Short Nape Hairstyle

1980s short women's hair with a short nape
 
This textured pixie represents the pinnacle of 1980s short hair artistry, combining precision cutting with deliberate styling to create maximum impact. The cut features closely tapered sides and an extremely short nape that creates a beautifully clean line at the hairline. The real drama happens on top, where the hair is left substantially longer and cut with heavy texturizing to create piece-y, touchable movement.
 
The crown area is the star of this style, with hair directed upward and back to create height and volume. The longer pieces are strategically layered and textured, allowing them to stand up and away from the scalp while still maintaining a sense of controlled elegance rather than appearing stiff or overly structured. The front section features a slightly longer fringe that's swept dramatically to the side, creating a flattering diagonal line that draws the eye and adds asymmetry.
 
The dimensional coloring is particularly effective in this cut, with lighter blonde highlights concentrated through the longer top sections, creating contrast against the darker base color visible in the shorter areas. This color placement emphasizes the texture and movement while making the voluminous crown appear even more prominent and eye-catching.
 
The back view reveals the true artistry of this cut, with the hair tapering to an elegant point at the nape. The texturizing continues all the way through the crown, creating an almost feathered effect that looks soft and touchable despite the structured overall shape.
 
Very short haircut with a point at the nape
 
This hairstyle requires daily styling with a blow-dryer and round brush to achieve the volume and direction, finished with a texturizing product and light-hold hairspray to maintain the perfectly imperfect, piece-y finish that makes this look so chic.
 
See also: More 1980s Hairstyles