Katie Holmes with a pixie cut
Although many women are afraid to go too short, a pixie hairstyle can be beautiful and easy to maintain. Work closely with your stylist to achieve this look. Your stylist should avoid using a razor on your hair, since this can cause split ends. Instead, shears used to create chunky layers will give your hair volume. To style, simply rub a light pomade on your hands and run your hands through your hair, creating a piece-y texture throughout your layers.
Rhianna with an extremely angled hairstyle
An angled cut adds an interesting element to short hair. The back of the hair is cut close to the neck and then the hair angles sharply so it's longer in the front. This look can be worn with or without bangs, either blunt cut or layered. You can easily style your angled cut using a dollop of smoothing cream, a flat iron, and a flat brush.