From Rapunzel to Blake Lively and Johnny Depp, those with long hair have always been considered beautiful. In fact, many people spend their lives growing their locks to look just like these long-haired legends. But what if we told you that short hair could be just as stunning? While a haircut has often been seen as a downgrade, there's no denying that these makeovers prove that short hair can be just as beautiful. In fact, we'd say these people look better with short hair than they did with long hair...
Going Natural
You know what they say: when you bleach, you can never go back. And while there's no doubt about the fact that being able to dye your hair a different color opens up a world of opportunity, it's also impossible to get back to your natural color - unless you cut the dye out. So, we can only assume that's the reason why this woman chose to chop off her long hair.
In an effort to cut out the blonder ends of her hair, she asked her hairstylist to go shorter. And the end result makes her look even more stunning than she looked already.
Ditching the Green
One of the things we love about a trip to the hair salon is that anything is possible. You can have your long hair cut short, you can make your short hair longer with extensions, and you can even get your hair dyed in the color of your choice. In the months prior to this transformation, this woman obviously wanted to make her friends green with envy. Then, she opted for another makeover!
By getting her hair cut, she ditched all of the green dye and opted for a bold brunette look instead. And while we know that this is the same woman, she could have fooled us!
Looking Silky and Fresh
Let's be honest; this woman looks stunning with both long hair and short hair. But we can understand why she'd want to cut off those long locks. When the summer months come along, having long hair can be hot and irritating - and that's before we mention how greasy it can look. As she already has silky hair, chopping off her hair and opting for a shorter hairstyle was a good move.
Not just for practical reasons, either. With shorter hair, her eyes pop, her red lips look extra luscious, and she has even more scope to show off her impressive summer outfits!
Short and Sleek
Having long hair requires a lot of maintenance. It takes you longer to wash long hair, it takes you longer to dry long hair, and it even takes you longer to style long hair. And while we can't get enough of this woman and her thick, curly locks, we imagine it took a lot of time for her to get to this point. So, maybe she decided to have the chop to make her life a bit easier?
While this short and sleek bob will certainly be lower maintenance, let's also take a moment to appreciate just how beautiful she looks with shorter hair. It suits her so much!
The Ultimate Rockstar Pixie
When you think of short haircuts, you might immediately think of the pixie cut. And we don't blame you! Pixie cuts are super cool, and one of the best ways to transition between long hair and short hair. But there's no doubt about the fact that this woman's transformation was a big one. Not only did she have long hair before, but she also had long, dreadlocked hair. And those dreadlocks would have been impossible to remove.
To make things easier, she cut the whole lot off to start afresh - and it's working. The short hair suits her rockstar look, and the pink color gives that extra edge she was probably looking for.
Going Shorter and Shorter
A big part of a hair stylist's job is to help people choose the length and shape of their hair. In fact, they're taught all about face shape and bone structure while they're studying, and this helps them understand the perfect haircut for each individual person. And it's safe to say that the hairstylist behind this transformation absolutely nailed it. While it probably seemed a shame to chop off that long red hair, it worked in her favor.
Most women would struggle to go so short with their haircut, but this lady is rocking it. If anything, she actually looks more feminine now that her hair is much shorter.
Sharpening up That Fade
Sometimes, men underestimate the power a haircut can have over their overall appearance. And while we understand that maintaining your hairstyle as a man requires a little more maintenance and regular haircuts, photos like this prove that they are worth their weight in gold. After all, just look at this guy. He went from having long-ish hair that fell into curtain bangs to have a sharp fade that looks almost regal.
If we didn't know that these two were the same guy, we'd say that they were two completely different people. And that's a serious compliment to this guy - and his hair salon.
Going Blonder and Blonder
Some people in this world just suit blonde hair, and you probably don't need us to tell you that this woman is one of them. While her natural hair was a dark blonde, she's opted to switch up the color slightly over the years - and we can't get enough of that pinky-purple tone on her ends. But it seems as though she'd had enough with the dark blonde and the pink, so she decided to become a blonde bombshell instead.
To take her transformation up a notch, this woman even decided to have a whole chunk of her hair chopped off. And the short hairstyle definitely suits her style more.
Cool Tomboy Vibes
The idea of cutting your long hair can be daunting - especially if you want to go for a drastic look. But if you need a push to shave off almost all of your hair, just take a look at this woman. Although we loved her black bangs and green locks, there's no denying the fact that she looks even cooler with a shaved head. Plus, what was left was then bleached blonde.
She looks like the coolest tomboy around, and you can even see in her face and her demeanor that she feels cooler than she did. In fact, being able to see her eyebrows does wonders for her.
Pruning the Purple Hair
Can we all just take a moment to appreciate this stunning purple hair color? The way it blends into her dark hair is stunning, and you can tell that it was applied by a hairstylist who knew what they were doing. And while the purple really made a statement when this woman had long hair, cutting it short made it more subtle - and that actually works in her favor.
