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17 Best Short Hairstyles for African American Women

From sleek pixies to au naturel crops, these short hairstyles will inspire you to try something new
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Vintage Glamour
Viola Davis' retro waves are the style to copy for your next night out. The chestnut highlights catch the light and make her hair look shiny and healthy.

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Crowning Glory
If you think short hair can only be worn one way, take a cue from Lupita Nyong'o. The actress seemingly wears her short hair differently every time we see her. We're partial to this short-on-the-sides look with a little height at the crown -- it looks easy, breezy and oh-so-chic.

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Go for Gold
The tapered cut and mixture of blonde and brunette shades help Chrisette Michele's hairstyle transition seamlessly from day to night -- just add a red lip and some mega-lashes and you're good to go.

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Easy Ridin'
Bria Murphy's pixie is shorter on the sides than on the top, making it easy to give it a fuss-free, lived-in tousle while still maintaining a flattering shape.

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Gellin' Like a Felon
Eva Pickford's gelled-back style is perfect for keeping hair out of your face when the temperature heats up. The warm blonde shade and orange lip are totally on trend.

BY ALLIE FLINN | JUN 2, 2016 | SHARES
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