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30 Short Haircuts for Fall That Will Convince You to Get an Autumn Chop

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30 Short Haircuts for Fall That Will Convince You to Get an Autumn Chop

From classic pixies to bouncy bobs.

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Ashley Rubell

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Ashley Rubell
Ashley Rubell is an editorial hair stylist and writer covering hair for Byrdie. She’s been doing hair professionally since 2008. 
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Published on November 01, 2025 06:15AM
Emma Stone with her short fall haircut.Emma Stone with her short fall haircut.

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When fall nears, we always feel compelled to refresh our hairstyle. While some of us may choose to experiment with a new color, others prefer to enter into a new season with a transformative haircut.

If you fall into the latter camp, there are plenty of short styles worth considering once autumn arrives. From pixie cuts to bouncy bobs, we’ve rounded up 30 short hairstyle ideas for fall. See all of the looks ahead.

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Grown-Out Pixie

Emma Stone with her grown out bob.Emma Stone with her grown out bob.

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If summer was your season to lose length, let fall be a time to have fun with the regrowth. That stage between haircuts tends to feel awkward, but Emma Stone’s grown-out pixie proves it doesn’t have to be.

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Slicked-Back Bob

Jennifer Hudson attends CFDA Awards with a gelled back bobJennifer Hudson attends CFDA Awards with a gelled back bob

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A slicked-back look on shorter lengths is chic and easy to achieve. If this is the preferred way of wearing your short hair, ask your stylist to taper around the ears to help the hair lay flat. Use a strong hold gel to achieve the glossy, wet-look finish.

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Curved Bob

Selena Gomez with her curved bob.Selena Gomez with her curved bob.

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What’s sleek and chic and cute as can be with a giant coat? A curved bob! Amp up the shine like Selena Gomez and enjoy all the styling possibilities.

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Micro Bob and Bangs

Kacy Hill attends NYC event with micro bob and micro bangs in her natural wavy textureKacy Hill attends NYC event with micro bob and micro bangs in her natural wavy texture

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Pairing micro bangs with a micro bob is an excellent option if you want your haircut’s shape to be the focal point. Angular cuts can offer a great contrast to rounder face shapes.

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Closely Cropped Coils

Goapele wears her tightly coiled, bleach blonde texture in a close crop cut Goapele wears her tightly coiled, bleach blonde texture in a close crop cut

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If you’ve recently big chopped, let your short coils shine by adding color. This golden blonde shade is a perfect choice for fall.

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A-Line Undercut

Taraji P. Henson at SAG Awards with an A-Line undercut bob Taraji P. Henson at SAG Awards with an A-Line undercut bob

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Undercuts are perfect for thick hair, as they prevent the upper length from appearing too dense. Mixing that technique with an a-line bob will add more dimension to the haircut.

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Natural Waves

Andrea Delogu wears her thick wavy hair in a grown out pixie cut with gold chokers and a red lipAndrea Delogu wears her thick wavy hair in a grown out pixie cut with gold chokers and a red lip

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Those with naturally wavy hair should consider keeping a little bit of length and layers in order to accentuate the movement their hair naturally has. You can use a volumizing mousse for day-to-day styling to softly accentuate your texture.

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Chill Factor

Director Melita Toscan Du Plantier attends Cannes in an icy blonde pixieDirector Melita Toscan Du Plantier attends Cannes in an icy blonde pixie

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Add a little chill to your short hairstyle with a cool-toned color. The trick to keeping your blonde hair icy is toner and at-home treatment. Using shampoos and conditioners made for color-treated hair at home will help preserve that desired tone.

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Deep Side-Part Pixie

Mary J. Blige wearing a heavily side parted pixie with bleached out length on top, large hoop earrings and sunglasses at a performance in NYCMary J. Blige wearing a heavily side parted pixie with bleached out length on top, large hoop earrings and sunglasses at a performance in NYC

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Short hair doesn’t mean you can’t crank up the glam. Keeping your length longer on top of your pixie cut allows for added volume, giving you a lifted and dramatic look. Complete your voluminous blowout with a deep side part to further enhance the style.

