34 Beautiful Wedding Hairstyles for Short Hair

Got short hair and wondering how to style it for your big day? You’re not alone! While Pinterest and Instagram seem flooded with dreamy styles for long hair, let’s not forget your fabulous short locks deserve just as much love and attention. That’s why we’ve created this guide just for you! Whether you’re dreaming of a boho, elegant, vintage, or modern vibe, we’ve rounded up all the best wedding hairstyles for short hair, plus handy tips on choosing the perfect accessories to complete your look. Let’s make your short hair the star of the show!

34 best wedding hairstyles for short hair with inspiration for every style of wedding 

Trending Short Wedding Hairstyles

Right now, these are the hairstyles for short hair that we’ve seen our real brides rocking!

1. Textured Waves

For boho brides or brides who want some volume, we’re seeing textured waves become really popular for brides with shorter hair lengths. It looks relaxed and effortless and is perfect for pairing with a veil or crown! 

2. Sleek and Polished 

Think ultra-glossy bob or a slicked-back pixie cut, these hairstyles seem to be popular with brides who want the focus of their bridal look to be on their wedding jewellery or the neckline of their wedding dress. A glossy bob is perfect for more of a sophisticated look. 
 

3. Retro Curls 

Whether it’s the finger curls or Hollywood curls, vintage hairstyles work incredibly well for brides with short hair! As with retro wedding cakes and the statement sleeves and bows on wedding dresses, we’re seeing vintage styles come back in more ways than one!
 

4. Half-Up

If your hair is just long enough you can embrace the classic princess vibes and go for a half-up half-down wedding hairstyle. Get creative and weave in some flowers or braids to add texture and playfulness to your hair. 
 

5. Natural 

Add some height and tousle! Embrace your natural hair texture and curl pattern and let your hair speak for itself.

Boho Wedding Hairstyles for Short Hair

Short hair? Don’t care! Bring on those boho vibes by keeping it simple and natural. Whether you’re embracing your own texture or spritzing on some texture spray for that lived-in, effortlessly chic look, you can’t go wrong. Top it off with a flower crown or some dainty floral hair accessories, and you’ll be the picture of laid-back romance.

Elegant Wedding Hairstyles for Short Hair 

Who says short hair can’t be elegant? With a few pearl pins or sparkling diamond clips, you’ll have a hairstyle fit for royalty. Keep it sleek or go for soft waves – either way, you’ll be turning heads all day (and night!).

Vintage Wedding Hairstyles for Short Hair 

Roll out the red carpet – it’s time for some vintage glam! Channel your inner Hollywood starlet with polished curls or go full-on flapper chic with slicked, gelled styles straight out of the roaring 1920s. Fun, flirty, and timelessly stylish!

Modern Wedding Hairstyles for Short Hair 

If modern is your vibe, go bold! Think voluminous blowouts or dramatic curls to give your short hair some major attitude or slick it all back for that clean girl vibe. The key is all about the extra – whether it’s shine, bounce, or glam. Who says short hair can’t make a big statement?

Wedding Hairstyles with Accessories for Short Hair 

Accessories are your secret weapon for wedding hair magic. Add a touch of whimsy with a veil, or turn up the vintage charm with a birdcage veil for that classic-meets-modern flair. Even with short locks, the right accessory will have you looking absolutely unforgettable. 

Short Wedding Haircare Tips 

Even though you don’t have long locks to look after, it’s still important to think about your haircare in the lead-up to your wedding day. Think about booking in your fresh trim, conditioning and/or glossing treatments as well as still booking in for a hair trial if you’re going to get your hair styled professionally for your wedding day. For all the haircare tips and tricks, as well as our current favourite haircare products, head to our ultimate wedding haircare article for everything you need to know before and after your wedding day. 

Short wedding hairstyles for different hair textures with hair accessories inspiration 

Still looking for some more wedding hair inspiration? Take a look at these 100+ hairstyles for the whole bridal party and send it to your bridesmaids too! Now, the hairstyle is one thing but how will you accessorise? Head to our selection of the best wedding hair accessories to get started.