43 Most Popular Choppy Haircuts for a Slightly Edgy Look

Cindy Marcus
Cindy Marcus Hairstylist, Editor-in-Chief

Looking for playful and flirty, unique haircuts? Consider a choppy hairstyle! These styles are not only enjoyable but also simple to achieve. This trend can be worn short, medium, or long, offering great versatility. Chopped haircuts create volume, definition, and movement within your locks. The choppy layers can give you an asymmetrical or blunt appearance, depending on how your stylist shapes it.

So before your upcoming hair appointment, take a look at these images of textured and layered choppy haircuts and choppy hairstyles for inspiration.

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#1: Timeless Choppy Short Hairdo

A timeless haircut featuring numerous textured layers and airy ends complements fine textures beautifully, adding volume and movement to the hair. For those with thicker hair, it’s advisable to consult your stylist about reducing some weight, particularly around the nape. Over-direct the layers in this short choppy hairstyle for a more elongated appearance around the face. Style using “Anti-Gravity Lotion” and “Bedroom Hair” by Kevin Murphy.

Chic Shattered Pixie Cut for Short Hair
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#2: Chic Shattered Pixie Cut for Short Hair

A chic shattered pixie cut is suitable for any hair texture. Enhanced texture simplifies styling and gives the edgy, tousled look an effortless vibe. Ensure to schedule haircut appointments 4-6 weeks apart to keep the hairstyle looking fresh and vibrant. Investing in a quality styling product, like a texture cream, is essential for achieving the perfect pixie look.

Woman showcasing a casual and layered choppy haircut, featuring shoulder-length layers and a soft fringe for a relaxed, chic appearance

#3 Casual and Layered Hairstyle

This casual and layered choppy hairstyle is perfect for adding volume and movement to medium-length hair. The choppy layers create a playful and effortless look, while the soft bangs frame the face beautifully. Ideal for those with fine to medium hair, this style adds dimension without sacrificing length. Use a texturizing spray to enhance the layers and a light pomade for definition. It’s a versatile cut that can be dressed up or down, making it great for any occasion.

Stylish Short Choppy Layered Hair
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#4: Stylish Short Choppy Layered Hair

Short choppy layered hair is always in vogue. It complements every face shape. These hairstyles appear beautifully styled with effortless beach waves.

#5: Luminous Golden Blonde Shoulder-Length Hair

For those seeking a radiant, texturized look, luminous golden blonde shoulder-length hair is an excellent option. If you have medium to thick hair, this bouncy, beautiful style alleviates some weight and heaviness.

Layered Bob with Soft Choppy Bangs
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#6: Layered Bob with Soft Choppy Bangs

Explore a layered choppy bob haircut with bangs to achieve a chic, timeless look. Longer, soft bangs accentuate the playful detail of this hairstyle. If you’re seeking a relaxed, hassle-free cut, this is the perfect choice for you! Blow dry all the hair forward from the crown, piece it out with texturizing spray and a light pomade, then you’re all set!

Choppy and bold short hairstyle
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#7: Choppy and Bold Hairstyle

Consider a choppy and bold hairstyle to achieve maximum movement in your finer hair. Incorporate more texture and spikes instead of opting for a classic bob to enhance the appearance of thinner hair. When it comes to grooming, experiment with some styling clay from Aveda for a matte, textured finish. The more tousled, the better.

Disjointed textured style on messy bob
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#8: Disjointed Textured Style on Messy Bob

The disjointed textured style on a messy bob is in vogue at the moment. This stunning cut features shorter layers underneath to achieve a piece-y appearance. Request your stylist for some point cutting to enhance the texture further. Curling irons can be utilized haphazardly to achieve a tousled effect. A styling wax or texture cream is essential.

#9: Trendy Choppy Blonde Layered Bob

This choppy bob offers a great deal of versatility. If you blow-dry your choppy blonde bob smooth, it appears as a sleek bob. If you emphasize your natural texture or use curling tongs, you achieve the cool and edgy look displayed here.

#10: Stylish Choppy Bob for Young Girls

A stylish choppy bob for young girls can be perfect for an easy-maintenance look. Designed with a blunt cut and multiple layers makes this style convenient for morning routines. These haircuts suit medium-density textures and choppy mid-length hair and can be curled or straightened effortlessly to switch up the look.