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Full and Fluffy Pixie

Clotilde Hesme attends Cannes with a disheveled texture to her black pixie cut Clotilde Hesme attends Cannes with a disheveled texture to her black pixie cut

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Tousled pixie cuts have an effortlessly chic look, precisely what we want during the fall. This full and fluffy style requires little styling, as it’s all about letting your natural texture shine.

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Finger Waves

Zendaya wears a fingerwaved hair line and pincurl with her chignon at an LA eventZendaya wears a fingerwaved hair line and pincurl with her chignon at an LA event

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Finger waves are an art form that takes practice to perfect, but the results are worth it. To achieve the look, you’ll need a rat-tail comb, mousse or gel, and a bonnet hair dryer.

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Rockstar Pixie

Janelle Monáe attends the CFDA with a side swept pixie and large round black glassesJanelle Monáe attends the CFDA with a side swept pixie and large round black glasses

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The beauty of a pixie cut is that the styling options are endless. This one gives off a rockstar vibe with its deep face-covering bangs and tousled texture.

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Wispy Pixie

Kris Jenner attends a film premiere in LA with her choppy textured pixie and wispy side swept bangsKris Jenner attends a film premiere in LA with her choppy textured pixie and wispy side swept bangs

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Wispy bangs are timeless, so they’re fitting for fall and beyond. They help to remove weight from thicker hair and add tons of movement to finer hair.

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Feathered Pixie

Jenee Naylor wears an extra short pixie and feathered hairline with her shoulderless dress to an eventJenee Naylor wears an extra short pixie and feathered hairline with her shoulderless dress to an event

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A feathered hairline is perfect for fall weather. It adds a subtle flair and movement to an ultra-short pixie cut.

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Blunt Mushroom Bob

Femme It Forward Founder Heather Lowery wears a blunt bob with face framing layers and brow grazing bangs to a galaFemme It Forward Founder Heather Lowery wears a blunt bob with face framing layers and brow grazing bangs to a gala

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There’s no such thing as a boring bob, as there are many ways to make the look your own. This take incorporates blunt bangs and curled-under ends, giving this mushroom bob a unique look.

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Brushed-Out Curly Bob

Viola Davis attends a premiere in a shoulder grazing bob with brushed out curls and a center partViola Davis attends a premiere in a shoulder grazing bob with brushed out curls and a center part

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When your bob grows to a mid-length cut, adding curls will help conceal some length. Brush your curls out slightly with a boar bristle brush for added shape and volume.

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Multi-Layered Curled Pixie

Jodie Turner-Smith wears a wavy auburn pixie and glossed matching lip colorJodie Turner-Smith wears a wavy auburn pixie and glossed matching lip color

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Copper continues to be one of the trendiest colors for fall. The depth of the reddish shade is rich and warm, adding an alluring quality to any hairstyle (especially this layered pixie cut).

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Side-Swept Ringlets

Julia Garner waers side swept curly pixie with no visible parting to the Golden GlobesJulia Garner waers side swept curly pixie with no visible parting to the Golden Globes

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A side-swept pixie is perfect for showing off curly ringlets. Using a lightweight cream or mousse will ensure your curls hold their shape.

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Bright Red Pixie

Teyana Taylor attends an event with large decorative earrings and a bright red pixie cutTeyana Taylor attends an event with large decorative earrings and a bright red pixie cut

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Bright red is a bold color synonymous with fall. Since the fiery shade requires frequent maintenance, a short hairstyle, like a pixie cut, is the perfect canvas.

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Over-Directed Bob

Karen Pittman wears an over directed side parting in her straight bob when attending the SAG awardsKaren Pittman wears an over directed side parting in her straight bob when attending the SAG awards

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Over-directed side parts on bob-length hairstyles can help open up the face without needing to add layers. Tucking the ends under with a curling iron can add body and bounce to the shoulder-length style.

