5 Best Hairstyles for Short Women

[@maledalies]

THANK YOU for mentioning petite plus size women! Sometimes the media makes me feel like we don't even exist

[@PetiteDressing]

You're welcome, Malena!

[@ayshafareed4935]

@@Juanitajam 👌

[@lose999]

I am 5'2" with broad shoulders, a small head, and thick wavy silver hair. Wearing it up is a lifesaver. This helps a lot.

[@PetiteDressing]

So glad to hear!

[@vals74]

It is the only way to wear it in the summer. If not, all I have is frizz!

[@anushkapradhan4398]

That's me.....(5.4)...small head and broad shoulders and now I have short hair...and when I look into mirror my head look so small as compared to my body ......I regret cutting my hair short..

[@eeaotly]

I am petite and I LOVE my waistline long hair. Sorry, I will not cut it. However, I noticed that "updos" seem to look very good on me. Maybe because they give the illusion that I am taller. Because of my tall forehead, some people think I should cover it with hair. Sorry, I don't like getting acne on my forehead, I don't like to feel the hairtips tickling me and I don't want to spend my time trying to tame my hair and trying to convince it to look exactly like a Vulcanian "bretton". :-) Now I see that you also mentioned updos. Thank you for thinking about the people who like wearing long hair!

[@ecclesiaxxi6210]

Me too, I'm 5'0 and I have hair down to the middle of my hips and I love it (it has some waves and little curls, especially when I braid it), not going back and people would be surprised how much easier it is to manage compared to shorter or mid length hair. Nothing but compliments.

[@nilag2123]

Whatever works for me, thats what i do.and i always aware from head to toe look so i dont really bothered about my long hair even im 4'11 and petite. I Know my body and what fits me when it comes to hair,dresses,shoes make up even food that i eat. Know what your doing is the key.

[@saramm3765]

Do what makes you feel good! I think all the petite tips are great but on the flip side I'm not a fan of all the rules. We should be happy wearing and looking how we want despite height. I'll wear whatever I want at the end of the day even if it makes me look the size of an 8 year old. Pick and choose what works for you.

[@blowitoutyourcunt7675]

Ditto! Love my long curly hair and updos do make me look taller, especially standing next to my *tall* best friend.

[@BravyM9]

You are absolutely right. I like her ideas most of the time. But on this issue she’s making an assumption.

[@hikarunakamura4015]

I love you so much, Chi. You have changed my life. Fashion was always a very intimidating thing for me, but the science and structure you bring is the *only* thing that helps me understand. I can't appreciate you enough. I'm a huge fan, you are so awesome, and thank you again for changing my life! Love you, Professor Chi!!!

[@symphonyjohnson1570]

I wish I had seen some curly hair in this video. I only saw curly hair when you were using it as an example of too much volume. Many petites, like myself, have curly hair, that can grow up and outward, and will just naturally be voluminous. I still found value in the video and love all your videos!

[@cafefay]

I'm 5'2" also and went salt and pepper 6 yrs ago. I didn't want a short style so I played around with updos and have figured out that high buns are indeed the best for me. I want to add that you need to remember your profile when picking a flattering hair style...great video 💚

[@amandachikwado4685]

Salt and pepper part. 😅❤️❤️❤️❤️ Am happy

[@reneefreeman7016]

I am salt and pepper and natural cruly over 60 looking for short also

[@annakoluth9080]

We all remember Shakira, don't we? She's 5'2 as well and her voluminous long curls were so gorgeous! I never thought it would make her head look too big or anything like that. We should ask men if they prefer petites with long wild curls or a straight short bob.

[@buyerbware25]

I think we all know how they would answer that question.

[@steph744]

I have really improved my looks since I started watching your videos, I am 5'3 and an hourglass shape and I always felt ashamed about my curves and tried to hide them but that made me look like a little barrel. Now I have learnt how to work with proportions and colors and I feel confident about the way I look.

[@kimberlyperrotis8962]

Show your curves, your lucky! Just don’t go too tight. I have a far from ideal figure (thick waisted), but I’m trying to wear more shaped clothing, it looks so much better.

