The short film Warmish stars Parker and Ellie, two girls who reconnect after a year apart and want to take their relationship to the next level. This sexy sapphic duo rocks a pair of blunt bangs with their shag haircut.
A variation on the pompadour and quiff, this masc cut is best for straight hair but can work with textured tresses as well. The length falls around the cheekbone, higher than a bob and lower than a pixie.
1. Pompadour & Quiff
In the days when heterosexual women were expected to abide by male-defined standards of beauty, many lesbians cut their hair short to show their own unique femininity. Some, like Radclyffe Hall, author of the banned “Well of Loneliness,” even had it styled into a shingle.
A textured quiff is a sexy option that can be brushed back to reveal the full, voluminous face. The look combines elements of the pompadour and flat top styles, and it’s perfect for anyone who wants to make their face stand out.
Ask your hairstylist to create a quiff by clipping the sides and back tightly, leaving enough length on top to form a wall of volume at the front. Apply a bit of defining styling cream or pomade to help shape the hair.
2. Crew Cut
This is an on-trend and versatile crew cut that works well for any lesbian. The key is in the simplicity: keep the sides close-cut and neat, and leave the top with a bit of messy texture to add character. To style, Marie recommends a light cream to maintain shape and a clay-based product for separation and hold such as BluMaan Cavalier Clay ($22).
In the 1920s, when Radclyffe Hall wrote her banned lesbian novel The Well of Loneliness, she had short hair that was described as “the best shingle in London”.2 For many women who presented masc or femme, this was a bold statement in defiance of heteropatriarchal norms.
A modern take on the pixie, this is an edgy and bold look that will certainly turn heads. It’s also super convenient and easy to maintain: just spritz a little sea salt spray like Sun Bum to achieve that natural, beachy wavy look.
3. Faux Hawk
While shaved sides and a faux hawk may not be the most feminine of lesbian hairstyles, it can be very beautiful. Keep the side hairs a little shorter than the top hair to lend everything a uniform appearance and use some hair mousse or pomade to help it hold in place.
Faux hawks can be messy, but that’s what makes them look so unique. A messy faux hawk allows you to showcase your hair texture and boost volume at the same time. If you’re going for a really dramatic look, add a fade to the sides for a clean, finished look. At various points in history, short hair has been a not-so-subtle code for lesbianism. Radclyffe Hall, author of The Well of Loneliness, was known for her “mannish mode of dress,” and women who wore short hair were sometimes ostracized from lesbian spaces.
4. Top Knot
If you are looking to show off your edgy side with your hair, look no further than this fabulous style. The classic quiff is combined with a crew cut to create a look that is both chic and feminine. The sides of the hair are faded to add to the masculine aesthetic of the haircut.
This is a great option for anyone looking to be masc or andro. It also makes a fantastic choice for queer women looking to embrace their gender non-conforming identities, while still displaying a level of femininity.
To achieve this look, gather your hair into a medium-height ponytail and secure it at the base with an elastic band. Then, take the ends of your hair and twist them around the base of the ponytail. Finish off the look with bobby pins and a spritz of hair spray.
5. Locs & Braids
For a hairstyle that requires almost zero maintenance but still looks on point, look no further than the classic short pixie cut. This style is not only a popular choice among lesbians but also with straight girls, and it’s the perfect way to show off your personality and beauty without looking too edgy.
Whitney Hunt, a stylist at Oscar Blandi Salon and image consultant, says that “wavy hair is a classic look that’s feminine and chic”. Try it with a medium shine pomade such as American Crew Forming Cream.
If you want to add a touch of flair to your pixie cut, add some loose bangs to the front to accentuate your face. Then braid your strands to the nape of your neck for a stunning final result.