Short layered haircuts are totally in at the moment. With summer just months away, you might be thinking of trading in your longer locks for a simpler style to survive those torrid summer months.

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From sexy long layered haircuts to mid-length hair styles to funky short haircuts with layers, the sky's the limit! And with explosion of color trends, you can really go wild. Try a colorful ombre, playful balayage or subtle highlights to add some flair to your layered hair cut.

Whether you want a longer style or a shorter hairdo for summer, there are plenty of adorable layered haircuts out there.

Short Blonde Bob With Layers

Short Blonde Bobs With Layers
by @cut_and_color

Very often sticking up to the class is a great idea however when there is a chance to upgrade it – you should not waste it! Piecy layers added to classical short bob is quite a perfect example!

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Razor Cut Bixie

Razor Cut Bixie
by @janine_ker_hair

This bixie cut merges the sass of a pixie with the edge of a bob, featuring dynamic layers that enrich hair with volume and movement. Its front locks are expertly styled, sweeping softly to the side for a playful yet sophisticated violet flair. Unlike traditional pixies, this razor cut introduces more textured finesse. Ideal for those with straight to wavy hair, and a fair to medium complexion. Perfectly suited for both casual outings and professional environments, it's a versatile choice for the modern fashionista.

Long Layered Choppy Pixie Haircut

Long Layered Pixie Haircuts
by @cut_and_color

This adorable pixie has enough length in the front to give you some fun styling options. The shorter layers at the crown give it some added height, and the neck length will help elongate your neck.

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Shaggy Layered Mullet

Shaggy Layered Mullet
by @janine_ker_hair

This modern mullet combines shaggy layers with a daring blue-violet gradient that screams boldness. Its feathered baby bangs add a playful twist to the classic silhouette. Different from standard short cuts, this shaggy mullet allows for more texture and volume play. Being a perfect match for those with bold personalities, this hairstyle suits a variety of hair types, especially wavy. It fits medium to olive skin tones and is ideal for creative spaces.

Glaminati Editors’ Advice: Rock this cut with wax to create more definition, or mousse if you want to replicate this carefree, tousled look.

Asymmetrically Styled Messy Blonde Pixie

Long Layered Pixie Haircuts
by @meucabelocurto

This asymmetrically styled blonde pixie haircut exudes a modern and edgy flair. Ideally suited for oval, heart, and square face shapes, this versatile cut flatters fine to medium hair textures by giving them volume and movement. The light blonde hue complements fair to medium skin tones, adding a radiant glow to your face. This dynamic hairstyle effortlessly balances elegance with a touch of playful rebellion, making it a standout choice for the fashion-forward individuals.

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Vintage Style Curly Pixie

Vintage Style Curly Pixie
by @janine_ker_hair

Capturing a touch of nostalgia, this vintage-style pixie cut is a contemporary twist on classic glamour. Its stylishly curled locks cascade around the face, with a prominent black curl delicately resting on the forehead as its main feature. Unlike typical short styles, this cut flaunts voluminous waves, giving the face a soft, feminine contour. With its rich black color that adds depth and shine to the locks, this retro look is suitable for various hair types and complements cooler skin tones. Ideal for both day-to-day elegance and evening chic.

Maintenance Tips:

  • A diffuser and a touch of mousse will help you keep this pixie's shape.
  • Add some shine serum for a sleek finish.

Cotton Candy Pixie With Long Side Bangs

Long Layered Pixie Haircuts
by @savinamarieb

There is rarely such a thing as too much volume when you opt or the properly chosen cut. Yet, if you want to make quite an impression with your hairstyle anywhere you go – opt for cotton candy hair dye!

Rooty Pixie With Undercut

Rooty Pixie With Undercut
by @janine_ker_hair

This rooty pixie exudes edgy style with its short, choppy layers on top, allowing the dimensional highlights to pop with an illusion of depth. The hairstyle's unique character is marked by the precision of the razored line along the sides and nape, paired with an undercut that adds a modern flair to the look. Ideal for straight hair and complementing various skin tones, this cut is perfect for casual affairs.

