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Home • Hair

Street Style Hair: Short and Sweet

Whether sleek and spiked or with a swooping bang, we love seeing short styles dominate the sidewalk and party scene. Here, we hit the streets of New York, Philly and DC to find the coolest crops, ever.
By Nicole Marie Melton with photos · Updated October 27, 2020
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Melissa Canselo flaunts her hair while enjoying the weather in New York.

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Kimberly Watts attends the Black Girl Beauty Box Brunch hosted by Krystal Thorpe in New York City.

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Hannan Saleh
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Stephanie Wash shows off her hot hair while out-and-about in New York City.

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Hannan Saleh
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Jahzee Spring attends the Everyday People Brunch in New York City.

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Juanita Williams attends “The Congressional District Red Room Brunch” during inauguration weekend in Washington, D.C.

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Hannan Saleh
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Aja Rose attends the International Natural Hair Meetup Day hosted by Sporty Afros in Dallas, TX.

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Sharee Antoinette
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From perky pixies to cropped naturals, these New Yorkers have the coolest short cuts, ever.

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Hannan Saleh
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Short Cuts

From perky pixies to cropped naturals, these New Yorkers have the coolest short cuts, ever.

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Hannan Saleh
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Amelika Lewis shows off her hot hair while out-and-about in New York City.

Short and Sweet
Hannan Saleh
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Short Cuts

From perky pixies to cropped naturals, these New Yorkers have the coolest short cuts, ever.

Short and Sweet
Hannan Saleh
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Short Cuts

From perky pixies to cropped naturals, these New Yorkers have the coolest short cuts, ever.

Short and Sweet
Hannan Saleh
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Short Cuts

From perky pixies to cropped naturals, these New Yorkers have the coolest short cuts, ever.

Short and Sweet
Hannan Saleh
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Aku Aboagye attends the Fashion Fete charity event hosted by African Health Now at the Tracy Reese boutique in New York City.

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Hannan Saleh
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Jahaira Lora shows off her hot hair while out-and-about in New York City.

Short and Sweet
Hannan Saleh
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Short Cuts

From perky pixies to cropped naturals, these New Yorkers have the coolest short cuts, ever.

Short and Sweet
Hannan Saleh
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Short Cuts

From perky pixies to cropped naturals, these New Yorkers have the coolest short cuts, ever.

Short and Sweet
Hannan Saleh
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Short Cuts

From perky pixies to cropped naturals, these New Yorkers have the coolest short cuts, ever.

Short and Sweet
Hannan Saleh
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Short Cuts

From perky pixies to cropped naturals, these New Yorkers have the coolest short cuts, ever.

Short and Sweet
Hannan Saleh
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Short Cuts

From perky pixies to cropped naturals, these New Yorkers have the coolest short cuts, ever.

Short and Sweet
Hannan Saleh
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Short Cuts

From perky pixies to cropped naturals, these New Yorkers have the coolest short cuts, ever.

Short and Sweet
Hannan Saleh
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Short Cuts

From perky pixies to cropped naturals, these New Yorkers have the coolest short cuts, ever.

Short and Sweet
Hannan Saleh
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Short Cuts

From perky pixies to cropped naturals, these New Yorkers have the coolest short cuts, ever.

Short and Sweet
Hannan Saleh
23
Short Cuts

From perky pixies to cropped naturals, these New Yorkers have the coolest short cuts, ever.

Short and Sweet
Hannan Saleh
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Short Cuts

From perky pixies to cropped naturals, these New Yorkers have the coolest short cuts, ever.

Short and Sweet
Hannan Saleh
25
Short Cuts

From perky pixies to cropped naturals, these New Yorkers have the coolest short cuts, ever.

Short and Sweet
Hannan Saleh
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Short Cuts

From perky pixies to cropped naturals, these New Yorkers have the coolest short cuts, ever.

Short and Sweet
Hannan Saleh
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Short Cuts

From perky pixies to cropped naturals, these New Yorkers have the coolest short cuts, ever.

Short and Sweet
Hannan Saleh
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Short Cuts

From perky pixies to cropped naturals, these New Yorkers have the coolest short cuts, ever.

Short and Sweet
Hannan Saleh
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Short Cuts

From perky pixies to cropped naturals, these New Yorkers have the coolest short cuts, ever.

Short and Sweet
Hannan Saleh
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Short Cuts

From perky pixies to cropped naturals, these New Yorkers have the coolest short cuts, ever.

Short and Sweet
Hannan Saleh
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Short Cuts

From perky pixies to cropped naturals, these New Yorkers have the coolest short cuts, ever.

Short and Sweet
Hannan Saleh
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Short Cuts

From perky pixies to cropped naturals, these New Yorkers have the coolest short cuts, ever.

Short and Sweet
Hannan Saleh
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Short Cuts

From perky pixies to cropped naturals, these New Yorkers have the coolest short cuts, ever.

Short and Sweet
Hannan Saleh
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Short Cuts

From perky pixies to cropped naturals, these New Yorkers have the coolest short cuts, ever.

Short and Sweet
Hannan Saleh
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Short Cuts

From perky pixies to cropped naturals, these New Yorkers have the coolest short cuts, ever.

Short and Sweet
Hannan Saleh
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Short Cuts

From perky pixies to cropped naturals, these New Yorkers have the coolest short cuts, ever.

Short and Sweet
Hannan Saleh
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Short Cuts

From perky pixies to cropped naturals, these New Yorkers have the coolest short cuts, ever.

Short and Sweet
Hannan Saleh
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Short Cuts

From perky pixies to cropped naturals, these New Yorkers have the coolest short cuts, ever.

Short and Sweet
Hannan Saleh
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Tasheka Myers attends the Black Girl Beauty Box Brunch hosted by Krystal Thorpe in New York City.

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Hannan Saleh
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India Stephans attends the 6th Annual Roots Picnic in Philadelphia, PA.

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Hannan Saleh
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Gogo Morrow attends the 6th Annual Roots Picnic in Philadelphia, PA.

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Hannan Saleh
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Gabrielle Corney attends the Black Girl Beauty Box Brunch hosted by Krystal Thorpe in New York City.

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Hannan Saleh
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Whitley Boyd flaunts her hair while enjoying the weather in New York.

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Renee Browne flaunts her hair while enjoying the weather in New York.

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