[@ellia6320]

Same height same body shape as you AND I felt the same way

[@renee5506]

Thanks for sharing I love your videos. I’m in the mist of getting rid of old clothes and buying new clothes. I took your tips for heels (pointed shoes), and A line skirts, and your Jean tips.

[@dominiquetheeasyminimalist]

I got the inverted bob hairstyle with bangs last winter and I loooooooove it! So easy to maintain and versatile, and always looks chic

[@anneloubangert7740]

Me: 5.4, long torso and short sturdy legs. Your tips are awesome. Most things I figured out myself in 61 years, but the theory behind it makes it so much more logical. Thanks 🙏

[@PetiteDressing]

Thanks, Annelou! Glad you like it!

[@JayneNicoletti]

Hair texture plays a big role. I have curly frizzy hair that needs weight and I am 5'2". If it's a certain short length, it is way to "big" and frizzy. Now it's not down to my waist but a Bob would not work for my texture unless I was a slave to a blow dryer, straightening iron, and living in Alaska (no humidity). You have gorgeous hair tho!

[@marianna2721]

Good point. Yes, i have the same hair and shoulder length looks awful. The weight from extra length helps calm it down

[@loverainthunder]

Thank you 😊 for covering plus sized petite too! 💕🌸

[@PetiteDressing]

My pleasure!

[@enonchan6064]

My natural fro and curls adds volume to my 5'2 frame, but I'm not going to perm it straight to achieve a bob or pixie. Don't forget that everyone isn't naturally straight and wouldn't have it any other way.

[@JO0201]

Loved this! I recently cut my hair to a longer pixie and have zero regrets 😊!

[@ecclesiaxxi6210]

I'm 5'0 and I have hair down to my hips and I love it (it has some waves and little curls, especially when I braid it), not going back and people would be surprised how much easier it is to manage compared to shorter or mid length hair. Nothing but compliments from people too (esp. strangers), my family have come round to my choice of hair length and accepted that's the direction/style I'm in lol.

[@teresacarle294]

🦋 Ecclesia: You go, girl! 💙Love long hair on women (and some men too like Brad Pitt😉). Hate that when you turn a certain age that society pressures both sexes to hack it off !✂️ 🌟Jane Seymour & her long luxurious locks are still an inspiration for me. Although my hair is super fine & wavy in comparison to her thick layers. Used to torture mine with curling implements & styling products, but I finally gave up on forcing it. Feel like 💪Samson from the Bible〰️ as if a lot of my ⚡power is in my hair. The few times I had short cuts, I felt like a shorn sheepdog who is all awkward & embarrassed😔. It certainly felt as if my femininity 🔥 💦 was extinguished 🚒. My length is about the same as Chi's, but I use a tiny alligator clip to hold it up, off my face in the front like a Victorian era schoolgirl. When I turned 30, I started to get threads of silver in that very front under-layer that are now all white 20+ years later. Otherwise, I remain about 98% dark brown. 🤗I get a surprising amount of unsolicited approval on my hair from young men who like the length & natural color. Women generally make snarky comments about how going natural wouldn't work for them, but I do live in youth obsessed LA. 💚 Bridget from Cali☘️ (using my pal's YT acct)

[@jeanellematthews5177]

I agree. I too have hair down to my butt and 0nly 5'1"

[@rainnchen9632]

​@@jeanellematthews5177 That's such a cute look I think, a lot of chibis or barbie dolls or so have hair lengths down to their butts and it's cute. It's like with clothing. You either go short or go very long for petites.

[@mthomson4565]

Yes, and straight away I noted that the models in the photos with hair over their shoulders are wearing outfits that make the body look shorter and fatter - at any height and weight.

[@forgive70x70]

I love your videos, thank you so much for your insight. I am 5' 3" and deal with trying to not look any shorter along with staying in style. You always have great tips!

[@amandas7124]

I'm 4'11.5" not one time have I said "oh my head looks big today". Long hair does not make a "petite" person look like they have a "big head". Also, short hair has nothing to do with height, it has to do with face frame. Y'all, just be confident in who you are. It doesn't matter if you're short, tall, skinny, fat; you are your beautiful you.

