What are the best short hair styles of 2021?

We’ve all been there, when we just can’t look at a curling wand one more time.

So why not take the plunge and get a short hair cut?

Miley Cyrus close-up

With short hair comes a little bit of fear is it going to look good with my face shape?

Do I have the texture forshort hair?

What if I absolutely hate it?

Zendaya with a mullet hair style

These are genuinely good questions to ask, because not everyshort hairstyle should be treated equally.

The mullet has been popping up everywhere, with pop culture icons and musicians adopting the look.

Figures like Rihanna, Troye Sivan, Maisie Williams, and Billie Eilish have all rocked the mullet lately.

A woman with a bob haircut

So what is it about this look that’s garnering so much positive attention?

As noted byWho What Wear,the extra short bob hair style will absolutely take over in 2021.

The extra short bob is very versatile, too.

Ruby Rose with a pixie cut

“Most clients are going less ‘bangy’ and more flirty short cuts with a flare.”

According toWho What Wear,old school ’50s hair is making a huge comeback in 2021.

It’s trendy, it’s timeless, and it’s evocative of Old Hollywood.

Halsey with a ’50s hair style

Who doesn’t want that?

Curl your hair towards your face, spray it with some hairspray, then let it fall into place.

Once you’ve made your way around the entire head, brush out the curls and style accordingly.

A woman with a short hair cut

Don’t worry, you got this.

“It should be nice and blunt at the bottom,” she revealed.

But with this ultra-short look comes with some necessary maintenance.

Tiffany Haddish rocking a buzz cut

So don’t think that luxurious hair products are only for those with a ton of locks.

Every scalp needs nourishment and care.

There are a couple different options: the Parisian bob, the blunt cut, the buzz cut.

Marsai Martin with a chin length hair cut

It can be super structured and neat, or it can highlight the hair’s natural texture.

“This cut works for all face types,” hair stylist Philippe Depeyrot toldAllure.

“It has been a really popular cut.

Kerry Washington with a short bob

I did two different versions of this cut today alone.”

So if edge is your thing, this is the look for you.

All you have to do is go to a stylist.

Kat Graham with a short hair cut

So you heard it here.

Want to get rid of most of your hair, but not all of it?

And how are they doing that?

Taraji P. Henson with a short hair style

“Both look incredible … and [are] so liberating.”

Work with a stylist to create the best look for your face shape.

The look is not only “so low effort,” but it’s both edgy and sophisticated.

Halsey with a slicked back hair style

Thinking that this is the short style for you?

We personally love the curly, messy shag that’s taking 2021 by storm.

“I’ve seen some amazing curly hair shags that are very soft and wispy,” Bennett said.

Alanna Arrington with curled hair

If you’re not convinced that short hair is for you, just remember: no moredry shampoo.