Long locks get all the ombre love, but you don't need to have hair down to your waist to show off a gorgeous gradient - just take it from these perfect short haired specimens.
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Sun-Dipped Strands
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Lighter streaks around the face really draw attention to the eyes in these soft blonde waves.
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Zoë Kravitz
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Slowly fading the length of her hair out from the crown to a near-buzz at the nape lets Kravitz achieve a cool platinum-to-gunmetal transition without spending extra time on her dye job - or fighting her roots.
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Bright Blend
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Ombré doesn't have to mean blonde or brunette. The gentle sweep of color makes this bold pink much easier to wear (and maintain.)
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Jennifer Lawrence
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This strategic blend of honey gold and ashy brown highlighted the choppy layers of Lawrence's pixie, giving it lots of dimension and shape.
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Subtle Streaks
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If you're looking for just a hint of dimension, painting on a color just a shade of two lighter than your hair can add an effortless cool-girl feel.
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The Dark Side
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Take the roots-to-ends transition to a whole new level with longer, icy top layers and dark buzzed sides.
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Gina Rodriguez
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Rodriguez's burnished bronze ends blend seamlessly into her natural hair color thanks to delicate individual highlights in the mid-lengths.
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Punky Pixie
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Keeping up with a daring dye job can be tough with super short hair. Show off your new growth with a high-contrast crop.
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Shine a Light
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The cool undertone to this white-gold ombre gives the asymmetrical cut a lived-in, effortlessly chic feel.
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Violante Placido
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Placidio's jawline dusting waves don't sacrifice anything in the drama department.
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