[@misskiwi5460]

Can you elaborate on how hair style frames the face? (i am considering change ing up my style but I can only find videos on how to make your head look like an oval shape. That's great and all but I just want to make my cheekbones look more prominent without makeing my jaw look broad (idealy make it look Even more point).

[@amandas7124]

@@misskiwi5460 I'd suggest asking your stylist which cut would be best for your face. I can't say any style I've ever done, and I've had a few, changed my face shape to the eye but a good contour has. I'm an oval, it just stays that way.

[@PascalineKelechi]

True! I have a larger nose and short hair usually accentuates it

[@judyingram4846]

So true.

[@maryrosebaker3254]

Hello all! I'm new to the channel and I really like all the info. I am 4' 8" (56in)..I have had mor issue I. The length dept for pants but have figured it out. I also have had many different styles of hair cuts and colors..just because and also it stood out for my visually impaired child. For me it was more of the shape of my face. Again I really like all the info and the knowledge given.

[@pomchi250]

Excellent video Chi. I am 5 ft 2" and you are my number one go to for all advice relating to petite women. Keep it up 👍👍

[@susanruby3239]

I am growing out a pixie cut and am working toward a chin length bob. The bob is easy to style and looks good without a ton of effort.

[@gracewise5428]

Great video ..! No one talks about this! Thank you.

[@sarawilliams7453]

Oh wow! This explains why I feel better with my hair straighter. Such wisdom. Thank you x

[@surbhisingh2370]

Amazed how you address just everything. Please keep coming with such fresh ideas LOVEEE Youuu ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️💋💋💋💋

[@marygillespie2028]

Chi, you look more beautiful than usual in this video! Please tell us about your eyeshadow and blusher!

[@marysia_ml3744]

Thank you Chi, quite different subject, but very interesting 🙂

[@eileensilverstein5819]

I am 5'0" but I need layers in my hair because it is thick and wavy. If I had a blunt cut without bangs or layers, I would look like Cousin Itt (from the Addams Family)! I always wear my hair below my shoulders but definitely above my chest; anything longer would overwhelm me.

[@allison5566]

Great tips!!!!

[@PetiteDressing]

Thank you, Allison! 💕

[@Prettite.]

This is a great topic! I don’t think I’ve ever seen anyone address this before. So thanks for thinking of fresh, new content for petites! That really sets you apart. I do agree with some other commenters that this video only really considers petites with straight hair. Petites with curly, coily, and kinky hair aren’t really going to be able to follow this advice. Please just keep this in mind when you are doing videos about things that are not universal across all people groups and even within one people group. If discussing things like hair, eye, or skin color, consider the diversity of your viewers and incorporate them all - or at least explicitly acknowledge that you’re only speaking to a subset of them (since you’re obviously not going to be an expert on things that don’t apply to you unless you take the time to research them). That said, great video!

[@ginatober6752]

Great topic, and timely. I can’t decide what to do with my hair. This helps. 👍

[@PetiteDressing]

So glad!

[@vals74]

I am in the same predicament. Trying to find a hairdresser is hard, so I ordered a new hairdryer/brush (in one), by Revlon. I have not tried it yet and it should be interesting bc my hair is very curly and has gotten long.

[@sehrshe]

Your tips are the best!! Tku so much !

[@abineshawaz600]

Happy to see ur beautiful family ☺️❣️

[@monkncook]

Excellent content. May I also add that adding highlights (or lighten hair in general) make one look more youthful. Take Jennifer Lopez for example, she’s always rocking highlights or often light hair which makes her very youthful.

[@PetiteDressing]

So true!

[@colleenhardy340]

Thanks Chee. Learned so much from your videos. 💖🇦🇺

[@PetiteDressing]

Yaaaay! Thank you so much ❤️❤️

[@fionafrazer8820]

You are so right - long hair is much less work!

[@vals74]

I used to think the opposite was true, but aging means less maintenance for me. I also like to stay away from salons.

[@elenafoleyfoley168]

Excellent video with great advice ⭐⭐⭐ Thankyou Chi 🙏🙏🙏💙🙏🙏🙏

[@tmm6884]

I'm 5'1" but with a large chest. Somehow a high ponytail looks so good. Now I know why. Thx!

