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Scarlett Johansson is all the short hair inspiration you’ll ever need

Scarlett Johansson Short Hair: Bob, Pixie, Undercut & More

And we’ve rounded up 15 of her best short hairstyles to prove it

By Chelsea Tromans

Beauty Crew Contributing Editor / October 02 2019

Scarlett Johansson has been in the spotlight ever since she was nine years old and she starred in her first movie, North. Fast forward 25 years and she’s now the world’s highest paid actress of 2019 (thanks to one of her most recent and regular roles as the Black Widow in the Avengers series). She’s considered one of Hollywood’s sexiest leading ladies and she has tried just about every beauty look imaginable. Besides her signature plump pout, one of her most iconic beauty transformations was when she cut off all her hair in 2014 when she was pregnant with her first child.

Scarlett Johansson rocked short hair for a good five years. And she had us contemplating chopping off all our hair on numerous occasions. She knew how to work just centimetres of hair to look everything from sweet to sexy, edgy to elegant.

So for all you short-haired girls out there, we thought we’d wrap up the best Scarlett Johansson short hair moments. Bookmark these pictures for those days when you think you’re bored of your short haircut - ScarJo will have you feeling inspired.

Swept-back undercut

Giving off total rock chic vibes, Scarlett brushed back her longer strands up top and slicked them into place with hair gel.

When: February 22, 2015

Where: 87th Annual Academy Awards

Side-swept fringe

Nailing the perfect balance between feminine and edgy, the wispy texture of Scarlett’s side-swept fringe worked to soften the look.

When: April 12, 2015

Where: 2015 MTV Movie Awards

Two-tone crop

Scarlett isn’t just a pro at styling short hair in numerous ways, she also loves dabbling in different hair colours. Her dark undercut pops in contrast to her luscious blonde curls.

When: April 21, 2015

Where: "The Avengers: Age Of Ultron" European Premiere

So much height

ScarJo is not afraid to add a few extra centimetres up top. We love how she’s managed to boost volume, without looking like she’s used a single hair product.

When: September 10, 2016

Where: 2016 Toronto International Film Festival

The growing-out phase

The problem with a pixie cut is that awkward phase when your hair starts growing and you transition to a bob. Of course, Scarlett manages to make it look so good.

When: October 14, 2016

Where: Variety's Power Of Women Luncheon 2016

Curly up top

Putting that extra length she has at her crown to good use, Scarlett is proof you can still style loose curls on short hair.

When: February 26, 2017

Where: 89th Annual Academy Awards

Lots of layers

A good haircut can make a world of difference. Well-placed layers like Scarlett’s take all the effort out of styling short hair. Just wake up and go!

When: 2017 Vanity Fair Oscar Party

Where: February 26, 2017

Wild and windswept

This look is chaotic yet cool. We like!

When: March 16, 2017

Where: Ghost In The Shell World Premiere In Tokyo

‘90s frosted tips

Anyone else getting major ‘90s vibes from this ‘do? The dark roots and blonde tips, the volume up top and straight ends - it’s so noughties.

When: March 16, 2017

Where: Ghost In The Shell Japan Press Conference

Spiky and extra short

The shortest we’ve ever seen Scarlett’s hair, even without any hair to work with she still finds a way to make her hairstyle look amazing.

When: March 29, 2017

Where: "Ghost In The Shell" Premiere

Slick with a deep part

Putting Scarlett’s gorgeous face on full show, this would have to be the easiest way to style a pixie cut.

When: June 12, 2017

Where: "Rough Night" New York Premiere

Thick and brunette

ScarJo manages to get so much volume out of her short hair. We are in awe of her mad short hair styling skills!

When: April 23, 2018

Where: "Avengers: Infinity War" World Premiere

Helmut hair

Who knew helmet hair could look so good? Well, if anyone can pull it off, it’s Scarlett.

When: Heavenly Bodies: Fashion & The Catholic Imagination Costume Institute Gala

Where: May 7, 2018

Beachy and backcombed

Now in bob territory, we love the tousled texture she’s got going on.

When: September 17, 2018

Where: 70th Emmy Awards

Flicked ends

Carefree with her natural texture let loose, that little flick at the end is a cute touch.

When: November 11, 2018

Where: People's Choice Awards 2018

Earlier this year, Scarlett finally started growing out her hair. See her beautiful lob hairstyle on the Avengers: Endgame red carpet.

Which one of Scarlett Johansson’s short hairstyles is your favourite?

Image credits: Getty

Chelsea Tromans

Chelsea is BEAUTYcrew’s Contributing Editor. She has a sweet spot for anything that claims to make skin glow and won’t leave the house without a slick of mascara. Chelsea has 10 years of experience as a beauty editor and her words can be found on BEAUTYcrew, Women’s Health, Daily Addict, The Joye and Primped.