47 Stylish Short Curly Hair Styles For Women to Try out 2020

Short curly hair is trendy, versatile and low maintenance.

Having short curly hair is awesome, right? There is something romantic about wearing your hair short and curly. You use less time and hair products to style it. You can toss on a scarf when it’s cold, and you can let it down when it’s hot. All this goodness that short curly hair has to offer can become a reality if you have a fantastic hairstyle to compliment your look.

The best thing you can do for your bob, curly hair is to ensure that you care for it well. When you apply the proper shampoo, conditioner, and mask, you will have your hair smooth to style. Keep it moisturized to maintain the glow.

Whether you have naturally curled hair or have straight hair and looking for a short curly hairstyle, check out these beautiful styles.

1The Soft Twist

The Soft Twist - Short Curly Hair Styles For Women
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The style has a sexy and playful twist to it. It works well for the natural hair texture, and it is easy to manage and create. If you are ever busy and cannot spare much time to style your hair, this look will be great for you.

2Short Curly Hair with Pretty Bangs

Short Curly Hair with Pretty Bangs
Instagram / @GETITCURLY

There has been a lengthy debate on whether short curly hair goes well with bangs. From this look, it is clear that bangs are a good idea. Medium curly textures are recommended for the bang look. Those with super curly hair can do well also, but with a dramatic effect.

3Boyish Pixie

Boyish Pixie - Short Curly Hair Styles For Women
Instagram / @GOSHHAIRSTUDIO

If you are endowed with full-head large curls, you should consider trying this boyish pixie cut. You can wear it both to the office and for coffee dates. To increase the volume, use hydrating mousse to moisturize and define the curls.

4Blonde and Curly

Blonde and Curly - Short Curly Hair Styles For Women
Instagram / @GLAMJESUS

This short curly hairstyle is a great pick for blondes. It leaves a stunning look that makes the hair layers seem longer in the front part than at the back. The best part is its simplicity, which makes it wearable to any occasion.

5Rainbow Pop

Rainbow Pop - Short Curly Hair Styles For Women

Adding color will spruce up your curly hair considerably. When you wear curly hair, you will be noticed, so, adding some color means you will go full blown bold. Whether it is some pink, chocolate, back or red, coloring your curls will make a huge difference.

6Go Natural

Go Natural - Short Curly Hair Styles For Women
Instagram / @BLESSEDWITHKURLS

African American women are usually blessed with naturally curly hair. By going natural, they do not only enjoying the full bounce but also have an incredible look. You can also add a little definition to the curls, which will help you achieve an exceptional look.

7Short and Sweet

Short and Sweet - Short Curly Hair Styles For Women
Instagram / @KETURAHR

Whoever who said that face length curly hair does not look great was wrong. See how well the lady rocks the shorter than bob hair? If you were considering it but wasn’t sure of the outcome, here it is.

8A Curly Bob

A Curly Bob - Short Curly Hair Styles For Women
Instagram / @CURLONAMISSION

Most ladies who cut their curly hair choose to have a bob hairstyle at some point. This bob, which is both wavy and curly, looks excellent on the wearer. It is a few inches longer in the front than back. The middle waves accentuate the cheekbone.

9Vintage Curls

Vintage Curls - Short Curly Hair Styles For Women
Instagram / @CURLSBYYOGIRL

A short hairstyle with well defined, tight curls gives the fantastic vintage look. Accompany the look with a gorgeous smile and that is all you need to be beautiful while rocking the style. You can wear the hairdo to both official and casual events.

10Nape Length Curly Hair

Nape Length Curly Hair
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One of the attractive things about having curly hair is that it has a great texture and all you need is a little effort to achieve it. You can also showcase your color variations as you wish. Any highlights you apply look natural since the lighter parts lend with the dark ones.

