Short Hairstyles

There is a particular kind of confidence that comes with a great short hairstyle, and at Delilah Hair Studio, we live for that moment. 

Short hairstyles are one of the most exciting and expressive territories in hairdressing, and we approach every single one with genuine enthusiasm and craft. Whether you are drawn to something sleek and sculptural, soft and textured, or boldly architectural, we have the skill and the creativity to make it happen. Short haircuts at Delilah are never one-size-fits-all. They are inclusive, personalised, and designed to work with your actual hair, your actual lifestyle, and your actual sense of style. Everyone is welcome here, and every texture is celebrated.

Short Hairstyles for Every Hair Type

One of the most common misconceptions about cutting short hair is that it suits some textures better than others. In our experience, the opposite is true. A short cut unlocks something different and wonderful in every hair type, and the results across the board are genuinely spectacular.

Straight Hair

Straight hair takes to short cuts with beautiful precision. Clean lines, sharp edges, and sleek finishes all land with real clarity. From a classic crop to an edgy undercut, straight hair delivers maximum graphic impact at short lengths with surprising versatility.

Short fade haircut by Delilah Hair Studio

Wavy Hair

Wavy textures bring natural movement and softness to short haircuts that are almost impossible to replicate with product alone. A short wavy style has an effortless, lived-in quality that looks brilliant with minimal styling. Volume sits right where you want it, and the overall shape feels relaxed and modern.

Short curly hairstyle by Delilah Hair Studio

Curly Hair

Short haircuts on curly hair are genuinely transformative. Natural curl springs up and creates volume, definition, and personality that makes the style entirely its own. Mr.D’s considerable expertise with curly texture means every layer and every length decision works with your curl pattern, not against it. A short curly cut at Delilah is always a celebration of what your hair naturally does.

Short curly hairstyle for men by Delilah

Short Haircut Inspo: Styles We Love Creating

Short cuts span an enormous range, and there is something within that range for everyone. Here is some inspo across the spectrum:

  • Classic Crop: clean, low maintenance, and endlessly versatile. Works beautifully across all textures and face shapes.
  • Textured Pixie: layered and lived-in with plenty of movement. A pixie is a brilliant option for wavy and curly hair especially.
  • Undercut or Fade: shaved or tapered sides with more length and texture on top. Bold, architectural, and incredibly striking.
  • Short Asymmetrical Bob: uneven lengths that create directional, fashion-forward energy. Face-framing and genuinely distinctive.
  • Curly Crop: natural curl allowed to do its thing at a shorter length. Volume, definition, and personality in equal measure.
  • Low Maintenance Short Haircuts: not all short styles require daily effort. We will always factor your actual morning routine into the cut, so the style works for you on every kind of day.
Short asymmetric curly bob by Delilah

Why Choose Delilah for Your Short Cut?

Short haircuts require confidence, precision, and a genuine understanding of how hair behaves at reduced length. There is less room to hide and more opportunity to get it exactly right. At Delilah, we take that responsibility seriously and we genuinely love it.

Every appointment begins with a real conversation. We want to know how you wear your hair day to day, what you have been loving and what has not been working, and where you want to land with your new look. With over 20 years of experience, Mr.D and the Delilah-ettes bring the technical skill and textural knowledge that short cuts truly demand.

Visit us at our Brunswick East studio on Lygon Street for a genuinely bespoke experience.

  • A thorough consultation tailored to your hair type, face shape, and lifestyle
  • Dry-cutting expertise that reads your hair’s natural movement before committing to any length
  • Full Service Haircut, including wash, treatment, precision cut and expert styling, with guidance to recreate it at home
  • Our Express Cuts Service offers the same exacting standards, thoughtfully streamlined for busy schedules

Short hairstyles are for every texture, every identity, and every person ready to try something that genuinely suits them. Come and find yours at Delilah.