26 Trendy Short Hairstyles For Women
Sohini Dasgupta
Updated At 14 Jul 25
Short hairstyles have never been out of fashion. Whether it is the bob, or the pixie or any other charming style, the beauty and grace of short hairstyles symbolize a freedom of movement and the personality of the woman who carries it with such flawless charm. Women who are between 30 and 40 often seek to flaunt their styles and sense of fashion in an ever evolving fashion world. Here are 20 hairstyles that are short and can be effortless rocked by women of this age group.
1. Bixie
As a combination of the pixie and the bob, there is already an element of ethereal beauty reflected by this hairstyle. Rocked by women of all age groups and an increasing favourite for women between 30 and 40, this haircut can be styled in a highly versatile manner. The hair at the back is slighly longer than the highed trimmed pixie style, partially resembling a classical bob.
2. Classic Pixie
Talks and discussions about the short hairstyle and its everlasting charm remain incomplete without the introduction of the pixie design. The classic pixie is one of the first forms of pixie in the western world, holding a high historical significance. The hair can look slighly polished in its neat and clean trimmed style, sometimes it can be styled with the touch of some light layers.
3. Blonde Pixie with Side Bangs
This blonde pixie with soft side bangs gives you a clean and stylish look. The side bangs gently frame your face and make your eyes stand out. It is great for warm weather and needs very little styling. You can wear it both at work and during weekends. It brings a soft and playful feel to your everyday style.
4. Blonde Pixie
The blonde pixie is bold yet very easy to wear. It opens up your face and gives you a fresh and youthful vibe. You do not need much time to style it every morning. It looks great with both casual and dressy outfits. Many women love it because it feels light and simple.
5. Middle Parted Short Haircut
A middle part on short hair gives a nice balance to your face. This style is neat and works well with most hair textures. You can tuck it behind your ears for a cleaner look. It is a calm and low-maintenance style for everyday life. It adds a modern and relaxed touch to your appearance.
6. Short Hair with Baby Bangs
This style comes with tiny bangs that give your look a fun twist. The short length keeps it easy to manage and light on your neck. Baby bangs make your features pop in a unique way. It is perfect if you want something cute and different. This haircut often feels bold and playful at the same time.
7. Pixie With Bangs
Bangs have the capacity to indeed give you a good hair day. They can be fashionable and smart in their appeal. The bangs must be designed in the way to suit the frame of your face and to distribute the weight of the hair in a uniform style. The blonde shade of bangs along the with the short pixie cut can be a combination worth admiration!
8. French Bob
'France' and 'fashion' can probably be considered two interchangeble terms. The history and significance of fashion probably remains untold without mentioning the legacy of France and her unique sense of fashion. The French bob goes slighly below the chin length and a section of hair at the front can be creatively swept a little to side to increase the style's charm and appeal.
9. Blunt Bob
The hair can look slightly layered or plain in its own natural style. This is a form of classical bob that is highly versatile but simple. The touch of some slight shades or hues can boost the feminine charm of this hairstyle. The hair is simply cut in a bob style and it goes a little above the length of one's shoulder. This can be a perfect style for outings, office meetings or social gatherings.
10. Beachy Short Hair
Some of us love to be obsessed with beachy hairstyles ,ideally a little swept by the cool breeze on the seaside. You can get this style just with the help of a new haircut, that goes a little below the chin length and carries the charm of waves and curls on its surface. The hair can look beautiful in blonde style and you can wear your crown of hair like a graceful wavy blonde.
11. Italian Bob
Among all the hairstyles owing their names to their place of origin, the Italian bob can be a unique one. This style reflects a bold sense of fashion and is highly chic and official at the same time. If you are looking for short hairstyles to wear at your office with grace and personality,never forget to try out this one. The slight fringes and bangs make the look more ethereal.
12. Short Hair With Layers
Any hairstyle, long or short can be beautifully styled just by the addition of some graceful layers. The layers can be long or short, depending on your individual preference. The hair can be slightly parted at the between and the weight of the hair should be distributed uniformly. Layers always add magnificence and an alluring charm to the look of the entire hair.