The long purple locks made this woman look like a rocker chick, which may have been what she was after at the time. But this elegant bob adds a more sophisticated and stylish vibe to the mix, and she looks much older - but in a good way!
Pink to Make the Boys Wink
If you're thinking of cutting your hair and embracing the short hair life, why stop there? Go big or go home, right? Yes, if you're going to go ahead and have a big makeover, you might as well go the extra mile and dye your hair, too. That's exactly what this woman did, and you can probably tell that this was one of the best hair decisions she ever made.
Chopping off her long hair completely changes the shape of her face, but adding the pink dye into the mix adds an edge that some people can only dream of. She's a cook chick.
An Asymmetrical Queen
If you have a trip to the hair salon booked but you're not sure what hairstyle to go for, it's probably a good idea to research the many short hairstyles out there. After all, there are so many! And in terms of short hair, there's short hair... and then there's short hair. This lady decided to go for the latter option, and she even added some asymmetry and hair dye into the mix.
Although she looked beautiful with long hair, the extra edge this hairstyle has given her has turned her into one of the coolest women in the world. We wonder if she'll be our friend.
Go Big and Go Platinum
If you've ever dyed your hair, you'll know that this hair transformation can be a hassle. If you have long hair, you constantly have to spend time and money topping up your roots and toning the ends - and it can cost you a fortune in the process. This woman obviously wanted to make her life easier (and make her long hair look nicer) which is why she decided to cut off her long locks and go platinum all over.
Now that her hair is shorter, maintaining this color should be easy. Plus, it won't take ten million hours to do every time she heads to the hair salon for a top-up.
Embracing the Bob
In today's day and age, you can choose whatever haircut you like. But there's no doubt about the fact that certain hairstyles are more popular than most. In fact, celebrities like Kourtney Kardashian, Margot Robbie, Victoria Beckham, and Halle Berry have all embraced the bob hairstyle over the years. This woman obviously decided to follow suit, and she chopped off her long locks to have a much shorter bob instead.
The structured look of this hairstyle makes this woman's eyes pop, her cheekbones look even more impressive, and her jawline look stellar. So, we think she made the right decision.
Cropped and Curled
One of the many reasons why the world loves long hair so much is the dedication that comes with it. To have long hair like this woman on the left, you need to dedicate a huge amount of time to grow it and a huge amount of restraint at the hair salon not to cut it. Because of this, cutting it short seems like a failure - but this transformation goes to show that it's anything but!
While we loved her goldilocks hair before, this new haircut has given this woman a makeover we can't get enough of. The cropped, curled short hair look suits her perfectly.
Shaping the Face
Did you know that short hairstyles are actually perfect for those who have rounder faces? While you might assume that the opposite was true, pixie cuts, bobs, and short hairstyles like this one actually suit rounder faces better than longer hair. And if you don't believe us, just look at this woman! While she looked beautiful with long hair, she looks even more stylish and modern after a trip to the hair salon.
This is one of the most drastic transformations on this list, but a makeover like this can even make you look younger than you are. And this woman is proof of that.
Embracing The Bowl-Cut
When you think of a bowl cut, your mind probably wanders back to your childhood days when your mom would DIY your haircut in the kitchen. But when done properly, a bowl cut can look stylish and sophisticated. You just need to make sure you choose the right hair salon and the right hairstylist, of course. This woman obviously did that, and we bet she was very pleased with the results.
While she looked stunning with her long hair, there's no denying that short hair also suits her face shape and makes her dazzling eyes pop even more. Yes, we're now team bowl cut.
A Big Makeover
Having a haircut can make you feel like a new person, but what if you also took the opportunity to have an even bigger makeover while you're sitting in the hair salon? This woman decided to do that, and she went for the full shebang. She got her long hair cut short, she topped up her hair dye, and she even added a stunning makeup transformation into her day, too.
This just goes to show how feeling good about yourself can affect how other people see you. Sure, she looks beautiful - but you can tell that she also feels beautiful, and that's a big deal.
Still Looking Metal
Being a metalhead is basically a full-time job. You have to make sure that you're promoting your favorite bands on your T-shirts, and most people assume that you also need to grow your hair long. And while having long locks certainly helps with the headbanging, that doesn't mean that all metalheads have to have long locks. This guy proves that you can stay metal, whether you have long hair or not.
From the looks of it, this metalhead decided to cut off his hair to donate it to charity, and that's something we can definitely get behind. Plus, he looks so much cooler!
Ditching Those Long Curls
We have a question for you: what's better than long, curly hair? Well, the answer to that question should be easy. It's short, curly hair, of course! While this woman was absolutely stunning with her dark curly locks, it's safe to say that she looks like a whole new woman after a trip to the hair salon. In fact, she looks years younger - and just look at the shape of her face.
