There’s just something about short brown hair. It’s bold, but not too bold. It’s chic yet somewhat natural. From pixies to chin-length cuts, there’s a short brown hairstyle for every aesthetic. And, the best thing about having shorter hair? It’s a breeze to style!
So, if you’re ready for a big change that still holds that classic cuteness of your brunette hair, check out these 25 absolutely stunning short brown hairstyles.
#1: Classic Brown Bob with Side Sweep
Nothing says timeless like a classic brown bob. But you can take it up a note with a soft side sweep for that extra dose of drama and to soften up the sharp bob frame.
#2: Shoulder-Length Layered Cut
Shoulder-length cuts are a fan favorite for all hair types. And with layers? Pure *chef’s kiss*.
This perfect frame gives body and volume, all while complementing your best facial features. Style in curls, waves, or sleek and straight– it’s all up to you!
#3: Chocolate Brown Pixie
Get the perfect crossover between edgy and easygoing with a chocolate brown pixie. This short brown hairstyle gives major bold vibes, all while staying true to your rich, glossy brunette locks.
#4: Wavy Lob with Caramel Highlights
The wavy lob with caramel highlights is giving “it-girl” vibes all day long, and we’re here for it. This lob works perfectly with natural or styled waves, with the warm, rich caramel highlights coming in to give that ultimate glow while helping to better define your waves.
#5: Sleek Brown Bob with Bangs
Want that classic French girl-chic look? You need a sleek brown bob with bangs. This sharp and sophisticated look is perfect for showing off your lustrous brunette locks and your jawline. Then, the bangs come in as that chic cherry on top!
#6: Textured Brown Crop
If you want an alluring androgynous look, look no further than a textured brown crop. This cropped cut features short, textured layers to boost volume while keeping a straight look and giving a flirty frame for your upper facial features.
#7: Face-Framing Layers with Side Part
Give your features a little spotlight with face-framing layers and a side part. The layers are cut specifically to suit your facial features, like your cheekbones and jawline. Then, the side part comes in to give the look a dose of drama.
#8: Stacked Brown Bob
Need some extra help with volume? A stacked brown bob’s got you covered. This bob gives your hair all-around volume and body for that classically flattering frame.
#9: Chin-Length Blunt Cut
Nothing brings those modern minimalist vibes like a chin-length blunt cut. This short style boasts clean lines and zero layering to make a bold, modern statement on any hair type and face shape.
#10: Tousled Brown Shag
Looking for that perfect bedhead look? You need a tousled brown shag! This easy-going short brown haircut is perfect for giving that ultimate undone look with almost zero effort, especially on thicker, slightly wavy hair.
#11: Side-Swept Bangs with Medium Length
Add a little old Hollywood to your look with side-swept bangs and a medium-length cut. This pairing brings ultra-glam vibes while keeping things totally versatile. You can go sleek, wavy, and curly, it all looks amazing!
#12: Asymmetrical Brown Bob
Contemporary meets classic with an asymmetrical brown bob. The throwback bob shape is evident, especially in a natural brown shade, while the asymmetry keeps things modern for the best of both worlds.
#13: Layered Brown Pixie with Wispy Bangs
Go short and sassy with a layered brown pixie with wispy bangs! The short top layers help to create more texture and dimension up top, while the wispy bangs come down to softly frame your face.
#14: Shoulder-Grazing Brown Waves
Nothing blends casual and classy like shoulder-grazing brown waves. Shoulder lengths are always on-trend, and with waves, they’re the ultimate natural glam kind of look, especially in a natural brunette shade.
#15: Blunt Brown Bob with Full Bangs
If you’re looking for something with that je ne c’est quois, you need to see the blunt brown bob with full bangs. This flawless French girl look features a blunt-cut bob with big, full bangs for that extra chic touch.
#16: Textured Brown Bowl Cut
The textured brown bowl cut is what the bowl cut should have always been. This short brown hairstyle takes the classic grade-school picture-day look and gives it the 90s grunge flair it should have always had, with textured layers and an edgy undercut.
#17: Layered Brown Crop with Side-Swept Bangs
Can edgy and elegant come together? They can, with a layered brown crop with side-swept bangs! The classy crop cut gets an edgy upgrade, with textured layers to give a slightly undone look and side-swept bangs to top it all off with some flirty flair.
#18: Graduated Brown Bob
If you’re all about those sleek statement looks, you need to see the graduated brown bob. This short brown haircut keeps things simple, letting the graduated angles and sleek, lustrous brown hair do the talking.
#19: Short Brown Layers with Volume
If you’re all about those sleek statement looks, you need to see the graduated brown bob. This short brown haircut keeps things simple, letting the graduated angles and sleek, lustrous brown hair do the talking.
#20: Choppy Brown Pixie
Want something more cool and casual? You need a choppy brown pixie! This short brown hairstyle is perfect for giving your hair that touch of modern edge while keeping it open to other styling options and being super easy to maintain.
#21: Short Brown Curls with Layers
Give your curls some new life with a short cut with layers! The layers can help to better define your curl pattern, while the shorter length frees up your natural curls for more body and bounce.
#22: Sleek Brown A-Line Bob
If you want something a little more sleek, look no further than a sleek brown A-line bob. This modernized bob is all things elegant, with an exaggerated angled frame and a super sleek finish to give straight hair a chic spotlight.
#23: Feathered Brown Cut with Bangs
Bring a softer, lighter touch to a chic, short brown haircut by adding some feathered layers and bangs. Feathering will help to create more movement and visual interest than the typical short cut, while the bangs keep things true to that super classic bob-inspired look.
#24: Tapered Brown Pixie
Give your boss babe aesthetic a little edge with a tapered brown pixie. This bold, confident cut features top layers for maximum volume and fullness on top, with a short tapered bottom to keep things clean-cut.
#25: Classic Brown Bob with Subtle Layers
The classic brown bob gets an upgrade with subtle layers. This small addition to the traditional bob makes a big difference, adding some oomph and interest to even the straightest hair.