Choppy layered haircuts focus on movement, texture and individuality instead of looking overly polished. Intentionally uneven and with dynamic silhouettes, they work on every hair type and look great at any length.
Ahead, we’ve listed the top choppy-layered styles shaking up salons, from the retro-cool wolf cut to the universally flattering soft layers.
1. Modern Shag
Shorter crown layers and intentionally rough edges create a messy yet controlled silhouette. It’s a great choice for fine hair that needs volume or thick locks that need shaping up.
2. Choppy Bob With Bangs
The secret to this style is the airy, wispy texture: soft ends paired with wispy bangs. It’s fun and perfect for angular or oval face shapes.
3. Long Hair With Choppy Layers
Strategic layering breathes life into heavy locks, giving it movement without losing length. Works wonders with face-framing bangs or front pieces.
4. Wolf Cut
A little bit edgy, a little bit nostalgic, the wolf cut layers the crown heavily while tapering the ends. It’s low-maintenance thanks to its rockstar vibe—the point is to look cool and lived-in as opposed to polished.
5. Choppy Shag With Wispy Bangs
Soft, separated bangs add a romantic element to this shag variation. It’s the perfect cut for experimenting with texture without making any drastic changes.
6. Medium Choppy Layered Hair
The choppy layers provide effortless texture and lift, and the bangs are an integral part of the face-framing structure of the cut—this is not a type of haircut where they’re optional.
7. Curly Wolf Cut
Transform your wavy or curly hair: by layering strategically, the wolf cut tames bulk while enhancing the curl pattern. Chaos in all the right places.
8. Soft Choppy Layers
The soft choppy layers blend seamlessly into your natural texture, creating movement that feels almost accidental—perfect for laid-back styling.
9. Choppy Bob
This no-nonsense cut has lived-in texture and creates cheekbone emphasis. Razor-sharp ends contrast beautifully with soft internal layers—a fresh, grown-up look.
10. Medium Hair With Choppy Texture
Not too short, not too long, not too choppy, not too smooth—just the right mix of texture and length. A true everyday style upgrade.