Chin-length wavy hair is a popular short haircut styled with texture and volume. For ladies who already have wave patterns, this hairstyle requires little effort. Yet, straight-haired women may replicate the look with heat styling and sea salt spray.

Stylist Torrie Hart is from Minneapolis, Minnesota. She told me her go-to tips when considering a chin-length haircut paired with wavy hair:

💡 Key Things to Know First

• Don’t get a cut that’s too short. Waves spring up when shorter and dry.
• It requires regular touch-ups every 4-6 weeks. If you wish to avoid frequent trims, have your hairdresser undercut or graduate the back.
• Be honest and realistic about your hair routine. Tell your stylist if you don’t want to use a product or if you have any special requests, such as wearing your hair up for work or exercise.
• Trust that your stylist has your best interests in mind if they recommend a tweak to the hair plan.
• Inform your stylist what products you already have and how much you’re willing to spend on new items.
• Consider the downsides before making a final choice.
  • This style may take some getting accustomed to if you usually wear your hair up. Your new best friends will be half-ponytails and cute hats.
  • Haircuts above the shoulders always start feeling heavy in the back quickly.

It’s always fun to have a new haircut. Photos of the most attractive options for chin-length wavy hair are shown here.

Diffused French Bob on Chin-Length Fine Hair

Try the soft shape of a diffused French bob on chin-length fine hair. If you like a messy style, put down the round brush and scrunch dry instead. Some girls don’t realize they have natural waves until they try it. Wavy hair with bangs could be the most simple style for you to achieve. Just coax some movement into your hair.

Related: See more chin-length hairstyles with fringe.

Icy Blonde Textured Bob with Soft Bangs

Icy cool blondes look great on natural cool skin tones. To keep the brassyness at bay, have regular toning appointments. Textured bobs are perfect for a lighter hair color, as the ends are trimmed regularly. This hairstyle prevents the hair from aging too much before getting a light color. Wear your textured bob with its natural texture for a beachy look. Adding sea salt spray will give it definition and structure.

Highlighted Blonde Bob with Loose Waves

Choose a low-maintenance, soft, and blended color for a simple, sophisticated look. If your waves are becoming straight, consider going shorter. This will help revive your hair texture. Apply a good curl cream to very wet hair. Scrunch it in the hair and allow it to air dry.

Short Hair with Swoopy Layers and Bangs

A short haircut with a swooping feathered fringe that moves away from the face can make it look more open. This style also frames the eyes. I would recommend losing the parting for a more natural look. To achieve this, style the hair using a large tong to direct it away from your face.

Layered Short Bob with Natural Texture

Consider a layered short bob with light movement if you seek a haircut that complements your natural hair texture. Layered bobs vary in length and shape. Choosing the right shape for your face is key to a great bob hairstyle. If you have a round face, a square blunt bob can be your most flattering choice. Keeping the layers longer in a short bob is key to maintaining a blunt outline.

Low-Maintenance Blonde Bob with Textured Ends

If you’re searching for a low-upkeep hairdo, a blonde bob with textured ends is a great pick! Bobs are a wonderful low-maintenance hairstyle that can be altered to fit any shape and length. If you pair a blonde bob with a soft highlight, you can have the easiest hairstyle to stay fresh for a long time.

Soft Wavy Middle Part Bob

A soft middle-part bob with wavy face-framing is a soft and effortless look that has a spin on a French bob. Effortless French bobs are intended to be easy to style and embrace your hair’s natural texture. To bring out these elements I suggest using a tool like a razor to cut a French bob shape. Razors will texturize the hair, leaving it lighter and allowing your natural texture to spring up! Using a sea salt spray or a lightweight cream can add definition to your waves.

Blonde Side-Swept Bob for Women Over 50

If you’re looking for a trendy hairstyle for women over 50, try a blonde side-swept bob with textured ends. A textured bob remains popular due to its ease of styling. I suggest using a 1-inch curling iron on low heat to achieve soft waves. Aim to curl only the top layers for an effortless look. For that airy finish, you can finish with a texture spray like Oribe’s dry texturizing spray.