Styling Tip: Work in texturizing paste to create more definition, or use styling pomade for a sleek, more polished look.

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Layered Pixie Haircut Long Choppy Side Bangs

Long Bang Layered Pixie Haircuts
by @ang_i_e_

This layered pixie cut with long choppy side bangs flatters oval, round, and heart-shaped faces, bringing attention to your eyes and cheekbones. Best for those with fine to thick hair, it suits a range of skin tones from pale to olive.

Styling Tips:

  • Apply a volumizing mousse to damp hair.
  • Blow-dry the bangs with a round brush for volume.
  • Finish with a texturizing spray for a tousled, effortlessly chic look.

Pixie Cut With Up-Styled Layered Bangs

Long Bang Layered Pixie Haircuts
by @cut_and_color

Pixie cuts are not limited in ways you can style your hair that is for sure. If you feel like adding some curls to your mane today – go for it girl!

Whimsically-Styled Blunt Bob

Whimsically Styled Blunt Bob
by @janine_ker_hair

This blunt bob is refreshed with whimsically styled layers that create a playful yet polished look. The mustard-yellow highlights are a nod to this year's trend, adding a warm, trendy pop of color to the hair. See how this hue harmonizes with medium to dark hair... It looks so flattering on warm skin tones. For makeup, a matte finish with black eyeliner will beautifully complement this bob's chic simplicity. This versatile cut is suitable for both professional and casual settings.

Styling Tip: Style this bob with a smoothing serum for sleekness or a texturizing spray to achieve a tousled effect.

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Short Inverted Layered Bob Cut

Short Inverted Layered Bob Cut #invertedbob #brownbob
by @styled_by_carolynn

Inverted bobs are popular no matter what century it is outside and there is no wonder why. There is barely anything that would look as gorgeous as this messy layered inverted bob cut!

Bright Blue And Purple Layered Bob

Bright Blue And Purple Layered Bob #bluehair #bluebob
by @hairgod_zito

If there is a statement to make – go for it. However you have to be sure that no matter the brightness this layered bib looks extremely gentle and feminine not to mention stylish!

Micro-Bob With Smooth Straight Layers

Micro-Bob With Smooth Straight Layers
by @janine_ker_hair

This captivating short microbob is a marvel with its straight, skillfully styled layers that provide a fresh and structured look. Its enchanting silver-lilac highlights bring a feminine vibe to the hair, and, according to the predictions of many hairdressers, this hue will most likely stay en vogue this year. Light lilac and silver shades will complement fair to medium complexions and are suitable for straight to fine hair types. Opt for subtle, nude makeup to accentuate this soft and mesmerizing hue. Feel free to wear this versatile cut to the office, as well as during evening events.

Styling Tip:

  • Style this bob with a flat iron to create more sleekness.
  • Add a volumizing spray for lift, and a shine serum to enhance this hair color's shimmer.

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Layered Tousled Bob Hairstyle

Layered, Tousled Bob Hairstyles
by @salsalhair

This look is extremely flattering for those with fine hair. The longer side bangs that are set slightly higher will help add height and volume. Some blonde overtones will add depth to the look.

Layered Curly Bob

Layered, Curly Bobs
by @salsalhair

This look is perfect for girls with natural curls. As you see, tousled hairstyles look fun and playful. Their additional length at the face will add volume and sexy depth to your locks.

Shaggy Bob With Uneven Bangs

Layered, Curly Bobs
by @salsalhair

The tousled layers of this bob haircut enrich hair with sexy volume and movement. Its uneven, eyebrow-grazing bangs frame the face, enhancing its modern vibe. The rich dark hair color deepens the allure, adding a mysterious edge to the look. This cut flatters wavy to curly hair types and suits a wide range of skin tones, from fair to olive. A minimalistic makeup approach with some mascara and a soft lip gloss will beautifully complement this look. Ideal for casual settings, this bob will help you become the life of any party!

