In a world where long hair has long been coded as beauty, youth and virtue, cutting it short becomes more than just a style statement—it’s an act of quiet resistance.

If you're dying for a change, why not finally cut your hair short? And you don't have to go short-short if you don't want to. Start by shedding off a few inches with a lob, then take it from there.

From the pixie cut to a shoulder-length style, the experts weigh in on the best celebrity-inspired cuts for thin hair.

This post was updated May 18 at 10:32 p.m. I didn’t realize how socially valuable long hair was until I had none to hide behind. Now, years after that initial cut, I can feel my long hair running past ...