Choppy Blonde Hair Featuring a Center Part
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#11: Choppy Blonde Hair Featuring a Center Part

For added volume and dimension, consider a choppy blonde hairstyle with a center part. Gentle layers and a subtle angle form the perfect silhouette for a more textured cut. While you can achieve choppiness with hair of any length, shorter styles, like bobs, tend to showcase this look more effectively than medium-length choppy haircuts.

Charming Long Choppy Hairstyle with Bangs
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#12: Charming Long Choppy Hair with Bangs

This stylish long choppy hair with bangs boasts movement and shape to enhance individual features through this invisible layering technique, allowing for an endless array of creativity.

#13: Ash Blonde Pixie Hairstyle for Ultra Short Straight Hair

An ash blonde pixie hairstyle for ultra short straight hair showcases an undercut beautifully. Cool-toned blonde with a darker underneath color adds intrigue to a super short haircut with the dimension it provides. Over-directing layers to the back for a longer angle around the face and short layers through the crown for added volume.

Long Wavy Hair with Textured Layers
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#14: Long Wavy Hair with Textured Layers

Layers can be perfect for those seeking a fresh look while maintaining length. It creates an ideal hairstyle. Incorporating soft, flowing waves accentuates the layers and fosters a relaxed vibe. When considering adding layers, reflect on your hair’s wavy density first. Denser hair tends to benefit from layers as it alleviates some of the bulk.

Long Choppy Hairstyle with Face-Framing Layers
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#15: Long Choppy Hairstyle with Face-Framing Layers

This hairstyle features a graceful flow enhanced by soft layers and movement. Incorporate long layers around the face for framing and big waves to accentuate the texture. This cut maintains its shape beautifully for over 6 months and is perfect for a low-maintenance, lived-in appearance.

Fantastic Medium Choppy Hairstyles
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#16: Fantastic Medium Choppy Hairstyles

This deep, sun-kissed balayage on shoulder-length choppy hair is enhanced by the delicate babylights and the tousled nature of the style. For medium hairstyles, choppy layers provide the perfect blend of effortless volume and definition.

#17: Stunning Choppy Shag for Voluminous Hair

To give your hair a fresh look and shape, here’s a short shag with bangs you should consider! Feel free to style it with texture to add a lot of movement to your thick brown locks. To frame your face, opt for choppy bangs and a length that’s close to your collarbone.

#18: Textured Choppy Bob with Bangs

A textured choppy bob with bangs haircut suits most face shapes. Playing with the overall length of the choppy hair will help accentuate your desired features and shape. When it comes to layered hairstyles, having those ends textured with a razor, point cutting, or slicing out some internal weight will give you the ideal hairstyle.

Blonde Balayage Shades on a Choppy Lob
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#19: Blonde Balayage Shades on a Lob

You need to choose your preferred blonde shade and maintenance routine for your lob featuring blonde balayage shades. The primary advantage of balayage is that it allows you to select the color depth that complements your lifestyle.

#20: Dual-Toned Choppy Hair

The deep roots and lighter ends create a low-maintenance color, resulting in a naturally effortless look. The choppy length is obtained through point cutting, allowing it to grow out beautifully. If you are seeking a relatively low-maintenance hairstyle, this style is perfect for you.

Choppy Medium-Length Hair with Layers for Women
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#21: Choppy Medium-Length Layers for a Lively Look

This hairstyle is a playful choice and is truly ideal for any woman, but the texture is what makes it genuinely outstanding. This choppy medium-length hair looks best when it’s slightly imperfect and lived-in, making it suitable for nearly every hair type.

Chic Jaw-Length Edgy Choppy Bob
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#22: Chic Jaw-Length Edgy Bob

An chic jaw-length edgy choppy bob is the most stylish French look you will ever wear. Styling this look with a natural wave and curtain bangs, the bold lips will give you a timeless, elegant vibe perfect for a day out in Paris.

Related: Top jaw-length choppy bobs with bangs.

Vibrant Blonde Choppy Bob
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#23: Vibrant Blonde Choppy Bob

Trendy, choppy bob hairstyles are perfect for both thick and fine hair textures. Your stylist can apply razor or shear-cutting methods to introduce texture at the outer edges. Highly textured looks can create concealed layers, adding dimension while maintaining most of the hair length. Amplify the look with a warm blonde shade for enhanced visual richness.