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Dark Curly Bob With Ombre-Styled Caramel Highlights

Layered, Curly Bobs
by @salsalhair

This curly bob represents a playful symphony of texture, with its voluminous layers that cascade beautifully to shape the face. See how beautifully the dark base melts into ombre-styled caramel highlights, infusing the curls with dimension and sexy warmth. This hairstyle is especially flattering for naturally curly hair types and pairs well with a variety of skin tones, exquisitely complementing warm complexions. A natural makeup look with defined eyebrows and nude lips will accentuate this bob's effortless charm. It is perfect for both daytime engagements and romantic soirees.

Far Out Shag

Far Out Shag
by @meucabelocurto

This shaggy, short style with its pink highlights is totally adorable. The shaggy bangs will draw attention to your eyes. Add a few random alternating curls to perfect this sweet style.

Totally Grunge Girl

Totally Grunge Girl
by @andrewdoeshair

With its stacked-back and longer front, this fun style harkens back to the 90s. If you want to make it look modern, keep the bangs extra long and dye your locks purple.

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Soft Layered Bob

Soft Layered Bob
by @antonhair

With its soft, natural layers, this style screams elegance and sophistication. The razored edges will give you a modern, yet totally feminine, vibe.

Layered Bob for Thicker Hair

Layered Bob for Thicker Hair
by @salsalhair

For those with really thick hair, it can be tricky to find the right short hairdo. However, this look with lots of short layers will help lighten the weight of your hair while retaining volume and movement.

Short Layered Cut for Straight Hair

Short Layered Cut for Straight Hair
by @antonhair

This cut works great for those with straighter hair. If you want to enhance the volume, use a leave in conditioner or volumizing mousse. However, this cut requires a trim every three to six weeks to maintain the short layers. But it’s well worth the effort as it is quite low maintenance.

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Retro Shag

 Retro Shag
by @salsalhair

This playful blend of texture and movement is achieved through messy, tousled layers that give this bob cut an effortlessly chic vibe. The dark chocolate hair enhances the depth and richness of the style, while the thick, layered fringe adds a bold, modern edge to the face. This versatile cut suits a range of hair types, ideally wavy or curly, and complements light to medium complexions. Red lips and subtle eye makeup will pair perfectly with this bob. This sexy look with its dark color and the feathered bangs is reminiscent of Betty Boop.

Feathered Bob

Feathered Bob
by @bobbedhaircuts

Look at this mixture of a short, slightly feathered bob, dimensional blonde color and a skillfully shaped neckline. This chic hairstyle is perfect for those with thicker hair. Its short, feathery waves are sleek and ideal for any occasion.

Crop With Piecey Bangs

Crop With Piecey Bangs
by @cutyourhair

This cut with the funky, piecey bangs is totally hip. All you need to do to achieve these choppy layers is run some pomade gently through your hair. The piecey fringe makes this look fun and playful and adds a youthful vibe.

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Asymmetrical Crop

Asymmetrical Crop
by @bobbedhaircuts

This haircut is easy to style and it is totally adorable. All you need to do is blow dry your hair with a medium-sized round brush for extra volume. Now your task is to pick this short layered haircut and make sure that it flatters your features and personality.

Punk Style Pixie for Bright Girls

Punk Style Pixie for Bright Girls
by @presleypoe

Do you like to shock and surprise others? Then this bold style will suit you as it is impossible. A long asymmetrical pixie and bright colors of your short hair will leave an unforgettable impression!

Elegant Sleek Crop

Elegant Sleek Crop
by @xostylistxo

If you want to look stylish but do not like extravagant hairstyles, choose an elegant sleek crop and dye it bright red hair shade. Having the whole head of sleek & glossy hair like this will put the smile right back on your face...This cut is perfect in every way…

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Classic Textured Lob

Classic Textured Lob
by @salsalhair

It is another example of an elegant short haircut. A classic chin length bob will look really feminine if you curl your hair a little.