[@PetiteDressing]

You're welcome!

[@littletez85]

I have a Pixie! I'm 5" and and going on 51 soon. I stopped coloring my hair when I was 47, so I have natural highlights (as my mother calls the silver. Lol) I love my short hair and it's natural hair color.

[@maryarroyo338]

Nice video I been learning so much from you thanks

[@PetiteDressing]

Glad to hear it!

[@coconut7474]

Thank you for this very useful tipps.

[@PetiteDressing]

You're very welcome! 💖

[@lovethosebudgies]

Another helpful video! Off topic, the image when you're just talking about proportion, when you're wearing the crop pants, I feel that really makes your legs look short. I've seen that in other videos and I can't help but notice that. Same on me. I know you wore them properly, but my eye is drawn to noticeably shorter legs LOL

[@tenshikim2013]

73, been Siler for 20 years. At 5'1, I needed a change from short layered hair or long over my shoulders. I have an oval face with close set small eyes.. I wear now a Bob just passed my chin...love it!

[@PetiteDressing]

Thanks for sharing, Tenshi!

[@ericadewitt1337]

Thank you, Chi. This is so informative!

[@barbarablackman3742]

Always great tips.

[@PetiteDressing]

Glad you think so!

[@kristinastricker7257]

This video was SO helpful and had lots of great insights and suggestions - Thank you!!! I'm 5'2 also and have had a very short pixie cut for 10 years now and have absolutely loved it. However, the pandemic changed my lifestyle, to your point in your video. I didn't have the option to get my hair cut every 3 weeks like I had been and I now work from home with only a little video-call interaction with fellow colleagues. As such, I have little to no interest in maintaining a pixie cut and am looking for something that is easier to maintain but doesn't make me look shorter than I am. I am going to miss my pixie a lot but I'm really over the in-between periods I've been battling with the last few years and need something easier.

[@ZForce5496]

I have abundant, naturally curly hair. Now you made me feel insecure that it makes my head bigger. A Bob makes me look like Little Orphan Annie.

[@MoonLightt57]

Curly hair can be a huge advantage gor us petite women as you adds up to the volume it also makes a person look taller ❤️

[@angelagaither6439]

Great tips as always. I love love your necklace.

[@mariaclark4836]

You have a beautiful face shape. Thanks for all your tips for hair styles. I feel all face shapes are beautiful we just need to find out what hairstyle is suitable for each face shape. Pls. Keep posting tips and haircuts for round face shape. I read that round face shape have advantages of looking youthful at all times.

[@PetiteDressing]

Hello, Maria! Yes you're right about that all face shapes are beautiful you just really need to find what suits you! ☺️ No worries, I'll post more about these soon! ❤️

[@kimberlyperrotis8962]

Even though I’m petite, I have a head that looks too small for my body. I think updos exposing the neck are really flattering, but I have to wear glasses, so I think they make me look librarianish. I often just put the front section up.

[@louisedolloff836]

No bobs. No pixies. I am a 5ft curvy petite with wide shoulders even when I am skinny and an oval face. I look best in a mid length shag or shaggy lob which helps tame my thick heavy waves, and goes with my outside of the box left of center rebel personality 😁

[@melinagarcia8404]

ALL MY CURLY GIRLS: YOUR HAIR IS BEAUTIFUL TOO. I personally like an asymmetrical CURLY bob. 3A/3B, 5'0

[@user-qx3vv3lw1p]

Right on! ❤

[@RAsVault]

I think your hair looked good too when you curled it!

[@laurence9695]

That was great, informative, and well researched. Thank you.

[@PetiteDressing]

Glad it was helpful!

[@elizabeth79547]

I'm 5 foot and 3/4 have short waist and long legs and I wear a bob we need to curly I prefer long hair. Thank you for all your advice

[@barbararuiz3638]

🦋Always great advice ! thank you for sharing 🤗

[@momana550]

What a fun video. Great job 👍🤩❤️

[@AlliumLover]

Hi! Loved the video! 😁

[@wandaarnt234]

Since retired have allowed my hair to grow out natural and long my color is silver white, placed in a high ponytail or twist no fuss my height is 5’2 .... I love 💕 it , thank you for your help cheers from Pennsylvania 👍👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@PetiteDressing]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@qingmooney2544]

This is very helpful! Thank you!

