40 Short, Cropped, Bob, and Shoulder-Length Hairstyles for 2026

Short and shoulder-skimming hair puts the hairline, ears, nape, and face framing in full view. This 2026 fitting guide collects 40 buzzed, cropped, pixie, undercut, spiky, bob, medium, and shoulder-length styles, then evaluates them through silhouette rather than length alone.

Every source belongs to the hairstyle taxonomy, uses an explicit short-cut or bob term in its title or description, and is dated in 2026. Accessories, recolors, duplicate previews, repeated links, and close product families are removed.

Buzzed, faded, undercut, and close shapes

Start with the hairline and nape, checking whether the mesh follows the chosen head preset.

1. LEXEL – Elizabeth medium toddler hairstyle by LEXEL_s

Sims 4 short and bob hairstyle CC LEXEL - Elizabeth medium toddler hairstyle by LEXEL_s

LEXEL – Elizabeth medium toddler hairstyle from LEXEL_s offers a compact hairstyle. Check the ears, nape, and hairline from three angles. It was published on 2026-09-29.

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2. LEXEL – Malvina medium child hairstyle by LEXEL_s

Sims 4 short and bob hairstyle CC LEXEL - Malvina medium child hairstyle by LEXEL_s

LEXEL – Malvina medium child hairstyle from LEXEL_s offers a compact hairstyle. Test hats and high collars for overlap. It was published on 2026-09-28.

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3. Shoulder-length Layered Hair – Countryside Charm Collection by Daisy-Sims

Sims 4 short and bob hairstyle CC Shoulder-length Layered Hair - Countryside Charm Collection by Daisy-Sims

Shoulder-length Layered Hair – Countryside Charm Collection from Daisy-Sims offers a compact hairstyle. Compare the shape on more than one head preset. It was published on 2026-09-27.

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4. Bucolic Hairstyle Child by Shimydimsims

Sims 4 short and bob hairstyle CC Bucolic Hairstyle Child by Shimydimsims

Bucolic Hairstyle Child from Shimydimsims offers a compact hairstyle. Use an animated pose to inspect the neckline. It was published on 2026-09-22.

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5. Short Bob Hair for Children by Daisy-Sims

Sims 4 short and bob hairstyle CC Short Bob Hair for Children by Daisy-Sims

Short Bob Hair for Children from Daisy-Sims offers a bob-length frame. Check the ears, nape, and hairline from three angles. It was published on 2026-08-29.

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6. Aurum – Jean hair style 4 by Aurum

Sims 4 short and bob hairstyle CC Aurum - Jean hair style 4 by Aurum

Aurum – Jean hair style 4 from Aurum offers a compact hairstyle. Test hats and high collars for overlap. It was published on 2026-08-11.

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7. LEXEL – Sophia bob "child hairstyle" by LEXEL_s

Sims 4 short and bob hairstyle CC LEXEL - Sophia bob "child hairstyle" by LEXEL_s

LEXEL – Sophia bob "child hairstyle" from LEXEL_s offers a bob-length frame. Compare the shape on more than one head preset. It was published on 2026-07-30.

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8. Zara Hairstyle by Anto

Sims 4 short and bob hairstyle CC Zara Hairstyle by Anto

Zara Hairstyle from Anto offers a compact hairstyle. Use an animated pose to inspect the neckline. It was published on 2026-07-29.

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9. MIIOE-Short hair by MIIOE

Sims 4 short and bob hairstyle CC MIIOE-Short hair by MIIOE

MIIOE-Short hair from MIIOE offers a compact hairstyle. Check the ears, nape, and hairline from three angles. It was published on 2026-06-05.

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10. LEXEL – Maxim short male hairstyle for child sims by LEXEL_s

Sims 4 short and bob hairstyle CC LEXEL - Maxim short male hairstyle for child sims by LEXEL_s

LEXEL – Maxim short male hairstyle for child sims from LEXEL_s offers a compact hairstyle. Test hats and high collars for overlap. It was published on 2026-05-31.

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11. Diona Hair by qicc

Sims 4 short and bob hairstyle CC Diona Hair by qicc

Diona Hair from qicc offers a compact hairstyle. Compare the shape on more than one head preset. It was published on 2026-05-29.

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12. GOAmazons_DutyHair_Female (Careers) by GoAmazons

Sims 4 short and bob hairstyle CC GOAmazons_DutyHair_Female (Careers) by GoAmazons

GOAmazons_DutyHair_Female (Careers) from GoAmazons offers a compact hairstyle. Use an animated pose to inspect the neckline. It was published on 2026-05-28.

