all gorgeous with her defined curls worn at the photocall in Cannes for her new movie Fanfan La Tulipe on May 14, 2003.

Penelope Cruz looking all gorgeous with her defined curls worn at the photocall in Cannes for her new movie Fanfan La Tulipe on May 14, 2003.

Click here for Penelope Cruz’s hairstyles over the years Chloe Grace Moretz attended the "Never Say Never" Premiere at Nokia Theater on February 8, 2011, in Los Angeles, CA. She came in a gray dress that she paired with her short chin-length hairstyle with layers, waves, and side-swept bangs.

Chloe Grace Moretz attended the “Never Say Never” Premiere at Nokia Theater on February 8, 2011, in Los Angeles, CA. She came in a gray dress that she paired with her short chin-length hairstyle with layers, waves, and side-swept bangs.

Click here for Chloe Grace Moretz’s hairstyles over the years Sarah Hyland was at the Audi Celebrates The 68th Emmys at the Catch on September 15, 2016, in West Hollywood, CA. She wore a silver dress with her chin-length curly bob hairstyle that has layers and a sandy blonde tone.

Sarah Hyland was at the Audi Celebrates The 68th Emmys at the Catch on September 15, 2016, in West Hollywood, CA. She wore a silver dress with her chin-length curly bob hairstyle that has layers and a sandy blonde tone.

Click here for Sarah Hyland’s hairstyles over the years Milla Jovovich was at the 'La Conquete' Premiere, 2011 Cannes Film Festival on May 18, 2011. Her red lips were a perfect match for her dress and chin-length curly hairstyle with side-swept bangs,

Milla Jovovich was at the ‘La Conquete’ Premiere, 2011 Cannes Film Festival on May 18, 2011. Her red lips were a perfect match for her dress and chin-length curly hairstyle with side-swept bangs,

Click here for Milla Jovovich’s hairstyles over the years Christina Ricci was at the Premiere of "Speed Racer" held at the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles, California on April 26, 2008. She was seen wearing a lovely dress with her shoulder-length sandy blonde hairstyle that has large curls and side-swept bangs.

Christina Ricci was at the Premiere of “Speed Racer” held at the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles, California on April 26, 2008. She was seen wearing a lovely dress with her shoulder-length sandy blonde hairstyle that has large curls and side-swept bangs.

Click here for Christina Ricci’s hairstyles over the years Emily Browning attended the "Sucker Punch" World Premiere on March 23, 2011, in Hollywood, CA. She was lovely in a white sheer dress and topped it with a pixie brunette hairstyle with curls and long side-swept bangs.

Emily Browning attended the “Sucker Punch” World Premiere on March 23, 2011, in Hollywood, CA. She was lovely in a white sheer dress and topped it with a pixie brunette hairstyle with curls and long side-swept bangs.

Click here for Emily Browning’s hairstyles over the years Jennifer Hudson was at the Launch of the Tiffany 2008 Blue Book Collection at the American Museum of Natural History in New York, NY on October 27, 2007. She paired her golden dress with a loose and tousled shoulder-length curly hairstyle.

Jennifer Hudson was at the Launch of the Tiffany 2008 Blue Book Collection at the American Museum of Natural History in New York, NY on October 27, 2007. She paired her golden dress with a loose and tousled shoulder-length curly hairstyle.

Click here for Jennifer Hudson’s hairstyles over the years Emma Roberts was at the Paleyfest 2014: American Horror Story COVEN on March 28, 2014 in Hollywood, CA. She wore a white dress that she topped with a chin-length tousled blonde hairstyle with vintage curls and side-swept bangs.

Emma Roberts was at the Paleyfest 2014: American Horror Story COVEN on March 28, 2014 in Hollywood, CA. She wore a white dress that she topped with a chin-length tousled blonde hairstyle with vintage curls and side-swept bangs.

Click here for Emma Roberts’ hairstyles over the years Maggie Gyllenhaal attended the Hollywood Walk of Fame Ceremony for Emma Thompson at Hollywood Walk of Fame on August 5, 2010 in Los Angeles, CA. She wore a charming red dress and paired with a shin-length curly brown hairstyle with a slight tousle.

Maggie Gyllenhaal attended the Hollywood Walk of Fame Ceremony for Emma Thompson at Hollywood Walk of Fame on August 5, 2010 in Los Angeles, CA. She wore a charming red dress and paired with a shin-length curly brown hairstyle with a slight tousle.

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