Short, Wavy Hairstyles That Will Make You Ditch Your Flatiron

By Victoria Moorhouse
Updated Apr 24, 2017 @ 12:45 pm
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Going short for summer doesn’t just apply to hemlines—it’s a seasonal given for haircuts as well. And with spring beauty’s glorious low-maintenance vibe, combined with the fact that a new beach spray launches seemingly every day, treating your bob, lob, or even pixie to a tousled, wavy, and undone style is a must. If these celebrity looks don't convince you to ditch your flatiron and call up your salon, we don't know what will.

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Nina Dobrev

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When this Vampire Diaries star cut off her hair, we were shocked. But after seeing her rock the cropped ‘do with a deep side-part and voluminous waves, we were shocked she didn’t take the plunge sooner. 

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Taraji P. Henson

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Go for big time volume like Taraji with Hollywood waves instead of summer’s classic beach variety. 

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Cara Delevingne

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Cara Delevingne went with a singular slight bend mid-way down the lengths of her hair, and it made her entire look. 

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Lucy Hale

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It’s no secret: Lucy Hale’s bob is an Internet sensation. Oh, and it looks just as good with a ripple effect as it does sleek and straight. 

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Kelly Rowland

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Thick, blunt bangs like Kelly Rowland’s can completely transform a wavy bob. 

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Kim Kardashian West

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Kim K.W’s beachy waves almost seem wet, mimicking what your hair would look like after emerging from the salt water. 

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Gabrielle Union 

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Gabrielle Union left the ends of her tousled waves straight to create this undone chin-length style. 

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Kendall Jenner

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If you have hair that dries naturally straight, Kendall Jenner’s lob-length haircut should be your main source of inspo. Let it air-dry and mist in a lightweight wave spray for a tousled vibe.

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