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From Bobs To Pixie Cuts, Every Short Crop We're Coveting This Spring

Short hair, don't care.

By and Jacinta Elif Vieira
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You need only scroll your Instagram feed to confirm that the time when waist-length long hair reigned supreme is officially over. These days if you want to stand out, it's all about short hairstyles – bobs, pixie haircuts, buzzcuts, and everything in between.

'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 celebrity 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 inspiration you could ever need.

1

Raye

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Having always been on team bob (in fact, her 'dolce vita' bob is currently trending), Raye is proof that a bouncy crop works for every occasion.

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Keira Knightley

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Staying loyal to her middle parting and sleek strands, Keira Knightley debuted her straight, razor cut bob on the Golden Globes red carpet, pairing the new hairstyle with a striking smokey eye.

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Zendaya

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Ever the hair chameleon, Zendaya is no stranger to experimenting with her hairstyles. If you're wanting to recreate this Hollywood-esque bob, employ the use of old-school rollers to create extra volume.

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Selena Gomez

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Coined the Hollywood or 'old money bob', Selena Gomez's sleek hairstyle can be achieved with a styling crème and creating a 'Y' shaped curl at the base of the hair.

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5

Emma Stone

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Braving the pixie cut, Emma Stone's longer iteration of the classic cut pairs perfectly with a side parting and choppy finish.

6

Victoria Beckham

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After experimenting with blonde highlights, pixie cuts and topknots, Victoria Beckham returned to her Posh spice era, resurrecting her iconic sleek bob.

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Nava Mau

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Take inspiration from Nava Mau's straight short crop which veers between a blunt bob and longer, shoulder-skimming cut.

8

Camila Cabello

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Switching up her 'Birkin bob' haircut, Camilla Cabello stepped out during Paris Fashion Week with a fresh-out-the-shower wet look and major side parting, which was created by Chris Appleton.

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9

Iris Law

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Shedding its former moniker, Iris Law resurrected the nostalgic bowl haircut for Versace's SS25 show, adding a pixie finish and full fringe to lend it a more modern edge.

10

Gigi Hadid

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With effortlessly cool texture and a sleek side parting, Gigi Hadid's Vetements hair embodied serious autumn '24 energy.

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Kendall Jenner

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It wasn't just Kendall Jenner's honey blonde hue that sent shockwaves through the beauty industry, but her fresh cut too, the lob - a middle ground between the short bob and longer midi-length hair.

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

Michelle Yeoh

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

14

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 2025. 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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15

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.

16

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.

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17

Sydney Sweeney

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Sydney Sweeney ditched her bombshell blonde in favour of a jet-black flapper bob for the 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.

18

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?

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19

Rihanna

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Rihanna 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.

20

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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Amelia Bell
Multiplatform Beauty Director

Amelia Bell is the Multiplatform Beauty Director for ELLE UK and Harper’s Bazaar, developing beauty strategy, writing, editing, and commissioning, and leading beauty content across both sites. Amelia has a particular interest in wellness and longevity, exploring the skin-mind connection, and decoding the latest treatments, tweakments and runway trends. She also has bylines for Women's Health, Refinery29, British Vogue, Harrods Magazine, and more. 

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