11Very Short Black Hair

Very Short Black Hair - Short Curly Hair Styles For Women
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This pixie works well with natural hair, and it sorts of opens up the lady’s face. To pull off this look, you ought to be okay having haircuts often, which should be at least a month. Besides that, it is easygoing and doesn’t require much styling.

12Brunette Hair with Messy Curls

Brunette Hair with Messy Curls - Short Curly Hair Styles For Women
Instagram / @MARIABONITANY

A short wavy bob cut is a great style for women who have a flat back of the head. Usually, such ladies have a difficult time styling their hair, which means that this style is worth a try.

13Naturally Curly Beauty

Naturally Curly Beauty - Short Curly Hair Styles For Women
Instagram / @GETITCURLY

Short haircuts are not only chic but also low-maintenance. So, if you have naturally curly hair, consider cutting it. In case it is long and straight, you can also use hot roller sets to curl it.

14Short Hair with Muddled Curls

Short Hair with Muddled Curls
Instagram / @THISCURLYARAB

When picking a short hairstyle for your curly hair, you do not have to confine yourself to the ordinary. Instead, you can muddle up the curls like this. Having a few layers gives the impression that you are womanly and polished.

15Pops of Purple Highlights

Pops of Purple Highlights - Short Curly Hair Styles For Women
Instagram / @NATFACTORHAIR

The best thing about this haircut is the way the purple color blends in to create a beautiful dimension that enhances the curls. If you would like to have these highlights, note that the style requires a lot of maintenance to keep it looking fresh.

16Inverted Brunet Bob

Inverted Brunet Bob - Short Curly Hair Styles For Women
Instagram / @SATORISPASALON

A jaw-length bob for women with thick hair can take a variety of shapes. The most important factor to consider is the shape of your face. A cut can be better on you than another style. The common ones include angled, tapered and rounded.

17The Mussy Curls

The Mussy Curls - Short Curly Hair Styles For Women
Instagram / @CRAVINGSHANNON

The mussy bo style is quite popular, especially among women with straight hair. When curled, the bedhead look requires a bit of managing. Otherwise, it gets dry and is out of control. It is recommended that you allow your hair to dry naturally.

18Bold Is the Word

Bold Is the Word - Short Curly Hair Styles For Women

Nothing describes a woman better than an incredible hairstyle that compliments her look. If you are looking to be bold, go for this voluminous hairstyle. You can tease your middle hair upwards using a spray gel and then coax the curls until you achieve the bouncy look.

19Glunge Honey Colored Beauty

Glunge Honey Colored Beauty - Short Curly Hair Styles For Women
Instagram / @MAEDAY1381

The amazing glunge effect on this style comes from the smokey roots and the under highlights. You will definitely love the character and the depth that the look gives. With the right maintenance, you can achieve the curls with minimal effort.

20Curly Ringlets Shag

Curly Ringlets Shag - Short Curly Hair Styles For Women
Instagram / @XO.JULZ

This style is both medium length and highly layered. If you want to achieve this amazing look, you can air dry it and texture it with loose curls. To keep the hair nice and smooth, consider diffusing. The best part is that any face shape can pull off the style.

21Undercut Curls

Undercut Curls - Short Curly Hair Styles For Women
Instagram / @ELENADAMOVAA

This is a customized undercut with amazing details. The style can suit both women with thick hair and thin hair. The critical aspect is that one should enjoy having an edgy look and is willing to maintain it.

22Natural Pixie Cut

Natural Pixie Cut - Short Curly Hair Styles For Women
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If you have wavy, curly hair, and are looking to try out a unique style, then this hairdo is for you. Although you will need to cut your hair often, you do not have to put in a lot of maintenance into staying stylish.

23Rose Gold Locs Bob

Rose Gold Locs Bob - Short Curly Hair Styles For Women
Instagram / @KREATIONSBYKASSIE

This hairdo is ideal for anyone who has curly hair and wants freedom in styling their hair. By maintaining the perimeter nice and blunt in style and adding an extra inner layering, the curls will bounce and lay perfectly. You can diffuse to add volume.

