Chances are you’ve stumbled across this article because, like me, you’ve finally surrendered to your “Mom Era”. You’re at a place where practicality reigns supreme, and you’ve accepted that you no longer have hours to spend perfecting your hair. But, you still want to look stylish. Mama, I’ve got you! Here are 11 “Cool Mom” cut ideas that require no effort to style, sit nicely, and make you look ultra chic.
5 Very Important Things to Consider When Choosing a Hair Cut
When deciding on a haircut, consider these five important factors:
1. Face Shape
Different face shapes suit different haircuts. Consider your face shape—whether it’s oval, round, square, heart-shaped, or diamond-shaped—and choose a haircut that complements your features. For example, long layers can soften a square face, while a bob can accentuate cheekbones on a heart-shaped face.
2. Hair Texture
Take your natural hair texture into account when choosing a haircut. Certain styles may work better with straight hair, while others may be more suited to curly or wavy hair. Your stylist can recommend cuts that enhance your hair’s natural texture and make styling easier.
3. Lifestyle and Maintenance
Think about your lifestyle and how much time you’re willing to spend on styling and maintenance. If you have a busy schedule or prefer low-maintenance hairstyles, opt for cuts that require minimal styling and upkeep. On the other hand, if you enjoy experimenting with different styles and don’t mind spending time on your hair, you may be open to more high-maintenance cuts.
4. Personal Style
Your haircut should reflect your personal style and aesthetic preferences. Consider the image you want to project and choose a haircut that aligns with your sense of style. Whether you prefer classic, edgy, trendy, or minimalist looks, there’s a haircut out there to suit your taste.
5. Hair Health and Condition
Take the current health and condition of your hair into consideration before getting a haircut. If your hair is damaged or brittle, you may want to opt for a cut that removes split ends and promotes healthy growth. Your stylist can recommend treatments and styles that help improve the condition of your hair while achieving your desired look.
Keep these 5 crucial hair styling factors at the top of your mind when considering these Mom Cut Ideas below.
5 Mom Cut Tips for Styling and Maintenance
1. Communication with Your Stylist
When you’re considering a mom cut, be clear about what you want and share any concerns or preferences you have. A good stylist will take into account your lifestyle, hair type, and styling habits to recommend a cut that suits you perfectly. If you have analyzed and know your own hair really well, I would even go so far as to say you can skip the stylist and cut it yourself! Sometimes hair stylists don’t “get” your hair (especially if they don’t see you that often) and can cut it in a way that just doesn’t sit right. Honestly, once I started cutting my own hair, it started sitting exactly the way it should!
2. Be Bold
One thing you can do now that you’re a mom (aka a Woman With Authority) is that you can get away with a style that has a bit more maturity and boldness. You now have the chance to choose a cut that could become your signature look. Choosing a style with boldness, such as shaggy layers, a blunt fringe or an assymmetrical cut will automatically give you that chic factor. Don’t do plain or boring, because you’ll have a really hard time feeling chic on your fat pant days with a plain cut.
3. Low Maintenance Styling
As a busy mom, you probably don’t have a lot of time to spend on styling your hair every day. Choose a mom cut that is low maintenance and easy to style. Consider factors like air-drying time, product usage, and how the cut will look as it grows out. For this reason, most mom cuts are short, but don’t let that stop you from having a longer hair style if that is what you want your signature look to be! Long hair styles are also low maintenance because you do not have to wash your hair as often as when it is short.
4. Regular Trims
To keep your mom cut looking fresh and stylish, schedule regular trims (be that you or your stylist). Trimming every 6-8 weeks helps prevent split ends and maintains the shape of your cut. It also ensures that your hair stays healthy and manageable, reducing the need for drastic changes down the line. Split ends just make your hair look dry and lifeless!
5. Accessorize for Fun
Accessories are a fun way to add personality to your mom cut and change up your look without much effort. Experiment with headbands, scarves, hair clips, and hats to add interest to your hairstyle. Accessorizing is a simple way to express your style and keep your mom cut looking fresh and modern. Plus, on day 4-6, a chic accessory can disguise the oiliness of your hair!
