33 Bridesmaid Hairstyles for Short Hair (2024)

Being in a wedding is special for a plethora of reasons. There's the obvious reason of seeing people you care about declare their love and commitment to each other. In a close second, weddings call for a reason to dress up and go all out with your makeup and hair. If you have short hair, you may think there aren't as many styling options for you. Think again: There are so many ways you can style your hair. Trust us, we've searched high and low for the best bridesmaid hairstyles for people with short hair and there is no shortage of inspiration.

First things first—take into account what type of wedding you're in and if there's a certain aesthetic the bride wants. After all, glitzy hair accessories may look great in the context of a fancy wedding but may look out of place in a more casual setting. Furthermore, if the bride has a certain vision and wants everyone in an updo, for example, that'd be important to take into account. If you have a little bit of creative freedom and want to explore different ways to style your hair, look no further.

Here, we rounded up 33 of the best bridesmaid hairstyles for people with short hair—we're talking pixies, bixies, bobs, lobs, and everything in between. From stylized edges and retro shoulder-length styles to tousled waves and ballerina-inspired accessories, there are plenty of options no matter how long or short your hair is.

1. Glitzy Lob

Nina Dobrev's voluminous waves set throughout her cropped style look gorgeous on their own, but the addition of a glitzy hair accessory takes it up a notch. Not to mention the star-shaped clips, placed at the temple, are just what you need to keep your hair out of your face on the dance floor.

2. Embellished Pixie

If your cute pixie cut has you feeling a bit uninspired, you might be overthinking it. Dressing it up is as simple as sliding on an embellished hairband, as Janelle Monáe did here.

3. Flipped In Bob

Lucy Boynton is always one to serve a serious beauty look, whether it be via her theatrical makeup or dressed up hairstyles. For the '22 Met Gala's "Gilded Glamour" theme, the actress styled her bob in a retro (yet timeless) bob that flipped inwards at the tips.

4. Dainty Hair Stickers

It's no secret that hair accessories are seriously trending right now, and most take on the bigger-is-better approach. However, Kelly Osbourne's barely there, star-shaped hair stickers make a case for the less-is-more.

5. Hybrid Locs

Halle Bailey's locs are signature to her beauty looks, but here she gave them an ethereal twist. At the root, her hairstyle begins in a locs style and then evolves into straight hair styled into an Old Hollywood-esque bob.

6. Half-Up Bob

Never underestimate the power of a half-up style. Lucy Hale's pin-straight bob is chic on its own, but pulling the top section into a bun and dressing it up with a handful of shiny hair pins makes it wedding day ready.

7. Damp Bixie

Jourdan Dunn's short style is a combination of a few things. For starters, the hair isn't quite styled in a "wet look" fashion, giving more so the appearance of damp hair instead. Then, it's her length that isn't quite a pixie but not long enough to be a bob—earning it the name bixie. Styled with a deep side part and slightly flipped out ends, it'll be a beautiful style at any wedding.

8. Retro Wet Look

If there's one thing that can make a collarbone-grazing cut look even more sultry, it's styling it in a shiny, wet look. Selena Gomez's deep side part with a flip at the end feels completely polished and is sure to go with any bridesmaid dress.

9. Wavy Edges

Your bridesmaid look doesn't need to involve sparkly accessories or an elaborate hairstyle to appear polished, just style your edges in an elegant fashion à la Yara Shahidi to elevate your appearance.

10. Braided Faux Hawk

If you're in search of an edgy approach to your short cut, look no further than Kiernan's Shipka's gorgeous braided fauxhawk. It's as easy to recreate as a simple French braid, but the added volume and texture will make wedding guests wonder who is part of your glam squad.

11. Short Afro

The Walking Deadactress Danai Gurira proves even the shortest haircut of all can feel soft, feminine, and so gorgeous. It's a low-maintenance style, but her hair looks sophisticated and polished.

12. Tousled Lob

Create movement and texture in your hair by styling your lob in shiny waves. For extra volume at the roots, take a note from Lana Condor's style book and flip your hair to the side.

13. Ballerina Space Buns

Space buns aren't just a go-to hairstyle for outdoor music festivals. Millie Bobby Brown proves the trendy style can actually be surprisingly sophisticated. Pull your hair up tightly into two buns, without a flyaway in sight, and make the style wedding-appropriate with a couple of satin bows.

