You can choose a messy choppy layered look or some sleek style. When it comes to short hairstyles for men, faux hawk and layered styles are very popular. Faux hawk is simply done by cropping the side hair and leaving the middle hair longer. Men's layered styles today are cut in such a way that there are sweeping side bangs and wispy ends in front of the ears and behind the neck.
Another popular trend this year is of short crops which are dyed in bright colors. Check out pictures of Rihanna and Agyness Deyn. This year the trend of short crops like pixie cuts with long bangs and short unusual bobs is in. Many celebs can be seen sporting theses short styles. Also, they are great for summer.
Nowadays, some of the most popular short haircuts for women are the inverted bob styles. So, you can get a sleek inverted bob style and keep it cut a bit choppy at the ends, if you want to add depth to your hair. Sometimes, just make the bob look wavy using a sea salt spray. When it comes to long or medium length hairstyles, layered styles with bangs are popular. If you want a sleek layered style, then get only few layers at the bottom and flip the layers inwards, and accompany it with cute choppy cut bangs. If you want a bit of a messy look, then get lots of choppy layers and flip them outwards, and accompany it with the Cleopatra style bangs.