People seem to have a lot of opinions about women’s hair, and frankly, they always have. Back in the 1920s, they disapproved of bobbed cuts. Then in the 1950s, they frowned upon long hair. But you know what? Cut and style your hair any way you want, that’s what hair is all about — choosing a style that’s totally and uniquely you.
And honestly, they say that everyone should cut their hair short at least once in their life. Whether or not you agree, you’ve probably done it yourself at some point.
There are tons of great things about short haircuts. They don’t require a lot of maintenance. They can be dressed up or down. They keep your head feeling light. And of course, they look super trendy.
Here are 75 women who made dramatic changes to their hair by cutting it all off. Just be warned: if you have long hair, you might feel the urge to schedule an appointment at a salon.
This lady is naturally beautiful, but with her new haircut, she’s jaw-droppingly gorgeous. It highlights her bold features, including her beautiful blue eyes and contoured cheekbones. The new look is 100 percent classy and modern.
2. From messy curls to sleek and stylish
This woman started with thick, shiny waves of hair. But it wasn’t framing her face — and all that hair is heavy. Now, she has a sleek asymmetrical bob that’s super trendy.
This lady didn’t just cut her hair. She opted for an entirely new color and style, too. The new look is sleek and flattering, and it goes perfectly with her long earrings.
4. She lost a lot of hair
Her long brown hair was beautiful, but it wasn’t styled — it simply hung down to her waist. She got a short chop to her shoulders and had her color touched up.
5. An amazingly bold look
This woman has natural, bold features. So, a bold haircut makes perfect sense for her. With her short hair and dark makeup, she cuts a striking figure…no pun intended.
6. The after picture is so fun
Long hair without any style is popular these days, but that’s not the only option. This girl got a short, fun chop that’s sassy and fun. It’s an eye-catching look.
7. She made a change to short and curly
This woman’s hair was long and straight. She made the choice to go with some effortless short curls that framed her face. It’s an excellent look for her.
8. Now that’s freestyling
This is one dramatic change. When she went to the stylist, she told them to do whatever they wanted — and they delivered. Now, her hairstyle is short and sassy.
9. Talk about a transformation
At first glance, you might not even think this is the same woman. The dramatic change from long and loose to a styled bob completely changed her looks. But it suits her wonderfully.
10. You’re never too old for a new look
This stylish lady is proving that fun hairstyles aren’t just for the younger generation. She embraced her silver hair and got a short style teased up into a pompadour. Now, she’s the coolest grandma on the block.
This lady had beautiful long hair. But without any styling, it looked a little retro. With a color touch-up and a cut, her long bob looks playful and gorgeous.
Who said silver was only for old ladies? This younger woman went with an ash blonde color and paired it with a curly A-line bob that frames her face.
13. She looks completely different
Her long, straight hair wasn’t doing anything for her appearance. But her new look is full of bounce and movement that accentuates her best facial features, like her cheekbones.
14. Pixies are for curly hair, too
Some people say you can’t get a short haircut if you have curly hair but they couldn’t be more wrong. This lady is a perfect example of how pixies can look great with curly hair, too.
Before, her hair was looking a bit washed up. The old color and different lengths weren’t doing her any justice. Her pixie cut brings out her natural curls, which looks amazing.
This woman went for a complete change, and it’s enough to make your jaw drop. Her flowing, brown hair is gone, replaced by a sleek blonde pixie with long bangs.
17. What a gorgeous change
One of the greatest things about short haircuts is the way they bring out people’s best features. We weren’t able to see her face before, but the new cut frames it beautifully.
This lady already had a great “look,” but it was hiding somewhat behind all that hair. With her pixie cut, she looks sharp and stylish. And just look at her smile.
This woman’s face with delicate features and a small jawline is perfect for a short haircut. Her new style puts the “pixie” in a pixie cut.
Her “before” style was cute, but it was a little boxy and it didn’t have a lot of movement. The shorter haircut is a great solution for those issues. She looks amazing.
It’s amazing how much a haircut can change a person’s appearance. This haircut seems to have been designed for her. It brings out all her beautiful features and completely revitalizes her face.
Styling your hair as you get older can be different, especially as you lose volume and flexibility. This gorgeous lady isn’t letting age stop her from looking her best.
