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Home • Short Hairstyles

16 Badass Black Women Slaying In Shaved Hairstyles

Short hair, don't care! 
16 Badass Black Women Slaying In Shaved Hairstyles
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By Nikki Brown · Updated October 26, 2020

Anyone who has done a big chop can attest to the euphoric feeling that often comes with it. As the strands are snipped away, we envision a fresh start on all fronts, with our mane leading the way.

Now, that doesn’t excuse the painstaking process of actually deciding to go through with it. For most of us, a haircut requires meticulous consideration and planning. After all, there are a million and one ways to slay in a super short coif.

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Thankfully, we have the interwebs readily available with inspo for such a drastic change. Long hairstyles are fierce, but there’s just something about a shaved or full on bald look that makes us feel bold and brave.  Don’t believe us? Keep scrolling and feast your eyes on a host of Black beauties that live by the mantra, “short hair, don’t care!”

 

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Short Hair, Don’t Care!
16 Badass Black Women Slaying In Shaved Hairstyles
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Side Cuts

This is literally a cutting edge look. 

16 Badass Black Women Slaying In Shaved Hairstyles
@ms_tahirah/instagram
03
Intergalactic Vibes

Loving this icy blue hue! 

16 Badass Black Women Slaying In Shaved Hairstyles
@sambialieu/ instagram
04
Gorgeous & Grassy

We’re green with envy. 

16 Badass Black Women Slaying In Shaved Hairstyles
@infntry.damier/instagram
05
Beautiful in Bubblegum

Only for the bold and brave. 

16 Badass Black Women Slaying In Shaved Hairstyles
@ohhhjas_/instagram
06
Close Cut

The slay is so real. 

16 Badass Black Women Slaying In Shaved Hairstyles
@stepthebarber @eve_thenakedtruth/instagram
07
No Frills

Just simply beautiful. 

16 Badass Black Women Slaying In Shaved Hairstyles
@iamchanique/instagram
08
Tatted Up

Who needs accessories when you’ve got ink?

16 Badass Black Women Slaying In Shaved Hairstyles
@tyrisha/instagram
09
Blonde Bombshell

Fierce and fab! 

16 Badass Black Women Slaying In Shaved Hairstyles
@alissa.ashley/ instagram
10
Jet Black

This cut is dark and lovely. 

16 Badass Black Women Slaying In Shaved Hairstyles
@diormarzette/ instagram
11
White Hot

We’re getting Storm (X-Men) vibes. 

16 Badass Black Women Slaying In Shaved Hairstyles
@stepthebarber @1cambeauty
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All Smiles

What a bright and beautiful hue! 

16 Badass Black Women Slaying In Shaved Hairstyles
@kimcarnyc/ instagram
13
So Smooth

She. Is. Serving. Love it! 

16 Badass Black Women Slaying In Shaved Hairstyles
@imcrystals/instagram
14
All In The Details

We’re so here for the cuts and her piercings! 

16 Badass Black Women Slaying In Shaved Hairstyles
@stepthebarber @9shadesbyj/instagram
15
Pretty in Pink

In love with this beautiful shade! 

16 Badass Black Women Slaying In Shaved Hairstyles
@shxnicci/instagram
16
Tangerine Top

Shining bright like the sun! 

16 Badass Black Women Slaying In Shaved Hairstyles
@sambialieu/instagram
TOPICS:  Instagram Inspo