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13. Joshua Hair by Lewbertsn00tles

Sims 4 short and bob hairstyle CC Joshua Hair by Lewbertsn00tles

Joshua Hair from Lewbertsn00tles offers a compact hairstyle. Check the ears, nape, and hairline from three angles. It was published on 2026-05-15.

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14. LEXEL – Elvira bob "child hairstyle" by LEXEL_s

Sims 4 short and bob hairstyle CC LEXEL - Elvira bob "child hairstyle" by LEXEL_s

LEXEL – Elvira bob "child hairstyle" from LEXEL_s offers a bob-length frame. Test hats and high collars for overlap. It was published on 2026-05-13.

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Crops, pixies, spikes, and textured short cuts

Texture changes a compact silhouette quickly; inspect the profile as carefully as the front.

15. From 9 to 5 Hair by GoAmazons

Sims 4 short and bob hairstyle CC From 9 to 5 Hair by GoAmazons

From 9 to 5 Hair from GoAmazons offers a compact hairstyle. Compare the shape on more than one head preset. It was published on 2026-05-12.

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16. Corvette Hairstyle by Immortal_Horchata

Sims 4 short and bob hairstyle CC Corvette Hairstyle by Immortal_Horchata

Corvette Hairstyle from Immortal_Horchata offers a compact hairstyle. Use an animated pose to inspect the neckline. It was published on 2026-05-10.

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17. WINGS-Hair-Short straight hair by wingssims

Sims 4 short and bob hairstyle CC WINGS-Hair-Short straight hair by wingssims

WINGS-Hair-Short straight hair from wingssims offers a compact hairstyle. Check the ears, nape, and hairline from three angles. It was published on 2026-04-24.

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18. WINGS-NL0405-Curly short hair by wingssims

Sims 4 short and bob hairstyle CC WINGS-NL0405-Curly short hair by wingssims

WINGS-NL0405-Curly short hair from wingssims offers a compact hairstyle. Test hats and high collars for overlap. It was published on 2026-04-22.

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19. Aurum – Olandria short hairstyle (child) by Aurum

Sims 4 short and bob hairstyle CC Aurum - Olandria short hairstyle (child) by Aurum

Aurum – Olandria short hairstyle (child) from Aurum offers a compact hairstyle. Compare the shape on more than one head preset. It was published on 2026-04-13.

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20. Tisane Hairstyle Maxis Match by Shimydimsims

Sims 4 short and bob hairstyle CC Tisane Hairstyle Maxis Match by Shimydimsims

Tisane Hairstyle Maxis Match from Shimydimsims offers a compact hairstyle. Use an animated pose to inspect the neckline. It was published on 2026-04-08.

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21. Collins Hair by qicc

Sims 4 short and bob hairstyle CC Collins Hair by qicc

Collins Hair from qicc offers a compact hairstyle. Check the ears, nape, and hairline from three angles. It was published on 2026-03-29.

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22. Short Bob Hair with Bangs for Toddles – Ginko 250T by Daisy-Sims

Sims 4 short and bob hairstyle CC Short Bob Hair with Bangs for Toddles - Ginko 250T by Daisy-Sims

Short Bob Hair with Bangs for Toddles – Ginko 250T from Daisy-Sims offers a bob-length frame. Test hats and high collars for overlap. It was published on 2026-03-29.

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23. Short Bob Hair with Bangs for Children – Ginko 250C by Daisy-Sims

Sims 4 short and bob hairstyle CC Short Bob Hair with Bangs for Children - Ginko 250C by Daisy-Sims

Short Bob Hair with Bangs for Children – Ginko 250C from Daisy-Sims offers a bob-length frame. Compare the shape on more than one head preset. It was published on 2026-03-28.

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24. WINGS-NL0325-One-sided short hair by wingssims

Sims 4 short and bob hairstyle CC WINGS-NL0325-One-sided short hair by wingssims

WINGS-NL0325-One-sided short hair from wingssims offers a compact hairstyle. Use an animated pose to inspect the neckline. It was published on 2026-03-27.

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25. Arlo Hair by GoAmazons

Sims 4 short and bob hairstyle CC Arlo Hair by GoAmazons

Arlo Hair from GoAmazons offers a compact hairstyle. Check the ears, nape, and hairline from three angles. It was published on 2026-03-25.

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26. Short Bob Hair with Bangs – Ginko 250 by Daisy-Sims

Sims 4 short and bob hairstyle CC Short Bob Hair with Bangs - Ginko 250 by Daisy-Sims

Short Bob Hair with Bangs – Ginko 250 from Daisy-Sims offers a bob-length frame. Test hats and high collars for overlap. It was published on 2026-03-22.

