Short Haircuts in Poway, CA
Precision pixies, bobs, crops, and textured short cuts — shaped to your hair and face.
Short hair is all about precision — a great short cut is shaped to your head, your hair’s growth patterns, and your face. At The Cosmo Lab in Poway, Cheyenne is a precision cutter who loves short shapes: pixies, bobs, crops, and textured cuts with real attitude.
Working with every hair type and texture — including curls — Cheyenne tailors your short cut so it’s easy to style at home and grows out beautifully. Whether you want something bold and editorial or clean and classic, it starts with a thorough consultation.
Cheyenne Shafer
Precision hairstylist working with all hair types and textures — curly cuts, razored shags, modern mullets, chic bobs, and long flowing layers.
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Short Haircuts is ideal for…
- Pixies, crops, and clean short shapes
- Short and long bobs (and everything between)
- Curly and textured short cuts
- Anyone wanting a low-effort, high-impact cut
How your appointment works.
Consultation
We talk shape, maintenance, and how you like to style — and study your growth patterns and texture.
Precision cut
Your short shape is cut to your head and face for balance and movement.
Texture & finish
Detailing and texturizing make it wearable and easy to style at home.
Styling tips
You leave knowing exactly how to recreate the look yourself.
What clients say.
“I can honestly say this was one of the best salon experiences I’ve ever had. From the moment I walked in, I knew I was in great hands. The owner, Serena, did my hair and she was truly amazing. She took the time to listen to exactly what I wanted, gave thoughtful suggestions, a…”
Karla Anguiano4 months ago“Coming to Cosmo Lab for my haircut is a no-brainer. Serena is super great at what she does. She is always pleasant and connecting to chat with - or be quiet with if that’s what you’re feeling. She’s created a calm, clean, serene space to match her vibe. It’s good to know that…”
Debbie Cohena month ago“I recently had the pleasure of visiting Cheyenne at The Cosmo Lab, and I can’t recommend her enough! She is absolutely brilliant with both color and curls. From the moment I sat in her chair, I felt confident that I was in great hands. Cheyenne listened carefully to what I wan…”
Aidith Carreraa month ago“I was new to town, and finding The Cosmo Lab was amazing. Serena takes time to explain everything going on with your hair - coloring, cut, aging, hormones, etc. She also provides great suggestions for care. It's rare in beauty to find people who actually listen to you and don'…”
Steph Shample3 months agoReviews sourced from Google.
Short Haircuts questions, answered.
I’ve never had short hair — how do I know what suits me?
That’s what the consultation is for. Cheyenne considers your face shape, hair texture, growth patterns, and lifestyle to recommend a short shape you’ll love and can actually style.
Can you do short cuts on curly hair?
Yes — Cheyenne works with all textures, including curls, and tailors short curly cuts to your curl pattern.
How often should I trim a short cut?
Short shapes hold best with a trim every 4–6 weeks, but Cheyenne recommends a schedule based on your cut and how you wear it.
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