38 ways to tie back short hair, from the micro bun to the mini braid

Or the mini twist created by Danielle Priano.

Florence Pugh set her hair stylist, Peter Lux, a challenge after she chopped her own hair (at different layers) for a movie role. Which meant sectioning, slicking and tying up the pieces that were long enough.

Really, really short cuts can benefit from headbands, embellished clips, shower-fresh slick-backs and even tiny braids (we’ve seen it done). Meanwhile, lobe-length chops open up the possibility for simple touches like ear tucks (very chic), undone topknots and nubs or mini ponytails or puffs. You can even achieve face framing baby braids. A little longer and you might even get a dinky bun out of your strands (adorable and utterly chic).

As for short hair inspo, celebs like Sarah Paulson, Kate Mara, Ruby Rose, Janelle Monae, Lucy Boynton and Cara Delevingne can all show you how it’s done, having worked with some of the industries top hair stylists to work out some beautiful and unusual styles. Likewise, street-style veterans like Vanessa Hong and Ellie Delphine know what works. Finally, our hair crush, Taylor Lashae has taken her bob about as short as you can go, grown it out, then chopped it short again, so she has a fair few examples of how to ensure awkward lengths always look chic.

Here’s 38 ways to style your hair up, even when it’s super short…