Exploring The Fabulous World Of Short Choppy Hair

Published By Brooke
Updated 03-10-2023

Short choppy hair should be on your list of looks to consider if you are ready for a dramatic change. Think of the initial cut as the building block of a great new look. Layered hair is always a classy look, and it is important to realize that you don't have to have long hair to enjoy a choppy look.

What is a short choppy haircut?

How to cut your own hair short choppy layers and look awesome?

You’ll find the answers below, along with a bunch of novel brilliant ideas on how to cut your hair short and style a choppy haircut to flatter your face and appearance.

Short choppy hairstyles fall somewhere between rebel to boho style. With multiple layers, shattered lengths, tousled locks, and texture, short choppy hair is something every girl is raging about from time to time.

The hearts of many young women and senior ladies are captured with variations of short layered hairstyles – so meet the trendiest short choppy hair ideas of the year:

Short Choppy Haircuts

Short Choppy Haircuts
@sarahnaomi14

Sophisticated, elegant, rebellious, casual, glamorous, and just crazy hair ideas for short hair are in the up-to-date collection below. Scroll down and find your choppy haircut inspiration:

Short Undercut Pixie with Choppy Top

Short Undercut Pixie with Choppy Top
@dasabarber

A short choppy pixie can offer you lots of different final images. For example, such an edgy two-toned short choppy pixie cut with an undercut and blonde highlights all over the top.

Messy Choppy Bob for Fine Hair

Messy Choppy Bob for Fine Hai
@udeviola

Probably, this jaw-length choppy bob with bangs is far away from what you might have imagined. This is another proof that all the choppy haircuts allow for freedom of creativity and uniqueness.

Feathered Pixie with V-Undercut Nape

Feathered Pixie with V-Undercut Nape
@craphair_

A V-cut nape is a catchy detail that changes the rules of the game in any short choppy hairstyle. Wanna spice up your choppy texture? Go for a V-cut.

Asymmetrical Choppy Cut

Asymmetrical Choppy Cut
@lcs.hairdesign

It’s not the hairlines but the color lines that bring asymmetry to this short textured haircut. The blonde hue pops up at the bangs, creating a completely new fresh impression.

Chopped A Line Lob

Chopped A Line Lob
@shmoakin_hair

A textured bob will become even more fun if you add an angle to it. A choppy bob style like this in combination with white hair hues is a great idea for thin hair.

Choppy Blonde Cut with Side Bangs

Choppy Blonde Cut with Side Bangs
@dyachenkobystudio

A choppy pixie plus a trendy hair color equal an iconic short choppy hairstyle that so many women dream of.

Choppy Hairstyle for Women Over 60 with Straight Hair

Choppy Hairstyle for Women Over 60 with Straight Hair
@jc_hairdressing

Women over 60 can compensate their thinning fine hair by means of a short choppy haircut as well. Choppy bangs anf texture around the top add visual volume and movement.

Choppy Short Cut for Round Faces

Choppy Short Cut for Round Faces
@judeviola

For a round face shape, choose a flattering cut with longer layered side bangs. If you also wanna have a fring, keep it shorter – these easy trics will help to balance your round face.

Curly Choppy Hair for Women Over 50

Curly Choppy Hair for Women Over 50
@josh_congreve

Low maintenance choppy short hairstyles for thick hair often introduce curls rather than to be worn straight. Blow dry all the hair applyinng some curls care product and enjoy your choppy haircut for women over 50.

Side-Parted Ash Blonde Pixie

Side-Parted Ash Blonde Pixie
@alexei.fedorko

Frosted hair color can turn a usual style into a fashion trend. This choppy pixie bob shows all the rage of this ultra light hair. Wanna have the same hairstyle? Show this photo to your hair stylist.

Layered Choppy Bob with Bangs

Layered Choppy Bob with Bangs
@latesthair

Does a choppy bob have layers? Absolutely! If you’re into fun disconnected layering – just go for them. Today’s short haircuts allow for endless experiments. Keep your choppy pixie bob on point with bright colors.

Choppy Mohawk

Choppy Mohawk
@lcs.hairdesign

A short choppy crop can go far beyond the limits of a pixie or bob – so, we say: rock the mullet! This choppy hairstyle will make a statement and highlight your bright personality.

Stacked Choppy Bob

Stacked Choppy Bob
@alexei.fedorko

A stacked choppy bob haircut is the solution for fine hair. Moreover, those choppy layers at the back will let you play with the shape and balance the whole look.

Soft Messy Tapered Pixie

Soft Messy Tapered Pixie
@edcohair

A soft choppy pixie will suit elder women and solve all the issues with hair loss and bleaching connected with aging.

