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21 Hairstyle Ideas For Short Natural Hair

Now that spring is in full swing, it's time to freshen up your look!
21 Hairstyle Ideas For Short Natural Hair
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By Jennifer Ford · Updated October 26, 2020

And what better way to switch things up than to chop a few inches (or more) off your strands? After struggling with split ends and brittleness all winter, a new cut is just what you need to revitalize your day-to-day styling.

Manicured manes are stealing the spotlight this season and when it comes to rocking the look, the possibilities are fun and endless. We’ve spotted everything from tapered twist outs to TWA’s with bright pops of color, and they’ve got us ready to reach for the scissors and hair dye. 

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Not only are these short coifs super stylish; they’re also easy to manage and perfect for withstanding the heat and humidity. Short hair for spring is a no-brainer. 

For inspiration, check these amazing cuts below.

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Hairstyle Ideas For Short Natural Hair

Bantu knots are the perfect way to fake shorter strands for spring.

21 Hairstyle Ideas For Short Natural Hair
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02
Hairstyle Ideas For Natural Hair

This purple cut is lit!

21 Hairstyle Ideas For Short Natural Hair
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03
Hairstyle Ideas For Short Natural Hair

Make your  curls pop with ombré color.

21 Hairstyle Ideas For Short Natural Hair
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04
Hairstyle Ideas For Short Natural Hair

Bold finger waves for the win. 

21 Hairstyle Ideas For Short Natural Hair
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05
Hairstyle Ideas For Short Natural Hair

This pretty pink pixie is cut and color goals.

21 Hairstyle Ideas For Short Natural Hair
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06
Hairstyle Ideas For Short Natural Hair

Up the ante with your twist out by shaping it up.

21 Hairstyle Ideas For Short Natural Hair
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07
Hairstyle Ideas For Natural Hair

We love this coiled coif.

21 Hairstyle Ideas For Short Natural Hair
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08
Hairstyles Ideas For Short Natural Hair

This cut and color is definitely spring hair goals.

21 Hairstyle Ideas For Short Natural Hair
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09
Hairstyle Ideas For Short Natural Hair

A big chop is always a good idea.

21 Hairstyle Ideas For Short Natural Hair
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10
Hairstyle Ideas For Natural Hair

This platinum grey tapered cut is dope!

21 Hairstyle Ideas For Short Natural Hair
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11
Hairstyle Ideas For Short Natural Hair

Fresh to death.

21 Hairstyle Ideas For Short Natural Hair
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12
Hairstyle Ideas For Natural Hair

We love this curly fro-hawk.

21 Hairstyle Ideas For Short Natural Hair
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13
Hairstyle Ideas For Short Natural Hair

This is how you slay a short cut.

21 Hairstyle Ideas For Short Natural Hair
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14
Hairstyle Ideas For Natural Hair

What a chic twist out!

21 Hairstyle Ideas For Short Natural Hair
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15
Hairstyle Ideas For Natural Hair

This cut is equally feminine and edgy.

21 Hairstyle Ideas For Short Natural Hair
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16
Hairstyle Ideas For Short Natural Hair

Queen.

21 Hairstyle Ideas For Short Natural Hair
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17
Hairstyle Ideas For Short Natural Hair

This cut is sure to turn heads.

21 Hairstyle Ideas For Short Natural Hair
@itsdaynadane/Instagram
18
Hairstyle Ideas For Natural Hair

Blonde bombshell.

21 Hairstyle Ideas For Short Natural Hair
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19
Hairstyle Ideas For Natural Hair

Bring on the bangs!

21 Hairstyle Ideas For Short Natural Hair
@caxshe/Instagram
20
Hairstyle Ideas For Natural Hair

This cut is fresh!

21 Hairstyle Ideas For Short Natural Hair
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21
Hairstyle Ideas For Short Natural Hair

Kill them softly with this soft ombre twist out.

21 Hairstyle Ideas For Short Natural Hair
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