POPSUGAR: These Are the Best Haircuts For Short Hair That Aren't Just a Bob

So, you want to cut your hair off? After you make an appointment at the hair salon to get the big chop, the hard part begins — picking exactly what type of short hairstyle you want to get. The go-to for many people is a bob haircut, but there are so many other short hair options you can go with.

The "shift" haircut is great if you want your hair super short but with some layers. The shag is effortless and extremely on-trend right now. And of course, if you want to completely shed all of your length and start fresh, you can always go with a buzz cut. No matter what short haircut you choose, you're bound to feel 10-times lighter and freer with the new and improved look. It's amazing how transformative a haircut can be, especially when it's drastic.

To get inspiration for your next chop, keep reading to see the best haircuts for short hair.

Best Haircuts For Short Hair: Pixie Cut

Short of shaving your head completely, the pixie cut is as easy as it gets in terms of maintenance. "The pixie cut is totally chic and no fuss when it comes to styling," celebrity hairstylist and Unite hair ambassador Graham Nation told POPSUGAR. "While wet, apply a detangling spray, and rough dry into place. Once dry, add a small amount of pomade for a light hold that will last all day."

Best Haircuts For Short Hair: Bob

There are many different types of bob haircuts you can try. From the effortlessly cool and relaxed French bob to a tiny microbob and blunt bob, and so much more.

Best Haircuts For Short Hair: Buzz Cut

Larry Sims, celebrity hairstylist and cofounder of Flawless by Gabrielle Union, described the buzz cut as "fly without the commitment of major upkeep." This haircut is as short as it can get and will make you look like a total badass.

Best Haircuts For Short Hair: the Shag

If you want to go short but not too short, try the shag haircut. "The shag haircut is, in a nutshell, a lob with bangs," said NYC hairstylist Devin Toth. "It's so popular right now because it adds a different, more interesting kind of geometry around the face, and not just at the bottom length of the haircut like the lob does at the collarbone." This perfectly messy hairstyle can be customized by adding or subtracting bangs and layers.

Best Haircuts For Short Hair: the Flob

Funny name aside, the "flob" haircut is everywhere right now. "With the trending 'flob' hairstyle, you're essentially saying goodbye to the side part and switching it for a middle part, with a bob," hairstylist Cory Aaron Scott said. "It's perfect for spring because it's easy to create and maintain on your own and complements your bone structure."

Best Haircuts For Short Hair: the "Shift"

This haircut is similar to a pixie cut, but it has choppy layers of varying lengths on the top of the head. "The 'shift' [has] versatile styling options — from something edgy and raw to extremely polished and sophisticated," Adam Federico, R+Co's director of content, said. "The haircut can be finished to suit the individual's personality and meet them for who they are within that day."

Depending on how long you make the layers, it can look very edgy or very polished.

Best Haircuts For Short Hair: Curtain Bangs

Curtain bangs may only refer to the front pieces of your hair, but you can add this trendy cut onto any short hairstyle, like a bob, lob, or shag to make it unique. "A more modern twist would be to make the bangs a little shorter and textured in the center, so they can also be worn as a full textured fringe on days you want to change it up," said Michael Bowman, a stylist at NYC's Rob Peetoom salon. "This will also make it easier to grow out when the next trend hits."