My sophomore year of high school, I made a drastic hairstyle change. I chopped off my long, thick hair, which at one point, fell to halfway down my back, opting for a collarbone-length bob—and I’ve never looked back. There’s something effortlessly classy and chic about short hair. It’s quick to wash, easy to manage, and I can just brush my hair and run out the door.
However, on more than one occasion, when I went to the hair salon for a trim, I’d end up with a haircut a bit shorter than what I’d asked for. Other times, I’d purposefully get my hair cut a bit too short for my personal preference, just so that my hair wouldn’t become too awkwardly overgrown and shaggy before the next time I knew I’d be making a hair appointment.
If you love the length of your locks but want to try a fresh look, or if you’re just waiting for your slightly-too-short hair to grow out to your optimal length, there are so many great ways to style your hair to take that bob from a haircut to a full-on look.
Just because you might not be able to do an intricate fishtail braid or throw all of your hair up in an Ariana-level high pony doesn’t mean that short hair isn’t fun or can’t be styled.