At one time or another, almost every woman dreamed about having long hair, especially when they were young. Some girls would wrap towels or scarves around their heads so they could pretend to have long, flowing locks. Many of those same women followed through on their dream, which meant wearing their hair long as an adult.
As you know, hairstyles change from one year to the next. And most recently, shorter styles are all the rage. If you have long hair, these looks might prompt you to make a change.
After all, long hair isn’t always what it’s cracked up to be. If you don’t believe it, check out these 50 shorter styles that make women look younger and more vibrant.
1. What a difference eight inches make
That’s approximately how much this young lady had cut off her long hair. In this case, the new style didn’t make her look younger but more mature. The haircut also enhanced her beautiful facial features.
2. Super chic
Both the new cut and color make this woman even cuter. With this modern bob, she has an entirely different appearance. And it’s perfect for her age.
3. The right way to do ombre
If you’re going to have your hair colored ombre, this is the way to do it. The colors blend beautifully. And that long bob style … amazing.
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4. Refreshing
That’s probably the best way to describe this young lady’s new appearance. In the before photo, she looks tired. But in her after photo, she’s vibrant with a new do that compliments her face.
5. She looks like a model
This gal was already gorgeous. But with her new bob and phenomenal color, she could easily grace the cover of a popular style magazine. This is what you call a fantastic makeover.
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6. Oh, wow
The first things you notice in her after photo are her eyes, smile, and dimples. With her long hair, they’re dramatically diminished. Now, they stand out in all the best ways possible thanks to her stunning new haircut and color.
7. From messy to chic
No offense meant to this woman but before changing her appearance, her hair looked messy. The shorter style is far more attractive. Even keeping the same color, the cut made a world of difference.
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8. Talk about dramatic
Good grief … this woman’s hair was super long. But the length made it look dull and thin. Now that’s she gone with a shorter style, her hair looks healthy and thick … just beautiful.
9. It’s for men too
It’s common to see men with long hair, as well as women. Although this guy’s hair wasn’t super long, it was long enough that it wasn’t doing a thing for him. With a new hairstyle and clean-cut beard, he looks fantastic.
10. No way
At first glance, you’d never guess this was the same person. Thanks to a new hairstyle, including cut and color, along with makeup, she’s gorgeous. More than likely, even her closest friends and family members didn’t recognize her after the transformation.
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11. A contemporary edge
While there are many incredible shorter hairstyles, this is one of the most popular. For one thing, it looks fantastic. But for another, it’s easy to manage, perfect for women on the go.
12. People
Here’s a trend that works for women of all ages. However, it’s ideal for moms with small children. You could be ready to walk out the door within minutes yet people would think you spent hours to achieve this look.
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13. Cute as a button
Before having her hair cut, it reached well below her waist. But taking care of that much hair is a big chore. This shorter age-appropriate style is cuteness overload.
14. Real classy
An asymmetrical bob with side-swept bangs works perfectly for this woman. Before, she was dowdy. Now, she’s 100 percent classy.
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15. All grown up
Finding the right hairstyle for a girl who’s becoming a teenager isn’t an easy task. But this one deserves consideration. Especially for girls involved in sports, dance, or other activities, it requires little work while still looking great.
16. Tomboy turned supermodel
Here’s another example of what the right style can do for someone. Before, she looked like a typical teen tomboy. But with a short bob that beautifully frames her face, this is someone you’d expect to see on the catwalk.
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17. Fun and flirty
This woman had kind of a Cher look going on before her transformation. But her new style is more fun and flirtier. And just look at the huge smile on her face.
18. Sweet style
We have to admit that we like her hair both long and short. She has one of those faces that can sport just about any look. However, her new look better matches her age, and that copper color … impressive.
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19. 20 years younger…
…that’s what this shorter hairstyle did for this woman. Instead of looking worn out and older than her actual age, she’s now a knock-out. What an incredible improvement.
20. Soft ombre effect
For this look, the stylist created an ombre effect using subtle blond tones. This gal is now modern and sure to make all her friends envious. The cut also helped highlight her gorgeous eyes.
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Instagram/raylorojohair
21. Sexy waves
When it comes to soft waves, they either work or they don’t. In this case, they work. Rather than somewhat stringy long locks, this gal now has a style that’s more fashionable and easier to manage.
22. Sheer sophistication
Whoever styled this woman’s hair did a fantastic job. She went from looking like a high school student to a CEO of a Fortune 500 company. This is an amazingly sophisticated look.
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23. Rocking the buzz
Let’s be honest, not very many women can get a buzz cut and look this gorgeous. Her before style was stunning. But wanting something completely different, she opted for a buzz cut and she’s rocking it.
24. Buzz take two
Here’s a second gal who decided to have her long hair cut off in exchange for a buzz cut. While some people might be on the fence about this style, it doesn’t matter. If it makes her happy, that’s what counts.
25. In a league of her own
The combination of this super short bob swept to the side and the color pink makes this woman a standout. This is another style that might not be for everyone but she’s wearing it well. She looks like someone who’d be a blast to hang around with.