[@PetiteDressing]

I'm so glad!

[@ritamorim100]

Love your videos! I learn a lot! thanks!

[@kimberlyperrotis8962]

What a darling family you are! My friends and relatives nagged me for years to grow out my bangs, so I finally did it. But my hair grows straight over my face, that why I had them, and just ended up wearing a boring thin plastic headband every day. I think it does lengthen my oval, but fleshy face. When I lost too much weight ten years ago, I did get my bony face back, but was it ever wrinkled, my neck, too.

[@fortytipper]

I prefer short women with long hair.

[@nilag2123]

Im for you for this one. THANK YOU FOR THE SUPPORT FOR PETITE AND SHORT.

[@basabdatta3561]

I am a 5ft, with naturally wavy, puffy hair and I look like a puffer fish most of the time, no matter the cut or length🐡

[@ResaBatakSiagian]

Always love your tips Thanks so much

[@PetiteDressing]

So glad!

[@divineangelic2727]

You are positively adorable 💃🏾💃🏾🥰

[@PetiteDressing]

😊 thank you

[@maimoonaaijaz8915]

Great tips 👏

[@sunshinesky3114]

Just subscribed!🎉 I have long hair and usually keep it up.

[@rainrabbit9209]

TY!

[@chrislee1257]

love your videos. thank you for being so helpful to us vertically challenged.🥰

[@pattyweatherington3558]

I'm 5ft 3in...I'm 69 years old I have alot of wrinkles on my face..what kind of hair style do I need

[@СоняТако]

I'm also 5. As a child I sometimes wore my beautiful long hair down to my thighs. But I look taller with a short haircut, and if my hair is longer, I tie it up. Then there is the balance.

[@marthabenner6528]

Fascinating... What are the little wispy bangs in the front called? and how did you do them?

[@primaveracero2010]

Awesome video as always!!!!

[@DS40764]

I am 5"4 and I have an hour glass figure. I have a smaller diamond shape face and my hair is wavy/Frizzy and I have a lot of it. My question is what style should I have if i cut my hair.? I want a wash and wear style. Could I wear a layered longer bob? Or would a shag be better? I like to pony tail it a lot I'm a middle aged lady.

[@PetiteDressing]

Hello, Deborah! I think shag cut would be better. Shags are equally good on fine and thick, curly and straight hair. Shag haircuts for fine hair boost volume, and curly shag haircuts are great to settle recalcitrant frizz! ☺️

[@anushkabhattacharjee3862]

All the short people in the comment section please do whatever the fuck you want to do with your hair. Don't let anyone tell you that you're height is a disadvantage and you must have some limitations. Have long / short / curly / shaven head etc .

[@sijukanobita8336]

iam 4.7 huhhhh, i dont know what to wear and what hairstyle will suit me...😪😪

[@TheBohemianStyle]

Excellent tips! I always consult my hair stylist and remind her that it had to look right with my silhouette. 💋

[@PetiteDressing]

So true!

[@divineangelic2727]

Hi I like my hair long as ifdel makes me look younger as I’m 75 and works for me 💃🏾

[@shannonbrown560]

I am 5 2 but I need the layers because my hair hangs and is fine. I like the bounce of layers. It looks worst without layers. But, shoulder length or a bit a higher is good .

[@Pulmonary.Tuberculosis]

Thank you so much for these helpful tips. I'm 5'3 and my body type is an inverted triangle (broad shoulders and small hips) with hip dips and short legs... It's soooo hard to look pretty and chic with this type of body 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@PetiteDressing]

You got this! Glad it was helpful!

[@zazamafra2145]

Chi Li🍀

[@tamioconnell8976]

Well nothing was addressed for us who have naturally curly hair! Some of those cuts are impossible with curly hair.

