Short airy hair is any ear neck length cut that looks effortless, fluid and voluminous. It creates styles that can also enhance your best features!
Salon owner and hair artist Rose Newton of Roseville, CA shares her go-to rules when considering a fluffy haircut.
She states, “The style should match your face shape and hair texture. Consult your stylist about what length is right for you. Know which volume placement works best for you—either at the crown or near your cheeks.”
For this look, texture is key. You can choose extra volume depending on what your natural hair texture needs. Your lifestyle is also another thing to consider. This will determine the amount of time you plan to spend doing your locks each day.
For some women, heat styling is required to balance the chop. If you can’t take the time to do this with your locks, it can lead to a frizzy or flat result.
Less is more when styling fluffy haircuts, but still requires a little effort. “Use a styling brush, which is a small to medium ceramic round brush, to create airiness. Apply a root strengthening spritz and finish with a bit of texture spray,” suggests Newton.
This cut can create a cool, effortless finish that boosts your hair’s natural beauty. Just think of Meg Ryan in the 90s!
Take a look at these inspiring photos and see the hottest ideas for wearing short, fluffy hair!
#1: Tousled waves and textured ends
Sample short tousled waves and textured ends to enhance your face shape. Short hair is beautifully created with heat tools and texturizing products for an effortlessly raised style.
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#2: Thick Wavy Bob Cut
Make an impact on your look with a thick wavy bob cut. Thick wavy hair will stack well at the nape of the neck with the right cut. The best way for you to achieve this is to have your stylist stack the back. This will boost your shape and make it more interesting. Take your time spreading your waves. Run your fingers up and out through the nape for volume and let the sides dry in place.
#3: Androgynous pixie with loose curls
An androgynous pixie with loose curls is perfect for women who want defined but carefree curls. Ask your stylist for a lot of texture and some length on top if you’re ready for a fluffy hairstyle.
#6: Wavy Bob for women over 40
Try a wavy one bob for women over 40 what a fun and youthful shortcut. By adding waves, bouncy fluff is easy to create volume on any hair texture.
#7: Jaw-length layered haircut with bangs for very thick hair
ONE jaw length layered cut with bangs for very thick hair is perfect for many face shapes including round and square. Short fluffy hair with bangs enhances the features by creating volume without exaggerating the amount of hair around the face.
#8: Short cut layers with bangs for kinky black hair
ONE short layered cut with bangs for kinky black hair is great for any curl pattern. Easy to manage, short, soft black hair can be styled without heat and can define curls.
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#10: Ear Length Effortless Pixie Cut
An ear length effortless pixie cut is perfect for women who want a short and easy haircut. Leaving longer length on top and having a short cut in the back, a pixie gives a fun fluffy style.
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#15: Textured Choppy Lob Cut
Try a textured one chopped lob cut for maximum volume. Great for fine or thin hair, choppy layers can make hair look fuller by styling with texturizing products. Ask your stylist how short, soft haircuts might work for you.
#16: Short messy layered cut for round faces
A card messy layered cut for round faces is perfect for any hair type. Short haircuts for soft hair provide an effortless look that flatters your face by adding volume in all the right places.
#17: Fluffy Short Bob with Wispy Layers
A fluffy short bob with tousled layers makes hair look fuller, especially on fine or thin hair. Using natural texture, short updos are the perfect wake-up-and-go style.