This pixie cut suits her facial features perfectly, and what we love about this makeover is the fact that she probably needed some convincing to go short... but it definitely worked in her favor.
Rocking the Strawberry Blonde
If you head to the hair salon and ask them to color your hair, you're going to be presented with a whole host of options. You could stick to the more traditional blonde or brunette colors, or you could opt for something bolder like bright pink or green. But every so often, a color comes along that only suits certain people - and that color is strawberry blonde. Thankfully, this woman rocks it.
When she decided to cut her hair short and add some bangs into the mix, she also decided to go for the all-over strawberry blonde look, and we absolutely love it. In fact, we might try it ourselves.
Cutting off Those Ends
One of the best reasons to get a short haircut is to tidy up the ends of your hair. In fact, this can actually make your hair grow faster in the future! It also helps to improve the health of your hair, and this makeover makes this woman's hair look so much healthier. While her long locks were stunning, and some people would do anything to have hair like hers, her short hair looks even better.
The hair salon nailed this hair transformation, and it completely changed the shape of this woman's face. With short hair, she looks much more sophisticated - and we absolutely love it.
Those Stylish Side Bangs
Many people assume that short haircuts are very one-dimensional. But just as there are so many ways to style long hair, there are also so many ways to style short hair. And with the right hair salon and the right hairstylist at your disposal, you can learn everything there is to know about how to style your new short hair. This woman obviously took that advice, as she's nailing her short haircut.
This was a big change for her, but it's one that suits her perfectly. From the sweeping side bangs to the fact that it opens up her face, it's made a huge difference.
Going Glam With Gray
It's very easy to walk into any hair salon and ask for blonde hair dye, but that doesn't mean that you're going to get what you want. A bad hairstylist could leave you with yellow hair similar to the woman's hair on the left, and over time the color just seems to get worse and worse. So, when this woman went to sort out her color, she decided to go for the chop as well.
Her overall makeover is incredible. The gray color looks glam and sophisticated, while the short hairstyle opens up her face and makes her look even more beautiful than she already was!
Cool for the Summer
Anyone with long hair will know just how irritating long hair can be in the summer. And if you spend most of the summer tying up your long hair, why don't you just try cutting it off instead? That's what this woman decided to do - and it's safe to say that this was a good hairstyle decision. By cutting off her curly locks, she was able to open up her face, her neck, and her scalp for a cooler summer.
Plus, the style suits her very well. Some people can't pull off such a short look, but it compliments this woman perfectly. So, let's hope she keeps it, even in the winter months.
Rocking Some New Confidence
It can be a little scary when you head into the hair salon and ask for a haircut. After all, if you haven't had short hair for years, then cutting it shorter is a risk. It might suit you or it might not, and you won't know for sure until the deed is done and you can't go back! We can't imagine this woman would regret her decision, though. Her new 'do looks fabulous.
While her long locks were enough to make anyone jealous, there's no doubt about the fact that she rocks a shorter bob just as well. In fact, you could say that she looks even better after the chop.
Choosing a Chic Wavy Bob
Let's be honest; most people go through a stage in their lives where they just want to have a complete overhaul of their look. They dream of a big transformation that will change the way they look, and for most people, this comes out in the form of a trip to the hair salon. Sometimes, this can really work out for the best - and this woman is proof of that fact.
For her makeover, this woman had her long blonde locks chopped off in favor of her natural color and a chic wavy bob. Sure, she's the same person, but she looks even more beautiful than before!
Go Big or Go Bob
There are two types of people in this world; those who have thin hair, and those who have thick hair. It's pretty clear to see from these photos that this woman has incredibly thick hair. This, couple with the fact that it was long and slightly curly meant that she was having to deal with a lot of weight on her head at once. So, we don't blame her for having a chop and going for a shorter hairstyle.
She had a huge amount of her long hair cut off, and we bet it felt like such a relief when she had all of that weight taken off her head. In fact, she even looks so much happier!
Going for Glamor
Some people dream of having long hair, so we bet it can be pretty annoying when you see someone cut off their beautiful long locks. But there's no denying the fact that a good haircut can completely change the way someone looks. Take this woman, for example. She could have any hairstyle and still look beautiful, but this shorter hairstyle looks even more beautiful and glamorous than her longer hair.
Her shoulder-length hair and the tousled curls really frame her face well, and they give her facial features the attention that they really deserve. We love this transformation!
Ditching the Blonde for Chocolate
If you're someone who regularly dyes their hair, we're going to assume that you follow the pattern of going lighter for summer and then going darker for summer. Most people do, after all! But when this woman decided to go for some chocolate-colored locks in the winter months, she also decided to opt for an extra hair makeover. She also had a haircut and added some bangs into the mix.
