Thick hair can be great. Thick hair can be a type that causes frustration. Thick hair can have a mind of its own, offering little opportunity to get styled the way you want.
While thick hair can be great for long hair, it can also be great for a short cut. A shortcut can help make managing unruly, thick hair easier.
Below, we set out our gallery showcasing stylish hairstyles for women with thick hair.
Short hair never really goes out of style and it is probably one of the many versatile kinds of hairstyles. You can get a sleek angled bob or a funky pixie cut or turn it into a chic lob. Whatever you do with your thick, short hair, chances are that it will probably always end up looking spectacular and iconic.
Below is a list of some of the most unique, stylish, and funky short hairstyles that will take your entire look to another level.
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This stunning and petite actress created a buzz in the entertainment industry and gave us some major hair goals, too. Lily Collins looks spectacular in this short bob with subtle side-parting locks of hair at the bottom that have been styled into soft, wavy curls.
This is the beautiful Bella Hadid rocking her short hair that has been cut into a short, angled bob. Although simple, a very obvious wave in the middle of the hair gives it a little dent. It takes the look to a whole new level, making it chic and unique.
Anne Hathaway looks like the epitome of beauty and grace is this hair style. This is a slightly longer bob with a side parting and hair that has been transformed into slightly messed, ruffled waves-like curls that anyone can pull off effortlessly.
After the movie Pride and Prejudice, Keira Knightley left quite a mark on her fans’ hearts with that perfectly sleek, chiseled jaw-line and gorgeous hair. She looks even more beautiful in this simple yet stunning shirt hairstyle, a short bob with straight and pointed ends. The hair has been parted slightly to the left, giving it some volume and an elevated look.
Vanessa Hudgens, the High School Musical’s favorite star, looks dazzling in this dress, and the chic hairstyle accentuates the overall look. This is another short bob hairstyle that is yet so distinct from the rest. The hair has been parted on the side, and the short locks have been styled in a mixture of waves and loose curls that give the hair a lot of volume and dimension.
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The Hunger Games star Jennifer Lawrence never fails to give us some wonderful hairstyle ideas, and here she does it again with side-parted short hair styled into ruffled waves. These waves make the hair look super voluminous and give it some extra texture.
With her mesmerizing voice and striking blonde hair, Taylor Swift has always left people in awe and love. She looks like a true diva in this blood-red dress and a killer hairstyle. All the hair has been beautifully piled towards one side, covering most of the forehead. The ends have slight waves, making the hair look extra voluminous and uplifted.
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Perhaps take a leaf from Emma Watson’s hair book and give your short hair a new look. This simple and elegant hairstyle has been styled into soft curls, all of which have been piled towards the back of the head. The front has a single twisted lock of hair, which gives the hairstyle a distinctive look.
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Rachel McAdams pulls off a super simple-looking hairstyle that is most stunning and stylish. This is yet another shoulder-length bob with layers of slightly wavy hair falling on each other. Although similar to a few other bob hairstyles, this one still stands out and looks pretty.
This classic, ruffled, messy-looking short hairstyle looks chic and funky. Although this is one of those hairstyles that are slightly harder to pull off, it is gorgeous. This hairstyle has layers of short hair that resemble a pixie cut, and the layers seem to have been styled randomly, so they graciously fall on top of one another.
If you are one of those who like to keep their hair game simple yet stylish, this hairstyle might work for you. It is a slightly angular bob with super straight and sleek hair that falls on the nape of the neck.
Not everyone fancies going big and bold with their hair, but this hairstyle is for you if you are a risk-taker. It is another classic pixie-inspired cut with a neat side parting. The hair from the top has been poofed a little to give it more volume and texture, and the hair at the back has been set in a gelled-back manner to give it a clean, sharp look.
This must be one of the most breathtaking short hairstyles for thick hair. The hair from the front has been straightened a little with a side parting. The back, however, is where the actual hair game begins. All the hair at the back has been curled into soft and gorgeous curls that elegantly fall on the neck and lay on top of one another effortlessly.
This is yet another short bob, but it is still unique and modish. It is a simple-looking bob, but the hair at the end is slightly curled inward to add texture and dimension.
This super voluminous long bob is slightly towards the messy and ruffled side. A slight parting followed by tousled hair that elongates into soft, wavy curls.
Thick and short hair has never looked as amazing as this. This terrific-looking hairstyle seems to be a hybrid version of a bob and a pixie cut. It has numerous layers of sleek, straight hair falling on top of one another and ending towards the bottom of the neck.