Angled Shaggy Bob

Angled Shaggy Bob
@hirohair

Choppy bob hairstyles work magic with an angled cut and highlights. This messy hairstyle will complement a casual outfit as well as a special occasion look.

Long Messy Pixie with Nape Undercut

Long Messy Pixie with Nape Undercut
@lcs.hairdesign

We all know it is small details that change the whole short choppy crop. Eventually, a nape undercut will tame your coarse hair at the back, highlighting the contrast with the thick wavy hair at the crown.

Cropped Choppy Hair with Bangs

Cropped Choppy Hair with Bangs
@tucsonjenni

This choppy short bob is an embodiment of feminine beauty mixed with the rebellious personality. Even fine hair will look full with a chopped bob like this, and a red lipstick along with apply picked accessories will add up to this harmonic image.

Undercut Pixie with Long Crown Layers

Undercut Pixie with Long Crown Layers
@josh_congreve

A pixie cut can have a lot more texture than you might think if you make sure your stylist knows to leave enough length to achieve this. This cut is very easy to style making it a superb sexy choice for the woman that is busy or likes to be active outdoors. For a busy mom, this style can work wonders on how much time you need to spend to look great.

Edgy Textured Short Choppy Layered Hair

Edgy Textured Short Choppy Layered Hair
@joeprofita

This short choppy layered hair with baby bangs and uneven hairline is guaranteed to frame your face highlighting the facial features. As for the color, consider experimenting with the “dirty” grayish colors – these are a go-to when it comes to choppy haircuts.

Asymmetrical Choppy & Jagged Hair

Asymmetrical Choppy Jagged Hair
@shmoakin_hair

This short choppy bob with an angle, a color pop, and a stacked back is not a revolutionary new idea of how to do choppy hair with bangs. However, there is something alluring about this beautiful fade from dark roots to provocative red ends.

Blonde Choppy Bob

Blonde Choppy Bob
@caseyburks_

Perhaps the impressive wisdom of grey hair is one of the factors making blonde highlights so popular throughout the years. The hairstylists alter the coloring techniques but the core stays the same – and adding blonde highlights will give visual depth and sophistication to your short choppy layered wavy bob.

Pink And Red Ultra Short Choppy Bob

Pink And Red Ultra Short Choppy Bob
@haleystuarttt
And how about a mind-blowing pink and red hue incorporated into your short choppy bob hairstyle? Wanna stand out and make a statement? The color pop has always been a perfect strategy to follow.

French Chop

French Chop
@skipdoeshair

A short choppy bob haircut can also be in line with the French bob. Side-swept choppy bangs and playful curls sprinkle this layered bob with a romantic hue. To keep your choppy short bob in this kind of artistic disorder, make sure to use the right texturizing products.

Layered and Sideswept

Layered and Sideswept
@lcs.hairdesign

Sometimes, blonde hair softens the image so much making your face look pretty average. In these cases, you need to use the way you cut your hair to give the texture and movement to your short hair. Just having some choppy layers cut and sweeping the hair to one side will already be a game changer.

Punk with an Angle

Punk with an Angle
@laurajayde_hair

It’s not only romantic, classic, and feminine images that you can get by means of incorporating choppy hairstyles into your life. You can look this dramatic punk with a forward-swept edgy fringe, shaved sides, and choppy layers all over the length.

Tapered Feathered Pixie for Fine Hair

Tapered Feathered Pixie for Fine Hair
@yukistylist

A choppy pixie for fine hair will become a bright spot if you try a dramatic black. A short trendy fringe will add up. To style this extremely short choppy pixie, you’ll just need to spread some styling product between your palms and apply it gently with your fingers, sweeping the choppy layers the way you prefer.

Disconnected Inverted Shaggy Bob

Disconnected Inverted Shaggy Bob
@megs.mystic.muse

Meet another straight short choppy bob that is highlighted with the eye-catching color and a couple of longer strands that look like they don’t really belong – but they actually do.

Messy Bob

Messy Bob
@yukistylist

Is it a bad hair day or just a modern choppy hairstyle? Who cares – whatever it really is, this textured bob with face-framing fringe looks out-of-this-world, indeed.

Adorably Choppy and Blonde Bob with bangs

Adorably Choppy and Blonde Bob with bangs
@yukistylist

Cold blonde hair has become an iconic trend in recent years. So, don’t hesitate to incorporate it in your short choppy haircut as well.

Short Chopped Haircut For Fine Hair with Silver and Dark Roots

Short Chopped Haircut For Fine Hair with Silver and Dark Roots
@hairbyelvisp

Does it seem that this extremely full choppy hairstyle says hello to the 2000s? Oh, yes, choppy layers, long bangs, and blonde highlights are making a comeback. Make sure the chosen short choppy hairstyle works well with your face shape – and go retro!

