The shaggy bob with curtain bangs isn’t really so much a style that I chose, more like a style that chose me. I had a 43-year-old client six years ago who hadn’t changed her hair since the birth of her second child. She sat in my chair and said, “I just want to feel like myself again, but I don’t know what that looks like anymore.” I took a chance and gave her a choppy layered bob with curtain bangs, and when I spun her around, she was crying. That’s the magic of this cut, it reveals and uncovers so much potential.
I love this style for many reasons; you can do a textured finish or a smooth finish, a choppy cut or soft cut, and the curtain bangs are like a built in frame for every face shape. This is my favorite look for hair cuts that are a little messy, because it means it really works in real life and not just in the salon. I’ve gathered 28 of my favorite hair cuts and I’m going to share my thoughts on them.
#1: Textured Shaggy Bob with Soft Curtain Bangs
This hairstyle provides the option of styling hair in a way that is not too fancy and doesn’t look like you ”tried”. It is shoulder length so it feels light and easy. Bangs lift the hair and frame the face. They soften the look of your cheek bones and keep it from looking too extreme. If your hair is fine to medium, the layers will add a lot of body to the hair. Restyle means you will have to style your hair, so you can really skip the styling part. Don’t let anyone say a textured cut means you can skip that whole styling step.
#2 Textured Shaggy Bob with Wispy Curtain Bangs
I can’t help but love this balayage. It’s doing what balayage does best, adding brightness and dimension while still looking age-appropriate. nnThe wispy bangs are just the right weight — not too heavy, but not so thin that they disappear by noon. This entire look has a really great ease quality, and everything moves really nicely. nnIf you have thick hair and want this look, be ready to put in a lot of effort to get this. You’ll need to do some thinning and regular cuts, or else it will go from looking ‘effortless’ to ‘overgrown’ really quickly.
#3 Modern Textured Bob with Soft Bangs
The chin length here does something really specific, drawing the eye to the jaw and neck in such a flattering way. The waves feel so lived in and relaxed, not overdone at all. I wouldn’t recommend this to anyone with fine, flat hair unless you’re planning to use a volumizing mousse to style it every day, because you need a decent amount of hair for it to hold the shape well.
#4 Softly Layered Shaggy Bob with Curtain Bangs
The cut’s layering is so subtle that you almost don’t see it until the hair shifts, and then it reveals the layers everywhere. This is how good layering should work. It removes bulk without the hair looking thin, which is what a lot of stylists totally miss. The soft wave in the hair is doing a lot here, so if your texture is like this, congrats, you’ve found your cut. Even if your hair is stick straight, you can still rock this look, just grab a 1.25-inch curling iron and plan to spend about ten extra minutes on it.
#5 Casual Textured Bob with Soft Curtain Bangs
The color and cut are impeccable and look like they were made for each other. Even with finer hair, the balayage highlights brighten enough for the cut to look more dimensional. The bangs are perfect for opening up the face, and while you don’t look like you’re hiding behind them, they really do help. That said, I do want to point out that if you have fine hair and you skip product altogether, you’re going to lose a lot of that volume by lunchtime, so I’d recommend a good dry texture spray and keep it handy.
#6 Playful Curly Shag Bob with Soft Curtain Bangs
I feel a lot of excitement when I work on a client with curly hair and they choose to have a shag cut, because just look at how much life this style has compared to straight hair! The curls create such great movement. The bangs that blend into the layers do so in an almost sneaky way, and the bounce in a shag cut is crazy. I believe curly bangs are a relationship, not a fling. You have to be getting trims every 3 to 4 weeks, otherwise they start doing their own thing, and what they do is not cute. But it’s worth it every time.
#7 Effortlessly Chic Shaggy Bob with Curtain Bangs
This haircut is going to enhance your beautiful jawline so perfectly that I can guarantee you will be running your hands through your hair a good 40 times every day. And to me, that’s a huge success! The haircut looks so soft and polished, and the bangs add just the right amount of edge to keep it from entering “mom bob” territory, which I know is a concern for a lot of clients. I really respect that fear. You might want to use a lightweight hair oil towards the ends, just so that it looks more intentional and not dry.
#8 Chic Textured Shaggy Bob with Curtain Bangs
The effortless vibe this cut is giving is phenomenal, and I can assure you that it is not going to tire out any time soon. Shoulder length cuts are that sweet spot because you can pull it back into a ponytail if you wish, but it will look the best down. Ideal situation is for a cut like this. The texture that it has may look like it is effortless, but I can assure you that there is most likely some calculated and strategic use of a hair product. When your hair is the type to be flat by the end of the day, just change your part to the opposite side and that will get you a few more hours of volume that you will definitely need!
