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As the seasons shift, it may not just be your wardrobe that needs an update, but also your hairstyle. If you were looking for a sign to chop your locks off, take the change in temperature as your cue. It may seem a bit risky, but the short-haired ladies of the runway show us that the look is feminine, always on trend and oh so chic.
Case in point: Model Ruth Bell used to have long, silky, blond hair, but once it was chopped off by hairstylist Paul Hanlon, she became even more recognizable and was booked for more fashion shows. She admitted, however, that there were some doubts: “I thought I’d shave my head for McQueen, and it would be a really cool thing that I could say I did once. And that would be it. I didn’t expect it to make me a bigger model. Now, it feels like I have this great responsibility on my shoulders [because I have a bigger profile].”
Ready to up your cool factor? Look through this slideshow to get some inspiration for your next salon visit.
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Hair styling trends that are in right now
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Pixie Cut
A pixie cut will always seem drastic if you're going from long to short, but it'll give you a fresh and elegant look.
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Dyed Bob Cut
Twin models Ami and Aya Suzuki are doubly chic in their matching bob cuts. What gives the look a twist is the neon pink color.
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Side-Parted Pixie
Look dapper with an impish cut that’s parted to the side.
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Beach Waves
Shape your face with an above-the-shoulders cut with soft beach waves.
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Permed Bob
Give your hair more volume and style with a chin-length bob that's permed in a corkscrew style.
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Pixie and a Bob Cut
Channel your inner Amélie Poulain with bangs and a cheek-length bob.
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Undercut
Men aren’t the only ones who can rock an undercut.
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Mohawk
... and the same goes for a mohawk. Make anything you wear look edgy with this styled 'do.
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Bowl Cut
Forget everything you know about bowl cuts. Now it’s a completely stylish look that'll put you on the cutting edge of all that's cool.
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Tousled Pixie
If you want to go for a "woke up like this" look, a tousled pixie parted to the side translates to instant effortless vibes.
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Trimmed
If you want to slowly transition to a shorter hairstyle, just trim it sharply above your shoulders.
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Quiff
When unsure of how to style your short hair, try a quiff — the style of brushing the hair up and back.
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Mullet
Go for a vintage look with a platinum mullet.
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Buzzed
Want to go for drastic and impactful? Buzzing your head imparts a bold and minimalist vibe.
