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20 Short Curly Hairstyles That Will Convince You to Chop Your Hair If You Haven't Already

The possibilities are endless.

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From sophisticated bobs to fun lobs, short hair is all the rage these days, and there's so much hair inspo to go around when it comes to the popular haircut. I'll even admit that celebrity hair transformations from long locks to short lobs are what drove me to make the big decision to chop (here's looking at you, Selena Gomez!). But what about short hair that's curly? Curly short hair deserves love, too, and there are so many ways to play with your texture and style when you have short hair.

To show you how versatile the hairstyle can really be, we've gathered 20 gorgeous short curly looks from our favorite celebs. Whether you're searching for a look to inspire your next chop or looking for new ways to style your own curly locks, let these stars guide you to amazing hair. The best part? We've picked styles that are pretty easy to recreate, regardless of if you want to curl your hair without heat or embrace your natural curls.

Lana Condor's Tousled Waves

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Lana's perfectly tousled waves are surprisingly easy to create — just take your favorite curling wand and curl strands in different directions.

Rihanna's Wet Strands

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You only need a little bit of water to get RiRi's fun wet curls. Whether you're lazy af or trying to avoid heat, this look is so cool.

Joey King's Curly Pixie

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We're loving how much Joey's experimenting with short hairstyles, and this one is def a highlight. Her edgy '90s do defines her curls beautifully.

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Zendaya's '20s Glam

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Zendaya can rock pretty much any hairstyle, and this one is no different. Give yourself soft, bouncy curls and pin back one side to recreate the look.

Hailey Baldwin's Deep Side Part

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Playing with your part is an exciting way to change up your hair, without too much effort. Hailey does this seamlessly, and looks gorge with the added waves.

Yara Shahidi's Curly Bangs

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Yara is the queen of embracing her natural curls, and her side-parted curly bob takes it to the next level with her bangs.

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Millie Bobby Brown's Soft Curls

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Though it's hard to look at anything else but this amazing cobalt blue shadow situation, Millie's soft curls are serious hair goals.

Liza Koshy's Bouncy Curls

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Liza rocks curls like no other, and this short voluminous style is so fun and playful. Get inspired by her naturally bouncy locks!

Selena Gomez's Textured Waves

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I'll admit it: Sel fully inspired me to get a lob, and it's because she makes it look so good styled in different ways. I'm obsessed with these slightly wet, textured waves.

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Bella Hadid's Half-Up Pony

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It's rare to see Bella without her slicked back pony or updo, so when she changes it up, we have to talk about it. This half-up curly pony is so retro.

Isabela Merced's Shaggy Bob

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Isabela's shaggy short bob is beyond versatile. Flip those front waves away from your face and wear this lewk to school or a party.

Vanessa Hudgen's French Bob

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If you have chin-length hair, you'll def want to try Vanessa's polished hairstyle. To get this elegant look, create a deep side part and curl all of your strands in one direction towards the face.

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Storm Reid's Short Spirals

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Storm is known to serve up some epic hair moments that highlight her natural tresses. Her adorable ringlets are so youthful — ideal inspo for curly girls.

Amandla Stenberg's Defined Curls

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From buzz cuts to box braids, Amandla is not afraid to experiment when it comes to her hair. These high definition curls are just one example of what a hair chameleon she is.

Constance Wu's Pinned Back Waves

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As if Constance's effortless beach waves weren't gorgeous enough, the pinned back pieces add an extra layer of glam.

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Kiernan Shipka's Half Bun

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The half bun is the easiest thing you can do to spice up your short curly hair. Just throw half of your hair up in a messy bun like Kiernan's.

Kendall Jenner's Relaxed Bob

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Kendall's loose tousled waves are the epitome of old Hollywood glam. Just use a round brush and hair dryer to create flippy curls, and brush them back.

Rowan Blanchard's Modern Finger Waves

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This daring 'do is the classiest it gets. Rowan's 1920s-inspired "S" waves are perfect for a elegant night out.

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Demi Lovato's Textured Bob

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Demi's layered bob is ideal for an everyday look — the tousled pieces and deep part frame her face beautifully.

Halsey's Messy Pixie

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Halsey's curly pixie is fun, fresh, and super easy to recreate. All you have to do is use a little gel and tousle your locks to get that effortless, messy look.

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Yerin Kim is the Assistant Editor for Snapchat Discover at Seventeen, covering beauty, sex & health, lifestyle, and entertainment. Originally from New Jersey but raised in Seoul, she is a proud Syracuse grad who loves fluffy puppies and a good Instagram opp. Follow her on Twitter and Instagram! 

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