Short A-Line Bob with Side Bangs

Short A-Line Bob with Side Bang
by @soraverly

This short bob has a chic A-line shape, angling gracefully from the back to longer lengths in the front, creating a stunning look. Its side-swept bangs add a touch of softness, framing the face beautifully. The dark blonde highlights enhance the hair texture and add dimension, making the style pop. It is suitable for fine to medium hair types and complementing light to medium complexions. A natural makeup palette with a focus on fresh, glowing skin will accentuate its effortless elegance. Ideal for both professional settings and casual occasions, this bob is a versatile option for active and modern ladies.

Layered Pixie With Side Bangs

Layered Pixies With Side Bangs
by @meucabelocurto

Going for a layered pixie is the key to feeling confident with your hair 24/7. The good news is, this fantastic hair effect can be even better. Once you spice up your modern layers with a hint of a fringe, you will literally take it to the next level. How? Bangs give more room for volumetric styling!

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Curly Messy Pixie With Side Bangs

Layered Pixies With Side Bangs
by @meucabelocurto

The voluminous curls and playful side bangs of this pixie cut add a trendy twist to the look. This cut is ideal for those wishing to embrace their natural texture with a modern edge.

Styling Tips:

  • To maintain this look, use a curl-defining cream on damp hair and gently scrunch to enhance natural curls.
  • A light mist of flexible hairspray will preserve the hair bounce without weighing down the locks.

Blonde Textured Bob

Blonde Textured Bob
by @antonhair

Short and thin layers were created for ladies who are tired of dealing with their thin locks. In other words, you can forget about those unpleasant flat looks. The flirty, voluminous texture of this layered bob proves that thin hair is not a sentence!

Shaggy Bob Cut

Shaggy Bob Cut #shaggybob #layeredbob
by @chrisjones_hair

The shaggy layers of this bob cut made by Chris Jones - the hair tamer from Texas, Virtuelabs Ambassador, where the texture of hair is slightly lightened, give a modern and sophisticated silhouette to short haircuts. Also, it can add a bit of an edge to the body of your cut, which is a win-win for those rocking a straight bob.

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Face Framing Layered Bob

Face Framing Layered Bob #layeredbob
by @chrisjones_hair

Layers have so many advantages that we can’t find an excuse for ladies who don’t have them! Besides a volumetric, organic texture, they can give a face-framing touch to your face. Feel insecure about some facial feature? Let front layers deal with it.

Short Layered Bob With Highlights

Short Layered Bob With Highlights
by @andrewdoeshair

How about you to enhance the power of layers? Since they’re variously cut pieces of hair that make the whole cut stand out, you can emphasize the beautifying effect. With the help of color accents, of course: they will highlight each layer, putting it in the spotlight.

Inverted Bronde Bob Haircut

Inverted Bob Haircuts
by @styled_by_carolynn

It’s hard not to be on point if you have an inverted bob. Its edgy, short body is doomed to have all eyes on it, especially when a bunch of lively layers finishes the look. Want to go short and bold? Steal this look, then.

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Inverted Crimson Symphony

Inverted Bob Haircuts
by @xostylistxo

This vibrant crimson layered bob is a true head-turner. See how its side-swept bangs frame the face, creating an edgy, modern look. Embrace your boldness with this fiery cut that's as daring as it is playful!

Styling Tips:

  • To achieve this style, you will need a flat iron to smooth the layers and a touch of pomade on the ends for definition.
  • You will easily preserve this vivid hue with color-safe shampoo and cold water rinses.

Everlasting Classic Bob For Straight Hair

Everlasting Classic Bob For Straight Hair
by @headrushdesigns

This classic layered bob cut catches your eye thanks to its deep red tones that add depth and dimension to the hair. Styled with messy layers for a bedhead chic look, the hair is parted asymmetrically to give it a modern edge.

Styling Tips:

  • To recreate this style, use a texturizing spray on damp hair and blow-dry with a round brush, lifting at the roots for volume.
  • You will be able to maintain the richness of the color with color-protectant products and regular trims to keep those layers fresh and dynamic.

