30 Layered Bob Haircuts

Bob haircuts come in a variety of shapes and lengths, but they can generally be separated into two categories: blunt and layered. Blunt cuts feature hair that’s mostly a uniform length and are well suited to more finely textured hair, while layered bob haircuts utilize different lengths to create shape and dimension. If you’ve got thick hair that feels easily weighed down and can be difficult to style, a layered bob haircut eliminates some of the need to rely on products and heat styling to keep your hair from looking shapeless. Having more finely textured hair doesn’t mean you can’t wear one of these layered cuts, but you’ll probably do best with a haircut where layers are subtle and textured rather than choppy and dramatic. Check out 30 of the hottest modern layered bob haircuts to figure out which style is right for you.

Full of bouncy, shaggy attitude, Julianne Hough’s layered haircut looks like the perfect modern incarnation of the ultra-layered ’90s look, “The Rachel”. With layers concentrated more around the face and hair kept longer in the back, this is a great bob haircut for women who don’t have super thick hair, or those who would like to be able to put their layered bob in a ponytail.

The round silhouette in this layered bob haircut is ideally suited to women with oval shaped faces. Layers around both the back and front create a softly textured style that’s more casual and fun than a structured stacked bob or sleek blunt cut.

With a significant different in length between the back and front, this A-line bob cuts a dramatic shape and makes for a put-together look even with minimal styling. Textured layers help to remove some weight from the sides of this haircut, showing off dimensional color like these burgundy highlights, and making it easy to style with plenty of volume and bounce.

The wispy, flicked layers in this bob haircut are concentrated around the back of the head, making for a relatively low-maintenance style that thick-haired women will love.

Depend on the type of hair you have, this curly version can be created with or without the use of hot tools. The big waves add extra volume and the overall look has a very cool effortless vibe.

While most retro incarnations of the pageboy haircut feature blunt ends, this version uses layers to create a modern, avant-garde pageboy style. Look to edgy style innovators like Karen O for more ideas about how to rock an edgy layered pageboy like this one.

This bob style is super flattering and so versatile! To achieve this messy look all you need to do is to apply a bit of dry shampoo or hairspray and comb the product through your hair with hands. This will add texture and hold. Then divide your hair into small sections and blow dry it. To create these subtle waves, curl your hair with a flat ironand finally, separate the waves and shake your hair with your hands. You can add a bit of spray to add more hold and volume.

With thick, straight bangs and long, sleek pieces framing the face, this bob haircut creates a shape so perfect it could be a wig. Choppy layers in the back make this silhouette possible for women with thick hair whose mane can look easily weighed down.

Layers are an essential aspect of creating this bouncy silhouette on curly hair, but you should find a trusted stylist who has experience working with naturally textured hair.

These soft layers create a low-key bob haircut that’s perfect for busy professional women and moms who are always on-the-go. Add in some natural looking highlights like this light coppery blonde if you want to make this easy style look special even on days when you have minimal time to spend.

The longer a bob, the more dramatically layered your style can be. This collarbone-grazing haircut allows for several inches difference between the shortest and longest layers. A bob this length styled with a deep side part that creates sideways volume is especially flattering on women with long face shapes.

If you’ve got fine hair and you’re absolutely set on having layers in the back of your bob, we recommend going for these razored layers. The precise cutting technique creates an incredibly fine texture and reduces the amount of hair you’ll lose compared to a cut with choppier layers. Thick haired ladies can get in on this style too, but you might want to ask your stylist to remove more weight from the back section.

The underneath layer of this inverted long bob haircut creates a nice blunt line, while the hair overtop of it features nicely textured ends. The combination of these two techniques creates a lovely style with lots of depth and will have you feeling like a trendsetter.

Dramatic layers in the back of this bob haircut create a stacked shape that’s become a favorite among professional and middle-aged women. Having a relatively thick head of hair will help to make this haircut look volumized, but products like mousse and texturizing spray can help to create a finished look that doesn’t fall flat.