Style the Trend: 17 Ways to Style Short Platinum Blonde Hairstyles

Ice, ice baby! These beautiful and bold short blonde hairstyles are inspiring us to go lighter just in time for spring.

Getting platinum blonde hair is not for the faint of the heart, but many will run the risk of double processing their hair to hop on this popular hair color trend. Platinum hair is definitely reigning supreme at the moment, but the most coveted look is wearing the bold dye job with a stylish short crop to match. Whether it’s a super short platinum blonde crop or a classy shoulder-length cut, there are plenty of ways to wear the look.

17 Short Platinum Blonde Hairstyles

Looking for short hairstyle inspiration for white, icy, or gold platinum blonde hair? Here’s our edit of short platinum blonde hairstyles that are extremely flattering.

1. Flat Ironed Styles on Platinum Blonde Hair

Young woman wearing shoulder length cut on platinum blonde hair
Easy does it. Keep styles simple to avoid damaging double-processed hair. Photo credit: indigitalimages.com

Would you rather a look that allows your platinum hair color to speak for itself? Go for a simple flat-ironed style on a shoulder-length cut. When styling, be sure to handle your color-treated hair carefully and use a heat protectant.

2. Platinum Blonde Bowl Cut

young woman with bowl cut on short platinum blonde hair
Trend on-trend. Pair up your trendy blonde hue with a trendy haircut to match. Photo credit: indigitalimages.com

This may be the best time to try your hand at this hairstyle since bowl haircuts are back on trend. What we love most about this haircut is that you can also add curls to switch up the look like this mushroom haircut tutorial.

3. Long Face-Framing Bangs with a Short Ponytail

young woman with platinum blonde short hair and long bangs
Your blonde hair color isn’t the only thing bringing out your face. Try long bangs to frame it, too! Photo credit: indigitalimages.com

Whether you’re looking for a way to style grown-out bangs, grown-out roots, or simply in the market for a look that will help accentuate your face shape, try this look. Bangs, in general, are a simple and casual way to wear bright white hair color. The long bang version, however, packs more styling options. Wear them side-swept, right down the middle, curly or lived-in. It’s your call!

4. Platinum Blonde Pixie

a woman with platinum pixie hair standing outside next to a bus

A short pixie cut is a low-maintenance hairstyle option when it comes to daily styling. If you want to go shorter, ask your stylist for short layers to create dimension. As your roots grow in and create a shadow at the base of the style, you’ll also get some easy dimension.

5. Clean Short Side Shave on Icy Blonde Hair

young woman with side shave on short platinum blonde hair
Bold short platinum blonde hairstyles like this surely pack a punch. Wear it loud and proud. Photo credit: indigitalimages.com

Want something super bold? You might as well go all the way. Pair up an icy-white blonde hue with a clean and edgy side shave. To style, play up the avant-garde look by styling your length with a slick-straight finish. Use a product, like Bed Head by TIGI Straighten Out Straightening Cream, for a long-lasting hold sans frizz.

6. Top Knot on Short Platinum Blonde Hair

woman wearing messy bun on short platinum blonde hair
Updos on short hair? Yes, please! Photo credit: indigitalimages.com

Who says short haircuts are exempt from updo styles? This look is proof that even with an undercut your platinum blonde short hair can be styled in multiple ways. On dirty hair, refresh with a dry shampoo like Suave Professionals Keratin Infusion Color Care Dry Shampoowork it through your roots then finger-style hair into a messy top knot. If starting with freshly washed hair, rough-dry then create your bun.

7. Layered Bob

girl with layered bob haircut
Add layers for more movement in your bob haircut.

A bob haircut is a classic look. However, it can be exciting to add small changes to a look like this. Ask your stylist to add layers throughout your bob. This adds movement to your cut, giving it more dimension.

8. Angled Platinum Blonde Haircut

girl with angled hair
Try out an angled haircut!

Looking for a more edgy style to go with your new short platinum blonde strands? Try out an angled pixie but like this! This asymmetrical style is not for the faint of heart. White blonde and edgy, this haircut makes an instant bold statement.

9. Blonde Lob

girl with lob
Try out a platinum blonde lob!

A platinum blonde lob is extremely on-trend right now. To avoid your color getting brassy, use a purple shampoo, like Nexxus Blonde Assure Purple Shampoo and Conditioner. This duo will ensure your color stays fresh and will keep you out of the salon for longer stretches of time!

10. Platinum Blonde Color on Natural Hair

girl with short platinum blonde hair
Try a platinum look on blonde hair.

Want to make a change to your curly pixie? Try out a platinum hue! We love how the bright blonde contrasts against dark skin tones. This is another example of the kind of beautiful dimension you can achieve when bleaching darker strands and allowing the roots to grow in.

11. Platinum Blonde Shag Haircut

girl with blonde shag haircut
Mix two trends by getting a platinum shag haircut.

Why not mix two trends into one? The shag has been one of the hottest haircuts this season. If you want to go for a new color too, pair it with a platinum blonde shade. These shorter bangs strike the perfect balance between regular bangs and micro bangs. We love this in-between style!

12. Low Updo on Blonde Hair

girl with low platinum blonde updo
Gather your hair into a boho look.

Need a hairstyle that works for a variety of occasions? Pull your fresh blonde hair into a low loose ponytail for a boho chic look. It doesn’t get any easier than a loose low ponytail! Use a hair tie that matches your hair for an even more elevated look.

13. Platinum Blonde Lob with Curtain Bangs

girl with blonde lob and curtain bangs
Try out a trendy fringe like these curtain bangs.

Curtain bangs are another style that has been hugely popular this year. Try out this fringe style for a trendy look. Spritz your roots with dry shampoo to soak up any excess oil and add some texture to your strands. Use a teasing comb to add even more lift!

14. Shoulder Length Strands with a Middle Part

shoulder length middle parted hair
This is a classic cut you can’t go wrong with.

If you want to keep your hair on the shorter side, but still want a bit of length to it, try out a middle-parted shoulder-length cut. This lob style is a go-to for celebrities and influencers alike for good reason. It strikes the perfect balance between long and short styles.

15. Slicked Deep Side-Part Hairstyle

girl with slicked pixie cut
Take inspo from the ’60s and try a slicked pixie cut.

Take inspo from your favorite ’60s model with this deep side-parted pixie cut. This look is simple and sleek but makes a huge statement. Plus, it’s versatile for so many different events.

16. Dark to Platinum Pixie Cut

girl with voluminous pixie haircut
Try out a short style that transitions into platinum.

Don’t want to commit to an all-over platinum look? Dye just the top layer of your hair. This will create an exciting two-toned look, which is perfect for this voluminous pixie cut. This look is definitely not a DIY situation, though. Make sure to head to your stylist between dipping into bleach!

17. Sleek Platinum Blonde Hair

girl with sleek blonde hair
Go for a sleek blonde look.

Channel your model-off-duty look with a sleek middle part, and shoulder-length cut. A look like this never goes out of style. It’s a great go-to if you want a look that’s simple yet powerful.

From short platinum pixie cuts to shag styles and curtain bangs, there are so many ways to wear short platinum blonde hair this season!

 

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