A choppy inverted bob is a short haircut that’s longer in the front than in the back and with razor-cut ends and layers. Adding chopped layers and texture to an inverted bob is best for women with thick or thin hair.
You can never go wrong with that extra element that texture and short hair give! With different lengths of layers, this bob offers that on-trend tousled-hair experience. Add that precise inverted angle, and you’ll have the chicest look ever!
One word – suitability. This is the biggest advice of hair expert and salon owner Maxwell Maisano from Florida. Maisano says, “Check your hairline and nape and look for growth patterns and natural texture. The shorter you go with hair that has a natural wave and curls, the more those waves and curls get amplified,” he says.
Are you looking for celebrity-approved inspos? I bet you’ll love the cropped haircuts of Diane Kruger and Kelly Rowland as much as I do! Maisano recommends dry texture sprays to nail this effortless, inverted, choppy bob haircut. “It’s a great final product to help bring out the texture and create separation in the finished look,” he says.
Contrary to popular belief, this type of bob needs some maintenance. “This is not necessarily a wash-and-go sort of look,” says Maisano. “A degree of ‘daily finessing’ goes into it.” Also, he advises asking yourself these major questions. “Will this look good with my face shape? Do I have the kind of hair to support this look?”
If you answer yes to all these, waste no time. Go ahead and look at these inspiring photos of the choppy inverted bobs!
#1: Angled Inverted Bob for Round Faces
Opt for an angled bob for a style that suits round faces. Keeping the length around the face creates the illusion of an elongated face. Pairing this with a cropped length in the nape creates a lot of shape and volume in the crown. Be sure to avoid cutting the length right at the chin, as doing so can make the face appear rounder.
#2: Angled Bob Cut with Soft Layers
A beveled bob includes longer layers at the hair’s bottom third. This style produces a rounded and subtly stacked shape. The bob maintains an appealing profile by keeping an angle on the front. The nape naturally sits lower. To encourage this shape, use a round brush when drying.
#3: Short Bob with Choppy Ends
Opt for a short, slightly angled bob with no layers added. It has been textured at the ends to showcase a choppy, messy finished look.
#4: Neck-Length Choppy Haircut
Getting a cut that goes up to the neck, slightly above the shoulder, will prevent the hair from flicking. Adding some soft layers will allow you to style your hair in a choppy look. This adds more width to the hair and prevents it from flattening. For a lived-in look, gently heat your hair around the straightener, leaving out the last inch. Brush once dry.
#5: Layered Lob Cut with Messy Curls
Natural curls look great in a lob cut. When combined with layering, it gives the hair a bouncy and moving appearance. The longer sides prevent an overly rounded look. I’d always recommend allowing the hair to dry naturally. This method helps control the fluffiness. If you need to use a dryer, use a diffuser on a low speed and heat setting.
#6: Inverted Ombre Bob
Ombré is not only for long hair. This two-toned color looks great on short hair styles as well. The key is to place the color properly for a seamless blend. If you’re going for a bob, I’d recommend a style with a little length around the nape without any graduation.
#7: Wavy Brown A-Line Bob
When worn wavy, an inverted bob provides lots of volume and movement. Shaping it at the nape gives a stacked appearance. Keep the front long to avoid a too-rounded look. Style it with tongs, let it cool and gently shake it out.
#8: Textured Wispy Lob Style
A lob cut lets you have short hair, but not too short. If you want to pull up your hair, talk about it at your appointment. A short layered cut adds texture to your hair and enhances your facial features.
#9: Side Part Micro Bob
Micro bobs are a type of hairstyle characterized by an extremely short bob cut. The style extends to the hairline at the back of your neck and is squared off at the sides for extreme shortness. To add drama, part your hair deeply on one side. This styling technique creates volume and a swooping, quiffed fringe.
#10: Choppy Haircut with Swoopy Layers
Ask your stylist about a choppy and textured inverted bob. Lots of layers will heop to remove bulk and add body. Style with loose curls.
#11: Jagged Cut on Shoulder-Length Hair
To give shoulder-length hair the illusion of thickness, add some longer layers just at the ends. These layers will maintain thickness and add width. After drying your hair with a loose wave to create a jagged finish, gently brush the waves. This will lead to subtle, nearly-there movement.
#12: Blunt Cut with Textured Ends
You’ll want to check out a blunt cut with textured ends. This blunt cut’s shape has a strong impact with its slight wave and straight ends. This cut is achieved by blunting the perimeter of the bob and then slicing into the blunt cut with the scissors. I recommend using a large 1-inch iron mid-shaft and a flat iron on the ends to pull off the beautiful finish. This style can be worn by most face shapes, which adds to its popularity.
#13: Short-Length Textured Bob Cut
Try adding some texture to your short-length bob cut. Using a razor, stylists can smoothly cut down towards the small sections at the ends. Adding texture can reduce the bulkiness and make your bob cut softer and more dynamic. Spritz your bob cut with Amika’s texture spray for a final touch.