Red Short Choppy Haircut

Red Short Choppy Haircut
@craphair_

This is the short version of the longer choppy cut you see on a lot that is on the emo scene. The same principles can make a very flattering short cut that can work on women of different ages without looking too far out there. At the same time if you want a more dramatic look or a fun change for the weekend you can add color either through extensions or temp color.

Choppy Wavy Bob

Choppy Wavy Bob
@muratuzunhairdesigner

The chin-length cut is very flattering. Wavy hair can add a whole other dimension to this style, but it can work for those with thicker straight hair as well. You can part your hair on whatever side you think suits you best.

Slicking back your hair is another option that works well for dressing up if you get this cut. The chin length cut works well for those balancing careers and family but wants to look good doing it.

Half Chop

Half Chop
@polaandart

This short hair half chop reminds a bowl cut, which is a great style for thick hair. If it’s an issue for you to tame your thick hair, consider making a small undercut as a part of your short choppy pixie.

Choppy Pixie With Highlights

Choppy Pixie With Highlights
@clarity.cuttin

And meet another blonde highlights idea to spice up a side-swept short choppy pixie.

Two-Toned Choppy Cut

Two-Toned Choppy Cut
@judeviola

A two-toned short choppy hair doesn’t always imply a combination of blonde hair and dark hair. For braver girls, it may also mean some really catchy color solutions.

Layered Ash Blonde Pixie Bob

Layered Ash Blonde Pixie Bob
@alexei.fedorko

Short choppy sides, long bangs, and extremely cold white hair color. Sometimes, you don’t need to invent anything to stand out with your new short hairstyle.

Soft Touchable Pixie Undercut

Soft Touchable Pixie Undercut
@alexei.fedorko

The undercut look is popular with guys and gals. This allows for a stacked look that has amazing texture and body. How much you cut off the bottom is up to you, and some women choose to take it down to very little hair at all. This cut can easily be grown out into a long layered look.

Uneven Wispy Razored Pixie

Uneven Wispy Razored Pixie
@alexei.fedorko
This is a short choppy hairstyle with the character. If you always speak your mind and express your thoughts, low-maintenance short choppy hairstyles in red are your must!

Inverted Bob with Shaggy Wavy Layers

Inverted Bob with Shaggy Wavy Layers
@jomcintyrehair

Naturally thick wavy hair is the perfect base for short choppy hairstyles. Having this kind of hair texture, it’s a crime to avoid trying out a short choppy hairstyle at least once in a lifetime.

Short Feathered Cut

Short Feathered Cut
@mandaziegelman

Choppy messy short spiky hairstyles will complement your casual and office outfits with ease.

Shaggy Choppy Pixie Cut

Shaggy Choppy Pixie Cut
@stebunovhair
A choppy layered pixie requires just some brushing and sweeping to the necessary direction with fingers (+hair product) in the morning.

Short Choppy Bob for Women Over 40

Short Choppy Bob for Women Over 40
@salonestetica.aveda
Short choppy hairstyles for over 40 can look much more sophisticated and charming than most traditional styles.

Choppy and Acute

Choppy and Acute
@lcs.hairdesign
For ladies that don't mind a very short cut and a few minutes styling in the morning, this is so flattering and face framing. Your eyes will stand out in all their glory with this style. Highlights and lowlights are something you should consider doing at the same time as this cut. Your stylist can precisely place foils and create a color that is all about you.

Choppy Caramel Haircut

Choppy Caramel Haircut
@hairbyharlequin
If caramel is not your natural color, try a caramel ombre to soften and personalize your short choppy hairstyle.

Fresh Texturized Bob

Fresh Texturized Bob
@jess_stanski_hair
A choppy hairstyle usually looks more fresh and lively compared to classic smooth and glossy styles.

Choppy short hairstyles for thick hair

Choppy short hairstyles for thick hair
@julepdoeshair
Have we already mentioned short choppy haircuts in retro style? Yes, we did. But they really are a trend these days!

Choppy short layered bob

Choppy short layered bob
@yukistylist
This is a short choppy hairstyle that will uncover your feminine beauty, alluring and intriguing everybody around.

Ear length short bob with bangs

Ear length short bob with bangs
@alexei.fedorko
Just another way to kep your short hair on point. Show this pic to your stylist as a reference to your new short choppy pixie cut.

Short choppy hairstyles for over 70

Short choppy hairstyles for over 70
@zoevshair_stevieenglish

For salt and pepper hair, it might be a win-win solution to add some bright shades. Just choose your favorite color and go for it!

Conclusion

If you are used to longer hair, then a choppy shorty cut may be a bit intimidating, however, plenty of women find that a shorter cut is a refreshing change after years of longer hair that requires more work. If you are curious what having shorter hair would be like, then you can try out a wig or use a photo program to get an idea.

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