Thinking of Going Shorter? Here Are Celeb Hairstyles to Inspire You

Wondering if short hair is right for you? Fortunately, there's a genius trick to getting the answer (sans scissors). Plus, we've rounded up our favorite A-lister short hair looks to give you all the #shorthairinspo you desire. From Rihanna's bad girl bob to K.Stew's buzz cut, you're bound to find something that you'll love.

Cara Delevingne

Technically this is Cara growing out her super short hairstyle– but we're obsessed with her new side-swept bob. If you're currently growing out a pixie crop– let Cara be your inspo.

Emilia Clarke

Earlier this year, Emilia Clarke went for an almighty chop, and we love it. She revealed her inspiration was Gwyneth Paltrow's infamous '90s cut, as she wrote on her Instagram, "Me: I’m thinking when Gwyneth and Brad had the same haircut. @jennychohair: I got ‘chu"

Rihanna

Rihanna showed off a new look on her Insta Stories. Rather than her super long, swishy hair that's she been working for a while now, Rihanna instead wore a cropped bob—the perfect cut for summer.

Alicia Keys

Alicia Keys

Oh hello, shiny bob. We're used to seeing Alicia Keys with long braided hair, but we're very much enjoying this cropped bob.

Irina Shayk

Irina Shayk

Irina Shayk stepped out with a seriously daring choppy bob and fringe combo at the Dsquared2 Milan S/S 19 fashion show. We love this fierce look on her.

Kelly Osbourne

Kelly Osbourne ditched her lilac roots in favor of blonde, and it looks better than ever. Give your shorter hair volume with Orbie's Swept Up Volume Spray ($42) after you've washed and blow-dried it. 

Jenna Dewan

Jenna Dewan has had short hair for a while, but at the 2018 Billboard Music Awards, she revealed an even shorter, sleeker bob complete with a center part. Oh, and we love her yellow eye shadow, too.

Dua Lipa

Not only did she give a stand-out performance at this year's Billboard Music Awards, but Dua Lipa also rocked a slicked-back bob—and we're so here for it. It's the perfect look for when you want to upgrade your bob but struggle with clipping or tying it back.

Kate Hudson

Kate Hudson makes growing out a buzz cut look effortless with this textured crop adorned with a simple black headband at the 2018 Golden Globes. 

Ruth Negga

Ruth Negga's haircut makes for ideal inspiration for anyone with naturally curly hair. 

Claire Foy

Claire Foy proves a simple quiff can make a short haircut look seriously cool.

Sam Rollinson

Sam Rollinson shows how a micro bob can look seriously cool, plus the piece-y fringe frames her face. 

Selena Gomez

Upgrade that lob with a slicked back wet look like Selena Gomez. Ask your hairdresser for longer layers so you can transform your look from day to night with products. 

Zoë Kravitz

Zoë Kravitz proved how striking a pixie crop can look, especially when it's super blonde. Note the mussed-up texture, which makes it look both effortless and cool.

Cara Delevingne

During a Chanel show, Cara Delevingne showed off this incredible blunt platinum-blonde bob. This is making us want to reach for the scissors and bleach.

Kristen Stewart

One word: wow. When Kristen Stewart unveiled this look, we realized that this was the haircut she's been looking for her whole life.

Katy Perry

The side shave and the quiff are very reminiscent of Miley Cyrus, but that's not a bad thing. We love this hue and cut on Katy Perry.

Michelle Williams

Michelle Williams is arguably the queen of the short haircut. This platinum crop, which she debuted at the Academy Awards, is a stunning iteration of her shorter 'dos, and it might well be our favorite. 

Zendaya

The bowl cut isn't a hairstyle that suits everyone, but Zendaya's gorgeous dark eyes really set this off. 

Kate Hudson

Kate Hudson shows us how to own a buzzcut with this hair transformation. Think of the time you'd save getting ready in the mornings with this look!

Kristen Stewart

If there's one thing we know about Kristen Stewart, it's that she knows a thing or two about rocking a short crop. To get something similar, make sure you ask for it to be long at the front.

Ruby Rose

This unconventional cut, as seen on Ruby Rose, is easy to pull off when you've got an amazing face and incredible eyebrows. Make sure your brows are looking just as sharp.

Rooney Mara

Rooney Mara's fringe is a quirky take on the short hairstyle.

Coco Rocha

Coco Rocha has tried out many different hairstyles in her time, but we do love this short, sharp bob on her. The '90s-style fringe is definitely something we can get on board with.

Victoria Beckham

When VB went short, she really went for it. And we loved it. While her long hair is her signature look, we're still a fan of this pixie crop.

Amber Valletta

Actress Amber Valletta proves there's no haircut she can't pull off.

Nicole Richie

Not content with simply having super-short hair, Nicole Richie has also gone for that super-platinum blonde we love too. 

