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26 Short Haircut Designs Your Barber Needs To See

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26 Short Haircut Designs Your Barber Needs To See
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By Nikki Brown · Updated October 26, 2020

The beauty of having a closely cut coif is discovering just how versatile it is.

We’ve never subscribed to the notion that shorter hair means having less styling options, and the amount of inspiration out there is proof of that. As of late, we’re seeing more and more women trade in the traditional salon for barbershops and the results are truly amazing.

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There’s no limit to the amount of designs we can rock and per usual, we’re screenshotting a slew of beauties who aren’t afraid to get adventurous with their line-ups.

Whether you’re thinking of a big chop or need to spruce up your ‘do for spring, keep scrolling for seriously stunning inspo. 

 

 

 

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Keep it simple and chic with a line down either side of your fro. 

26 Short Haircut Designs Your Barber Needs To See
@brittj_mua/ instagram
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Maintain your close cut with smaller lines on either side. 

26 Short Haircut Designs Your Barber Needs To See
@Mary_Jaine/instagram
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The more lines, the better–right?!

26 Short Haircut Designs Your Barber Needs To See
@blackhaiirstyles/instagram
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Create a peak-a-boo cut with a shaved side just above the ear. 

26 Short Haircut Designs Your Barber Needs To See
@bashab__/ instagram
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Don’t forget to add some color into the mix!

26 Short Haircut Designs Your Barber Needs To See
@sxvllen/instagram
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A cut fit for a queen. 

26 Short Haircut Designs Your Barber Needs To See
@diosasalnatural/instagram
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A blonde bombshell slay. 

26 Short Haircut Designs Your Barber Needs To See
@stepthebarber/ @lexgaines_/instagram
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A minimal cut that exudes maximum beauty. 

26 Short Haircut Designs Your Barber Needs To See
@stepthebarber @ohhhjas_/instagram
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Cool and confident. 

26 Short Haircut Designs Your Barber Needs To See
@stepthebarber/instagram
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Z marks the spot. 

26 Short Haircut Designs Your Barber Needs To See
@wayne_thebarber @skimeaux/ instagram
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Saving this one to our Pinterest board.

26 Short Haircut Designs Your Barber Needs To See
@mrs_tahirah/instagram
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Create cool lines to rock on either side of your mohawk. 

26 Short Haircut Designs Your Barber Needs To See
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We’re in love with this side profile. 

26 Short Haircut Designs Your Barber Needs To See
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Sleek and smooth. 

26 Short Haircut Designs Your Barber Needs To See
@amandizzllee/instagram
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We love seeing seeing Sib Vicious experiment with different designs on her signature cut. 

26 Short Haircut Designs Your Barber Needs To See
@thecutlife @sib_vicious/instagram
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This line-up is fierce. 

26 Short Haircut Designs Your Barber Needs To See
@stepthebarber/instagram
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A curly top for the win! 

26 Short Haircut Designs Your Barber Needs To See
@stepthebarber @blushedbynaomie/ instagram
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Amp up your blonde cut with parallel lines. 

26 Short Haircut Designs Your Barber Needs To See
@thcutlife @spiritualroyalt/ instagram
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Loving the juxtaposition of loose curls and tapered sides. 

26 Short Haircut Designs Your Barber Needs To See
@thecutlife @_cocofoxxmua/instagram
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Lightning strikes this fierce do. 

26 Short Haircut Designs Your Barber Needs To See
@rics_barbershop @esterlymelo/ instagram
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Simple and chic. 

26 Short Haircut Designs Your Barber Needs To See
@stepthebarber/instagram
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Too wavy!

26 Short Haircut Designs Your Barber Needs To See
@tedrachonte/ instagram
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Swooning over these lines. 

26 Short Haircut Designs Your Barber Needs To See
@blackhaiirstyles/instagram
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What’s cooler than an ombre mohawk?!

26 Short Haircut Designs Your Barber Needs To See
@arispella/instagram
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Triple the lines for top notch slayage. 

26 Short Haircut Designs Your Barber Needs To See
@lolaoj/instagram
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