16 Vintage Short Hair Styles Anyone Can Pull Off

Thinking of trying out vintage hairstyles? While you might assume it’s those with long hair that get to have all the fun, you’ll be happy to know that vintage short hair styles do exist — and they’re just as inspiring!
To tempt you to channel your inner retro queen, we’ve found the best vintage hairstyles for short hair to help give you some ideas. So, what are you waiting for?
Pixie with a Hair Scarf

So you’ve fallen in love with hair scarves? Well, lucky for you, they’ve got a starring role in a lot of vintage hairstyles for short hair. Even the shortest pixie cut can be spruced up with a patterned silk scarf, simply wrap around and tie into a bow and you’re good to go!
Pinned Back

Turning your bob into a ’40s-ready style is super easy! All you have to do is fashion half of it into a loose swirl and pin it back, like this.
Quiff Updo with Bun

If you’re looking for a chic vintage short hair style that will allow you to wear your go-to bun, this relaxed quiff is seriously destined for you.
With a tousled Elvis-inspired quiff at the front and a high bun at the back, you’ll be retro ready for any occasion.
Flapper Bob

You can’t talk about vintage hairstyles for short hair without mentioning Louise Brooks’ iconic flapper bob with bangs! And guess what? We spotted Vanessa Hudgens rocking it on the red carpet.
Instead of keeping it sleek, the star has given her throwback bob a modern refresh by getting choppy layers cut in.
Flapper Bun

Styling her lob length hair into a deep side parting and into a low flapper bun, this beauty gives her eye-catching ‘do the perfect retro edge with a peacock and headband accessory.
Finger Waves

Short vintage hair with fancy finger waves is a red carpet staple. Just look at how Demi Lovato teams them with her cute chin-length bob.
Victory Roll Updo

There’s no doubt you’ll love this short vintage hair look: a twirling half-victory roll styled into an updo! Lucky for you, we’ve got an easy tutorial on how to create victory rolls.
Victory Rolls with An Undercut

Rockabilly hairstyles, like these victory rolls with a shaved undercut design, are great for when you want a short edgy style full of retro flair. Whether you go this colourful with your look is all up to you!
Pompadour

The best thing about short vintage hairstyles? They can be tailored to your hair type.
To give her short relaxed hair a vintage feel, Tessa Thompson fashioned it into a rolled pompadour style. Will you try it out?
Hollywood Waves

Hollywood waves look ultra-glamorous on short to long bob lengths — isn’t that right Dita Von Teese?
Not only will they make the perfect accessory to any evening dress, but they’ll also make you feel like you’ve stepped out of a classic film.
Editor’s tip: Creating glitzy waves will require heat. So, you really can’t go wrong with using a heat protectant spray like the TRESemmé Keratin Smooth Heat Protection Shine Spray.
This shine-boosting spray will make it easier for you to achieve this hairstyle while also protecting your strands against heat damage.
French Twist

Never got a chance to try French girl hairstyles? The good news is that this fancy French twist is a timeless, vintage short hair style that’ll meet all of your #hairgoals.
Marilyn Monroe Curls

As if we needed any more reasons to love Halsey! Her loosely curled pixie has a cool Marilyn Monroe vibe we can’t get enough of.
Mini Beehive

With a little teasing and strategic bobby pin placement, you too can fashion your flat strands into this lovely, voluminous mini beehive.
Teased Ponytail

You can give your daily ponytail a kitsch ’60s makeover with some serious teasing action, as Dianna Agron demonstrates.
Editor’s tip: The secret behind short vintage hairstyles like this one? A volumising spray, of course!
Create the body and fullness this pony needs by misting the TONI&GUY 3D Volumiser Spray on your roots before blow-drying.
Bouffant

Bouffants are another one of our favourite short vintage hairstyles, especially when they’re finessed with a simple Alice headband.
Scarf updo + faux fringe

Take your ’50s hair scarf updo a step further and create a fun faux fringe by curling the front of your strands, just like Andra Day.

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