#9 Chic Textured Shaggy Bob with Feathered Curtain Bangs
The layered bangs mix easily with the face-framing layers giving an illusion that makes it difficult to tell where the bangs end and where the layers start. That took some serious skill. The shaggy layers help the length feel light and you won’t have to battle your waves because with the natural texture, it’ll be effortless. However, fair warning to those with pin straight hair, you’ll have to put in some serious effort with a curling/wave iron to get the look and that’s a commitment.
#10 Choppy Textured Bob with Face-Framing Bangs
I love the warm tones of the color. You first notice how the choppiness of the cut clashes with the softness of the color, and that juxtaposition is everything. The face framing bangs are doing the job without being too dramatic, and that is the kind of energy I want from bangs always. If you have fine hair like this model seems to have, then you’re going to want to work a texturing paste through the mid lengths because without that the choppiness can look sparse and not intentional.
#11 Textured Shaggy Bob with Face-Frame Layers
The layers that frame her face bring out her eye color, and her shoulder-length hair is the perfect amount for styling- enough to style, but not so much that it weighs the cut down. The roots show good natural volume which suggests the hair was cut with the right tension and volume. I would only suggest keeping up with the maintenance of these layers, as they can lose their movement and look really bad every six to eight weeks.
#12 Chic Textured Shag Bob with Wispy Bangs
The warm tones paired with this texture create depth that make the dimensionality of this cut possible in a way that a single-process color could never achieve. The bangs have been chosen perfectly as they are the right density – not so thick as to compete with the other layers, and not so thin as to look like an afterthought. However, I have to point out this cut is 100% dependent on the owner to do the styling. Bouncy waves like this aren’t going to happen naturally for most people. So if you are the sort of person who lets their hair air-dry and heads straight for the door, set your expectations low, or just be fine with a more casual version of this look.
#13 Effortlessly Tousled Shag Bob with Soft Curtain Bangs
If someone told you that you can’t have layers with fine hair, that is not true! The aim of layering fine hair is to add more volume and structure to the style. The layering technique used here adds shape to the crown area, where fine hair tends to go flat, which will be beneficial to your hair. The curtain bangs are soft so they leave some of the hair behind instead of taking away the density. This is the kind of cut that looks really boring when it is wet , but when it is dry it looks completely different and you can see how you just need to work a little light mousse into it.
#14 Effortlessly Textured Shaggy Bob with Soft Curtain Bangs
I love cutting hair to chin length with soft layers because they look good while growing out, which is something that I don’t think is talked about enough when choosing a style. The bangs here are great because they frame the face without boxing anyone in, and the length in the layers is just the sort that gives people that “did you do something different?” compliment, and I mean that in a positive way. For this style, regular trims are essential, not because it falls apart, but so that it is always kept in a good maintained state. You will notice right away when it is overdue.
#15 Textured Shaggy Bob with Defined Curtain Bangs
I really love these bangs because they are more defined than the others I’ve shown you. It gives the whole chop more structure while the tousled lengths make it feel a little less rigid. I think the highlights are strategically placed to frame the face and highlights like that are what set a good colorist apart from the mediocre ones who just follow a formula. If you want something that looks polished enough for the office, but also wouldn’t be out of place on a Saturday morning at the farmers market, this is a great option.
#16 Effortlessly Tousled Shaggy Bob with Gentle Curtain Bangs
This haircut looks good even as it grows out and looks great with a longer length. It definitely works if you are growing out a shorter style. The curtain bangs are more like face framing pieces that are designed to brush to one side. In fact, if you do not want bangs in a few months, you won’t have an awful grow out. The fine hair receives a lot of movement and texture with the layers and that’s really what we all want from a haircut.
#17 Choppy Textured Bob with Soft Curtain Bangs
Sounds like a contradiction, but there is a great deal of control in the choppiness of this haircut. Each individual section has been designed to add texture while keeping everything in order, and the soft bangs keep everything anchored and away from looking messy. If you’re hair is naturally wavy or curly, you’re already halfway there. The wavy hair is carrying most of the visual interest here. If your hair is on the thicker side, this could actually be a great option for you because the choppy layers create a bulk-removing structure that looks full and interesting.
#18 Chic Textured Bob with Face-Framing Layers
These highlights are made to elevate the whole cut, making it look gorgeous and stunning. I just can’t stop staring. The way the highlights frame the face is beautiful, and the way the frown layers self-move and make that curtain/cheekbone effect is just wow. I won’t lie to you, it is gonna take some work to look this fresh again, but I promise you will absolutely look like you have an expensive colorist, even if your appointment sittings are spaced!
