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Stay fabulous with these 10 un-frumpy "mom hair" styles

22 Jul, 2016

Who said "mom hair" can't be stylish? We've put together a gallery of hairstyles that are practical AND stylish.

10 Trendy "Mom Hair" Styles

10 Trendy "Mom Hair" Styles

Last month, The New York Times published an article on mom hair that ruffled the feathers of moms all over the internet. It’s not hard to see why—only two paragraphs in and it had zeroed in on suburban moms and their "inescapably frumpy” hairdos.

The article went on to advise new moms to wait out a year before visiting the salon, lest they make any regrettable hairstyle decisions, but you know what? You do you, new mom. We've got you covered with this gallery of 10 totally un-frumpy "mom hair" styles.

Take a cue from Kylie and try a blunt chin-length bob!

Take a cue from Kylie and try a blunt chin-length bob!

Photo: Pinterest
Or try a messy variation!

Or try a messy variation!

Photo: Pinterest
You could try an edgy long bob.

You could try an edgy long bob.

Photo: thecutlife on Instagram

Soften it with waves.

Soften it with waves.

Photo: hairbykaitlinjade on Instagram

Side swept bangs are super cute too!

Side swept bangs are super cute too!

Photo: hello.darling.hair on Instagram

Feeling brave? Chop it all off and go for a pixie cut.

Feeling brave? Chop it all off and go for a pixie cut.

Photo: micahgianneli on Instagram

If you're feeling particularly courageous, you could even try getting an undercut.

If you're feeling particularly courageous, you could even try getting an undercut.

Photo: nothingbutpixies on Instagram

So pretty!

So pretty!

Photo: frankianns on Instagram

You could update the ponytail...

You could update the ponytail...

Photo: kykhair on Instagram

...try a topknot...

...try a topknot...

Photo: Pinterest

Or wear your hair in a pretty braid!

Or wear your hair in a pretty braid!

Photo: hairromance on Instagram

Above all, remember to just have fun with your hair!

Above all, remember to just have fun with your hair!

Photo: hairromance on Instagram

READ: 5 Super trendy hair colors for moms that are easy to pull off!

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