Those who love a little drama with their hair will love this hairstyle. This is full of short, voluminous layers of hair curled and twisted all over. While the front has slightly longer layers falling on either side, the back has shorter and bouncier curly layers gracefully resting on top of each other. This has to be one of the most beautiful, voluminous, and textured hairstyles of all time!
Another classic short hairstyle is an uber-short pixie-like bob with small tight curls all over the head. While it looks like it has come from the ancient era, it still looks chic and modern.
Have you picked your favorite short hairstyle yet?
Kelly Osbourne’s stunning look on August 19, 2010, was perfect during her visit to the “Keeping Up With the Kardashians” Season 5 Premiere Party.
Tyra Banks was lovely with her sexy black dress and vintage curly side-swept hairstyle in the press room at The 33rd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards at Kodak Theatre on April 28, 2006, in Hollywood, CA.
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Katy Perry had a thick bob cut with eye-skimming bangs at the Gridlock 2008/2009 New Year’s Eve party at Paramount Studios on December 31, 2008.
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On September 05, 2014, Lady Gaga attended the Harper’s Bazaar ICONS Celebration at The Plaza Hotel. She came in a lovely black and white smart casual outfit, a gorgeous diamond necklace, and a short tousled bob hairstyle.
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Selena Gome kept it simple and classy in her H&M dress and short curly bob hairstyle at the Women in Film Los Angeles 2009 Crystal and Lucy Awards, Hyatt Century Plaza in Century City, Los Angeles on June 12, 2009.
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On April 13, 2015, Scarlett Johansson was at the world premiere of her movie “Avengers: Age of Ultron” at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. She wore a sexy strapless black dress with her undercut pixie hairstyle and a tousled side-swept finish.
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Halle Berry attended the ‘Extant’ Premiere Party in Los Angeles, CA, on June 06, 2014. She wore a stylish metallic gray dress paired with her raven pixie hairstyle and side-swept, wispy bangs.
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Beyonce Knowles opted for black tousled short curls paired with bold lipstick during the Vanity Fair Oscar Party 2015 at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on February 22, 2015.
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Kristen Bell, in a sexy black dress paired with voluminous side-parted waves, attended the 74th Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton Hotel, Los Angeles, last January 08, 2017.
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Natalie Portman paired her simple pink outfit with a tousled half-up curly hairstyle with long side-swept bangs at The New York Premiere of MR MAGORIUM’S WONDER EMPORIUM in New York, NY on November 11, 2007.
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Vanessa Hudgens was at the premiere of “Captain America: The First Avenger” at the El Capitan Theatre, Hollywood, on July 19, 2011, in Los Angeles, CA. She was charming in her tan sheer outfit with her brushed-back short raven hairstyle.
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What short haircut styles work for thick hair?
It depends on whether your hair is straight, wavy, or curly. If curly, the actual extended length of the hair will be longer than if straight, yet still look short.
1. Bob Cut
Thick hair goes well with the classic, straight bob. Adding a bit of shine using hair sprays and serums will create a beautiful dimension, especially when you have dark hair.
2. Bob with Bangs
One benefit of having thick hair is the control to style it according to the shape of your face. If your chin is quite pointy, you might want to balance it off by creating an illusion of a narrow forehead with bangs.
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3. Layered Bob
Subtle layers help reduce the dullness of thick hair cut in a plain and straight manner. A layered cut also gives a nice volume to your hairstyle.
4. Loose, Messy Bob
Tousling the hair gives it life and volume. A messy bob on thick hair helps exhibit the flow of strands for a stylish finish.
5. Standard Pixie Cut
Thick hair might be too bothersome and heavy, so others cut it short. A pixie cut is quite convenient, lightweight, and hassle-free.
6. Side-Swept
A side-swept, short haircut looks edgy and elegant at the same time. Others are too scared to try some short hairstyles because they want a feminine look, but guess what? You can achieve that finish by styling it with attitude.
7. Vintage Look
Thick hair looks gorgeous on vintage looks! When thick strands, waves, and curls are more visible and emphasized.
8. Dyed Hairstyle
A shade that is too dark creates the illusion of thicker hair. If you want to lessen the “thickness,” try dyeing your hair with lighter tones and shades.
Pros and Cons of Short, Thick Hair
Pros
- It’s faster to dry than long, thick hair. Thick hair generally takes longer to dry.
- It is more manageable than long, thick hair, especially if unruly when long.
- Thick hair can withstand more product/styling than thin or fine hair.
Cons
- When short, you’re limited with the number of styles you can apply on any given day.
- It can be difficult to behave compared to finer hair (which isn’t without problems).
- Need to get it cut more frequently to maintain the style.
