Choppy bangs are an easy way to test the waters with bangs and see if you like them! The best thing about choppy bangs is they look great grown out too! If you aren’t sure about getting bangs, don’t worry! I’ve had clients who have had to make me promise not to cut more than 3 pieces of hair and by the end of the appt they were sending me selfies of themselves with a full choppy fringe as they left the parking lot. You can get choppy bangs and loved them so much you snapped a pic of yourself and sent it to me from the car!
What I enjoy from a technical point of view is that a lot of the work relies on the hair’s own texture. A broken edge means they mix nicely with the whole shape, whether it’s a pixie, bob, or shoulder length. They don’t stand out like a separate entity on your forehead. If you have been thinking about it for a while, look through the examples and pick the ones that inspire you!
#1: Modern Choppy Pixie with Soft Layers
This pixie is good because it is offering you everything for minimal effort. The layers give a soft touch rather than a harsh blunt look, and the bangs have the right amount of chop to keep it fun and interesting. I also liked the color change, and I appreciate that it is not a super extreme ombre. It gives a really nice subtle change that elevates the whole look and makes it seem more expensive than it is. If you want to be able to do a wash and go in the morning, this is the cut for you.
#2 Chic Textured Pixie Cut with Soft Bangs
This one has a great medium brown color. To be honest, that does some of the styling for you. The bangs look soft and piece-y, so they should fall into place without needing much thought. Personally, I suggest a light texturizing paste and just running some through the top layers when it’s dry, that’s all it really needs. This is one of those cuts that looks great in pictures, but also looks great when you’re just running errands, and that’s really my main reason for recommending it.
#3 Textured Silver Pixie Cut with Choppy Bangs
I really appreciate it when someone goes silver and shows a real commitment to it. The choppy bangs keep it all from reading as “grandma hair,” and add energy to the look. The layering at the top adds volume and a bit of cleverness. Finer hair can take notes because this is essentially a masterclass in creating the illusion of more hair. Overall, it has that certain effortlessness that so many people chase, but very few capture as well as this.
#4 Chic Silver Bob with Soft Choppy Bangs
This length is perfect, slightly under the chin, which is a length that works on more people than you’d think. Also, the silver is gorgeous, very sleek and polished, but not too stiff. What stands out to me the most is that choppy bangs that keep it from feeling too done, and adds the right amount of personality to the smoothness of it all. If you blow out your hair on the reg, this would style itself with what you already do.
#5 Textured Choppy Bob with Soft Bangs
What I love about this bob is its versatility. One day you could do a straight and sleek hairstyle. The next day you could go for a more tousled style that is messy and still looks super intentional. The bangs are choppy, but in a soft way. This balance is harder to achieve than you’d think. If you have fine hair, these layers will create the illusion that you have more volume.
#6 Soft Choppy Layers with Face-Framing Bangs
This hairstyle framing is awesome. The bangs aren’t just there; they’re actually working to soften the area around the cheekbones and jaw. The length of the mid layers is just right to keep the cut from looking flat, but also not to look like a cut from 2007 that had too many layers. This is a medium length cut that actually has a plan and is executing it. You will likely want to spend a couple minutes with a round brush to keep the shape going between washes, but it won’t take you a long time.
#7 Modern Silver Choppy Pixie with Soft Texture
I keep coming back to the crown layering on this one. It’s very subtle, almost too subtle, but it provides a ton of lift and volume exactly where you need it, without looking like its trying too hard. The bangs are also textured and slightly piecey which prevents the silver from looking flat. If you are thinking about going short and silver, just do it. Rip the bandaid off, the outcome will definitely be worth it.
#8 Textured Choppy Layers with Soft Bangs
What really catches my eye with this cut is how balanced the sharpness and softness are. The choppy layers really show some attitude and the soft swoopy bangs make it even more modern. I think mid-length cuts are always a winner because I like that there is enough length to pull it back on lazy days. For this version, the thing that really makes it stand out are the layers. Their unevenness gives an editorial touch without being too out there for everyday life.
#9 Stylish Choppy Bob with Wispy Bangs
These wispy bangs give off that sleeping-in vibe where bangs appear to fall, and of course, we know that isn’t really the case. The chin-grazing bob is at a really flattering length for most people, and the choppy ends means that even fine hair won’t look flat. I’d say the bangs are the most notable feature. Their light and airy quality adds so much character to what is otherwise a very standard shape.
#10 Chic Textured Bob with Soft Choppy Bangs
I enjoy suggesting this haircut to clients who would like to try something different but not too extreme, as it brings just the perfect amount of variation. The warmth in the color is gorgeous and enriches the entire cut, and the choppy bangs adds some edge, while still leaving you feeling as if you haven’t altered yourself all that much. This is not something many people can say, but this cut will really look so much better when it grows out a little. The layers will begin to blend more, and the bangs will give that perfect look of being slightly overgrown. For those who don’t like the idea of being in the salon every six weeks, this is a wonderful thing!
#11 Elegant Choppy Bob with Soft Bangs
Auburn is a natural color. However, this specific hue brightens up and inspires many layers. The choppy, layered hairstyle gives a quality of three-dimensional movement. The bangs are softly blended which keeps the overall look light. There’s a lot of texture which creates the movement and the style is truly elegant. I always enjoy a more choppy look when walking such a fine line and hitting exactly where it should.