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Slicked-Back Pearly Pixie

Fashion week attendee wears a gelled pixie with a pearl lined side partingFashion week attendee wears a gelled pixie with a pearl lined side parting

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Experimenting with cuts and colors isn’t the only way to dress up your hair for fall. This is a great time of year to pull out the hair accessories, like pearls. Even the shortest of lengths can deck out the parts of the hair with dainty gems.

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Shaggy Layers

Mia Regan wears a shaggy layered cut with wispy french bangs on her thin blonde hairMia Regan wears a shaggy layered cut with wispy french bangs on her thin blonde hair

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If you have fine hair and want a refresh this season, consider shaggy haircuts. Loaded with layers, this piecey style will naturally give your hair more character and edge. Adding a fringe into the mix is another easy way to elevate your look, providing the illusion of thickness.

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Timeless Tousled Pixie

Greta Gerwig wears a textured and tousled pixie with bright red lips to a film premiere Greta Gerwig wears a textured and tousled pixie with bright red lips to a film premiere

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Tousled texture never goes out of style, and we love seeing it on shorter lengths in the fall. Top-heavy pixies can quickly apply a thickening spray and texture cream to their hair to achieve an effortlessly elegant finish.

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Natural Shape

Maria Borges wears a buzz cut pixie in her natural hair texture to the Mad Max premiere Maria Borges wears a buzz cut pixie in her natural hair texture to the Mad Max premiere

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Natural texture holds shape easily and well; this boxy cut is a stunning example. Apply your favorite leave-in conditioner and oil to keep your coils moisturized.

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Retro Flippy Bob

Aja Naomi King attends film premiere at Cannes in a jaw-length bob with side part and retro curled hairlineAja Naomi King attends film premiere at Cannes in a jaw-length bob with side part and retro curled hairline

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If you love vintage hairstyles, like a flippy bob, take this as a sign to sport them this fall. This version features gorgeously sculpted bangs, flippy ends, and tons of shine.

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Golden Blonde Curls

Rihanna wears natural hair texture in a golden blonde buzz cut to a Fenty eventRihanna wears natural hair texture in a golden blonde buzz cut to a Fenty event

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The beauty of all-over golden blonde on shorter lengths is that you don’t need any other contrast or highlight. This is an all-over tone that’s rich, warm, and on shorter styles—totally self-sufficient.

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Face-Framing Bob

Sabrina Dhowre Elba attends fashion week with a jaw-length bob and brow grazing fringeSabrina Dhowre Elba attends fashion week with a jaw-length bob and brow grazing fringe

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Deciding where your bob falls is important. Shorter lengths like this are made to graze the jawline, helping to highlight the structure of your face.

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Chunky Highlighted Bob

Keke Palmer, a.k.a. Keyana at BET Awards with heavily highlighted bob wig in a side part and curlsKeke Palmer, a.k.a. Keyana at BET Awards with heavily highlighted bob wig in a side part and curls

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A heavy-handed application of highlights can help take your bob from summer to fall. The chunky streaks of golden color add warmth and dimension to the shoulder-grazing haircut.

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Piecey Pixie

Emma Corrin wears a wispy textured pixie and smokey eye to film event in LondonEmma Corrin wears a wispy textured pixie and smokey eye to film event in London

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With short structured haircuts, there are plenty of styling options to keep your style playful. Applying texture creams and pomades and running your hands through your hair will help you achieve a piecey, wispy look in the front.

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Edgy Shullet

Aileen Wu wears a wispy micro fringe mullett to film premiere in Hollywood with strapless dressAileen Wu wears a wispy micro fringe mullett to film premiere in Hollywood with strapless dress

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Shullets are shaggy mullets that maintain a short look in the front and a longer length in the back. This edgy style works for those with fine, thin strands (as seen here), but those with thicker, textured hair will also love the unique shape a shullet offers.

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