26. Pretty lady
Women with thin hair don’t realize just how much work it takes to care for thick hair, especially when it’s this long. Yes, it was stunning before she had it cut but now, she looks elegant and stylish. And she probably saves a ton of time getting ready for work.
27. The look of innocence
With petite facial features, this gal needed a hairstyle that was complimentary instead of one that elongated her face. And that’s what she got. Having a small bone structure, this hairstyle is more becoming.
28. Her smile speaks volumes
Okay, so it’s hard to tell if this woman was smiling in the before photo because of the mask. But if you look at her eyes, she doesn’t appear to be thrilled with her long hair. In the after photo, her smile says it all.
29. A better fit
For women with long faces, long hair seldom works. It only makes all their facial features appear longer and more exaggerated. In this case, the chin-length bob gives her face fullness that looks beautiful.
30. No more stringy hair
Yes, this woman’s hair was long. But being so thin, it did nothing to enhance her natural beauty. Her new bob with lighter tones makes her shine while creating the illusion of her having thick hair.
31. Va va voom
What a remarkable transformation. Gone is the two-tone long hair that aged this woman. With this sleek bob, she’s a bombshell.
32. Subtle changes lead to a dramatic transformation
If you notice, the amount of hair the stylist cut wasn’t overly significant yet, it was just enough to make a dramatic difference. The nice thing about this hairstyle is it works perfectly for both casual and formal events. Did you notice the resemblance to Selma Hayek with the new do?
33. Full of bounce
It’s amazing what a short bob can do for hair. In this case, it turned it from thin to thick and bouncy. What a fantastic look for women of all ages.
34. She’s adorable
Hopefully, this woman’s long hair was donated considering there was a lot of it. Choosing a short bob was a good choice for her. Again, as a petite gal, this style looks a lot better.
35. Hot trend
This is the bob haircut that everyone’s talking about. And as you can see, it’s extremely attractive. Although the stylist didn’t change the color of the woman’s hair, she didn’t need to get the results wanted.
36. Does it get any prettier than this?
For starters, kudos to whoever chose the new colors … they’re gorgeous. Then you have one of the hottest hairstyle trends added to that. Combined, it won’t take long for this gal to fill her datebook, if she’s single.
37. The sporty look
As someone who has little time to mess with hair, this woman wanted something that was both sporty and fun. With this super short haircut, she can take care of daily tasks and still look fantastic. As with some of the other styles, this is ideal for mothers of small children.
38. Holy smoke
Talk about beautiful. Giving this woman’s hair a richer tone coupled with a bob and long bangs that sweep to the side, it’s no wonder she looks so happy. If you want to cut your hair yet keep the volume, this would be an awesome choice.
39. The artsy type
People who are into the Fine and Performing Arts always seem to have the coolest looks. And here’s proof. Even in her before picture, this woman preferred edgy bangs but with this, she looks incredibly chic.
40. Softer and more feminine
With long hair, this woman appears somewhat hard. For whatever reason, it takes away from her femininity. But the shorter do soften her features, which in turn, makes her look more feminine.
41. Controlling the frizz
For anyone with frizzy or extra curly hair, wearing it long usually leads to some major challenges. Rather than fall beautifully, it typically becomes wider. By cutting off several inches, giving this woman’s hair warmer tones, and thinning it out just made her life so much easier.
42. The right touch
Not all buzz cuts entail cutting hair to the scalp. Here, the stylist left a little to create a unique look. That, along with reducing the amount of makeup she wears and this lady looks nothing like her old self
43. Using what she had
While some people find it difficult to manage curls, this stylist found a way to use them to this woman’s advantage. With a shorter hairdo, she now has an attractive style. Not to mention, this wash and go hairstyle will make it easier for her to keep the curls under control.
44. Super refined
Remember, depending on the hairstyle, it can either make people appear younger or more mature. For this gal, the goal was to appear more mature. With this beautiful style, people at her job will take her authority more seriously.
45. A vast difference
The days of looking shaggy are over for this man. His new hairstyle that’s short on the sides but longer on the top is ideal. There’s a stark difference between the two looks.
46. What’s not to love
Women of all ages could wear this hairstyle. It’s versatile, easy to manage, and downright beautiful. When looking at the before and after photos of this woman, there’s just no comparison.
47. Sassy and happy
When her hair was long, not only was it several mismatching colors but it also didn’t look healthy. So, the first step was to cut it into a chin-length bob. From there, the stylist made her hair auburn colored, which looks stunning.
48. Massive transformation
When looking at this woman’s long hair, you can see that it didn’t have much shine and it hid her beautiful face. With an asymmetrical bob, her hair almost glows. And now, not only can you see her facial features but you can tell just how much this new hairstyle enhanced them.
49. Double the volume
Although this little girl’s hair was wet in the before photo, it still looks thin and scraggly. With an adorable new style, it appears as though it’s doubled in volume. And this is more age-appropriate and manageable.
50. A perfect length
For women aged 20 to 60, this is an excellent length. In this case, the lady had her hair lightened, as well. This particular hairstyle is highly beneficial for gals with thinner hair as it gives the impression of being thick and full.
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