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As Black women, our hair is incredibly versatile. Whether you prefer short or long hair, there's no shortage of hairstyles at our fingertips. And when it comes to short natural hair, in particular, there's plenty of room to experiment with stylish looks.

From pixie cuts to blunt bobs, textured hair can easily be sculpted and styled into a chic short hairdo. Ahead, we've compiled 27 haircuts (and tips on achieving them) to inspire Black women with short hair.

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Twists and Bandana

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There's a lot of cuteness going on here, but Chloe Bailey ultimately wins the "most adorable" award thanks to her perfect bandana accessorizing. This style is super functional and couldn't be easier to accomplish.

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Sleek Wavy Bob

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We love Ayo Edebiri's bob super curly or sleek and softly waved, like she wore it for the New York Film Festival premiere of After the Hunt.

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Side-Part Sculpted Curls

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Let your curls be free, styling them with a light-hold mousse or curl cream to enhance volume and shine. Complete the look with a deep side part and dramatic baby hair.

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Platinum Side-Part Bob

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This look combines two of the biggest hair trends—blonde and bobs. Kelly Rowland's ash-blonde, chin-length haircut is a chic look worth recreating.

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Fluffy Wand Curls

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Wand curls add extra volume and flair to your hairstyle. Start on freshly blown-out hair and use a medium-sized curling wand to achieve this gorgeous spiral look.

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Wavy Lob

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Taraji P. Henson always rocks a gorgeous hairstyle. Luckily for us, many of her styles are easy to replicate, including this side-part lob. Lobs are low-maintenance, perfect for any face shape, and you can style them in many ways.

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Short Knotless Braids

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If you want to keep your hair out of your face, try these jumbo knotless braids on your natural hair. Lori Harvey finished her protective style with flipped ends and her signature baby hair.

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Fluffy Pixie

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You can have a lot of fun styling a pixie cut. Use a small flat iron to create tiny curls, and gently brush them out for a soft, fluffy look.

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Curly Loc Bob

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Whether permanent or faux, locs are a flexible hairdo that can be customized in many ways. Draw inspiration from model Eva Marcille's style by adding curls and color to your hair.

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Honey Blonde Finger Coils

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Sometimes, you just want to rock a wash and go. Take cues from Fenty Hair's founder Rihanna and enhance your curls with a little finger-coiling

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Ombré Pixie

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Choosing a vibrant hair color can make your pixie cut stand out. Here, Meagan Good opted for a honey blonde shade that gives her cropped cut a cool, edgy feel.

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Cornrowed Crown

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Incorporating braids is one way to spice up your wash and go. Add cornrows to the front of your curls to give your look a unique twist.

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Effortless Box Cut

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The ever-elegant Lupita Nyong'o is a great person to look to for short, natural hair inspiration. Her parted box cut is a low-maintenance look and is a great option for those with coily hair.

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Curly Bob

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If you plan to cut your curls, bring this photo of Yara Shahidi to your stylist as inspiration. Her curly bob falls right at her jawline, and her partial fringe is the perfect finishing touch.

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Curly Bun and Bangs

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Issa Rae's bun and bang combo can be achieved on various hair lengths. Slick your curls back with gel before securing your high bun. Leave some hair in the front to create a full-coverage bang.

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Sculpted Side-Part Pixie Cut

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Janelle Monae's hairstyles are just as artistic as her music. Her 2024 Met Gala look featured an ultra-sculpted pixie cut complete with a "floating" bang.

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Molded Pixie

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To achieve the sleekest pixie cut possible, you'll need to mold and style your hair properly. Make sure you have styling foam and plenty of styling strips on hand.

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Chunky Twists

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Twists are a great protective style for all lengths—and these large, chunky twists are easy to achieve. Add hair accessories, like charms or bows, to your twists if you're feeling fancy.

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Platinum Fro

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Color is one of the easiest ways to liven up your look—take Solange's platinum blonde curls, for example. Whether you wear your hair in a twist-out or perm rod set, the bright blonde shade will look stunning.

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Free-Flowing Curly Cut

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Tia Mowry big-chopped her hair into a cute, free-flowing curly cut. The pieces hanging in the front give the style a faux hawk vibe.

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Asymmetrical Wand Curls

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Halle Berry's asymmetrical haircut is a moment. At the 2023 Vanity Fair Oscar Party, she positioned most of her blonde balayage hair to one side, opting for a deep side part.

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TWA

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If you recently big chopped, let your TWA shine. Condition your coils with your favorite oil or serum, and complete the look with a tiny swoop along your edges.

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Micro Bubble Bob

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Ciara has sported many memorable hair looks throughout her career, but this micro bubble bob is one of our recent favorites. The singer's haircut is so sleek and polished, but the flipped ends add a playful flair.

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Angled Mushroom Cut

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If you like unique hairstyles, this is the hairdo for you. Mushroom haircuts have a super edgy feel, and adding choppy layers (like Kerry Washington did) further enhances the look.

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Braided Bob

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Put a creative spin on a bob by braiding your hair. This asymmetrical braided lob is even more interesting, featuring two braiding hair colors.

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Glossy Bob

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Gabrielle Union's sleek bob is incredibly glossy. Use a lightweight shine spray to make your haircut shine.

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Bantu Knots

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Bantu knots are a stunning protective style, especially on short hair. Your styling options are infinite; you can do as many or as few knots as you'd like.