#14: Red Stacked Bob with Soft Tousled Layers
A stacked shape means the hair sits on top, giving it a fuller shape. You can see this on bobs that sit higher at the nape. Add soft layers for a tousled feel. I’d suggest maintaining more length at the sides. This prevents them from rounding off when worn in a lived-in look.
#15: Lived-in Choppy Bob for Thin Hair
If you have finer hair, stick to shorter baselines, as this method thickens the hair. If dried, long layers can create width and volume to produce a raw, choppy look. You should use a water-based volume spray when drying your hair. It boosts height without weighing down your hair. Use a straightening iron to create waves. For maximum impact, gently tousle your hair.
#16: Choppy A-Line Short Bob
An A-line bob takes the shape of the neck as it moves forward. Layering can add volume or give a choppy look, based on your preferred style. I suggest avoiding too short a cut at the crown to prevent hair from sticking up.
#17: Center-Parted Bob with Blonde Babylights
Babylights are tiny ribbons that produce natural-looking highlights. They grow out softly and require less maintenance than thicker color patches. If you favor a center parting, baby lights would be a good choice. Pair your baby lights with a trendy bob. Keep it natural, or style it lightly for an effortlessly dynamic look.
#18: Brunette Angled Bob with Highlights
An angled bob and a haircut with a higher back and longer front are stylish options. If you prefer a messy, relaxed look to a sleek one, this style is for you. It allows extra length at the sides to keep the hair from springing up and make your face look too bare. For those with brown hair, consider adding some lighter shades. You don’t have to go blonde, but some lighter strands can add depth and interest to your look.
#19: Graduated Blonde Balayage Bob
I recommend choosing a choppy inverted bob for those blessed with super thick hair who desire a shorter length. This choppy texture reduces the weight of your hair, thereby allowing increased movement and piece-y ends. To prevent excessive bulkiness, I recommend focusing on a subtle underbevel rather than a graduation at the nape of the neck. Pair this hairstyle with a blonde balayage to highlight more dimension and create a softer appearance at the roots.
#20: Jagged Bob with Messy Waves
When you have layers, it’s easier to create messy waves. Although the layers don’t need to be short, they add lift, width, and volume to the hair. To get a raw, jagged feel, style your hair with tongs, leaving out the last inch. Let it cool, and then brush it. Finish with a strong-hold hairspray.
#21: Choppy Platinum Lob with Soft Waves
Short, clean, icy bobs look great and stay in good condition. Blondes tend to naturally have a lot of texture, so any shape with layers worn in waves looks good and tends to hold better. Try a lob if you like a bob but don’t want to go too short. It sits lower, but you can still create that long-to-short feel.
#22: Dimensional Choppy Layered Lob
A choppy bob hairstyle needs layers. These layers create more ends and form raw edges. For styling, use a large tong and brush. Don’t aim for curls or waves. Instead, aim for a significant definition in the hair. Add ribbons of color to give a more dimensional look.
#23: Jaw-Length Stacked Cut with Textured Waves
When choosing a stacked cut, consider raising the sides to your jaw. This will let you cut shorter around your neck to add more texture and volume. Once your hair is dry, use a tong to make loose waves. Then, shake out your hair to get a lively, raw look.
#24: Slight Angled Lob with Jagged Ends
People generally prefer a slightly angled lob with jagged ends, which give the hairstyle a light and airy look. Ask your stylist to fashion an a-line and then do a deep cut into the hairstyle’s outline. Let your hair fall naturally, or use an iron to leave the ends straight. This casual hairstyle will make you feel stylish and suits most face shapes.
#25: Voluminous Bronde Bob with Beach Waves
Adding layers helps lift the hair, providing volume. But if your hair is short, avoid going too short with the layers. Otherwise, they might not match the overall shape. For a full, bouncy look, use a hair tong. Then, gently brush it out to create perfect beach waves. For a summery effect, add some sun-kissed highlights.
#26: Stacked Bob with Face-Farming Highlights
For added volume and dimension, try applying face-framing highlights to a stacked bob hairstyle. Use a 1.25″ curling iron to add soft waves to the hair. After curling, apply Amika Un. Done texture spray to achieve a tousled look.
#27: Very Choppy and Very Inverted Bob
You’ll love the strong shape of a choppy and very inverted bob. The short back and extra long front set this cool cut apart. The choppy layers will give you a messy vibe and let you wear it curly or straight. If your hair is thick, this shape will remove lots of it and make it more manageable. But all hair textures can benefit from the cut. If your face shape is long, consider a fringe to balance out your features.
#28: Choppy Lob with Subtle Waves
A choppy lob with subtle waves is a trendy hairstyle. For a wavy texture, get long layers on the crown. Textured ends enhance the choppy lob cut. Use a one-inch curling barrel for this. Wrap the hair around it, but leave the ends straight. Comb gently for a relaxed, natural look.
#29: Short Choppy Brown Bob Hairstyle
A short, choppy brown bob hairstyle is perfect for almost any hair type. Consider inverted bobs with a choppy style to add texture and volume to heavy or flat hair.
#30: Choppy Inverted Bob with Middle Part
A choppy inverted bob with a middle part is an effortless and chic cut. Easy to style, a choppy bob can be created using heat tools and texture products.