#12 Trendy Choppy Bob with Face-Framing Bangs
As for the bangs, they sit at my cheekbone which is my personal favourite lengths for bangs as it draws the most attention to the center of almost everyone’s face. The cut has a soft wave throughout the cut which helps with the overall shape, and gives the ‘I didn’t try that hard’ look (when in reality a lot of work goes into a cut to achieve this). The back has some subtle layers for a little extra volume which is exactly the kind of polishing that differentiates a good bob from a great bob. This one is definitely for you if you have fine to medium density hair and are looking for something with good movement.
#13 Textured Chestnut Choppy Bob with Soft Bangs
I can’t resist a chestnut bob, and this one is spot on. The shoulder-length cuts are magic – they still swing when you move, but take little styling to look good. The choppy bangs add a certain youthful touch that extends the age limit people expect. It’s like the haircut has this unassuming confidence. For that lived-in, I-just-came-from-somewhere-interesting vibe, just a little sea salt spray on damp hair and you’re good to go.
#14 Stylish Textured Bob with Soft Choppy Bangs
I mean this as a true compliment; I get a very French vibe from this. The intentional layering is what creates that airy texture. Nothing is overdone and nothing feels heavy. It simply looks like great hair and a great cut. The choppy bangs are soft enough to the rest of the style that when pushed to the side they blend in which gives you different looks for different moods. If your hair is on the finer side, then this will definitely make it sing.
#15 Stylish Choppy Layers with Soft Bangs
This style hits all the points for a classic shoulder length look with choppy layers. The bangs aren’t too wispy or heavy which is a perfect balance. This soft style really helps make the face look balanced. Finish is also nice and straight which contrasts the layered texture nicely. This shows no waves or curls are really needed to create interest in a layered haircut. The hair shape itself is interesting enough.
#16 Modern Silver Choppy Bob with Wispy Bangs
The silver bob is a great way to feel younger and more modern as oppose to being more conservative, especially with the bang wisps. The shoulder length is an ideal length because there’s enough to play around with. You could do a half-up, tuck behind the ears look, or just let it do its own thing. The chop adds some nice texture and again, keeps it modern and purposeful. Straight hair that is fine like this needs that texture because it keeps the cut from falling flat, and this is the exact situation I would recommend a texturizing spray for. The only limit I would put on it would be dry hair.
#17 Chic Classic Bob with Soft Choppy Bangs
This is one of those cuts that looks like it would be really easy to achieve, but is actually really difficult to pull off. This particular cut has a slight wave to it, which adds fullness without being too bulky. The base highlights also being light brown gives some dimension and further emphasizes the layers. The choppy bangs pull the whole look together and make it seem complete, but not too done up. This is the type of cut that I recommend to those clients who want to look put together but dont want to have to think too much about the hair in the morning. In fact, that’s a much more difficult balance to achieve than a lot of people think.
#18 Sleek Choppy Bob with Subtle Face-Framing Bangs
Face-framing bangs look good because they blend in with the bob cut. They soften the look. Polished is just a way of saying that particular combination is commercialized to the largest degree. With the right products, the shoulder length cut is going to be even easier to style. A serum is going to help if your hair gets frizzy, but other than that, the hairstyle has a great look but does not require a whole lot of maintenance.
#19 Sleek Choppy Bob with Soft Bangs
The blending of gray tones through this bob is stunning, and the soft bangs perfectly frame everything and add a rosy touch to it all. The length is just above the shoulders which is great because it prevents the hair from feeling too heavy, and also allows all of the textured layers to really stand out. There is a lightness to this cut that I really think is flattering. It does not feel too serious, even though the overall vibe is pretty chic. If you’re rocking your natural gray, this is a great way to let that color shine while still keeping the cut modern.
#20 Chic Layered Bob with Choppy Bangs
I especially appreciate bobs that look like they are just about to fall apart (in a good way!), and this one captures that look perfectly. The choppy bangs are so animated, and the layers added throughout the body of the cut give an airy feeling. It’s especially great because medium-length hair can feel so boring when it’s one length. This one sits just above the shoulders, which is a good length for just about anyone, and gives a lot of styling versatility. The rest of the hair can grow out and still look good, but the bangs will need a trim every few weeks to keep them at that sweet spot.
#21 Chic Textured Mid-Length Cut with Bold Choppy Bangs
The bangs are extra noticeable as they are choppiest yet compared to others on the list, but it’s that kind of bold choice people could use some more of. The hair’s natural wave provides excellent mid length styling volume and texture. I’m particularly drawn to the ends layering. It is subtle, yet length helps avoid the all too common blunt and heavy look so many struggle with at this length. When it comes to a deliberate bang choice, this version is it.
#22 Trendy Choppy Bob with Soft Bangs
I like that the layers create a soft shape, and also how it has some movement without going overboard on layers to avoid “look at all the layers” comments. The soft bangs do bring attention to your face, and it’s a very subtle way of doing so. This is a great choice if you want to avoid any worry of looking “forced” or “intense” with your styling. The mid-length cut has enough texture to air-dry, but you do want to put some product in it while it’s damp, and then leave it completely dry after that.
#23 Trendy Textured Gray Bob with Choppy Bangs
I love how this style embraces gray hair instead of trying to hide it. The shaggy bangs really accentuate the cheekbones, and the layered texture gives the bob a nice, lived-in feeling. I also appreciate haircuts that have that post-babyliss look; the lived-in, effortless shape really makes the cut better after days two, three, and four than it does the moment you walk out of the salon. The length is versatile enough to be styled many different ways, but I think a little messiness is best. It really adds to the charm.
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