What does "cortes de cabello corto" mean in English?

The Spanish phrase "cortes de cabello corto" translates to "short haircuts" in English, with the word "short" referring to the hair's final length and not to the amount of time a haircut takes. This phrase often appears in saloons and beauty magazines.

The root "cort-" appears twice in the phrase "cortes de cabello corto." In the first instance, "cortes," the word is a transitive verb referencing the act of cutting or chopping. The second use of the "cort-" root, "corto," indicates that the stylist or barber cuts the hair short. The word "cabello" refers exclusively to the hair on the head, as the word "pelo" refers to body hair.