11 Cool Mom Cut Hair Styles to Inspire You
As a mom, looking attractive feeds into our confidence, but being busy, you just do not have the time to tame your hair and make it perfect. These 11 cuts are chosen to help you curate the perfect mom cut for yourself that will still look good on your fat pants days (let’s face it, they happen often), yet will give that chic factor for when you are out and about. You’re a mom, and you’re a woman who is loved – dare to chose something that is mature, chic, and makes you stand out!
1. Ask for Choppy Layers
Adding choppy layers to a mom cut can create texture and movement, giving it a stylish and modern feel. This is great for adding volume to finer hair, and adding definition to your facial features.
2. Long Soft Bangs
Long, soft, side-swept bangs can frame the face beautifully and immediately add a touch of sophistication to the mom cut. Soft bangs are easily to style and do not require any heat or products – they sit the best when they fall naturally. If you’re hesitant to go for a full on, blunt fringe, soft bangs is a great way to dive in. They’re very forgiving, but still give you that definition and chic-factor.
3. Go for a Shaggy Bob
For a bold and edgy look, opt for a long, shaggy Bob. Great for adding volume to fine hair, the shaggy bob is a great way to create movement and convey effortless style. The shorter and longer layers are funky while still chic, making you look both approachable and boss-mom at the same time!
4. Blunt Bob
A blunt, ear-length bob is timeless and versatile. It’s a classic choice that never goes out of style and requires minimal styling effort. The shorter, neater length emphasizes your neck and jawline, giving you a feminine delicacy that is super alluring! This is the easiest cut to DIY – it’s all one length, with no layering required! Give it a go – I haven’t looked back since I did mine 1.5 years ago!
5. Make it Asymmetrical
Add some flair to your mom cut with an asymmetrical style. This unconventional look adds interest and personality. It’s the ultimate boss-mom cut, making you look confident and authoritative yet effortlessly chic.
6. Layered Lob
Easy, breezy, beautiful – a layered lob (long bob) is perfect for moms who want a versatile style that can be dressed up or down. This style is long enough to tie back when exercising or on days where you just wish you didn’t even have hair. It’s great for thicker hair types – just be sure not to ask for too many layers!
7. Embrace the Curly Shag
This is such a gamine look. Embrace your natural curls with a curly shag cut. This relaxed and carefree style exudes effortless charm. It emphasizes your cheekbones, jawline and neck, giving you a delicate, fairy-like air. Plus, it’s meant to look a bit disheveled, taking the stress out of styling!
8. Textured Waves
Enhance your mom cut with textured waves. This relaxed and beachy style is perfect for a laid-back vibe, yet still looking mature and chic. Another stress-free styling cut, the waves create definition and structure which require minimum effort and expense to maintain.
9. Make it French
The French are the epitome of style, and for good reason. They dare to be bold, when it works for them. This kind of cut is not for everyone, as the ear-length hair and the blunt bangs are sharp. It could either look awful or absolutely incredible. Analyze your features, and whether this French-style bob with bangs will work. When it does, this ultra-chic hair cut brings definition and intrigue to your features. You’ll definitely stand out, and it’ll make you look stylish, even in your fat pants!
10. Sleek Bob with Middle Part
Keep it simple yet stylish with a sleek bob and a middle part. This polished look is perfect for moms on the go. This look may seem simple, but the length of the bob frames your face and gives it more definition than a longer cut. The middle part is striking and opens your face. It’s a great option for any hair type, and automatically makes you look more professional.
11. Layered Shoulder-Length Cut with Bangs
A shoulder-length cut with layers is flattering for all face shapes and adds volume and movement to your hair, giving you an effortlessly chic vibe. The bangs add that extra bit of chic-ness, making this more of an adult cut than a teenage one. If you’re wanting to keep your length, but want to make it a bit more interesting, this one is for you!