Without the blonde, long hair and the glasses, this woman looks completely different to how she did before. And while we love both looks, the chocolate look is definitely our favorite.
Short Hair for the Win
They often say that when you have short hair, you'll never go long again - and for some people, this is very true. This woman already had a short bob, but it seemed as though that just wasn't short enough for her. So, she decided to go even shorter and opt for a stunning (and dark) pixie cut that complimented her face perfectly! After all, pixie cuts are perfect for those who have rounder faces.
We could already tell that this woman suited short hair, but the dark short hair has taken her beauty to another level. She looks like a whole new woman, and we can't get enough.
A Sweet and Innocent Chop
Is anyone else getting serious Emma Watson vibes from this woman? We don't know if it's the freckles, the innocent face, or the short haircut, but she looks just like the famous actress we all know and love. And we have to commend this lady for going even shorter with her hair. It was already fairly short to begin with, but she trusted the process - and her hairstylist - and the end result was stunning.
This is one of the shortest haircuts we've seen on this list, and only a select few people have the face shape to pull this off. So, kudos to this woman.
A Bright, Bold Look
You can tell from the before photo that this woman likes to make a statement with her rockstar appearance. From her band T-shirts to her red lipstick, she wants to make a mark with what she looks like - and she certainly did that before. But there's no doubt about the fact that she looks even more striking now that she's ditched her longer locks for a much, much shorter hairstyle.
Although she has petite features, this hairstyle makes them pop. Her eyes look bigger and brighter, her lips look bigger and bolder, and her overall appearance just looks so much like... her.
A Parting Switch-Up
In the hair world, there are so many different parting options. You could opt for the middle-part, you could opt for the left-part, or you could opt for the right-part. When this woman walked into the hairstyle, she coupled her long hair with a middle-part that made her long locks look even longer. But when she made her way out of the hair salon, she had a side-part, short hair, and side bangs!
This transformation is one of our favorites on this list, as she looks so stunning, and we love how a slight curl can make a difference to short hair. It offers that volume some people really need.
You're Never Too Old
Many women assume that when they reach a certain age they have to have a boring haircut and keep that haircut for the rest of their lives. But we're here to tell you that that isn't the case! As you get older, you should take this extra time as an opportunity to try new hairstyles and give something new a go. And that's exactly what this woman decided to do.
She was bored with her mom hairstyle, so she decided to go for something cool and hip instead. And we love everything from the color to the shorter hairstyle. It's so cool.
A Real Rocker Chick
This woman has got some serious edge to her, so we don't blame her for wanting her hair to reflect that. But we can only assume that she got bored of her volumous straight hair and her green tips, which is why she decided to head to the hair salon and try something new. The end result? Some of the most beautiful curls we've ever seen on someone with short hair.
It looks like this hairstyle was made for this woman, and she looks so much more confident now that her hair is shorter. We guess that's the power of a good haircut.
An Adorable Chop
This woman is one of the most adorable women we've ever seen, and while she looked amazing with her light blonde long hair, there's no denying the fact that it looked like it needed a cut. It was frayed at the ends and needed a bit of a tidy up to make it look as healthy as it possibly could. But we guess this woman also wanted to have a bit of a color switch-up.
The dark hair suits her so much, and the bob hairstyle makes her hair look so thick and healthy! It looks a million times better than her long hair, that's for sure.
Short and Totally Striking
Chopping off hair that's taken you years to grow is a big deal, so you need to be sure that you definitely want to have a short haircut before you head to the hair salon. But if you needed any proof that it can work in your favor, just take a look at this transformation! Before, this woman was a beauty. After, she's one of the most striking women that we've ever seen.
We bet this woman turned heads when she walked down the street with her long hair, but we bet people tripped over their own feet when she walked down with this short hair.
Confidence in a Cut
It's amazing how the right hairstylist and the right hairstyle can do wonders for your confidence. And while some people gain confidence from a color refresh or a chop, it seems as though this woman gains confidence through both. On this day, she decided to cut off her seriously long locks in favor of a shorter shoulder-length hairstyle and some blonde highlights. And she looks like a completely new woman.
What wee love most about this woman is the way she's standing. Sure, she's smiling in both photos, but in the second photo she's standing as though she's more confident than she has ever been.
Going for the Messy Look
As long hair is pulled down the weight of itself, it's often hard to get a lot of volume from it. But if you start chopping it off, you'll be able to play around with this weight and create something that's big and bold. Don't believe us? Just look at this transformation! This woman had long and slick hair, but after a haircut, she's been able to achieve the big and messy look that some can only dream of.
This makeover has made a beautiful woman even more stunning, which just goes to show that sometimes shorter hair really does reign supreme over longer hair. Yes, short hair rules!