23. She looks so fashionable
Her super-short cut looks amazing. It’s tomboyish and fun, yet feminine. Some women are just made for pixie cuts…this lady is one of them.
This woman’s gorgeous blonde curls are reminiscent of the beach styles of the 1970s. But she also proves that short hair can look great with curls. What a fun look.
25. Short, cute, and smiling
Short haircuts can be a stylish way to restore hair after damage from color and treatment. She lost the pink and went with her natural color and a cropped style close around her face.
26. With her hair on her arm
This lady wasn’t afraid to make a super bold choice — she had all her hair chopped off. She left the salon with her hair on her arm and a short, swept style.
She looked pretty cute before her new cut, but afterward, she looks stunning. The shorter style has a lot of movement, and those bangs falling over one eye are perfect for her.
This change from long to short and messy is ideal for her. It matures her look yet remains fun and playful. I love the side sweep and the way her hair falls over her face.
29. Those messy waves are stunning
Her long, dark mane of hair was beautiful, but her new cut is mature and eye-catching. Is anyone else getting some Parisian vibes? No matter what, she looks gorgeous.
30. I’m picking up some French here
This woman is showing off a retro hairstyle that hearkens back a century. Hairstyles go through cycles just like anything else. So, it’s not surprising we’re seeing these styles again.
This cut is a great choice for her since it draws attention to her eyes and smile, which are undoubtedly her best features. Plus, it’s fun but also professional.
Her long, curly hair was beautiful, but it was probably also uncomfortably thick and difficult to style. Her short cut is fun, youthful, and still curly, but a lot lighter.
33. Short hair is so trendy
She has beautiful hair, but sometimes, less is more. Her short cut looks attractive and youthful, with a lot of movement around her face through the sweep of her bangs.
34. But it can be professional, too
This woman is a professional musician, so her haircut must look super professional, too. The good news is that pixie cuts can look mature and work-appropriate.
35. Pixie cut, hoop earrings, jean jacket — ready to go
You wouldn’t think short hair could be so versatile, but it can. It can be dressed up or down, made youthful or mature, and styled for casual or formal occasions.
36. Her new hair has so much more life
When hair gets too long, it hangs lifelessly. These bouncy curls are a great short haircut. Her hair now has a lot more movement and energy.
37. There are no words for how cute this is
This simple cut didn’t change a lot about her hairstyle. The stylist took a few inches off and trimmed her bangs. But those small changes completely revitalized her look.
This lady decided to have her hair chopped off. It turned out to be a good choice for her. Her new look is super trendy and stylish.
39. She pulls that off perfectly
She went from long, straight hair to short, wavy hair, and frankly, we can’t get enough. It’s a bit of a throwback to the early 2000s in all the best ways.
40. Less hair = more body
If you have thick, frizzy hair like this woman, a shorter haircut might be the way to go. Less weight tends to turn that frizz into softer curls with a bit of styling.
41. Can you say “transformed”?
This woman had a simple hairstyle that was long and loose, which meant it was versatile but not eye-catching. Her new look, on the other hand, is dynamite.
42. They even added some bangs
This lady said goodbye to those longer, frizzier waves, opting instead for some short waves that framed her face. But then the stylist added some adorable straight bangs. The result is just gorgeous.
43. What an eye-catching transformation
This woman had a lot of extra growth with dead ends and old color. She got rid of all of that and added some cute bangs. The new cut looks great on her.
This is a breathtaking transformation. She changed everything from the style to the color. The result is a beautiful, mature look that highlights her features.
There’s no doubt she had long, beautiful hair — it’s a deep natural red, thick, and wavy. But the new look is stylish and effortless, framing her face in just the right way.
46. When Princess Buttercup cut her hair
When this woman walked down the street, people probably stared at her waist-long blonde waves. But now, they’ll be staring at her short, super-cute pixie cut.
47. Her stylist is amazing
This woman’s stylist deserves all the kudos for transforming this woman’s look. They ditched the red for a soft blonde and played with her shorter layers to get this long bob.
48. This is a fantastic look for her
Her longer hair didn’t do a lot for her; it wasn’t styled at all. But the new shorter look is stylish and attractive. The good news…it doesn’t even take much time to style.
