47 Layered Bobs With Bangs To Try This Year

Cindy Marcus
Cindy Marcus Hairstylist, Editor-in-Chief

A layered bob with bangs is a bob cut in layers and paired with a fringe. Your search for a low-maintenance, present-day cropped hairstyle has come to an end.

A-list personalities Taraji P. Henson, Sienna Miller, Alexa Chung, and Clemence Poesy all own the chicest bob on the planet, pushing this style to the max and showing everyone that it’s worth it! With their examples, women and hairdressers all over are starting to embrace the layered and fringed bob trend like wildfire!

Best Layered Bob With Bangs

With the numerous modern ways to style, it’s paramount that you consult with an expert stylist to create a look that goes with your hair type and face shape.

Michigan hair artist Jenna Lu is as exceptional as her various bob creations taking on different lengths and textures. Her clients who opt for stylish layers and a complementing fringe range from teens to matured women, proving that this bob haircut works for all ages!

Get excited to own the most fantastic bob ever invented! Up ahead is an updated gallery of chic examples of layered bobs with bangs for your choosing.

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Short Cute Chop Bob with Layers and Bangs for women with thick hair

#1 Cute Chop with Layers

When it comes to a cute chop with layers, it’s the best choice for adding texture and movement to your hair. This hairstyle features short, choppy layers that give your hair a youthful look. The layers help to create volume and dimension. They’ll make your hair appear fuller and more dynamic. Whether you have thin or thick hair, a cute chop—like this layered, short bob hairstyle that includes bangs—can enhance your natural texture and give your hair a fresh vibe.

Tousled bob with bangs for older women with glasses, featuring soft, wispy layers and a youthful, face-framing cut.

#2 Tousled Bob with Bangs for Women Over 60

This stylish layered bob with bangs is perfect for women over 60. The cut features soft, wispy layers that add texture and movement, enhancing the natural volume of the hair. The bangs frame the face beautifully, providing a youthful look while softening facial features. Ideal for those with fine to medium hair density, this low-maintenance hairstyle pairs well with glasses, making it a practical yet chic choice for older women.

Short curly bob with layers and fringe for thick, naturally curly hair

#3 Curly Bob with Layers

This short curly bob with layers is perfect for adding volume and movement to naturally curly hair. The layers enhance the curls, creating a full and bouncy look. The cut includes a soft fringe that frames the face, adding a playful and youthful touch. Ideal for those with thick, curly hair, this style helps manage volume while maintaining the natural texture. This bob is easy to maintain and style, making it a great choice for a low-maintenance yet stylish haircut.

Related: See more curly bob with bangs haircuts.

Long bob with side bangs and layers, perfect for medium to thick hair, adding volume and movement.

#4 Long Bob with Side Bangs and Layers

This long bob with side bangs and layers is perfect for adding volume and movement to your hair. The layers enhance the natural texture, making it a great option for medium to thick hair. The side-swept bangs frame the face beautifully, providing a soft and flattering look. This style is ideal for those who want a versatile and low-maintenance haircut that still looks polished. To style, use a round brush while blow-drying to achieve smooth, voluminous layers.

Short Golden Brown Layers on a Bob Cut with Bangs

#5 Short Golden Brown Layers on a Bob Cut

The hairstyle, featuring short golden brown layers on a bob cut, is a versatile and trendy choice. The short layers provide movement and texture to the hair, and the bangs frame the face beautifully. The warm golden brown color should be tried to add depth and dimension to the overall appearance. The bob cut suits women desiring a fresh, modern style that requires little upkeep. The bob cut can be adapted for different hair types, whether straight or slightly wavy. To style, start by applying a volumizing mousse to damp hair, then use a round brush to blow dry for added volume. Finish with a texturizing spray to enhance the layers and give your locks some shape!

Classic Graduated Bob with Layers and Bangs

#6 Classic Graduated Bob

A classic graduated bob works on everyone. The shape is timeless and versatile. These haircuts are ideal for women with dense hair but can also be worn by women with fine hair. Consult your stylist for a customized version that works for your texture—style with a texturizing cream for a lived-in finish.

Neck-length Layered Soft Pink Shaggy Bob with Messy Fringe

#7 Soft Pink Shaggy Bob with Messy Fringe

 

Instead of settling for the same boring haircut, go bold with a neck-length layered shaggy bob. This style is perfect for adding texture to your look while still maintaining a chic look. If you are a level 8 and above, this light pink hair is easily achieved. For this style, use a volumizing mousse on damp hair and work your way up with a round brush. Work the ends downward to give it the desired messy fringe. For added texture and a little extra volume, complete the look with a light-hold hairspray. Be sure to work with your natural texture to get the most out of this style. Sometimes, a curl cream and hand styling are all you need.

Wine-Colored Layered Bob with Bangs

#8 Wine-Colored Layered Bob with Bangs

 

If you have been thinking of adopting a layered style with bangs, consider trying a wine-colored layered bob with bangs.

Layered Bob with Bangs for Women with Eyeglasses and a longer face shape

#9 Layered Bob for Women with Eyeglasses

If you wear eyeglasses, try this layered bob with bangs. If your hair is always in your eyes, the bangs will still allow you to have that texture and softness on your face. Invest in good styling products to ensure your style holds the whole day.

Freshly Layered Shoulder-Length Bob Cut with Fringe and highlights

#10 Freshly Layered Shoulder-Length Cut with Fringe

A freshly layered shoulder-length cut with a fringe is a modern shape with lots of style. Try to extend the length above your shoulders to amplify the clean line. You’ll want to ask for medium layers to increase movement and give you a tousled shape. The cute fringe accents the cut and can be left longer. Go for a messy finish by applying a texture cream to your hair once it’s dry.