#19 Textured Shaggy Bob with Feathered Bangs
Shaggy bob cuts with feathered bangs are an ultimate hair mood booster meant to empower all over 40. Personally, I think the style is amazing, hopefully this will come back into fashion again. It is a mid-length that is versatile, and the layers are flowing and alive. It has flattering and soft bangs. Just remember to keep your trims, as bangs that grow too long will look more neglected than feathered, and no one wants that.
#20 Radiant Textured Bob with Soft Curtain Bangs
Some people think chin length bobs are boring but I think it is one of the most versatile styles! If you get the right layers and bangs, there’s plenty to love about it! Plus, these curtain bangs are light enough to wear them to the side, meaning you have two styles in one haircut! The extra volume from layering is essential to avoid the common complaint I hear about other stylists bobs- that the hair just sits there.
#21 Chic Textured Bob with Soft Curtain Bangs
The cut has so much great texture that creates movement and showcases every angle of light, defining what we call an expensive haircut. The subtle waves in the hair are exactly what we need to give the layers some action. Instead of just hanging there, some molding and shaping is done. This look is what I would call quiet confidence. It doesn’t scream for attention, but it certainly gets it. For that effortless just got out of bed look, sea salt spray is perfect for enhancing that texture, especially on second day hair.
#22 Dynamic Textured Bob with Playful Waves
This bob is for clients who think cutting their hair shorter would make them look boring. Because there is clearly nothing boring happening here. The layers are soft and create movement, and are positioned to bring the most flow to the style. It feels much better and alive in a way that longer, one-length hair just doesn’t. Don’t worry. Even if you wash and go and don’t put a lot of effort (like if you have a wave, you just have to use some product and it will look good), it won’t be hard to recreate at home. Just use some product and walk away. That’s honestly it.
#23 Effortlessly Tousled Shaggy Bob with Soft Curtain Bangs
What I find most remarkable is the hair lightness. I can only imagine the feeling of liberation of getting rid of the helmet feeling that comes from years of growing out ones hair. Curtain bangs are lovely with the wave and the med-density lets you do the shape without the excess bulk. This is still achievable if your hair is thicker; just instruct your stylist to take out some inner weight to keep the shape without the weight. I suggest some mousse at your damp roots, and the rest will do its thing.
#24 Choppy Layered Shaggy Bob with Soft Curtain Bangs
That balayage is so beautifully blended I might even say my highest compliment on a color job is that it looks like her hair grew out of her head like that. The choppy layers can give fine hair the illusion of having twice as much volume, and those soft curtain bangs make the whole look so effortless and youthful. The length is practical hitting just above the shoulders long enough to tuck behind the ears, but short enough so it won’t get shoved into a daily ponytail. And yes, if I cut your hair this well and you put it in a ponytail, I will take it personally.
#25 Carefree Shaggy Bob with Face-Framing Bangs
This haircut is for all the women who say “I don’t want to think about my hair” and actually mean it. The natural wave does 90% of the styling work, the face-framing bangs just fall without having to touch them, and the subtle layering will mean that it will look good whether you put effort into styling it or not. On humid days I could just throw a little anti-frizz cream through the ends to help hold the waves and keep them smooth, but honestly you’re fine without it.
#26 Effortlessly Tousled Shaggy Bob with Wispy Curtain Bangs
The light blonde shade with natural roots is a smart color choice because it makes the grow-out look built into the style, which saves money in the chair, a plus to me always. The wispy, curtain bangs are soft and low maintenance, and they are a dream. The tousled finish on fine hair gives it a texture that is interesting, which I mean as a compliment. If your avoidance of blonde is due to upkeep, this highlighted rooted approach is the loophole you’ve been searching for.
#27 Chic Curly Shag Bob with Soft Curtain Bangs
I love doing curly shags because it is really fun and creative. *I think shags are really fun with curls.* Dirty Shag is more creative than other haircuts I have done. *Curly curtain bangs also look really awesome. They are more framed and face framing than bangs in straight hair. * So pretty. When you get a curly shag haircut, getting a lot of volume is guaranteed. I would… not really recommend the cheap curl defining creams. *Trust me, invest in a good one and do the wet hair magic thing. * It really works. I think a lot of people miss the magic when they skip the defining cream. If you take good care of your curls, then I can say the haircut will really shine.
#28 Chic Textured Shaggy Bob with Soft Curtain Bangs
What a beautiful “”final answer”” cut! It looks like you tried a lot of different styles and landed on a shoulder length shaggy bob with curtain bangs. The natural waves in hair give an effortless look that a lot of people pay way too much to fake, if you’ve got hair like this, enjoy it! The texture you have is enviable! The movement and traffic created by layering in this cut is complimented by curtain bangs. Keep getting your trims, using your products, and enjoy the fact that you’ve found your cut!
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