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From Pixie to Shag—18 Short Layered Styles You’ll Want This Minute

From Pixie to Shag—18 Short Layered Styles You’ll Want This Minute

Short layered hairstyles are having a major moment right now! These versatile cuts offer volume, texture, and that perfect blend of edgy and sophisticated. Whether you’re looking for a dramatic change or just a fresh update, these short styles will inspire your next salon visit and turn heads everywhere you go.

1. Classic Pixie Cut

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Think Audrey Hepburn meets modern day. This timeless short crop features textured layers on top with tapered sides that frame your face beautifully.

Low maintenance yet high impact, it works wonders for highlighting cheekbones and eyes.

2. Textured Bob with Bangs

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Choppy layers throughout create movement while side-swept bangs add a touch of mystery.

The slightly longer front pieces elongate your neck, making this bob universally flattering for round and square face shapes.

3. Layered Pixie-Bob Hybrid

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Can’t decide between a pixie and bob? Don’t! This hybrid features pixie-short back with gradually longer front layers.

The versatile length allows for tucking behind ears or styling forward for different looks.

4. French Girl Shag

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Oui, oui! Effortlessly chic with tousled layers and curtain bangs that scream Parisian confidence.

The deliberately messy finish means bedhead actually works in your favor. Just add texturizing spray and you’re good to go!

5. Curly Pixie Cut

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Embrace those natural curls! Strategic layers throughout create a beautiful shape while removing bulk.

The shorter sides and longer top allow curls to spring up naturally, creating height and a gorgeous silhouette.

6. Choppy Layered Bob

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Rock star vibes with attitude! Razor-cut ends create piece-y texture throughout this chin-length bob.

The deliberately uneven layers add volume at the crown while the ends flip out or under depending on your styling preference.

7. Feathered Shag

© Fab Mood

Bringing back the 70s with a modern twist! Wispy layers are cut to create movement around the face and crown.

The feathered effect frames your features while the tapered nape keeps the style looking current and fresh.

8. Undercut Pixie

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Business in front, party underneath! This edgy style features closely buzzed sides and nape with longer, textured layers on top.

The dramatic contrast allows for versatile styling—slick it back or wear it tousled.

9. Blunt Bob with Hidden Layers

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Sleek on the outside, party on the inside! The perimeter maintains a strong, geometric line while internal layers create invisible volume.

This clever cutting technique gives you the structure of a bob with the movement of layers.

10. Textured Crop

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Ultra-short and ultra-chic! This precision-cut style features varying lengths on top with clean, tapered sides.

The longer pieces on top can be styled forward, spiked up, or swept to the side for different looks.

11. Layered Lob (Long Bob)

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The perfect gateway to shorter styles! This collarbone-grazing cut features face-framing layers and subtle graduation.

The slightly shorter back creates a modern angle while maintaining enough length to pull into a tiny ponytail.

12. Pixie with Long Bangs

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Short in back, statement in front! This dramatic style keeps the nape and sides cropped close while leaving length through the bangs.

The contrast creates a beautiful asymmetry that can be styled sleek or tousled.

13. Tousled Crop

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Effortlessly cool with piece-y texture! This short cut features varied layers throughout that create natural movement.

The deliberately undone finish looks best with minimal styling—just add texturizing paste and go!

14. Graduated Bob

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Shorter in back, longer in front! This architectural style creates a dramatic angle from nape to chin.

The stacked layers in back add volume while the longer front pieces elongate the face beautifully.

15. Layered Micro Bob

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Petite and powerful! This ear-length bob features delicate layers throughout that create movement while maintaining the compact shape.

The short length showcases your neck and jawline while framing your face perfectly.

16. Modern Mullet Shag

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Business casual meets rock and roll! This contemporary take on the mullet features soft layers throughout with slightly longer pieces at the nape.

The textured top and face-framing pieces keep it looking current and stylish.

17. Disconnected Pixie

© Lobelia UK

Bold contrast between lengths! This architectural style features dramatically different lengths between the top and sides.

The sharp transition creates visual interest while the longer top pieces allow for versatile styling options.

18. Wolf Cut

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Wild child meets sophistication! This trending style combines shag and mullet elements with face-framing layers and textured ends.

The dramatic top layers create volume while the wispy ends keep it light and moveable.