[@O_c_o_c]

I have a round face and curly hair. She is right about short hair on petites and that includes those with curly hair. Obviously, we can't pull off any of those hair cuts but the correct curly cut will make a difference. Make sure you do good research to find a good curly hairstylist with a portfolio of pictures you like. I thought short hair didn't look good on me, I had a good curly cut a few months ago just up to my chin and I loved it. Now my hair is by my shoulders and will let it grow some more but not past my chest. I do think women with long curly hair it does make them look shorter with big heads.

[@tenaciousone4721]

I am 5'2" and have very curly quickly turning grey hair. I have found a hairdresser that is very good with curly hair and that has helped. I wear my up in a bun probably 60% of the time. I feel like it compliments my face and keeping my hair off my face and neck helps with hot flashes.

[@O_c_o_c]

@@tenaciousone4721 yes, it depends how good you feel about it. In my case, because I have a round face my face looks better with my hair down. There are styles for curly hair to keep your hair off your face. I follow @manesbymell for curly advice, she is the best!

[@phuongphan-mcmanamna3781]

Tami O’Connell- I’m Asian like Chi. I can’t speak for her but I can understand wavy hair a little (cause I curl my hair once in a while) but I don’t understand curly hair (so that’s probably why she doesn’t really have examples of curly hair). I think her general tips apply to most hair types though.

[@kathrynstelly7242]

Yes I would like to hear about curly hair and proportions

[@beataratatatata]

Perfectly explained, thank you!

[@PetiteDressing]

Glad it was helpful!

[@patriciaattwood5871]

Awesome video Thank you

[@PetiteDressing]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@silviakhan1073]

Just in time! Going for a trim/haircut today! I have soft wavy hair have let it grow up to my shoulders length. I have tons of fine wavy hair people at the office with fine hair would always say something in the elevator and men too some said was sexy. Ok?! Lol! Don’t know about that but yeah lots of volume on this 5’3 smurf. I like the length now as when gardening I can pick it up all off the face. I have the Conair big curls hardly use it but it does create shine and nice soft curls on special occasion I think I might start using again once a week. Don’t like the heat on modern hair irons they’ll destroy hair. This one is gentle the best. Been checking out what other gadgets are new out here to get one?

[@motherof1132]

I love long hair but shorter hair is modern for a mature women. Less work when it comes to shampooing. My arm gets tired. I like feeling hot water on my head. I have a pixie.

[@anitat9727]

What about low buns? I'm trying to wear hats regularly to protect my skin so high updos aren't practical.

[@niroshinijayasinghe9080]

Love this video 👍♥️

[@kristenputch6611]

Can short women wear prints or large prints? I’m am getting more into prints to cover up the weight I started carrying and larger cloths for full coverage and complete eye distraction lol - I’ve learned a lot from you. Although it’s hard to look tall when your growing sideways and your UndeR 5’!!! Yes girl! Ouch - under 5! I think showing every lump and bump is tough. Ugh

[@popybarua3216]

I'm your twin with an added double chin 🙄🧡🧡

[@metalmiauws]

I am a little taller (5.5) than you and used to have hair till my knees, because of that length it was ok, hides a lot too :) But it is heavy and almost always have to wear up. Blunt cut does not suit my style and luckily it grows fast, did not know what to do with hair halfway my back. Luckily it is back to hip length already after a year, classic length is next goal, never going that short again...

[@heathergenzlinger9254]

Chi, you look so cute with the long bob!

[@robsonclaire1981]

I'm 5'1 and a larger lady with very very thin hair, normally I have hair long enough to sit on but now I cut it just past my shoulders. I don't know what to do with it?!?

[@sowmiyadin7692]

Thank you 🙏🏼

[@PetiteDressing]

No worries!

[@milenacifuentes2022]

Me encantan tus miniaturas una frente a la otra 😁😁

[@antoniachetcuti4360]

I am53yrold woman with curly hair.what style suite me .my face is square

[@lynnebattaglia-triggs1042]

We don’t want to look like a tiny pinhead! That just makes the body look bigger in comparison.

[@kimberlyperrotis8962]

That’s me, a pinhead. I first noticed it in my school group pictures, I looked so tiny compared to the other American girls.

[@MissHallikeri]

Or Gemini or libra female if they are the right size!

[@normavazquez2530]

I am old and petite and have a long hair 😊🙈

[@leewhite8355]

I wear my hair how I want