Luxurious Long Copper Choppy Hair
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#24: Luxurious Long Copper Locks

This season’s trendiest shade, combined with luxurious long hair is an excellent choice. Choose a hue that complements your skin tone. Consult your salon professional for tips on maintaining your color at home between visits.

#25: Whimsical and Textured Choppy Bob for Fine Hair

This short textured choppy bobcut for fine hair is fashionable. You can create many variations of this haircut to match your style. You can shape it into a choppy a-line lob, perhaps square, experiment with the layering, or even incorporate a fringe. I believe that as long as you maintain those front corners in the perimeter it will be stylish and complement all face shapes.

#26: Chic Shag Haircut for Mature Women

The chic shag haircut for mature women features several piece-y, choppy layers. Integrating bangs with face-framing layers helps create an ideal hairstyle. Women with finer hair should request surface layers to achieve a fuller appearance.

Textured Bob with Fringed Bangs
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#27: Textured Bob with Fringed Bangs

The textured bob with fringed bangs offers a beautiful fringe effect. Ideal for heart-shaped faces with bangs accentuating the eyes and chic ends right at chin-length. When styling, using small metal clips at the roots during drying helps provide lift through the crown. Employ botanically infused Cult+King “Setspray” to maintain your style while safeguarding against heat.

Textured Bob Hairstyle
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#28: Textured Bob Hairstyle

A textured bob hairstyle is a stylish way to refresh a more classic bob cut. Incorporating a subtle angle and gentle layers results in the ideal look. A blunt edge maintains the thickness and density at the ends of the hair, which is particularly flattering for those with finer hair types. The most favored method for styling a bob cut is with tousled beach waves; still, wearing it straight and polished offers an alternative appearance, providing ample versatility to this haircut.

Textured Shoulder-Length Choppy Cut
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#29: Textured Cut at Shoulder Length

If you appreciate layers and desire a more voluminous appearance, this shoulder-length textured cut is ideal for you. It’s among the top haircuts for women with fine hair because the textured layers facilitate a fuller look with abundant movement. While versatile, this cut appears its best when styled with tousled, brushed-out waves. If you haven’t tried a texture spray yet, it’s time to pick one up now as it’s a true game-changer for this style.

#30: Stylish Deep Side-Parted Choppy Lob

A choppy lob style is trending right now. Worn with numerous layers for enhanced texture, the more layers, the greater the texture. With this in mind, incorporate a deep side parting to introduce height and use a volume spray while drying for added body. My preferred styling method is with a tong followed by a shake-out for a rugged, edgy vibe.

Sleek Choppy Brunette Hairstyle with Hidden Layers
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#31: Sleek Brunette Hairstyle with Hidden Layers

For an edgy yet understated look, a sleek brunette hairstyle with hidden layers is a perfect choice. If you desire added movement and texture in your hair, this cut can deliver it without sacrificing its length! The key here is to ensure that each layer blends effortlessly into one another, avoiding any harsh lines or angles.

Choppy Bob at Chin Length
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#32: Choppy Bob at Chin Length

Consider a chin-length choppy bob for a laid-back, stylish appearance. Layers add impressive volume even to the thinnest hair textures. Achieve the tousled effect with natural curls or a curling iron along with some volumizing hairspray.

Textured Curly Hairstyle with Deep-Rooted Blonde Shades
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#33: Textured Curly Hairstyle with Deep-Rooted Blonde Shades

This blonde, textured, curly hairstyle with deep roots is a complete showstopper. The best hair type is natural curls. If you’re looking to grow out a stunning textured curly crop, consider opting for this haircut and style.

#34: Lengthy Pixie Cut with Extended Layers

A lengthy pixie cut with extended layers is ideal for all women, particularly those with oval-shaped faces. Lengthy pixie haircuts offer a fun and versatile approach to styling. You can choose to wear your layers straight or curly, according to your preference.

