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Home • Short Hairstyles

Street Style: Short Hairstyles

From Halle Berry to Eva Marcille, some of Hollywood's hautest superstars have traded in long locks in favor of sleek, short styles. Now, "real women" have co-opted the style, sporting everything from perky pixies to inch-long naturals. Here, we hit the streets of New York City to find the coolest crops, ever.
By Essence · Updated October 28, 2020
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Short Story: Doreen Caven

Short styles are always sexy! Here, we hit the streets of New York City to find the cutest cropped ’dos, ever. From perky pixies to inch-long naturals, these were the best of the best.

Street Style: Short Hairstyles
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Short Story: Jayda Audrick

Short styles are always sexy! Here, we hit the streets of New York City to find the cutest cropped ’dos, ever. From perky pixies to inch-long naturals, these were the best of the best.

Street Style: Short Hairstyles
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Short Story: Keiona Siler

Short styles are always sexy! Here, we hit the streets of New York City to find the cutest cropped ’dos, ever. From perky pixies to inch-long naturals, these were the best of the best.

Street Style: Short Hairstyles
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Short Story: Misty Casseus

Short styles are always sexy! Here, we hit the streets of New York City to find the cutest cropped ’dos, ever. From perky pixies to inch-long naturals, these were the best of the best.

Street Style: Short Hairstyles
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Short Story

Short styles are always sexy! Here, we hit the streets of New York City to find the cutest cropped ’dos, ever. From perky pixies to inch-long naturals, these were the best of the best.

Street Style: Short Hairstyles
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Short Story: Trinity Bailey-Lewis

Short styles are always sexy! Here, we hit the streets of New York City to find the cutest cropped ’dos, ever. From perky pixies to inch-long naturals, these were the best of the best.

Street Style: Short Hairstyles
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Short Story: Kristy Jones

Short styles are always sexy! Here, we hit the streets of New York City to find the cutest cropped ’dos, ever. From perky pixies to inch-long naturals, these were the best of the best.

Street Style: Short Hairstyles
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Short Story: Joanne Paul

Short styles are always sexy! Here, we hit the streets of New York City to find the cutest cropped ’dos, ever. From perky pixies to inch-long naturals, these were the best of the best.

Street Style: Short Hairstyles
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Short Story

Short styles are always sexy! Here, we hit the streets of New York City to find the cutest cropped ’dos, ever. From perky pixies to inch-long naturals, these were the best of the best.

Street Style: Short Hairstyles
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Short Story: Niama Ford

Short styles are always sexy! Here, we hit the streets of New York City to find the cutest cropped ’dos, ever. From perky pixies to inch-long naturals, these were the best of the best.

Street Style: Short Hairstyles
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Short Story: Nytia Baker

Short styles are always sexy! Here, we hit the streets of New York City to find the cutest cropped ’dos, ever. From perky pixies to inch-long naturals, these were the best of the best.

Street Style: Short Hairstyles
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Short Story

Short styles are always sexy! Here, we hit the streets of New York City to find the cutest cropped ’dos, ever. From perky pixies to inch-long naturals, these were the best of the best.

Street Style: Short Hairstyles
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Short Story: Guilaine Jean-Pierre

Short styles are always sexy! Here, we hit the streets of New York City to find the cutest cropped ’dos, ever. From perky pixies to inch-long naturals, these were the best of the best.

Street Style: Short Hairstyles
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Short Styles: Monroe Steele

Short styles are always sexy! Here, we hit the streets of New York City to find the cutest cropped ’dos, ever. From perky pixies to inch-long naturals, these were the best of the best.

Street Style: Short Hairstyles
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Short Story: Celeste Harwell

Short styles are always sexy! Here, we hit the streets of New York City to find the cutest cropped ’dos, ever. From perky pixies to inch-long naturals, these were the best of the best.

Street Style: Short Hairstyles
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Short Story: Clo Caeser

Short styles are always sexy! Here, we hit the streets of New York City to find the cutest cropped ’dos, ever. From perky pixies to inch-long naturals, these were the best of the best.

Street Style: Short Hairstyles
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Teryl Brown

Street Style: Short Hairstyles
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Short Story: Lashunda Davis

Short styles are always sexy! Here, we hit the streets of New York City to find the cutest cropped ’dos, ever. From perky pixies to inch-long naturals, these were the best of the best.

Street Style: Short Hairstyles
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Short Story

Short styles are always sexy! Here, we hit the streets of New York City to find the cutest cropped ’dos, ever. From perky pixies to inch-long naturals, these were the best of the best.

Street Style: Short Hairstyles
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Short Story: Christen Weaver

Short styles are always sexy! Here, we hit the streets of New York City to find the cutest cropped ’dos, ever. From perky pixies to inch-long naturals, these were the best of the best.

