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13 Short Naturally Wavy Hairstyles to Try Next

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13 Short Naturally Wavy Hairstyles to Try Next
By Jemima Price · Updated October 26, 2022

Wavy-haired people are often wary of going short because wavy hair can be, well… difficult at times! However, with the right cut, wavy hair can behave impeccably. Our round-up of the most flattering and on-trend short wavy styles might help you to work out the right cut for you.

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1. The Wavy-Curly Pixie

We’re starting with a bang with this impactful look! This short cut suits a curlier wave that can create volume for a tousled look. Shorter bangs also give that extra edge to this sassy cut.

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2. The Wavy Pixie

For a looser wave, this close-cropped pixie is a winner. Take it shorter on the back and sides and allow the waves to be longer and freer on-top.

 

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3. The Short Wavy Wolf Cut

Give your pixie cut an trend-forward edge by adding short bangs and choppy layers for the popular wolf shape. This shape has also been called a “shullet,” a mix between a shag and a mullet.  

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4. The French Bob

Moving into slightly longer territory, this wavy, jaw-length bob is ultra-flattering and feminine. This is ideal for a looser wave texture as it’s less about curl definition and requires some manipulation of the bangs. 

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5. The Shaggy Wavy Bob

We’re getting vibes of heroines from ‘80’s movies with this relaxed, sexy bob. Go for a centre part, long bangs and lots of layers to achieve this look.

 

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6. Short-Layered Wavy Cut

For a soft, romantic look go for this short-layered cut. This cut is also good for adding the illusion of thickness to finer hair.

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13 Short Naturally Wavy Hairstyles to Try Next

7. The Face-Framing Bob

This flattering face-framing cut is perfect for wavy hair as it looks effortlessly cool. Wear in a side part to add volume on top.

 

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8. The Young-Mature Bob!

Wavy, silver hair has the unfair reputation of being old-fashioned. Just look how gorgeous silver waves can be when cut in a flattering bob with a side-part. Go for shorter layers on top to make waves bounce up.

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9. Blunt Bob with Bangs

Adding bangs to a blunt wavy bob can immediately freshen up your look. This look is great for 2a- 2c waves. Encourage your waves to curl out at the ends to create a flirty, fun style.

13 Short Naturally Wavy Hairstyles to Try Next

10. The Wavy Tapered Pixie

Perfect for thick hair, the tapered neck of this cut helps to control volume, and the longer wavy bangs give the hair body and movement.

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11. Long On Top Pixie

Love your wavy texture but want to spend less time styling it? This may be the cut for you. (Just keep in mind you’ll need to schedule regular trims to keep the back and sides short”>. 

13 Short Naturally Wavy Hairstyles to Try Next

12. The Asymmetrical Textured Pixie

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Keeping one side super short and one side longer flowing waves is the best way to show off cheekbones, necks and shoulders. The dramatic side sweeping fringe allows your waves to do their thing, while the shorter layers on top and back are flirty and sassy.

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13. Wavy Curtain Fringe

This transformation says it all. The layered level bob is softened with the waved curtain bangs in a center part. Gorgeously whimsical and romantic!

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