14. Old-Hollywood Waves

Don't let anyone tell you your hair is too short to rock classic old Hollywood waves. Ruth Negga's pixie cut looks glamorous with a deep side part and face-framing curls.

15. Curly Bun

If you're lucky enough to have naturally curly hair, half the work is already done for you. Pull your hair into a high ponytail and let your natural curls spill over to create a textured bun like Bella Hadid. If you have straight hair, no biggie: Just bust out the curling iron.

16. Vintage Finger Wave

Sometimes all you need is an entire tube of hair gel to take your hairstyle into another decade. Vintage finger waves like Zendaya’s will dress up even the most elegant of bridesmaid dresses.

17. Elegant Coif

Lupita Nyong'o is one of our favorite stars who wears her natural texture on the red carpet. Here, she shows off her texture via a tapered haircut and a dramatic side coif. The style looks polished and sophisticated.

18. Braided-Back Ponytail

From the front, Lucy Hale's center-parted ponytail looks neat, pretty, and so sleek. But when she turns around, a braid down the middle serves as a pleasant surprise. The entire look feels edgy, cool, and chic—but in an understated way. You don't want to upstage the bride, but that doesn't mean you can't have a little fun.

19. Choppy Pixie

We're fully on board with Jennifer Hudson's choppy, undone pixie cut. The casual styling makes this perfect for a beach or backyard wedding.

20. Double Braid

What's better than one braid? Two braids. Ruby Rose is known for her edgy pixie cut, and here she wears it in two French braids down the sides of her head, proving even beauties with super short hair can wear braids.

21. Slicked-Back Bun FKA Twigs

You don't need a lot of length to create a high-impact beauty look. Just take a look at FKA Twigs who expertly slicked her hair back and made a statement with her XL sculptural ribbons.

22. Double Bun Action

This gorgeous sculptural updo on Kristin Cavallari is actually much easier to recreate than it looks: It's really just two donut buns stacked on top of one another. And don't worry about keeping it too neat, either—the flyaways and loose strands add to the romance of the look.

23. Textured Bob

Let's not forget that your short cut is stunning enough—there's no need to hide it with complicated hairstyles if you don't want to. Instead, add a subtle wave to your bob and play up your texture for a sexy, tousled look.

24. Curly Mohawk

Rihanna's curly, soft mohawk is so gorgeous and unexpected. This is a great option for taking a rock-n-roll hairstyle and making it romantic.

25. Flower Crown

If you ask us, we can't think of a better time than a wedding to bust out fresh flowers. We especially love the contrast between Hailey Baldwin's petal-pink dye job and the bright white blooms.

26. Half-Up Half-Down Braids

Add a bit of flair to your braids by embellishing them with hair cuffs and delicate wraps like Jourdan Dunn did. For extra points, put them in a half-up half-down style.

27. Short, Bouncy Curls

Taylor Swift channels her inner Hollywood siren with these short, bouncy, face-framing curls. We have to say the red lip and cat eye only add to the final vintage-inspired look.

28. Snatched Bun

We bet you'll spend extra time on your makeup today—you're going to want to show off your pretty face. A sleek, snatched ponytail or bun á la Shay Mitchell is exactly what you need to shine.

29. Pretty Pompadour

The volume of Jurnee Smollett's short cut is the perfect mix of dressed-up and edgy. It's a great bridesmaid option, but that white suit is giving us ideas for the bride, too.

30. Textured Pixie

Break out the pomade and shake out your pixie cut because the texture is the name of the game with Zoë Kravitz's red carpet look. Plus, we have a feeling you'll be ready before the rest of the bridal party.

31. Bardot Bump

Take your half-up hairstyle up a few notches when you tease in tons of volume at the crown for Ashley Tisdale's Bardot-esque bump. Finish off the look with a velvet bow to hide your hair tie.

32. Vintage Bob

Leave it to Lily Collins to deliver an ultra elegant hairstyle that's equally as breathtaking as it is memorable. What makes this bob stand out so much is the subtle inner flip of her bangs that curl inwards towards the center of her forehead as the remaining of her hair curls under for a tucked-in look.

33. Asymmetrical 'Do

Constance Wu's hairstyle is more than just an opportunity for a cute barrette placement; it’s the ultimate hair hack. When your hair lacks a certain something, swipe one side back and position a pretty hair clip. Et voilà.