Short Hair, Don’t Care: Trending Styles for Every Texture
Short hair has taken the crown in 2025 and shows no signs of slowing down. From blunt bobs to tousled shags and modern mullets, short cuts are leading the charge for style that is bold, versatile and texture inclusive. Whether your hair is naturally straight, wavy, curly or frizzy, there is a trending style that works for your texture and vibe.
And let’s be real short hair can be low maintenance, but it’s also high impact. You get instant shape, instant volume, and the kind of cool-girl energy that turns heads. When it comes to styling, Mermade makes it ridiculously easy. These are the short haircuts trending right now and exactly how to style them.
1. The Blunt Micro Bob: Clean, Sharp and Powerfully Chic
Minimal, elegant and no-nonsense, the blunt micro bob is the go-to cut for 2025’s polished minimalists. Think early 90s Winona Ryder meets Taylor Russell red carpet sleekness. The cut skims the jawline, with a glassy finish and exudes serious attitude.
Style it with:
Use the Straightener to smooth frizzy hair and create an ultra sleek finish. Then go in with a wax stick to lock down flyaways.
Texture match: Straight, wavy or fine
Photo: Taylor Russell
2. The Short Shag: Effortless Texture and Icon Energy
The shag is back and better than ever. With choppy layers, curtain bangs and a lived-in vibe, the short shag is perfect for embracing natural waves or softening thick frizzy hair.
Style it with:
Use the Interchangeable Blow Dry Brush to define layers and fluff up volume. Complete the look with a shine spray.
Texture match: Wavy, curly or frizz-prone
Photo: Yesley
3. The Modern Mullet: Business in the Front, Cool Everywhere Else
The modern mullet has entered the chat, and it’s here to reclaim its cool. Think Miley Cyrus or Debby Ryan circa 2024 - short up front, longer in the back, and full of movement. It’s a nod to the 90s with a 2025 edge.
Style it with:
Use the Double Waver Max to add soft texture through the back, then sculpt the front with the a hair gel wand for contrast and hold.
Texture match: Straight, wavy
Photo: Mel Vanelli
4. The French Bob: Soft Shape and Eternal Cool
This chin length cut with romantic curves is a timeless go-to. Inspired by 90s icons like Audrey Tautou, the French bob blends softness with a sense of structure.
Style it with:
Wrap small sections around the Infrared Thermal Brush to create soft undone waves.
Texture match: All types
Photo: Taylor Shae
5. The Curly Crop: Big Volume, Bold Shape
Short curly hair is owning 2025 with pride and it's all about celebrating natural texture. This look embraces the full personality of your curls while keeping the silhouette structured and fresh.
Style it with:
Use the Style Wand to enhance the existing curls to lift roots and smooth frizz while keeping the curl pattern intact. Finish with a few twists using a hair gel wand for curl definition.
Texture match: Coily, curly, natural
Photo: Mathilda Gvarliani
Why Short Hair Works for Every Texture
Whether you have fine hair that needs shape, thick frizzy hair that benefits from weight removal, or textured curls craving definition, short styles are customisable, fashion forward and liberating.
With Mermade Hair’s iconic hot tools, achieving that salon-quality finish at home is effortless. From taming frizz to sculpting shape, these tools give you full control.
