30 Short Hairstyles That Look Amazing on Thick Hair

If you’re looking for a short hairstyle for thick hair that’s bold yet understated, replicate Jessica Biel’s side-swept wet hair look. Tossing your full head of hair to one side will bring instant drama, while damp tendrils will make the style seem effortless.

Throw it back to Old Hollywood by creating polished curls full of timeless glamour. Leighton Meester demonstrates that thick hair, even though it's voluminous, can look super flattering with curls— especially if your strands are sleek and soft, since they'll tame down the extra weight.

A sleek updo looks chic and sophisticated whether your hair is short and thick or long and thin. Sometimes, though, updos can look overly polished on thick hair. To avoid this, try a center part with face-framing tendrils (make sure they're on the thinner side!) like Emily Blunt's—it'll keep your locks light and lean.

With all that natural density, thick hair looks gorgeous when it's chin-length and blown-out. Just take it from Naomi Watts: This short hairstyle for thick hair adds bounce and softness while dialing down the excess volume.

A lob with subtly curled edges is a gorgeous option for short, thick hair. Follow Natalie Portman's lead by parting your hair to the side and slightly curling the ends, which will help reduce the weight of your mane without stripping away its natural bounce and shine.

If your short hair is a little on the longer sign, take a page out of Margot Robbie’s styling book: Her hairstyle shows strands that are straight and shiny, which creates the illusion of thinner hair. To keep a little body, style your tresses with a blow dryer versus a flat iron.

Give your short hair a little edge by considering an asymmetrical cut like Chrissy Teigen's bob. By choosing different hair lengths on each side of your head, you'll break up the density of your thick hair. Straightening your locks will further pare back the volume while adding glass-like shine.

Florence Pugh’s modern take on a vintage Hollywood bob works great on thick hair! Soft layering like hers will help disperse the mass of your mane, while replicating her smooth, structured waves will infuse your look with effortless polish.

Channel old Hollywood glamour with voluminous, bouncy curls. Zendaya's subtle layers are enhanced by the classic blowout style curls and her deep side part.

Jenna Ortega's long bob is a polished take on the shag haircut with a classic 50s-style flick at the ends. The curtain bangs frame her petite face and pull the super-layered look together.

You can't go wrong with a straight, silky long bob. Vanessa Hudgens rocks a middle part with her sleek lob to balance out her striking features.

Take a page from Selena Gomez's book with this voluminous bouffant-inspired half-up, half-down hairstyle. The pouf atop her head adds so much volume, while the messy face-framing pieces add a laid-back essence to the look.

Rock your natural curls with a blunt bob like Yara Shahidi. The deep side part adds dimension and balances out the lack of layers in the cut, and the curly, eyebrow-skimming bangs add texture and fullness.

Use the thickness of your hair to your advantage by setting it in retro, voluminous curls like Christina Hendricks. The outward-facing, fluffy curls accentuate her bone structure and add a vintage feel to her overall look.

Show off that volume with a straight layered bob with subtle side bangs like Sarah Hyland. The ends of her hair and bangs curl under to frame her face perfectly.

When you want those luscious locks off your neck, try this romantic updo sported by Dua Lipa. When parted to the side, the shortest layers of her hair work as face-framing tendrils that add a charming touch to the tousled updo.

For an effortless everyday hairstyle that plays off of a layered long bob, try Lily Collins' signature tousled wavy hair look. Parted down the center, the subtle curls, which can be achieved using a medium to large barrel curling iron, curve away from her face, opening it up.

Ditch the heavy hair load with a chin-skimming bob complete with a piecey fringe like Nina Dobrev. Her thick bob is made less stark by adding loose bends throughout the hair, while the piecey bangs remove weight and density.