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21 Short Hairstyles for Black Women

You gotta love the versatility of short hairstyles for Black women, right?!? 

You’re about to see some of the best and cutest haircuts that’ll have you out here screamin’ “Short Hair, Don’t Care babaaaaaay!”...

Some are permed and also a bunch are natural hairstyles, something for everybody Melanated Maven of magnificence!

And hey! If you don’t know how to style short Black hair at home, I’m gonna introduce you to some DOPE Black hairstylists from around the country, hopefully, you’ll see one who does hair in your area.

Oh, and listen! If you’re a hairstylist, natural hair influencer, or natural hair model with high-quality Black hairstyle pictures, email them to me for a chance to get featured. Hit me up at: 

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I looked all up and down the world wide web for the cutest short hairstyles for Black women so that you'll have an arsenal of ideas for whenever you are ready for a good barber cut or a short Black pixie hairstyle.

A gang of these short hairstyles can be DIY if you're good with the scissors/clippers…

...and they all are reaching to-die-for cuteness levels!

Short Hairstyles for Black Women - Pixie Cuts & More

What was once "En Moda" comes right back around again. You have to love how the 90s hairstyles are back in styles.

This one looks like the cut of Pam from Total or T-Boz from TLC. Don't think you can start singing R & B all of a sudden though sis.

Don't do us like that, lol... Styled by @SalonPoshByKali in NY.

This short Black pixie cut is fire-red and as hot as it gets! This hairdo was styles by Kali Gomez of Salon Posh in Brooklyn, New York.

The Instagram account for Salon Posh by Kali has a bunch of sexy short hairstyles for Black women like short Senegalese twist braids and more to give you all kinds of cute ideas.

If you book with her or visit her short hairstyle ideas Instagram page, tell her "NHP sent me!".

6 Benefits of Short Hairstyles for Black Women:

Short hairstyles for Black women are very convenient when you're a woman on the go and don't have tons of time for looooong wash days and such.

When properly maintained, your teeny weeny afro (TWA), designer haircut and pixie cuts can come of as very stylish and chic.

Wavy cuts are common hairstyles for short permed black hair and for the naturals among us short hairstyles for Black women were a staple as we transitioned out of chemically-processing our hair.

Short hairstyles for Black women come with many positives, such as...

1. Short haircuts can be done at a barber instead of a full salon.
2. It's easier to maintain a short hairstyle. 
3. You can use wigs & crochet braids to go long, while long hair won't allow short styles. 
4. Short hairstyles are often cheaper to upkeep.. 
5. Your head and scalp feel cooler in the heat of summer.
6. Short hairstyles for Black women save money on hair products.

And top that all off... For ladies who may have a cute lil chubby face, short haircuts for Black women with round faces are very flattering.

So let's look at some bomb short haircuts right now...

This lovely lady is Tynece Juanita, and she is rocking this short Black hairstyle like a true natural hair model.

Tynece is a type 4 natural who has an IG account focused on Lifestyle, Beauty & Fashion. She has alot of different looks, twist hairstyles, TWAs and more.

If you visit her page, tell her "NHP sent me!".

This short hairstyle for Black women just screams #thechoppedmobb is in the building!

Ilia Nikco is rockin' this blonde layered bangs style and her awesome make up is from nyxcosmetics. I can't really tell if this is a short permed black hairstyle or it's been smoothed out with a premium grade straightening iron.

Either way, Ilia is SLAYING this shaved-sides haircut and you gotte see hair Black hairstyles and fashion IG page.

If you visit her AESTHETIK • ART • BEAUTY Instagram page, tell her "NHP sent me!".

You gotta love the flair on curly-wavy and gorgeously exotic short hairstyle. Never mind that the eyelashes and makeup are on FULL FLEEk as well...

This would make a super-cute summer hairstyle that would make even the cheapest sundress look like a million dollars.

Short haircuts for Black women are most appreciated when the weather is warm because they are lightweight, cool and you don't have to cover your kinks and curls with hats.

Doesn't seeing Ilia Nikco's short Black hairstyles make you want to cut your hair?!?!

If you know how to style short Black hair at home, you should see her styles and fashions for some dazzling ideas that you can burn up the town with. 

This sista is doin' the dang thang!

If you visit her page, tell her "NHP sent me!".

This short Black hairdo image was taken by Stacy Pierce Photography, a Black woman-owned business that helps you brand yourself and your business more professionally.

It's no secret that short hairstyles for Black women are popular among busy businesswomen, the short pixie styles free up more time to handle the pressing issues of the day without getting too tangle up in caring for long hair.

Short Natural Haircuts for Black Females With Round Faces

Alright, listen...

Just because I'm showing some short natural haircuts for Black women with round faces, it doesn't mean that I'm showing you women with round faces.

Not everyone wants to send photos in to be called a "round face", because some could take that as being fat or atleast somewhat overweight.

Still though:

I picked these haircuts and designs as some cute short natural haircuts for Black women with round faces because these are the types of hairdos that seem to compliment fuller faces.

So don't write me trying to cuss me out, lol...