Some people believe every woman should shave her head at least once in her life. Whether or not you agree, you can’t deny this woman is rocking the buzz cut.
Even though this shorter style looks straight from the front, she didn’t lose all of her natural curls. The stylist played with it in the back and on the sides to create a fun look.
This lady went all out on her hair, and frankly, it looks fantastic. She went from having long hair without a style to a pompadour with buzzed sides. Truly amazing.
52. She left the Victorian era
Her long hair was beautiful, but with its length and thickness, it looked dated. Luckily, her new style is perfect for her, and it’s incredibly trendy.
Now that’s a bold choice. This lady decided to take a flying leap off the long hair train. Instead, she embraced the buzz cut. And honestly, she looks beautiful.
54. It was time for a change
There’s no doubt her waist-length hair was eye-catching, but it was heavy and needed to be updated. This short, wavy look is lighter in more ways than one.
Her hair was definitely in need of an update. She had root growth from an old color job and her hair had lost its shape. Her new style fixed all of those issues.
56. Yes, that’s the same person
Her new haircut is a radical change from the old style. She got rid of the length and old color. More than that, she changed the color altogether. It’s a dramatic transformation.
57. From curls to stylish and modern
Her long, curly hair was beautiful, but it needed a lift. Her stylist decided to go with a pixie cut, keeping the curl on top and touching up the color. That hard line on the side ties it together.
58. That side sweep is awesome
She went for a dramatic change with her new hairstyle, which has a big sweep at the top. It’s an attention-getting look and it suits her perfectly. It’s cool she was brave enough to pull it off.
The look on her face says it all. Her old style needed some touching up, including getting rid of dead ends. Her new style is so trendy and flattering, she should feel confident.
60. She went for something completely different
I don’t know if a style change could be any more dramatic than this. She ditched the long, naturally-colored waves for a bright pink pixie cut. And honestly? I dig it.
61. She looks gorgeous before and after
Sometimes, you see a transformation but have to admit the person looked gorgeous with both styles. She looks great with long and short hair, but it’s such a fun change.
Her new style is perfect for her face because it draws attention to her eyes. It’s incredibly flattering, hitting all the notes her earlier style missed.
She was rocking the full head of gorgeous curls, but it was time for something new. So, she went in the opposite direction and got a super short cut. Both styles are amazing.
64. Now she’s ready for that leather jacket
You’ll notice she’s not wearing the jacket in the first picture, and it makes sense. With her new haircut, she looks amazingly trendy and fierce. It’s time for leather.
65. Changing both style and color
Before the change, her hair was fine, but it was just, well, average. But with some pink tint and a super-creative style, her hair is anything but average.
Some people might say short hair can’t be elegant, but this lady proves them all wrong. She looks so svelte with her short haircut that I want to get one too.
Her longer haircut looked very nice — she had some soft waves framing her face. But she decided it was time to mix things up. Her new haircut is super cute.
68. She looks so different
It’s amazing how much a simple haircut and new style can change the way a person looks. If I knew this lady, I might have trouble recognizing her on the street. She looks great.
69. Dialing Locks of Love
This woman had some serious length to her hair. As impressive as that is, her new shorter cut is much more flattering. It’s a mature look that’s still fun.
70. She must feel lighter
In case you needed a visual, she’s holding up her chopped-off hair so you can see how much the stylist cut off. Her new look is short, wavy, and super pretty.
71. It’s always the right time for a pixie
She already had the bangs — now it was time to shape the rest of her hair. A pixie cut looks great on her. If her smile’s any indication, she loves it.
Talk about adding flair to your hair. Her long purple tips were fun, but the short, teased style suits her much better. I only wished I looked this cool.
73. Both styles are attention-grabbing
I don’t know if I’ve ever seen a more dramatic style transformation. She had some seriously amazing hair before, but she also looks gorgeous with her buzz cut.
74. You can keep the color
Just because someone changes the style of their hair doesn’t mean they have to change the color. She loved her pink locks but also wanted a new look. So, she opted for the best of both worlds.
What an amazing change. It must feel great to lose all that extra hair and go for a radically different style. Friends will hardly recognize her.