Kristen Stewart

Here, Kristen Stewart gives us a lesson on how to do an updo when you have a shorter haircut. As you can see, she keeps the longer bits of the hair chin-length to frame her face. 

Kate Moss

When Kate Moss stepped out with this haircut in 2001, everyone went dashing to the salon. The beauty of this look is that it hasn't lost its power and it's as chic and modern today as it was then. 

Kate Mara

Kate Mara's short hairstyle is perfect for oval-, heart-, square- and diamond-shaped faces.

Jessica Alba

When Jessica Alba chopped off her long hair into a bob, we were shocked. But immediately after, we went and did the same, thanks to the fact it looked so good on her. 

Natalie Portman

Remember when Natalie Portman shaved her head for her role in V for Vendetta? While the star was growing her hair back, she also ended up with this gorgeous pixie crop. 

Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift's bob hairstyle is great for square-, diamond-, oval- and heart-shaped faces.

Michelle Williams

Rather than a heavy fringe, Williams has opted for a piece-y, shorter look. She's also worked some texture through the ends for a less prim look than Swift's. Inject some texture into your bob with Unite Tricky Lite ($30), a hybrid hair spray and wax.

Lupita Nyong

Lupita Nyong'o's short haircut suits oval- and heart-shaped faces.

Emma Watson

Even a super-short haircut like Emma Watson's can take an accessory. A small decorative comb is an easy way to elevate your look. Check out Dolce & Gabbana's gold-tone Swarovski crystal and faux pearl hair slide if you're feeling flush. 

Rihanna

Rihanna's bob hairstyle suits round-, oval-, square-, heart- and diamond-shaped faces.

Emma Willis

Emma Willis's short hairstyle works for oval- and heart-shaped faces.

Jourdan Dunn

Got a diamond-, oval-, heart- or square-shaped face? Try a blunt bob like Jourdan Dunn's.

Jessie J

Jessie J's short, textured haircut is perfect for oval- and heart-shaped faces.

Charlize Theron

Charlize Theron's short, side-swept cut suits heart-, diamond- and oval-shaped faces.

Kylie Jenner

Kylie Jenner's sleek bob will suit round-, oval-, square- and diamond-shaped faces.

Solange Knowles

Solange Knowles's short hairstyle will suit diamond-, oval- and square-shaped faces.

Miley Cyrus

Miley Cyrus's chic short hairstyle is ideal for oval- and heart-shaped faces.

Anne Hathaway

Just like Cyrus's hair, Anne Hathaway's short haircut is longer on top. This gives her the flexibility to play with her parting and the texture to mix up her hairstyle on the daily. 

Edie Campbell

Here, Edie Campbell has pulled the longer top lengths of her short haircut forward to create the illusion of a deep, textured fringe. We're obsessed with this short haircut. Use a little of Ouai Haircare's Matte Pomade ($24) to create that piece-y texture.

Jennifer Lawrence

A wavy side-parted short haircut will suit oval-, diamond- or heart-shaped faces.

Mia Wasikowska

Mia Wasikowska's sleek bob will suit oval-, square- and diamond-shaped faces.

Carey Mulligan

Think you can't embrace braids with short hair? Think again. Here Mulligan has used a small fishtail braid to pull the hair off her face. Clever.

Scarlett Johansson

Scarlett Johansson's short hairstyle will suit oval- and heart-shaped faces.

Michelle Williams

Williams knows that a jeweled headband is the easiest way to dress up a short haircut. From minimalistic to ornate, Net-a-Porter's headband selection is worth a look. 

Ginnifer Goodwin

Ginnifer Goodwin got the headband memo.

Mia Farrow

Super short paired with lots of mascara is the trick to this elfin look.

Keira Knightley

The gentle highlights in Keira's hair give the short cut more depth.

Sienna Miller

The fringe on this is a cute way to do the super-short crop.

Helen Mirren

Want to go short and add a different color? Look to Helen Mirren for some hair inspo.

Liv Tyler

On paper, a curled fringe shouldn't work, but in practice it's fabulous.

Lily Collins

Lily Collins knows how versatile a bob is. Wear it sleek like Swift, textured like Williams or style it with retro Marcel-esque waves for a party.

Winona Ryder

While this shot of Winona Ryder was taken in 2006, this is still giving us all the '90s feels thanks to the length of the bob and the choker. To re-create this look, you simply need to ensure your hair is chin-length and let it dry naturally for the true '90s-kid style. 

Nina Dobrev

If there's one style that never goes out of style, it's an asymmetric bob. Nina Dobrev took hers even shorter and gave us all a lesson in how to work a side-fringe. Recreate this at home by parting that center fringe slightly to the left. 

Tilda Swinton

Trust Tilda Swinton to go for something a little more left field. This quiffed short crop is made all the more dramatic by the shade of bold blonde.