When we hear about a bowl haircut, we imagine something terribly outdated. In fact, this hairstyle was created ages ago as a quick fix for people who didn’t have enough money to go to the barber. This haircut is pretty easy to make and can be done by almost anyone.
The bowl haircut means cutting the hair all the same length, starting from the bangs and going all the way around the back. It got its name from looking as though someone placed a bowl on a person’s head and cut all the hair sticking out from under it.
However, women have learned to create special bowl haircuts that look very stylish. By adding different elements to the standard bowl style, they came up with many new ways to sport this old cut.
Bowl Haircuts For Women
We came up with a list of the 25 most interesting options for women who are looking for something new. Take a look at these hairstyles and you might even want to try one.
1. Hot Pink Hair
Make a bold move and combine a daring haircut with this vivid hair color. Get an undercut along the sides and back and the top hair is left as long as the front bangs. Add a hot pink color to complete the look.
2. Blonde Bowl Cut with a Dark Underlayer
Instead of a level cut, get an A-Line bowl haircut with a crisp, blunt edge. The hair length increases gradually from the front bangs towards the nape of the neck. Dye the hair in an ash blonde shade with darker strands in between to contrast against the darker undercut.
3. Shaved Bowl Cut
Add a modern touch to the classic bowl hairstyle by getting the sides neatly shaved. This hairstyle is a gorgeous contrast between longer hair on top and a shave beneath. Make sure to dye the hair in a blonde hue to get this sleek look.
4. Bowl Cut with Pointed Sideburns
A lot of women are going for this edgy look. This hairstyle combines a faded undercut with a pointy look beneath the longer strands. Asian ladies will find this look appealing as they always succeed in pulling off cute bangs at the front.
5. Rounded Bowl Cut with Arched Bangs
This style is a longer version of the conventional cut. The thick bangs cover the eyebrows and get longer as they extend towards the back. The hairstyle is ideal for women who don’t like to combine an undercut with a bowl cut to style their sleek hair.
6. Rainbow Bowl Cut with Side-Swept Bangs
Want to add some colors to your life? Then it’s time to get creative with your haircut. Get an A-Line long cut with bangs covering the eye. Add blue, green, blonde, and pink hues to your hair to complete this look and turn some heads.
7. Blunt Black Bowl Cut with Clipped Temples
For the women who are not afraid to rock a boyish look, go for this bold-looking style. The hairline is about half an inch above the ears with an undercut and eyebrow grazing bangs. Subtle layers add some texture to this style.
8. Asymmetrical Pixie with Long Side Bangs
Play with the symmetry of your hair and leave it longer on one side to reach the jawline with side-swept bangs. The remaining strands are trimmed neatly. This hairstyle is suitable for women over 50 who want to express themselves confidently.
9. Pale Blonde Bowl Cut with Curved Bangs
This blunt bowl haircut gives off vintage vibes with a classic touch. Ideal for silky straight hair, the thick bangs merge into the hair at the sides and the back. Rock some earrings on the exposed ear lobes to set off your chic look.
10. Pixie Bowl Cut
This short pixie bowl will look impressive on women with long faces. The bangs should be about a quarter of an inch above the eyebrows and the rest of the hair should be cut just as short. The two strands on the sides can be left as a special touch.
11. Wispy Blonde Bowl Cut
A wispy bowl hairstyle offers a softer alternative to its blunt counterpart. The rounded shape is softened by wispy bangs and feathered ends. This variation is quite popular among women. Some call it a short bob.
12. Eye-Skimming Black Bowl Cut
This low bowl hairstyle is great for women with triangular and long faces since it makes them appear more oval. The bangs are left long, just touching the eyes. The rest of the hair is kept the same length. The hair in the back can be a little lower than the rest.
13. Rounded Bob
This rounded bob hairstyle has its roots in the classic bowl cut. The wispy bangs sit just above the eyes, while the sides cover the ears.
14. Blonde-Streaked Bowl Cut with an Undercut
The short bowl haircut looks especially striking when the blunt bangs are highlighted and paired with a shaved undercut. You can go for several different highlight colors or stick to a couple—either way, adding that contrast gives your short bowl an entirely fresh look.
15. Platinum Undercut Bowl Cut
Another way to update an old school bowl is with an undercut. Looks familiar? The sides are cut short or even shaved while the rest of the hair is left long. The short blunt bangs remind you of a bowl cut. But the overall appearance is much more stylish.
16. Golden Bowl Pixie with Dark Roots
An old bowl cut gave a new look to the modern pixie. The short pixie is created by cutting or shaving the hair in the back and leaving the top part at the same level as the bangs. The sides can be tapered to give the pixie an even more stylish look.
17. Voluminous Bowl Bob
In order to make this hairstyle the hair doesn’t have to be all the same length. The bangs are short and blunt and the rest of the hair is a couple of inches longer. If your mane is thick and a bit wavy, it will give the old bowl style a new and voluminous appearance.
18. Shaggy Bowl Haircut
This shaggy bowl cut can be sported by women with long and oval face types. The edges are ragged instead of being absolutely blunt, which gives this hairstyle a more modern look. The hair can also be layered.
19. Asymmetrical Bob
This stylish asymmetrical bob borrows the rounded shape of the well-known bowl style. The hairstyle is rounded just like the bowl but the bangs are asymmetrical. Same goes for the rest of the hair below the bowl line. Highlights look very effective with this hairstyle.
20. Short Mullet
A short mullet is another way to diversify the old and boring bowl cut. The top part is trimmed to be all the same size, including the bangs, which can be asymmetrical. The bottom back part is grown long to fall down the neck.
21. Tousled Bowl Cut with a Lifted Crown
If you have thick hair, your bowl cut will look pretty impressive. Don’t smooth it down to create a classical bowl hairstyle. Mess it up and you will get a unique hipster hairstyle from the 1990’s that women will be jealous of!
22. Rounded Bowl Bob with Pink Streaks
This elongated bowl style is also called a rounded bob with blunt ends. The idea of a rounded cut with blunt bangs is taken from the old bowl cut, while the rest is more than modern. Pink highlighted bangs and front strands will make the image even more stylish.
23. The Classics
While many people might consider a bowl hairstyle outdated, they will probably be surprised to see it done by a professional. A professionally made classical bowl hairstyle looks really impressive and can be a good choice for many women.
24. Angled Bowl Cut with a Tapered Nape
This angled asymmetrical bowl cut is a wonderful way to make a statement. This hairstyle will be suitable for girls with fine and straight hair. It needs daily maintenance in order to flaunt its amazing neat asymmetry.
25. Eye-Covering Bangs
Eye covering bangs have always been considered very alluring. A bowl hairstyle with such bangs turns from an old school creation to a modern sexy haircut. If you choose the ash blonde color for your bowl cut, your image can be truly amazing.
We have learned the best and the most amazing ways to turn an old bowl haircut into a modern hairstyle. Never disregard old school styles. They often get a new life after some time passes. Getting a bowl cut is considered stylish, not outdated. Give it a try!