13. Curly Shag
Shaggy hair or the curly shag can be a little longer then what we consider to be the ideal short hairstyle. A crown of shaggy hair, styled in the right way, can just make your day! The curls and waves of the shaggy hairstyle make every curl of your hair count, and make the style an ideal for every age group. The hair is looks voluminous and tousled and that is what forms its unique charm.
14. Plain Side-Parted Pixie
The sleek and flawlessly styled hair can just steal the show with the help some bold red lipstick. The gorgeous hairstyle is simple but no less than wonderfully elegant. Just sweep the pixie to the side like a queen rocking some good, polished hair. This is what many of us ideally crave for, some good, old classical hairstyle.
15. Short Pixie For Black Hair
This black pixie has a sleek shape that makes your hair look thicker. The clean lines give it a confident and sharp feel. It is simple to care for and does not need daily styling. Great if you enjoy short styles with a bold finish. It works well with natural or straight textures.
16. Side Parted Blonde Hair
This short hairstyle has a soft side part that adds volume to your look. It gives your hair a gentle flow and frames your face nicely. You can wear it for work or a casual day out. It feels fresh without being too bold. The soft blonde shade also adds a warm and sunny feel.
17. Lob Hairstyle
The lob is what forms the fashion of the time. The bob has evolved to form the lob, just with a little longer length. The boldness, femininity and charm of this look simply holds no parallel! Just do not forget to take the help of some layers if necessary, if they suit the frame of your face increasing the beauty of this short hairstyle.
18. Mullet Hair
Resembling a wolf- cut partially, there is an essence of sweetness in this short hairstyle. Not just that it adds a youthful touch to the style of your hair, but also increases the playful and chic presence of the hair at any age. This can have some light bangs at the sides and the hair on the forehead slighly grazes the eyebrows.
19. Side-Parted Short Hair
The main advantage of rocking parted hair is that it helps to distribute the weight of your hair evenly. A section of hair can remain a little heavy on one side, giving a unique asymmetrical presence. The asymmetry is what forms the charm of this style, like many others. The hues of purple or red only serve to increase the grace of this short hairstyle further.
20. Short Hair With Shades Of Blonde
Blonde can come in different shades. However, when we are experimenting with short hairstyles, blonde along with the touch of grey takes the style of hair to the next level. The hair can be designed in the form of a pixie, or a bob, when the fringes at the front brush the eyebrows. The bold and sporty look of this style has made it quite common for women of all age groups, even in the fashion industry.
21. Wavy Short Hair
Curls and waves can be increased in their appeal, almost tenfold, once you finally get the chance to rock a good hairstyle. The hair can go till the length of your ears. However, its extra short appearance is what makes it different in its appeal from others. The touch of the hues of purple and blonde can make this short hairstyle ideal for any party and just make you stand out.
22. Bold Pixie
Boldness is what made the pixie design such incomparably popular in the Western world. The touch of boldness has always remained, whether it is the classical pixie or several versions of the modern pixie. Grey hair, blonde hair or any other shades can appropriately paint this style and simply take this chopped and cropped cut to a standard, where it holds no comparison.
23. Chin-Length Short Hair
Among the hairstyles that feature different lengths, the chin-length short hair can look strikingly awesome! The hair is cute, and and can be parted a little at the side or the middle. The parting may not deep, but the hair has some tousled and messy appearance which, may form the very defining beauty of this style.
24. Bob With Colours
A bob cut can always go strikingly well with some colours and shades. The plain bob may have its own appeal but the addition of colours always change the ambience wherever you go! Such is the power of colours, at any time, any place. The colours can be light or dark, depending on your individual choice and often the dark brown shades in the bob reflects an unusual amount of confidence and power!
25. Shaggy Pixie
Sometimes, we can just let our short hairstyles stay a little 'messy' with a somewhat 'undone' look. The hair remains a little tousled, and have some light messy curls and waves. The hair is cut quite short, just like some ideal pixie cut. Its difference from the classy pixie lies in its shaggy appearance. The style symbolizes freedom and individuality, and confidence.
26. Short Hair With Fringes
Short hairstyles never lose their charm if they are shaped in a little different way, carrying an essence of versatility. The beautiful hair just looks mesmerizing with some fringes hanging here and there making you a queen of the boldness you desire. A pair of glasses and some short hair with fringes, is what can complete your look, whether you want to visible in an official meeting, or some social gathering!
