20 Wedding Guest Hairstyles for Short Hair Worth Saving
Looking for wedding guest hairstyles for short hair that feel a little more dressed up? A tiny side braid, glossy waves or a pretty clip gives you plenty to work with.
These looks range from cropped curls to shoulder-length styles, with a few updos to try if your length allows.
You can keep things simple or go all out with accessories. I especially love the bows and little floral details.
Pick a favorite to show your stylist, or borrow one small detail for your own look.
Short wedding guest hair ideas to try
center part and curled ends
We’re starting off strong with this pretty center-parted style. I love how the top stays smooth while the ends curve into loose waves.
Tuck one side behind your ear like this to show off a small earring. You don’t need a big accessory to dress up your bob.
twists and pearl-like clips
How cute are these clips? The swept-back sections meet above rows of pearl-like beads and little round decorations.
The loose ends have a slight outward flick.
If you want to try the same combination, choose a couple of coordinating clips rather than one large bow.
side-parted waves
If you love a waved bob, this little collection gives you plenty to choose from. There are deep side parts, tucked sides and loose curls that sit around the jaw.
My favorite detail is the slim clip in the top-left look. Add something similar if you want a little sparkle beside your waves.
low tucked bun
This low bun may just be one of my favorites here. I love the overlapping sections at the back and the loose pieces beside the face.
Save this one to ask your stylist about if you want your hair up. Whether you can recreate the full bun will depend on your length and layers.
tiny side braid
Don’t want to pull all your hair back? No problem!
This little braid sits just above the ear while the rest of the bob stays loose and wavy. The tiny sparkling detail at the end is so cute.
swept-back twists and curls
I am obsessed with this half-up hairstyle. The wide twisted sections look so pretty above those loose curls.
Leave a couple of pieces around your face if you want to follow this look. I’d keep the back free of big accessories so you can see the twists.
coral braided headband
Want a little color in your hairstyle? This coral braided headband is such a pretty choice with a short wavy bob.
I love how it sits behind the side-swept front section.
Try picking a headband that brings out one of the smaller colors in your outfit.
simple tucked bob
If you are looking for something understated, this one is for you. The short bob has a slightly off-center part and one side tucked behind the ear.
A long sparkling earring is all the extra decoration I’d add.
sculpted waves and side curls
How gorgeous is this short hairstyle? The defined waves follow the forehead, with little curls near the ears.
I especially love it with the oversized earrings.
Bring this picture along if you want to ask for a sculpted, close-to-the-head wave rather than a loose curled bob.
curly half-up hair
This is such a pretty way to wear curls half up. The top and side sections are gathered at the back while little ringlets fall around the face.
If your saved folder is called “guest hairstyles short hair,” this one deserves a spot. Keep those loose front curls in the picture when you show your stylist what you like.
cropped curls and finger waves
I am obsessed with these tiny sculpted curls. The top has rounded loops while the sides have close, defined waves.
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The little curls along the hairline are my favorite part. Small sparkling studs let you keep the rest simple.
half-up hair with a bow
How adorable is this bow? The pale loops sit over twisted-back hair, with long tails falling below the curled ends.
Choose a smaller bow if you’d like a more subtle version. I’d keep the long tails either way.
slicked back with flipped ends
Don’t want curls, braids or a hair clip? No problem there!
Try this glossy slicked-back bob with the ends flicking out at the nape. I love how the hair is swept away from the face, leaving those gold-tone earrings on show.
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little flowers at the back
This floral hairstyle is so pretty. The orange bloom, tiny white flowers and green leaves sit across the gathered section of a curled bob.
If you want to borrow the idea without the whole arrangement, try a small floral clip on one side of your half-up style.
sweeping front section
I love this sweeping front section with the rest of the hair drawn back. You can’t see the finished back from this angle, but that curved fringe is worth saving on its own.
Ask for a similar side sweep if you want some hair across your forehead rather than everything brushed straight back.
two low buns
Who says you have to stick to one bun? These two rounded buns sit low on either side, with loose curled strands around the nape.
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This is a cute option to discuss with your stylist if your hair has enough length. I’d leave out the extra clips and keep the little curls.
loose half-up knot
This is another half-up look, but it’s a little different from the twists above. I love the loose knot at the back and the wavy ends underneath.
Keep a longer front section out like this if you want hair framing your face. The knot doesn’t need a bow on top.
braid along the hairline
The braid fans are going to love this! A wide braid follows the side of the head before disappearing into the gathered hair at the back.
Ask for the braid to sit close to your hairline if you want it visible from the front as well as the side.
loose low ponytail
If you’re looking for something that isn’t too polished, go with this loose low ponytail. The short ends fan out at the back while long front pieces curve beside the face. I love the oversized earrings with it.
gold-tone cuff and low bun
Last but definitely not least, we have this pretty low bun with a curved gold-tone accessory. I am in love with that detail!
The hair is smooth through the back, with the ends tucked into a rounded shape below the cuff.
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Try matching your earrings to the accessory if you want to follow the same simple combination.
