Due for an updo? Check out our list of the best haircut for moms here.
In this article, you’ll read:
- Short haircut for mom
- Low-maintenance mom haircut
- Recommended haircuts for moms-to-be
Nothing like a new haircut to make a woman feel like a more empowered version of herself. That’s one of the reasons why we love getting a haircut after a break-up, on our birthday, or at the start of a new year. It just transforms your whole look and makes you feel more confident with yourself.
But let’s face it. As moms, we don’t have the luxury of time to style our hair for hours. There are days that the most we can do is run our fingers through it or tie it up in a messy bun.
Being a mom means putting your child’s needs first most of the time, but it doesn’t mean that you have to place yourself last.
So while we don’t have the time and the money to go on regular blowouts or color our roots every week, we can definitely go to our favorite stylist to give our hair its much-needed update. Something fresh and quirky, but still low-maintenance and fuss-free. Never underestimate the power of a new haircut to make you feel good about this new chapter in your life.
Without further ado, here’s our list of the best haircuts and hairstyles for moms (inspired by our favorite celebrities), depending on which stage of motherhood you’re in right now.
Best haircut from moms-to-be
You’re pregnant. Congrats! One nice way to celebrate your entry to parenthood and this exciting chapter in your life is by getting a new do.
One of the great benefits of pregnancy that you’ll appreciate is it gives you thicker and shinier hair (the hormones does this). However, the pounds you’ll gain during the next 9 months will change your frame, and make your face a bit rounder than you’d hope.
So if you’re going for a haircut, best to avoid extremely long or extremely short dos for now.
“Your face shape and body proportions will obviously change during pregnancy. Excessively long or short hairstyles can make your face look fuller and emphasize your changing body shape,” said Louis Licari, a celebrity hairstylist.
He suggested that hair is best-worn chin- to shoulder-length with a long bang and soft lines on the side to disguise any pregnancy weight.
Here are some of the recommended haircuts for pregnant women:
Image from Jenelyn Mercado’s Instagram
The asymmetrical bob is an edgy take on the classic bob and frames a face beautifully.
Make the most of your thick hair by cutting it into different lengths. Finish it with nice curtain bangs that frame your face and make you look more feminine.
Image from Celeste Tuviera’s Instagram account
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Medium-length hair with layers
As Licari said, not too long, not too short. Medium-length hair is best for pregnant women who feel hot when outdoors. Make it trendy by adding layers and texture to your cut.
Image from Raymond Santiago’s Instagram account
If you’re not up for a haircut yet, change your do by parting your hair to the side. Remember, when pregnant, you have to hold off on having your hair colored, so parting your hair on the side changes your look, takes the focus off your roots while not doing anything drastic.
Image from Jodi Sta. Maria’s Instagram account
We know the expert said don’t cut your hair too short. But pregnancy hormones give you such a feminine glow, so if you were afraid of trying a super short haircut before, maybe you can finally pull it off this time around.
Best haircut for breastfeeding moms
Remember when you had such thick hair during pregnancy? Well, a few weeks after giving birth, you might notice that your hair starts to get thinner. It’s common for new moms to experience hair shedding or hairfall after pregnancy. Not to worry, as your hair will go back to normal and it will be full again within a year.
So in the meantime, here are the haircuts and styles that will disguise hair shedding and makes your hair look fuller:
Image from Celeste Tuviera’s Instagram account
The “lob” or long bob is a cut that is near the shoulders. It’s very popular among moms because it flatters most face shapes and hair types, not to mention it’s quite low-maintenance.
Image from Raymond Santiago’s Instagram account
A tight ponytail will make you look older and probably damage your hair follicles, so keep the ponytail loosely gathered at the crown of your head. Make it look thicker by wrapping strands around a wand in chunks and then pulling out a few face-framing pieces.
Image from Lea Salonga’s Instagram account
Breastfeeding can be demanding during the first year, so keeping your hair short and fuss-free is a good idea. Also, if you haven’t heard of the term hair tourniquet, read this to inspire you to forego growing your hair out just yet. Besides, this cut adds volume to your hair and frames your face nicely.
Image from Solenn Heussaff’s Instagram account
Layers are great for making hair look lush and full of volume. And bangs are just a nice way of looking put together while being low-maintenance.
Image from Star Cinema website
If you took the leap and got the pixie cut when you were pregnant, then just let it grow out naturally while having it trimmed regularly. It’s also even cuter because it makes you look more feminine, especially when you tuck it behind your ear.
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Best haircut for busy moms with kids
We don’t have to tell you how much time you’ll be spending worrying about your hair when you have kids. It’s less to zero. So we’ve gathered haircuts and hairstyles that are definitely low-maintenance, but still has you looking pretty and put together. Our secret? Bangs.
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Wavy cut with curtain bangs
Image from Erich Gonzales’ Instagram account
This look says “Woke up like this” and it’s very model-off-duty, but in a cute, put-together way.
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Long bob with face-framing bangs
This flattering look is very feminine and will definitely make you look like you actually put some effort into styling your hair.
Image from Descendants from the Sun
Image from Jing Monis’ Instagram account
Want to look trendy without looking like you tried so hard? This edgy cut actually does the trick.
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Textured hair with highlights
Image from Gabbi Garcia’s Instagram account
If you’re tired of your boring, medium-length hair, bring some life into it by adding some subtle highlights to your hair color.
Make your bob stand out by adding shaggy layers to an otherwise normal bob.
Image from Jessy Mendiola’s Instagram account
Give your messy bun an upgrade by parting your hair in half, and taking the upper part to make a top knot. A half-updo makes you look younger compared to a full ponytail or a top bun. Check out this easy tutorial below:
Best haircut for the working mom
For this stage, you need a haircut that boosts your confidence, but also low-maintenance enough to style as you shuffle being the girl boss at work and loving mom at home. So with these haircuts, we chose ones that heep the hair out of your face or are more traditional.
This length flatters most face shapes and can also be flexible enough to style.
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Image from Selena Gomez Instagram account
Very Victoria Beckham. This low-maintenance do can refresh your look and bring your hair back to life.
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Medium length beachy waves
This cut gives a fresh, upscale take on the usual mermaid beach hair.
Image from Janella Salvador’s Instagram account
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Long bob with curtain bangs
A bob that is up to the neck or shoulders, then accentuated with nice bangs that only peeks, and can be tucked behind the ear. Minimalist but very classy.
Image from Bea Alonzo’s Instagram account
A very stylish and sophisticated way to put your hair in a bun. This hairstyle is perfect for special occasions, when you want to look put together, but don’t have the time and energy to do “the works.” Check out this easy tutorial below:
Its face-framing layers would be perfect everywhere from a brunch to a business trip downtown. It can be parted in the middle for a classy look or on the side if you want to transform your look without making a drastic change.
Image from Celeste Tuviera’s Instagram account
Being a mom doesn’t mean you have to stay with boring haircuts. Get in touch with your hairstylist now, or try to experiment with your hairstyle at home. Trust us, you’ll be a better mom if you feel good about yourself, including how you look.
