A choppy bob is a short to medium-length cut with heavy layering that creates a shaggy, uneven texture. As a hairstylist, I've seen first-hand how choppy bobs can transform a woman's look and suit their personality. Whether you want a pixie bob, a lob, or something in between, there's a chopped bob haircut for you.
A choppy haircut is more about how you cut your layers in your hair and not so much about the full haircut. Choppy layers are a bold cut which is used to create volume, definition and movement in your hair.
Choppy bobs are ideal for all hair types, as they create texture and remove bulk in poofy, thick hair, while also adding volume and movement to flat thin hair. It's a win-win look for short-to-medium hair we encourage you to try if something you've seen above has made a way to your heart.
Curly Choppy Bob
Get a curling iron with a small barrel and wrap a section of hair around it for three to five seconds or until you achieve the curl you want. Curl hair one section at a time, then finish with a hairspray to let your curls last. Prettify your everyday look with a curly choppy bob.
While layered bobs work best with natural waves, in order to create the illusion of extra volume, especially for finer hair, it does require a bit more styling. The textured bob has a much more subtle shape and also requires less at-home maintenance which is music to our ears.
Choppy Straight Bob
Slightly uneven choppy layers give the illusion of thicker hair. Consider a choppy straight bob that hits just below your jawline if you're looking for a super flattering haircut.
1. The Lob. Of all the short haircuts to consider, the easiest to maintain is actually a textured long bob—also known as a lob. As the style grows out, the long layers won't fall awkwardly and will naturally shift into a mid-length look.
For fine hair, rock a short choppy bob with a deep side part. Choppy layers will give fine hair a fuller shape for a thicker appearance. A deep side part will give your root a lift for maximum volume.
The most effective way to create noticeable layers without making the edges appear choppy is by point cutting with shears that can cut deep into the hair. Sounds easy enough, right? It is if you understand the proper hand position, shear position and angle of your shears while point cutting.
Bobs are styles that sit just below your chin. This hairstyle can immediately make you feel and look younger by removing length and weight from your appearance! The shorter cut can lead to healthy hair as you remove any split ends. This cut will frame your jawline and bring a youthful look to your face.
It can be worn straight or wavy and still looks great! I love how soft the graduation is in the back, and the layers give the hair more volume. This choppy A-line bob cut will complement a heart shape or oval face shape and can be styled wash and wear, flatiron, blow dry, or curl.
A definite favorite among all women – the messy bob or the choppy bob is an easy haircut to maintain and style. The messy waves make it a beautiful hairstyle to frame the face and give your hair an effortless texture.
If your hair is on the thinner side, you may want to steer clear of layers. Layers can be a disservice to thin hair because taking away hair from the longest length can leave this section looking sparse and straggly.
Inform the stylist of the cut that you want, then ask him/her to work subtle or short layers into it. It's also a good idea, in this instance, to consult the stylist about whether the layers should only be applied around your face or if they should go all the way around to the back.
A choppy layered haircut is a bold, voluminous chop in which a stylist cuts your hair in asymmetrical, layered portions to create a blunt, edgy texture.
Like long hair and asymmetrical bobs, having face framing layers will elongate your face for a slimming look. Keep the layers long so that they fall below your chin. It will make your jawline look lower and your face longer and thinner.
You might be tempted to remedy bad layers by straightening your hair in an effort to blend the ends together–but this causes hair to fall flat and actually makes the layers more noticeable. Instead, work with the natural texture of your hair–or if yours is straight, use a curling iron–to hide the appearance of layers.
It's tempting to cling to long hair like a security blanket. However, the most flattering lengths for fine or thin hair are shoulder-length or shorter, no matter your age. It removes enough weight to give your mane a boost of fullness at the ends, and it makes it much easier to add volume to the roots.
Long layers are an excellent option for thin hair, says Toth, because the look "preserves most of your hair's thickness while still allowing for some movement and volume around the face."
What is the difference between a layered bob and a stacked bob? Layered and stacked bobs are both characterized by one thing: Lots of layers. A stacked bob, however, features angled layers that create a graduated, sharper look. A layered bob is a straight cut with long, short, or choppy layers.
“The most universally flattering bobs will be the slightly longer ones that sit below the jawline,” he explains. These require little styling — just a great hairdryer such as the BaByliss Hydro Fusion Hair Dryer with the diffuser attachment, which allows hair to dry naturally and end up feeling super chic and undone.
"Oval face shapes are the most universal for bobs," notes Buckett. "You can do anything from blunt to short or long, and it can be done on any hair type." Bangs, layers, curls, angles—you name it.
"Almost anyone can pull off short hair," says Clear Scalp & Hair Celebrity Stylist Riawna Capri (who not only styled Julianne Hough's adorable bob, but she's got her own edgy version to boot). "The secret is finding the right cut for your face shape and hair texture."