30 Snazzy Short Hairstyles for Thick Wavy Hair

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15. Curly Shag with Full Bangs

“A full bang and a carved-out shape that will last up to 8 months with minimal maintenance was our goal,” says Victoria, an expert in haircuts from Long Island and New York City. This look elegantly frames the face and exudes natural volume.

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16. Textured Bob for Thick Waves

Texturing is really beneficial for thick, curly hair! It accentuates natural waves, gives movement, and lightens the bulk. Hairstylist Serina from the Vancouver BRUSH salon used texturing to create a chic, casual look that was low maintenance.

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17. Elegant Short Bob for Gray Hair

According to the stylists at Cohea Studio in Brussels, Belgium, “a bob on curly hair brings movement and lightness to the face.” You get a great blend of a modern, fresh style and a delicate touch with this elegant haircut.

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18. Soft Feminine Pixie Cut

This style features shorter sides and back hair, with longer top strands that are blow-dried for more bounce and form. Brazilian stylist Rodrigo Cintra added a delicate, feminine touch to this adorable look.

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19. Extra Poofy Style for 3A Hair Type

Use layers and a shaping cut that accentuates your natural pattern to define your 3a curls. Apply products that enhance curls, distribute the hair, and scrunch it as it dries. To keep the curl definition at night, you can also attempt the “pineapple” method.

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20. Wavy Pixie Mullet

Mari Reed from Philly The Parlour salon, who loves curls and shags, has a sassy and fun pixie mullet. It’s all about the contrast, with the sides being shorter and the top slightly longer. That mood is stylish, edgy, and cheeky thanks to those waves!

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21. Tapered Wavy Pixie

The stylish pixie has been trimmed for a more wearable look. Bulk can be reduced without sacrificing style by thinned and trimmed hair toward the neck and sides. This tames those waves and gives you a well-balanced look that makes styling and maintaining your pixie cut easy.

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22. Layered Cut with Bangs

Diêgo Màrcsant, a Brazilian hairstylist, purposefully took weight out of the hair to accentuate the waves’ inherent bounce and keep it from becoming a bulky mass. You can maintain the volume, shape, and carefree charm that wavy hair is known for by layering!