Street Style: Short Hairstyles
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Short Story

Short styles are always sexy! Here, we hit the streets of New York City to find the cutest cropped ’dos, ever. From perky pixies to inch-long naturals, these were the best of the best.

Street Style: Short Hairstyles
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Short Story: Chelsi Crawford

Short styles are always sexy! Here, we hit the streets of New York City to find the cutest cropped ’dos, ever. From perky pixies to inch-long naturals, these were the best of the best.

Street Style: Short Hairstyles
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Short Story

Short styles are always sexy! Here, we hit the streets of New York City to find the cutest cropped ’dos, ever. From perky pixies to inch-long naturals, these were the best of the best.

Street Style: Short Hairstyles
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Short Story: Rae Edwards

Short styles are always sexy! Here, we hit the streets of New York City to find the cutest cropped ’dos, ever. From perky pixies to inch-long naturals, these were the best of the best.

Street Style: Short Hairstyles
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Short Story

Short styles are always sexy! Here, we hit the streets of New York City to find the cutest cropped ’dos, ever. From perky pixies to inch-long naturals, these were the best of the best.

Street Style: Short Hairstyles
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Short Story: Amber Cowsette

Short styles are always sexy! Here, we hit the streets of New York City to find the cutest cropped ’dos, ever. From perky pixies to inch-long naturals, these were the best of the best.

Street Style: Short Hairstyles
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Short Story: Constance White

Short styles are always sexy! Here, we hit the streets of New York City to find the cutest cropped ’dos, ever. From perky pixies to inch-long naturals, these were the best of the best.

Street Style: Short Hairstyles
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Short Story: Jamillah Davis

Short styles are always sexy! Here, we hit the streets of New York City to find the cutest cropped ’dos, ever. From perky pixies to inch-long naturals, these were the best of the best.

Street Style: Short Hairstyles
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Short Story: Yacine Ndiaye

Short styles are always sexy! Here, we hit the streets of New York City to find the cutest cropped ’dos, ever. From perky pixies to inch-long naturals, these were the best of the best.

Street Style: Short Hairstyles
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Short Story: Vevlyn Wright

Short styles are always sexy! Here, we hit the streets of New York City to find the cutest cropped ’dos, ever. From perky pixies to inch-long naturals, these were the best of the best.

Street Style: Short Hairstyles
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Short Story: Flaviana Matata

Short styles are always sexy! Here, we hit the streets of New York City to find the cutest cropped ’dos, ever. From perky pixies to inch-long naturals, these were the best of the best.

Street Style: Short Hairstyles
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Short Story: Ty Alexander

Short styles are always sexy! Here, we hit the streets of New York City to find the cutest cropped ’dos, ever. From perky pixies to inch-long naturals, these were the best of the best.

Street Style: Short Hairstyles
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Short Styles: Sadisha Edgerton

Short styles are always sexy! Here, we hit the streets of New York City to find the cutest cropped ’dos, ever. From perky pixies to inch-long naturals, these were the best of the best.

Street Style: Short Hairstyles
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Short Story: Tia Nge

Short styles are always sexy! Here, we hit the streets of New York City to find the cutest cropped ’dos, ever. From perky pixies to inch-long naturals, these were the best of the best.

Street Style: Short Hairstyles
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Short Story: Kemoy Gray

Short styles are always sexy! Here, we hit the streets of New York City to find the cutest cropped ’dos, ever. From perky pixies to inch-long naturals, these were the best of the best.

Street Style: Short Hairstyles
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Short Story: Lauren Way

Short styles are always sexy! Here, we hit the streets of New York City to find the cutest cropped ’dos, ever. From perky pixies to inch-long naturals, these were the best of the best.

Street Style: Short Hairstyles
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Short Story: Ayanna Barton

Short styles are always sexy! Here, we hit the streets of New York City to find the cutest cropped ’dos, ever. From perky pixies to inch-long naturals, these were the best of the best.

Street Style: Short Hairstyles
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Kesandra Lyman

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Story Acton

Street Style: Short Hairstyles
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Short Story: Tamu McPhearson

Short styles are always sexy! Here, we hit the streets of New York City to find the cutest cropped ’dos, ever. From perky pixies to inch-long naturals, these were the best of the best.

Street Style: Short Hairstyles
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Short Story: Liz Coicou

Short styles are always sexy! Here, we hit the streets of New York City to find the cutest cropped ’dos, ever. From perky pixies to inch-long naturals, these were the best of the best.

Street Style: Short Hairstyles
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Short Story: Gillian Hung

Short styles are always sexy! Here, we hit the streets of New York City to find the cutest cropped ’dos, ever. From perky pixies to inch-long naturals, these were the best of the best.

Street Style: Short Hairstyles
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