Very Short A-line Cut with Razored Layers

A very short a-line cut with razored layers will spice up your life. Chin-length beach waves will give your hair a dazzling texture that you just want to play with. Ask your stylist to create an angled back that will make your cut even more dramatic. Short, but soft and gorgeous, you’ll love a razored a-line shape.

Face-Framing Layered Bob with Side Bangs

Ease the heaviness of your hair in a face-framing layered bob with side bangs. A wavy hairstyle is perfect for short thick hair as it will feel light and perky when you add more layers to it. Consider a side bang which will take more weight off your hair. And, it will soften your square face shape. If you like volume, keep in mind, the shorter you go with your length the more width you will achieve.

Wavy Blonde Bob with Jagged Ends for Thick Hair

A chin-length bob for wavy hair looking amazing jagged ends. Talk to your stylist if you have concerns about having a shorter cut with thick hair. There are different techniques your stylist can do to keep your hair from getting big and bulky. For example, they can texturize your hair to remove bulk or they can do an undercut.

Textured Short Bob with Waves and Fringe

Looking for a beautiful blunt cut? Try a textured short bob with waves and fringe. This timeless cut looks fantastic on anyone, any time of year.

One-Length Bob Cut with a Deep Side Part

A one-length bob cut with a deep side part is always in style. My best advice for anyone wanting an easy haircut is to try a one-length bob. Keep in mind, the best way to achieve volume is by doing a deep side part.

Baby Shag with Wavy Bangs for Thin Hair

A chin-length shag paired with bangs gives the hair body with its shaggy layers. This wavy haircut can be styled using air-dry products or using hot irons like a flat or curling iron.

Two-Toned Short Choppy Hair with Thin Bangs

Two-toned short choppy hair with thin bangs is a popular crop for those with frizzy or fine hair. Generally, a chin-length wavy bob with bangs will flatter finer hair types. This is due to its blunt layers and shorter length.

Side-Parted Asymmetrical Cut on Loose Curly Hair

For ladies seeking body and lift, try a side-parted, asymmetrical cut. It creates layers that give a bob cut movement. Day to day refreshes, your hair can be parted the opposite direction, giving it lift.

Messy Beach Waves with Bangs for Square Face Shapes

Balance out square face shapes with messy beach waves and bangs. Chin-length haircuts for wavy hair soften your jawline. And, they give the perfect amount of volume on the sides. Your thin hair will benefit from the shorter length making it appear thicker. Make sure your layers are textured to enhance your wave. You’ll have an easier time styling it.

Short Tousled Layers with Micro Bangs

Tousled layers with micro bangs is perfect for short wavy hair. A micro fringe works well with curls due to the shorter length. And the use of razored layers will help focus a lot of volume and lift at the crown.

Related: Best chin-length layered hair ideas.

Soft Tousled Wolf Shaggy Bob

A wolf shaggy bob is perfect for women with fine hair. This modern take on the classic bob is elevated with face-framing and a tousled texture.

Chin-Length Wavy Blunt Bob with Subtle Layers

You’ll love the lines of a chin-length wavy bob with subtle layers. Ask your stylist for long choppy layers added to the bottom of your blunt cut. It will give you the perfect amount of texture. The longer layers will make your cut easy to dry or curl giving you a low-maintenance finish. If you have natural waves, try scrunch drying with a diffuser. Touch up with an iron if needed.

Related: Best low-maintenance chin-length hair ideas.

Short Angled Bob with Piece-y Layers

A short angled bob with piece-y layers is the perfect style to wear wavy. If you have a heart, square, or oval face shape this haircut will look amazing on you. Chin-length haircuts for thick wavy hair are a great style to have. Especially if you don’t want to spend too much time styling your hair.

Side-Swept Style on a Razor Cut Bob

Change your image with a side-swept style on a razor cut bob. Razor cutting is a great choice for heavy hair. It creates space between your strands for a more wispy shape on the ends. If you need help getting lift on the top, parting your hair on the side will create more volume. Try your part on either side to see which is best for you. Use whatever natural body you have by scrunch drying for a more modern and organic finish.