40+ Short Haircut Tips and Styles That Made Us Look 20 Years Younger

Who says only long-haired ladies have all the fun? It's the season for short hairstyles. These hairstyles are easy-to-handle, they rejuvenate your hair, and they make you look much younger than you are. Read on to learn about the fantastic pixies and bobs you can get on short hair.

Shoulder Length Hair With Curtain Bangs

Curtain bands frame the face beautifully and help bring out your youthful look and liveliness. A short haircut with curtain bangs can work wonders on your face. Don't believe us? Just look at this photo!

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The old haircut had length but was dull and falling straight. The new hairstyle not only added some volume but also brought about a younger look to the face.

Blonde Pixie Bob

As you grow older, your hair thins away naturally, and you're often left with much less hair than what you started with. Unfortunately, thin hair appears even lighter when you add length.

A pixie bob with side-swept bangs makes your hair appear voluminous and makes you look a decade younger. Not to mention, it also ups your style quotient by many points. Don't be surprised if your friends fawn all over you on the next lunch.

Textured, Straight Bob Cut

This textured but straight bob is a great idea for an effortless, low-maintenance style. The straight lines give it an elegant look, while the texture adds some drama to the hairstyle.

The layers highlight the texture of the hair. Since the hairstyle is short and fun, it's easy to care for, too. You're bound to look younger the moment you get this cut.

Long Pixie Cut

Despite the consensus, pixie cuts only sometimes translate to super short hair with no length. The extended pixie cut is excellent for those who love the style but don't want to go that short.

This variation on the regular pixie cut allows for a slightly longer length of hair that makes you look cute but with an edge. With this cut, just a little blow-drying, and you're good to go.

Color it Platinum

Sometimes, it's not the cut but the color that can make all the difference in your hair. As you grow older, your hair usually loses its luster, and dull hair makes you look older than you are.

The color platinum is a young and bold color that gives every hairstyle an added edge. Plus, if you're making your short hairstyle this color, you're only doubling the freshness you'll acquire.

Razored Pixie Cut

If you're looking for a cut that screams that you have a devil-may-care attitude, the razored pixie bob cut might be a good fit.

This fun and slightly messy hairstyle not only decreases the severity of the face but the overall look is enhanced with textures and layers, thanks to the purposeful disarray of hair. You can always use a decent molding paste to hide extra volume for a more plumped-up look.

Asymmetrical Bangs

It's not only the bob cuts that will help you rock the short hairstyle. You can play around with various other styles, like getting bangs.

For people who have high foreheads, bangs are the ultimate choice. You can always get a short haircut ending above your shoulders and pair them with some pretty and uneven bangs so even your eyes don't get hidden underneath all the hair.

The Simple Mom Cut

This cut is perfect for mothers who are always on the run and don't have enough time to sit and do their hair daily. This short haircut is light, breezy, and stylish.

It's low-maintenance enough that a mom with a young kid doesn't have to worry about styling it all the time and short enough that your child doesn't get his fist entangled in it every day.

The Edgy Pixie Bob

Finding the perfect balance between too much and too little is the key to hitting the nail with this edgy pixie bob.

This voguish hairstyle calls for a pixie cut with volume in the back and bangs on the side. The overall effect is a bit of rock and roll, for sure. But beware, going overboard with 'the edge' can make you look older instead of younger.

Soft Rose Gold Pixie Bob

This hairstyle calls for a cut and color that instantly decreases your age. The pixie bob, or bixie, gives the hair volume and lets you opt for a pixie cut without cutting your hair too close to the head.

But, the real hero is the color. Soft rose gold is a bold choice in how unusually soft and chic it is. Only this soft color doesn't last long, so play your appearance accordingly.

Side-Parted, Curly Bob

This hair is for the chic and noir author who is mysterious yet romantic and stylish but with a flair. The deep side part and the natural curls add volume and drama to the short hairstyle.

Every flick of your hair will be a vision for others to behold. It's messy, youthful, and vibrant, but beyond all that, it's a bold and enticing cut.

Chocolate Brown Pixie Cut

Pixie cuts have been glamorized by momager Kris Jenner as being the cut for women to look younger. What's better than a pixie cut? A pixie cut with a deep, natural color.

This short hairstyle with hair cropped close is a sure shot way to lose some decades from your face. But, the color you choose can also make a lot of difference. A chocolate brown shade is safe for almost all women.

Wavy Short Hair

The biggest enemy when trying to look younger is slim, lifeless hair. These limp locks can add to your age. If you're looking for a short hairstyle that will help you rock, opting for some lovely waves in your hair is a good option.

The wavy cut gives the hair volume and makes you look much younger. You can take the cut to the next level with the right color, like dark brown with gold highlights.

Soft Waves

A short and breezy hairstyle is just what the doctor ordered for the summer. Getting a shoulder-length chop with soft waves is a great idea if you're a busy mum or if you just don't have enough time in your day to spend on your hair.

This feminine and romantic cut adds youthfulness to your face and brings an airy, light quality. It goes perfectly well with summer dresses and with flowy tops.

Short Blunt Bangs

Not all women love to get their hair colored. Some like to keep it natural and embrace salt-and-pepper hair instead. However, rocking silver in your hair requires meticulous care and practice, so you don't appear old.

Opting for a short pixie cut with blunt bangs can be a great way to spice up your hair. It's easy to maintain, and it also helps add some pizzazz to your mix of hair color.

Classic Bob

All female powerhouses know that the perfect haircut that screams power and control is a bob. The short hairstyle is perfectly cinched and takes off almost a decade from the face.

Cutting your hair short leaves it looking fresh and voluminous. A chin-length bob, aka the classic bob, has been a favorite of many women and has ruled salons for years.

Adding Some Silver

You might love your graying hair, but the need to do something with your hair is one that all women are familiar with. And that need doesn't go away just because you grow older.

So if you're looking to spice up your gray hair, consider making it silver. It adds a bit of youthfulness to the otherwise aging color. Nobody will shine brighter than you at any party, all thanks to the silver shine of your hair.

A Blunt Bob

A blunt bob is the right way to go if you're looking for a bob cut with an edge that will make you stand out in any room. The hairstyle is a statement and gives off a sharp and intelligent vibe.

The style has blunt ends that provide the edge, while the short hairstyle adds volume to the hair. Fine-comb your hair for a sleeker, more sophisticated look.

Curled Under Bob

This hairstyle is a fantastic option as it's not only one but three! The curled-under bob cut allows you to change your hair with little work for a newer style.

The curled-up ends of the bob can be straightened, given waves, or remain curled as your mood desires. It doesn't require much work, and you can look fresh every time.

A Lifted Crown

If something other than simple is something you like to go for, then lifting your hair at the crown can bring some drama and flair to your hair.

This haircut helps add volume to the crown, while the short cut keeps it functional and low maintenance. The uplifted hair is a great way to add youthfulness with its fullness.

Use Product to Keep Hair White

Opting for the gray-haired look instead of going for color can be a bold and excellent choice for you. But, just because you're going "au naturel" doesn't mean you don't need some help from time to time.

Grey hair also needs maintenance to retain its shine and keep it looking youthful. If you see your graying hair getting yellow or brassy over time, use some specialized products to enhance your white hair and keep it shiny.

Pay Attention to Your Face Shape

Only some cuts are suitable for some face types. A person with a round face might need a different kind of layering than one with a rectangular face. The right cut enhances your beauty and makes you look younger.

For example, if you have an oval-shaped face, going for a pixie cut with bangs can be a great choice, as it'll frame your face perfectly.