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27. simstrouble_ToddlerHair_SolennV1 by simstrouble

Sims 4 short and bob hairstyle CC simstrouble_ToddlerHair_SolennV1 by simstrouble

simstrouble_ToddlerHair_SolennV1 from simstrouble offers a compact hairstyle. Compare the shape on more than one head preset. It was published on 2026-03-20.

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Bobs, medium cuts, and shoulder-length framing

For bobs, test cheeks, jawline, shoulders, earrings, and high collars together.

28. simstrouble_ToddlerHair_MabelleV1 by simstrouble

Sims 4 short and bob hairstyle CC simstrouble_ToddlerHair_MabelleV1 by simstrouble

simstrouble_ToddlerHair_MabelleV1 from simstrouble offers a compact hairstyle. Use an animated pose to inspect the neckline. It was published on 2026-03-14.

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29. Hotaru Hair (Tea Time Atelier) by GoAmazons

Sims 4 short and bob hairstyle CC Hotaru Hair (Tea Time Atelier) by GoAmazons

Hotaru Hair (Tea Time Atelier) from GoAmazons offers a compact hairstyle. Check the ears, nape, and hairline from three angles. It was published on 2026-03-13.

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30. Tisane Hairstyle Child by Shimydimsims

Sims 4 short and bob hairstyle CC Tisane Hairstyle Child by Shimydimsims

Tisane Hairstyle Child from Shimydimsims offers a compact hairstyle. Test hats and high collars for overlap. It was published on 2026-03-02.

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31. MIIOE-Flowing short hair by MIIOE

Sims 4 short and bob hairstyle CC MIIOE-Flowing short hair by MIIOE

MIIOE-Flowing short hair from MIIOE offers a compact hairstyle. Compare the shape on more than one head preset. It was published on 2026-02-17.

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32. Cupid Hair by GoAmazons

Sims 4 short and bob hairstyle CC Cupid Hair by GoAmazons

Cupid Hair from GoAmazons offers a compact hairstyle. Use an animated pose to inspect the neckline. It was published on 2026-02-14.

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33. Dulcie Side Bob Hairstyle by Leah_Lillith

Sims 4 short and bob hairstyle CC Dulcie Side Bob Hairstyle by Leah_Lillith

Dulcie Side Bob Hairstyle from Leah_Lillith offers a bob-length frame. Check the ears, nape, and hairline from three angles. It was published on 2026-01-30.

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34. Mariana Hairstyle by Anto

Sims 4 short and bob hairstyle CC Mariana Hairstyle by Anto

Mariana Hairstyle from Anto offers a compact hairstyle. Test hats and high collars for overlap. It was published on 2026-01-30.

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35. Harvey Hair – Infant version by Lewbertsn00tles

Sims 4 short and bob hairstyle CC Harvey Hair - Infant version by Lewbertsn00tles

Harvey Hair – Infant version from Lewbertsn00tles offers a compact hairstyle. Compare the shape on more than one head preset. It was published on 2026-01-28.

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36. WINGS-NL0112-Smooth short hair by wingssims

Sims 4 short and bob hairstyle CC WINGS-NL0112-Smooth short hair by wingssims

WINGS-NL0112-Smooth short hair from wingssims offers a compact hairstyle. Use an animated pose to inspect the neckline. It was published on 2026-01-25.

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37. WINGS-NL0105-curly short hair by wingssims

Sims 4 short and bob hairstyle CC WINGS-NL0105-curly short hair by wingssims

WINGS-NL0105-curly short hair from wingssims offers a compact hairstyle. Check the ears, nape, and hairline from three angles. It was published on 2026-01-22.

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38. MIIOE-medium-length side hair by MIIOE

Sims 4 short and bob hairstyle CC MIIOE-medium-length side hair by MIIOE

MIIOE-medium-length side hair from MIIOE offers a compact hairstyle. Test hats and high collars for overlap. It was published on 2026-01-21.

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39. S-CLUB_080126_short hairstyles by S-Club

Sims 4 short and bob hairstyle CC S-CLUB_080126_short hairstyles by S-Club

S-CLUB_080126_short hairstyles from S-Club offers a compact hairstyle. Compare the shape on more than one head preset. It was published on 2026-01-19.

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40. Eleven Hairstyle Toddler by Shimydimsims

Sims 4 short and bob hairstyle CC Eleven Hairstyle Toddler by Shimydimsims

Eleven Hairstyle Toddler from Shimydimsims offers a compact hairstyle. Use an animated pose to inspect the neckline. It was published on 2026-01-16.

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Use the whole head as the fitting room

Rotate through front, profile, back, and three-quarter views before saving the style. Short hair succeeds when every edge remains intentional, not only when the portrait angle looks good.

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