Beauty

The 40 Best Short Haircuts for Women in 2025

Including lobs, bobs, pixies and more

Jenny Jin

By Jenny Jin

Updated Sep 23, 2025

Additional reporting by
Chelsea Candelario
a photo collage of best short haircuts

The word on the street is short haircuts are in. From the bixie to the ripped bob, these haircuts are refreshingly low-maintenance and super trendy to boot. If you’re ready to test the waters with a shoulder-grazing lob or dive right in with a transformative pixie, I compiled 40 of the best short haircuts for women. Plus, I chatted with professional hairstylists to learn how to style and maintain your new cut. 

Meet the Experts

  • Cynthia Alvarez is a celebrity hairstylist who has worked with the likes of Alicia Keys, Keke Palmer, Becky G, Shakira and Dascha Polanco. Alvarez specializes in extensions and wigs, as well as styling, cutting and braiding. Her work has been featured in Elle, Harper’s Bazaar and InStyle.
  • Sunnie Brook is a professional hairstylist and Biolage global ambassador with more than 20 years in the beauty business. As a previous salon owner and educator, Brook's client list is composed of a who's who of Hollywood, including Elisabeth Moss, Hailey Bieber and Ashley Park.
  • Haven Whiteman is a resident stylist and extensions expert for Luxy Hair.  She is a Paul Mitchell graduate, who specializes in balayage and color correction. Her work has been featured in editorial, film and TV in Atlanta. Whiteman is also passionate about sharing styling tips and color theory to empower both clients and fellow stylists.
  • David Connor is a hairstylist and owner of Anti-Gravity Salon in New Orleans. He has taught haircutting in over 12 countries as a global educator for brands Babyliss Pro and Hattori Hanzo, and uses the platform to promote growth in the industry for hairstylists. His work has also been featured in fashion week shows and publications like Modern Salon.
Beauty Director

Jenny Jin

Beauty Director

  • Oversees all beauty content at PureWow
  • Has over a decade of experience in writing and editing, both in print and digital media
  • Produces 'Youngish' newsletter, a guide to beauty in your 30s and beyond

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