24Modern, Short Curly Hair

Modern, Short Curly Hair
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The outstanding aspect of this style is that it is sophisticated but with an edge. So, you get to look professional without compromising your personality. Such a level of class is one of the things a modern woman requires to rock the corporate work.

25Bouncy Trendy Bob

Bouncy Trendy Bob - Short Curly Hair Styles For Women
Instagram / @RITUALSALONCO

This look is great for all shape types. Anyone who feels the need to enhance and define their healthy, natural curl should consider it. Allowing the curls to dry out naturally will make your hair stronger, since no heat is applied.

26Healthy Curls

Healthy Curls - Short Curly Hair Styles For Women
Instagram / @ELLEBANN.A

When you decide to keep short hair, it is essential to ensure that it stays healthy. The healthier your hair is, the better the curls will look. So, ensure that it is moisturized at all times like in this photo.

27Voluminous Bob

Voluminous Bob - Short Curly Hair Styles For Women

One of the best ways of styling your short curly hair is to keep a chin-length bob. It has lots of volumes and makes it possible for the wearer to show off their personality. When you leave a few spirals in the front, it will enhance your face and highlight your beauty.

28Few Blonde Curls

Few Blonde Curls - Short Curly Hair Styles For Women
Instagram / @BEELOVING2

You do not have to keep full head curls if it does not appeal to you. Rather than having more curls than you want, you can have a few and still rock your short hair. The blonde look is impressive too.

29Grey and Cute

Grey and Cute - Short Curly Hair Styles For Women
Instagram / @JACQUELINEOHAIR

One thing is for sure; that this hairstyle will look great on you even in your old age. See how the grey looks great on the curls? The neck length hair is looking awesome on the lady, probably an indication that dying white would be a good idea.

30Soft Ringlets

Soft Ringlets - Short Curly Hair Styles For Women

Cutting your curly hair above the chin is a great way of rocking your short hair. It works perfectly especially with tight ringlets. You can enhance the look using a curling iron. The look adds volume to the face sides and shows off the neck.

31A Curly Angled Bob

A Curly Angled Bob - Short Curly Hair Styles For Women
Instagram / @GRETA.CONTI

The best thing about this style is the perfect balance in hair length, because it creates a maximum curl expression with a stylish angle to it. The back side is tapered, such that it ends up being a balance of pixie and bob.

32The Flapper Bob

The Flapper Bob - Short Curly Hair Styles For Women
Instagram / @THEHAIRARTISTA

Straight from the 1900s, this short hair curly style offers a vintage look that speaks of both modern and classy. The cut is slightly below the ear and gets shorter at the back. If your hair is not too thick but has amazing curls, you should consider trying out this style.

33Frizz Is Great

Frizz Is Great - Short Curly Hair Styles For Women
Instagram / @MOUSEYBROWNE

Women with short curly hair try to avoid the frizz by all means. However, it is not entirely bad, so, there is no need of spending lots of money and time in an attempt to avoid the obvious. A little frizz is great on a head full of curls.

34Curly Shag with a Fringe

Curly Shag with a Fringe - Short Curly Hair Styles For Women
Instagram / @BEAUTIVILLEY

Many people are skeptical of having bangs because they are unsure of how the fringe will look on them. Clearly, having an edge on your curly hair is great. The look is ideal for women who have an oval face shape. It does not require a lot of maintenance.

35Curly Blonde Pomp

Curly Blonde Pomp - Short Curly Hair Styles For Women
Instagram / @CURLY_HAIR_LONDON

The undercut that is beneath the blonde crown gives the hair fullness and leaves room for shrinkage. The look is great for people with multi-textured hair. If you have a loose curl at the back, consider keeping the hair short and letting the curls to fall at the top.