Layered Bob With Multicolored Balayage

Layered Bob With Multicolored Balayage
by @xostylistxo

This long layered bob with an inverted shape looks so playful and summer-like. The multicolored balayage that blends cool tones with warm highlights makes this cut vibrant and stylish. Its layers are tousled and parted by the hair colorist and platform educator, Ashley Warren, known on Instagram as xostylistxo. The layers here create a full-bodied look, ideal for adding volume to thin hair.

Glaminati Editors’ Advice:

  • Work in a volumizing mousse and dry your hair with a diffuser, lifting sections to enhance the hair "body".
  • This dynamic hair color should be maintained with regular touch-ups and sulfate-free products to keep the balayage bright and the texture impeccable.

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Messy Layered Blond Bob With Bangs

Messy Layered Blond Bob With Bangs
by @headrushdesigns

See how the platinum blonde shade elevates the chic look of this tousled layered bob cut. Its disheveled layers are expertly styled to create a voluminous look, with a slight side part that gives it an air of casual elegance. Its side bangs beautifully soften the face.

Styling Tips:

  • Work in a texturizing paste and tousle the hair with your fingers.
  • Purple shampoo and regular trims will help you maintain the shape and edge of this effortlessly stylish bob.

Pixie Cut With Layered Side-Styled Bangs

Layered Pixies With Short Bangs
by @meucabelocurto

This sophisticated short layered pixie cut is made on dark chocolate hair that enhances its allure. Its layered bangs are cut to drape softly across the forehead, adding style and grace to the look. This versatile haircut transitions effortlessly from daytime chic to evening elegance, making it perfect for any event on your social calendar.

Styling Tips:

  • Use a small round brush when blow-drying your hair to give the layers lift and shape.
  • A light hold hairspray will ensure your hair holds without stiffness.
  • Regular trims are essential to keep this pixie shape impeccable.

Layered Pixie With Extra-Short Bangs

Layered Pixies With Short Bangs
by @meucabelocurto

The chocolate shade of this chic short layered pixie cut exudes richness and depth. Its cute extra-short, asymmetric bangs add a contemporary edge, highlighting the model's features with a playful vibe. This versatile cut is perfect for both casual outings and upscale events, which makes it a stylish choice for any occasion.

Styling Tips:

  • Apply a light pomade to damp hair and work it with your fingers to create texture.
  • Keep this look sharp with regular trims every few weeks.

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Fresh Spiky Up-Styled Pixie

Fresh Bold Layered Pixie Ideas
by @hairgod_zito

This short spiky layered pixie features a blend of icy and sandy blonde tones that create a captivating and fashionable look. The bangs here are styled upwards, adding a playful and edgy vibes to the haircut. These spiky layers create the visual illusion of added height and volume. This bold pixie is apt for events where making a stylish impact is key.

Styling Tips:

  • Use a volumizing product and blow-dry your hair upwards with a round brush.
  • Maintain the spiky hair texture with regular trims and protect this sandy blonde shade with toning shampoos.

Up-Styled Teal Pixie With Tapered Sides

Fresh Bold Layered Pixie Ideas
by @hairgod_zito

This bold pixie cut is made with messy elongated layers. Its vibrant teal crown stands out against the tapered lemon-yellow sides, giving off a youthful and eclectic vibe, and its spiky layers are styled upwards, creating a rebellious yet chic look. This hairstyle is perfect for creative events or any occasion where making a daring fashion statement is desired.

Styling Tips:

  • Apply a strong-hold gel on damp hair.
  • Blow-dry while lifting the strands.
  • Finish styling with a dab of pomade for definition.

FAQ: Short Layered Haircuts

What is a choppy layered haircut?

Choppy layered haircut is created by cutting large chunks of hair in asymmetrical proportions and in a chaotic way. The achieved result gives volume and movement. It is a complex and pretty bold hairstyle which makes you look fun and carefree. Requires some at-home maintenance.

How do you hide short layers?

  • Try blow drying hair or your hair’s natural texture work instead of using flat iron. Straightening your will only make your layers more apparent.
  • You can razor the layers to make them thinner therefore blending into the hair better.
  • Trim the ends and not the layers, this way the layers will even out with the rest of your hair.
  • Have your hairstylist transform your hair into a different cut.

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