This super-curly short hairstyle for Black women was styled by KBB Salon in Marietta, Georgia. Their IG says that they were awarded as the best beauty salon in Marietta. 

KBB Salon prides itself on giving inspiring, warm, and attentive service. They aim to give affordable luxury for professional clients in a timely manner.

On the salons IG page you'll see a ton of different short Black hairstyles, braided hairstyles and more that will give you hairstyle ideas for days! If you book their salon or visit their IG tell KBB that "NHP sent me!". 

Here's another short hairstyle for African-American women that was styled by KBB Salon in Marietta, Georgia. 

Let's keep it a buck... It feels sooooo good when your hair is freshly done and your straight up out of the salon looking like a tasty snack.

The orangish-reddish tint shades make this a cute look for autumn and the beautiful falling leaves.

If you have high-quality Black hairstyle photos like these images, be sure to email Melissa Lee with your photos and give the names of the hairstyles.

It might just get NHP approved! 

This short and shiny Black haircut style is the perfect Pixie cut and style, the Pixie cut on Black women gives me that Halle Berry vibe, it's just luscious-looking!

Who runs the world? Girls with curls! This is a gorgeous auburn rodset on natural hair. 

This short hairstyle for Black women was done by Rina from "Alluring Hair by Rina" in Smyrna, Georgia.

She specializes in doing silk presses, blowouts, heat & styles, two strand twist outs, flat twist outs, comb coils, rodsets, rollersets and virgin relaxer services.

If you book with her or visit her short Black hairstyle ideas Instagram page tell her "NHP sent me!".

This beauty short hairstyle for Black women came in with a beautiful brown copper tone KBB Salon took up a notch to a bold Auburn Spice color.

Kalena Duru and her salon staff are licensed cosmetologists who offer professional hair salon services in the ATL area such as hair straightening, haircuts, keratin treatments and more.

For example...

They also specialize in Go and Glow Silkpress styles, retouches, partial relaxers, twist-outs, rod set styles, grey coverage, double process & style, partial highlights, full highlights, root touchups, free hand color & style, precision haircuts, layered hair, bob cuts, trim, shine restoration, conditioning steam treatments and protein treatments.

If you live near Atlanta and book with this Marietta, GA salon or visit their short Black hairstyles Instagram, tell Kalena "NHP sent me!".

This super-cute short and curly Black website is worn by Rachel Janssens of Amsterdam.

This curly TWA is so neat, defined and sexy!

She runs her RRJ hair Instagram account where she shares her natural hair journey and wig styles.

If you visit her short hairstyles for Black women IG page, tell her "NHP sent me!".

The mirror never lies, and the Dream Cuts Barber Lounge in East Point Georgia always get your short curl cuts right...

And this gorgeous natural hair model is Tiffany Renee from Official Curl Gang out of the ATL.

Her IG has tons of sexy short hairstyles for Black Women, if you visit her page, tell her "NHP sent me!".

I love this short two tone new growth with raw natural design style. It's red and black like the Atlanta Falcons colors.

This was styled by Dream Cuts Barber Lounge in East Point, GA.

If you book with this brotha's barber shop/salon or visit his short hair cuts Instagram, tell him "NHP sent me!".

OMG, Mrs.Tahirah wears some of the most modern and unique short hairstyles for Black women on her IG hair page.

This was also styled by Dream Cuts Barber Lounge in East Point, GA.

Hey! If you have well-lit short Black hairstyle photos that you want featured, hit Melissa up by email. I can't guarantee you'll get NHP approved, but if it's a good, high-quality photo, there's a good chance for you to get the feature here on NHP!

If you visit Mrs. Tahirah's IG hairstyles page, tell her "NHP sent me!".

This short haircut on this beautiful Black woman just screams "FIERCE" as if her name was Sasha!

This short Black criss-cross cut hairstyle idea is sleek, super-neat and one-of-a-kind.

Dream Cuts Barber Lounge is killin' the haircut game in the ATL area!

Here's a photo collage of short haircuts for Black women that were cut and styled by @dreamcutsbarberlounge - SOOOOO DOPE!

This elegant blonde and curly hairstyle is a dang masterpiece.

You gotta love the faded shorter hair on the sides and amazing platinum blonde dye color.

Short Hairstyles for Black Women [VIDEO]

In the video above you'll see some of the most elegant as well as simple short hairstyles for Black women.

One of the only downfalls or cons of short hairstyle might leave your head freezing cold in the winter, lol. But atleast they look hot! 

Now let's look at a couple regal short natural haircuts for Black women over 5o for the more mature and elegant among us...

Short Natural Haircuts for Black Women Over 50

This amazing short natural haircut is being rocked by Stacy Pierce who is an amazing Branding Photographer in Orlando, Florida.

If you visit Stacy's business pictures on Instagram and see more short attractive Black hairstyles, tell her "NHP sent me!".

There are so many fashionable short natural haircuts for Black women over 50 and I hope you get some great ideas from our NHP approved short hairstyle ideas gallery!

You can also see 101 short hairstyles For Black women on this short styles page.

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