Time for a new look! 5 short-hair templates that also teach you how to find your most flattering length

Short hair is fresh and cool, and plenty of women consider switching to a sleek short cut in spring and summer, though they may worry it won’t suit their face shape or style. Here’s a simple test for finding the ideal proportion for short hair, followed by POPBEE’s recommended short-hair styles to help you find a look you love.

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How can you tell whether short hair suits you?

 

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To find out whether short hair suits you, try this: the golden-ratio test for short hair.

• Prepare a ruler and a pen;
• then place the ruler vertically beneath your earlobe;
• hold the pen horizontally against your chin;
• finally, measure the distance from your earlobe to the pen to complete the test.

If the measurement is greater than 5.7 cm, longer hair may suit you better; if it’s less than 5.7 cm, short hair may be a better fit.

Short Hairstyle Idea 1: Soft Wavy Bob

 

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Compared with the classic bob, this year’s trend is the more casual, laid-back soft wavy bob. Cut in layers to suit your face shape and given a touch of wave, it has the natural look of hair just after waking up, making the bob even more appealing.

Short Hairstyle Idea 2: Collarbone-Length Hair

 

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Worried you’ll regret cutting your hair too short all at once? Consider a medium-short bob instead. This bob falls between the ears and shoulders and is also known as a collarbone bob. It has the freshness of short hair while retaining a soft feel, making it a good entry-level short hairstyle.

Short Hairstyle Idea 3: Heavily Layered Short Hair

 

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If you want to get rid of a heavy look, a heavily layered short cut can make your hair feel lighter. Pair it with wispy bangs for a fresh, light look that doesn’t appear frizzy.

Short Hairstyle Idea 4: Japanese-Inspired Androgynous Pixie Cut

 

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Of all Japanese-inspired short hairstyles, the androgynous pixie cut is the one most likely to make you want to book a haircut. This stylish, edgy cut is clean and sharp, clearly showing off your delicate features and neck.

Short Hairstyle Idea 5: Flipped-Out Short Hair

 

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If you follow Japanese short-hair trends, you’ll know that Japanese women love flipped-out short hair. Falling right at the neck, this length reveals the neck’s lines for a touch of subtle sexiness. The key is to ask your stylist to thin out your hair and cut layers into your bangs, creating a light, airy feel.

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