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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 · May 2, 2014October 27, 2020
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Short Cuts

Melissa Canselo flaunts her hair while enjoying the weather in New York.

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Short Cuts

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

Hannan Saleh
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Short Cuts

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

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

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Short Cuts

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

Hannan Saleh
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Short Cuts

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

Sharee Antoinette
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Short Cuts

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

Hannan Saleh
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Short Cuts

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

Hannan Saleh
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Short Cuts

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

Hannan Saleh
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Short Cuts

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

Hannan Saleh
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Short Cuts

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

Hannan Saleh
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Short Cuts

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

Hannan Saleh
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Short Cuts

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

Hannan Saleh
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Short Cuts

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

Hannan Saleh
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Short Cuts

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

Hannan Saleh
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Short Cuts

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

Hannan Saleh
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Short Cuts

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

Hannan Saleh
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Short Cuts

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

Hannan Saleh
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Short Cuts

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

Hannan Saleh
20
Short Cuts

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

Hannan Saleh
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Short Cuts

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

Hannan Saleh
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Short Cuts

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

Hannan Saleh
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Short Cuts

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

Hannan Saleh
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Short Cuts

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

Hannan Saleh
25
Short Cuts

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

Hannan Saleh
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Short Cuts

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

Hannan Saleh
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Short Cuts

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

Hannan Saleh
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Short Cuts

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

Hannan Saleh
29
Short Cuts

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

Hannan Saleh
30
Short Cuts

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

Hannan Saleh
31
Short Cuts

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

Hannan Saleh
32
Short Cuts

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

Hannan Saleh
33
Short Cuts

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

Hannan Saleh
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Short Cuts

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

Hannan Saleh
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Short Cuts

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

Hannan Saleh
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Short Cuts

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

Hannan Saleh
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Short Cuts

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

Hannan Saleh
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Short Cuts

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

Hannan Saleh
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Short Cuts

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

Hannan Saleh
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Short Cuts

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

Hannan Saleh
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Short Cuts

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

Hannan Saleh
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Short Cuts

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

Hannan Saleh
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Short Cuts

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

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Short Cuts

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

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