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30 Short Hair Styles For All Your Bob And Pixie Crop Needs

Short hair, don't care.

By ELLE Beauty Team
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The time when waist-length long hair was the go-to hairdo for passing as a super hot A-lister is officially over. These days if you want to stand out on the red carpet and stay in the in-crowd, it's all about short hair styles. Especially when it comes to the Met Gala.

This year's Met Gala, which took place at the The Metropolitan Museum of Art, saw a host of stars ditching their ethereal lengths in favour of a shorter, statement crop. Elle Fanning and Gigi Hadid showcased new, sophisticated ways to wear a bob, while actors like Jodie-Turner Smith and Sydney Sweeney opted for faux chops in bright blonde and gothic black hues.

'Short hair is continuing its roll with bobs being more square shaped and jagged (meaning the base is cut into and not wispy so it still looks sharp),' says celeb hairstylist Paul Edmonds. 'I’ve had a lot more clients taking the plunge and going really short at the back, almost manly. I think the looks by Charlize Theron, Kristen Stewart and Emma Thompson are a winner at the moment.'

Thinking of taking the short hair plunge? Check out our edit of the best short hair styles for all the pixie crop and bob inspo you could ever need.

1

Michelle Yeoh

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Michelle Yeoh has chopped off her flowing lengths, debuting a chin-grazing bob for the Met Gala 2024. Not only does this ocean-ready hairstyle make a convincing case for this season's most coveted hydro bob, it also has us reconsidering a side-parting for summer. Go on, try it.

2

Gigi Hadid

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This romantic, Italian bob is what Met Gala dreams are made of. The epitome of timeless elegance, we'll be adding this old Hollywood 'do to our wedding bob moodboards immediately.

3

Tyla

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With yet another hydro bob making waves on the red carpet, it's safe to say this low effort styling is the hair look of the summer. While we're used to fawning over Tyla's flowing braids and fluffy curls, this playful crop is definitely a new favourite hairstyle for the singer.

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4

FKA Twigs

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This partly shaven hairstyle is definitely too extra for everyday, but it does serve ample inspiration for how to dress-up a buzzcut. With embellishing jewels and XXL sparkles, this is how you bring pizzazz to the red carpet.

5

Elle Fanning

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This smooth, wavy bob is proof that a sleek, shiny hairstyle needn't look greasy. If you're interested in taking on the high-gloss hairstyle trend (but want to skip the gels and oils) try out this cohesive silky wave instead.

6

Sydney Sweeney

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Sydney Sweeney ditched her bombshell blonde in favour of a jet black flapper bob for this week's Met Gala and it's safe to say, we're obsessed. We know it's a wig, but we can't help but hope that one day she finally braves the chop.

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Jodie Turner-Smith

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This fluffy bleached mullet is an unexpected switch-up for Jodie Turner-Smith, who is our usual go-to inspiration for an elegant buzzcut. Bright, choppy and raw, this new look is a statement to say the least, but what's Met Gala beauty without a bit of edge?

8

Rihanna

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Rihanna just debuted her shortest hairstyle yet in an editorial for Interview magazine: a centre part pixie cut complete with high shine kiss curls. While the classic crop, which was paired with a vinyl gloss eyeshadow and bleach brows, is almost certainly a wig, the dark aesthetic only serves further evidence that RiRi really can pull off any look.

9

Florence Pugh

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Florence Pugh purportedly said that she cut off her hair to 'take vanity out of the picture'. The Don't Worry Darling star has been experimenting with her buzzcut ever since – for the 81st Golden Globe award ceremony, he opted for a vanilla blonde hue and curly quiff.

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10

America Ferrera

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The 81st Golden Globe Award ceremony was awash with hair inspiration, but America Ferrera's flicked-out bob may have just stolen the show. Effortless and easy to style, we're obsessed with this micro style and major side parting.

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Zoë Kravitz

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Zoë Kravitz is one of the OG adopters of the classic pixie cut. Needless to say, the American actor and singer never fails to serve epic style inspiration season after season.

12

Lily Collins

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From flowing, ultra-long lengths to super short statement hair, Lily Collins is all for playing with extremes. This chin-grazing bob is both a nostalgic nod to old-school glamour and a fresh look for '24.

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13

Hailey Bieber

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From her Italian lob to preppy bob, Hailey Bieber has single handedly catapulted this short hair trend to fame.

14

Carey Mulligan

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A signature style for the English actor, Carey Mulligan's razor-sharp cut is forever inspiring us to get the chop.

15

Shay Mitchell

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The 'Pretty Little Liars' actress is typically known for her long lustrous curls, so this recent hair change comes as a surprise - although, a very welcomed one. The star took to Instagram to debut her edgy pixie cut, captioning the post 'new year new hair'.

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Emma Watson

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Watson paired her stunning new crop with graphic eyeliner, bare skin and, of course, a Prada earring. Speaking on her role as the new face of the fashion house Watson said, 'Prada has always gone beyond traditional models and archetypes of conceived beauty and is famous for a femininity that challenges conventions. It’s a pleasure to create a campaign and represent a fragrance with such a profound philosophical concept and sustainability initiatives in a way that feels genuinely real and relevant.'

17

Zawe Ashton

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Sleek and straight is the name of the game for Zawe's shoulder-skimming bob.

18

Emma Thompson

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Emma Thompson is officially the queen of the modern pixie crop haircut.

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Jodie Turner-Smith

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Queen & Slim's Jodie Turner-Smith proves curly hair can work with a jaw-length bob and full fringe.

20

Kaia Gerber

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Keep things understated and effortless a la Kaia Gerber with a messy tousled crop.

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