#31: Silver Tone on Messy Inverted Bob
The secret to this stunning hairstyle lies in the texture. A messy bob like this is easy to recreate if a neck-length cut is parted on the side. To match it with a hair color that requires low upkeep, a silvery ash-blonde hue with a dark root will do the magic.
#32: Razored Lob with Angled Layers
Angled layers can really spice up a razored lob. The angled layers can be cut slightly shorter in the back than in the front to create more volume at the crown. Stylists can cut the perimeter with clippers for that incredibly blunt and choppy look. Use a barrel waver to bend the hair or a wand to curl it for added movement.
#33: Stacked Bob with Face-Framing Bangs
This is a stacked inverted bob with bangs and choppy layers that appear rocking when styled with texture. The longest strands graze the neck for a look that isn’t too short nor too long for your taste. A golden blonde hue will look fuller on you if you have thick tresses.
#34: Dark Purple on Jaw-Length Choppy Bob
If you’re up to exploring dark hair with hints of purple hue, let this stacked, choppy, inverted bob haircut be your canvas. Go bold when it comes to a hair transformation. The secret to its lively aura relies on how you add texture. Use a texturizing spray to achieve this jaw-length style that lasts a day long.
#35: Choppy Inverted Long Bob Haircut
Now, if you want something other than sleek, short hair, here’s one way to go. Try the choppy inverted long bob, in which waves will look classy. The length falls right before the shoulders, so you can easily style it. It features a dark bronde shade to complement your medium skin tone.
This choppy and inverted bob hairdo is fun, tousled, and textured. My favorite thing is how it shows off the color of the hair.
#36: Inverted Bob Cut with Blunt Ends for Straight Hair
Such an exquisite choppy inverted bob for straight hair! No other type of mane can pull off such a perfect round shape than a fine, smooth one like yours. Opt for a golden blonde when choosing what shade to match the look. It’s sure to boost the glossiness of your locks.
#37: Layered Inverted Brunette Bob
If you think it’s time to get a big chop, here’s a stunning layered choppy inverted bob cut to give you an idea. Work on adding subtle waves to secure a bit of texture and movement to this neck-length hair.
#38: Asymmetrical Bob Cut with Side Fringe
This asymmetrical choppy inverted bob hairstyle appears flattering with side fringe! Its rounded shape looks flawless if you keep its length so it doesn’t go beyond your neck. Meanwhile, to prevent your blonde shade from going brassy, take care of it using a purple shampoo.
#39: Wavy Inverted Bob for Thick Hair
Always look divine by wearing the bob for thick hair! The ideal inverted length to show off your dark lock’s movement and the shape of the cut is if it touches your neck.
#40: Textured Inverted Blonde Bob
Featuring these dashing blonde chops to pull off such a chic neck-length inverted bob! Add subtle waves to emphasize the stacked layers at the back. What makes it hot are the babylights and the matching shadow root, which also need only low upkeep. Sounds like everything you need is here!
#41: Choppy Graduated Short Bob
I love a good choppy bob that’s inverted because it’s a modern twist on a classic. We determined her length for the haircut by how much hair she wanted to see when it was tucked behind her ear. We tapered in the base of her neck to reduce that “bubble feeling” we thick-haired girls get! Also, we kept her layers long so she could rock a top knot and keep the styling quick with her gorgeous natural waves. I also love how her old highlights (that we are growing out) accentuate the choppiness of the overall look.
#42: Soft Wavy Choppy Bob for Fine Hair
This inverted, choppy bob is as effortlessly chic as it is easy to maintain. I cut the hair into an inverted bob and added some texture into the layers for a more modern vibe. This cut is especially flattering for girls with fine hair, as it gives the illusion of fullness and volume. It looks best on ladies with oval, square, or heart-shaped faces.
#43: Inverted Choppy Wavy Bob
Consider an inverted choppy bob if you have been searching for a way to enhance your wavy hair. The cut gradually gets shorter in the back and is very easy to style. Your hairstylist can help you select a front length that suits your face shape. You can either wash your hair and go to sport your natural waves or use a curling iron to create defined sleek waves.
#44: Edgy Inverted Pixie Bob with Choppy Layers
This inverted bob with choppy hair looks edgy, fun, and choppy. This is not a mom-bob! The textured feel of this edgy choppy bob cut is further enhanced by lots of highlights. I love this look because the line of the cut draws the jawline upward and accentuates an elegant neck.
#45: Inverted Mid-Length Choppy Bob with Balayage
This medium-length inverted bob is a stylish texturized bob cut. This choppy cut is a great option for many different hair types. Styling with an iron to create beach waves brings out the choppy layers and gives them more definition. I like to finish with a dry texturizing spray for a less “styled” look. When worn on straight or naturally curly hair, this cut looks great with balayage. It’s a very versatile haircut.
#46: Dark Brown Choppy and Wavy Inverted Bob
A dark brown choppy and wavy inverted bob is a fun, lived-in hairstyle that breathes a minimalist look. The color compliments the hairstyle as many other combinations of hues would, depending on the client’s complexion preference.
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