Textured and Playful Long Bob with a middle part
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#35: Textured and Playful Long Bob

Textured, playful, and dimensional long bobs wonderfully suit various hair types. If you’re seeking dimension, your top choice should be a lived-in color. A lived-in color appears more natural and features softer growth. These include techniques like balayage, foliage, root smudge, and root tap. Curling your hair also enhances the colors. Keep this in mind as your stylist dries your hair straight. Curling elevates the color while straightening unifies it.

Long Choppy Hair with Blonde Balayage
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#36: Blonde Balayage with Long Hair

Here are some essential tips to know before your next salon appointment; a blonde balayage offers a spectrum of shades. Therefore, the best approach to achieve the perfect look is to bring along inspirational photos. Your stylist may suggest styles you hadn’t thought of before.

textured neck-length hairstyle
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#37: Textured Neck-Length Hairstyle

This textured hairstyle is a playful, slightly daring look with platinum blonde highlights. It’s also a style with choppy, jagged tips that can be effortlessly transitioned to a longer length if you choose to do so.

Shoulder-Length Choppy Locks
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#38: Charming Shoulder-Length Choppy Locks

Choppy shoulder-length hair maintains a polished vibe while incorporating a playful style to keep it looking vibrant. Curl or flat iron this delightful look and use a good heat protector to ensure hair health. Medium-layered hair falls beautifully right above the shoulders and texturizing the ends truly enhances its choppy appearance.

Choppy Crop with a Side Part
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#39: Choppy Crop with a Side Part

A side-parted short, choppy crop offers abundant movement and texture. It flatters every face shape with its tousled layers and distinct side part. Add some curls and spritz with a beach spray or hairspray for added hold and volume.

The Stylish Short Choppy Bob
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#40: The Stylish Short Choppy Bob

The stylish short choppy bob is a crisp way to accentuate thick wavy hair or create the illusion of thickness on finer-textured hair. Bobs are essential for any hair type and texture because of their versatility. Length, angle, face shape, and layers are all taken into account when cutting a bob style. Be sure to consult your stylist about what might work best for your look.

Simplistic Contemporary Textured Lob in Choppy Haircut
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#41: Simplistic Contemporary Textured Lob

This hairstyle is best characterized as a lob. It refreshes the classic bob by extending the length in the front while shortening the back. What I love most about this long bob is how it flatters a woman’s proportions and highlights features around the face, as well as how it permits volume and texture to be effortlessly added to the style with the right cut. Keeping this look polished is crucial. Shorter styles demand regular upkeep.

Textured Lob Hairstyle for Fine Hair
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#42: Textured Lob Hairstyle for Fine Hair

A textured lob hairstyle for fine hair is a stylish cut that is simple to manage and requires minimal maintenance. Delicate layers, bangs, and waves provide added dimension and fullness.

#43: Textured Asymmetrical Choppy Undercut Hairstyle

A textured asymmetrical choppy undercut hairstyle is youthful and provides finer hair with the volume it craves. Women with short, fine hair will appreciate the stylish choppiness as it enhances fullness. The undercut on the sides adds depth to the hair by shadowing the hairline, creating an illusion of thickness. Request your stylist for a deep side part and side bangs for extra dimension.

#44: Choppy Shaggy Cut with Feathered Layers Inspired by the 70’s

This choppy shaggy cut with a feathered effect, inspired by the 70’s, looks fashionable and offers versatility. Considering that it’s a choppy shag with a fringe, you’ll notice how it’s got that rocker emo vibe reminiscent of the 70s. This type of cut allows for volume and extra lift around the crown without sacrificing its long length.

Texturized Pixie with Trendy Choppy Layers for Women Over 50
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#45: Texturized Pixie with Trendy Choppy Layers for Women Over 50

This short pixie is a choppy and texturized women’s short haircut. What I like most about this pixie with a choppy top is the beautiful length and texture we left around the edges of the cut.

Textured Short Choppy Bob
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#46: Textured Short Choppy Bob

A short choppy bob can be tailored to suit various shapes and textures. Some ideas may differ with lengths above or below the chin, the extent of weight removal for finer to coarse hair, and the layering styles depending on your preference for volume.

Choppy Angled Layers
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#47: Textured Angled Layers

For choppy haircuts ideal for fine hair, textured layers accommodate women seeking volume and movement. This layered hairstyle is ideal for various hair types, particularly fine hair. The angled design elongates the face while enhancing the neck’s appearance.