36Short Shaggy Curls

Short Shaggy Curls - Short Curly Hair Styles For Women
Instagram / @CEREMONYPORTLAND

The style looks a lot like an overgrown pixie, but it is still awesome. The style can fit any face shape type, as long as the stylist customizes it to the wearer. If you have harsh features, keep the edges long and soft. If you have a long face, keep curls short.

37Curly Hair with an Afro Mohawk

Curly Hair with an Afro Mohawk - Short Curly Hair Styles For Women
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If you are looking for a contrasting look, shaving one or both sides of the hair and leaving the middle part will give you what you desire. The eventual look will be a fantastic explosion of curls. You can even draw a little something on the shaved side.

38Stacked Colorful Bob

Stacked Colorful Bob - Short Curly Hair Styles For Women
Instagram / @THECURLYLAW

Go for a curly bob whenever you want to have a glamorous hairstyle without putting in much effort. Whether your hair is black, red or blonde, this style allows you to flaunt it. You can also incorporate some highlights to make it more colorful.

39From Long to Short

From Long to Short - Short Curly Hair Styles For Women
Instagram / @FAIRYRELICS

Being playful with your hair not only gives you a break from the usual, but it also allows you a chance to try out new styles. If you have a bob cut and would like to try something new, this hairstyle is just it.

40Lots of Curls

Lots of Curls - Short Curly Hair Styles For Women
Instagram / @MYMERRYMESSYCURLS

There is never a measure as to the extent of curling your hair. Therefore, do not shy away from playing with the curl volume as you wish. You can have as many and as few curls on your pretty hair as you wish.

41A Few Waves and Fun Don’t Hurt

A Few Waves and Fun Don’t Hurt - Short Curly Hair Styles For Women

If you have straight hair and are considering curling it, you have nothing stopping you now. The waves look great, and you can ask your stylist to curl it as much as you want.

42Twinning with Curls

Twinning with Curls - Short Curly Hair Styles For Women

This mom and daughter are getting their curls together. They look so pretty together, which is quite tempting. Now you know that you can rock curls with someone you love, like a mother, sister or aunt.

43Simply Curls

Simply Curls - Short Curly Hair Styles For Women
Instagram / @SENTENOSTYLIST

There is so much you can attempt with your short curly hair. If you want to experience a different look, consider going back to mere simplicity. It is apparent that there is so much beauty even in simple curly hairstyles.

44Crotchet Short Curly Hair

Crotchet Short Curly Hair
Instagram / @HAIRBYRICARDO_

If there is no way you can curl your short hair, worry not, for here is something for you to try. You can easily find your way to beautiful short curly hair by crocheting you’re the readymade hair into your natural hair. The final look is spectacular.

45A Blend of Blonde, Black and Pop

A Blend of Blonde, Black and Pop - Short Curly Hair Styles For Women

If you are bored of having purely blonde or purely black hair, you can try blending the two colors for a pretty look. The best part is that you can wear the style to both official and casual meetings. It is simply magical!

46Brushed out and Cute

Brushed out and Cute - Short Curly Hair Styles For Women
Instagram / @ZAIRA.EVA

Here is a great way of achieving the preferred level of messiness while still rocking your short curly hair. To have an exact look, brush a part of your hair partly and then leave the rest in shape to maintain their springy way.

47Curly Lob

Curly Lob - Short Curly Hair Styles For Women

Lob stands for a long bob. Since it is longer at the back, it is possible to pull back the hair and have more fun than a regular bob style. This style is incredible for all face types and works best with a few layers. Clients who do not like dramatic styles will benefit from this look.

Short Curly Hair Is The Hit!

If you feel like long hair is weighing you down and you are running out of ways to style it, it’s high time you try short curly hairstyles. Chopped curly hairdos can be customized to look wither official or casual. There are over a hundred ways to style it, meaning that you will never run out of ideas. From the regular bob cuts to amazing pixies, there are several easy short curly hairstyles you can do from home.


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