Sweeping Bangs on a Short Layered Bob for women in their 40s with thick hair

#11 Sweeping Bangs on a Short-Layered Bob

Consider a short layered bob with sweeping bangs. A sophisticated, sleek bob looks great for older professional women. Remember to keep hair texture and density in mind when deciding on a style. Your hairstylist will be able to guide you. Avoid heat damage when doing a sleek style by using heat protection. Try Cult+King Set Spray for the best protection and a light-hold hairspray.

Jet Black Layered Bob with Fringe for women with short hair

#12 Jet Black Layered Bob with Fringe

Jet black hair color is always a bold and stunning choice for short hair. Paired with a layered bob and a fringe, it can take your look to the next level. This short bob with layered cut and bangs is perfect for women who want to boost the volume and texture of their locks. The layers work to remove excess weight, while the fringe flatters the facial features. One of the most made mistakes with a cut like this is not getting a cut on time. Make sure to pre-book your appointment 4-7 weeks after your cut.

Layered bob haircut with wispy bangs

#13 Rounded Bob with Wispy Bangs

This layered rounded bob with wispy bangs is the perfect guise for oval faces. The bangs add that softening effect to the look, making you all dolled up and cute!

Voluminous Bob with Layers and Side Bangs

#14 Voluminous Bob with Layers and Side Bangs

Flaunt timeless grace with this bob with added side bangs, precisely cut to flatter an oval visage. Its well-defined layers deliver a voluminous boost, ideal for fine strands. This style’s beauty is in its simplicity, promising an effortlessly polished air. Though it suits many, the distinguished silver tone may call for frequent salon trips to preserve its glossy allure.

Long layered bob hairstyle with bangs

#15 Layered with Brow-Skimming Bangs

Pair your layered shoulder-length bob with brow-skimming bangs. A style that screams business in the front, and party in the back.

cute choppy bob with choppy bangs

#16 Cute Choppy Bob with Choppy Bangs

This is an effortlessly chic mid-length textured, layered bob with a choppy fringe. This choppy bob with choppy bangs frames the face and it has subtle un-done texture and movement.

Heavily Layered Bob with Choppy Fringe

#17 Heavily Layered Bob with Choppy Fringe

When looking for a new style for fine hair, I highly recommend a heavily layered bob with a choppy fringe. Layers create more volume and the illusion of more hair. It also works for thick hair. But, ask for weight to be taken out, especially below the occipital bone so you don’t get a triangle look. Fringe can be short, long, lash-grazing, or textured according to hair density.

Very Layered Bob with Wispy Fringe

#18 Very Layered Bob with Wispy Fringe

If you have fine hair, consider a very layered bob with wispy fringe. Having layers is great for fine hair to give a boost of volume and added body. Be aware that over layering can make fine hair look thinner at the ends. So make sure you layer just enough and not too much.

Stacked layered bob with bangs
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#19: Stacked Bob with Long Bangs

Going for the varying lengths of layers right around the backside of a stacked bob is the answer to limp-looking hair. The layers with bangs add a diagonal motion to the strands, having a much more elongated appearance.

Related: The best stacked bob with layers hairstyle ideas.

Layered Brunette Bob with Thick Micro Bangs

#20 Brunette Bob with Thick Micro Bangs

It’s true what they say about previous trends, they always come back! Including these eye-catching, thick, micro bangs. Remember that these bangs will accentuate the brow bone and cheekbone because of where they fall on the face. Pay attention to the density of your hair. This look will bring instant fullness, which is better for women with fine hair.

Short Bright Orange Layered Bob with Fringe for women with an edgy style

#21 Bright Orange Layered Bob with Fringe

A bright bob is super stylish. Blunt bobs do not have to be boring. Adding a pop of color can amp up the look. Orange hair can have a sophisticated look to add to a short, bobsled haircut with layers and bangs. Ask about dimensional belonging with your orange color. And make it look expensive and professional.

Short Platinum Wispy Bob with Layers and Bangs

#22 Platinum Wispy Layers

Try platinum wispy layers for a soft, blended look. You must ask your stylist for extra texturizing so you can have an extra wispy feel. An advantage of wispy layers is they help cut down your styling time.

Modern and Classic Bob with Bangs and Layers for senior ladies with white hair

#23 Modern and Classic Bob with Bangs and Layers

Modernizing classic styles is usually done by adding texture and layers to a cut. Ask for shorter layers if you would like volume in your bob style. Adding bangs is great for framing the face and adding some soft texture. The drawback of such a bob cut with short layers and bangs is you need to upkeep them every 4-6 weeks. You must also style them daily if you want them to look decent.

Short Messy and Tousled Bob with Layers and Bangs

#24 Messy and Tousled Bob with Layers

A short, messy, tousled bob with layers is a versatile haircut. It’s suited for women looking for a low-maintenance yet stylish look. The haircut structure has shorter layers on the back and sides with longer layers on top. This creates a softer textured look. Consider adding bangs if you want a playful and youthful touch. When styling a layered bob haircut with bangs in short length, use a texturizing spray to enhance the natural waves and pieciness. You can also use a curling wand to add more definition to specific sections.

Layered a line bob with bangs

#25 A-Line Bob with See-Through Bangs

Caramel babylights shine even more on these tapered ends. The a-line bob with layers and see-through bangs creates a stunning drape of hair that the colors can really stand out, and texture is added thanks to the layers and flattering bangs.

Shorter Multi-Layered Bob with Bangs

#26 Shorter Multi-Layered Bob with Bangs

For a French girl vibe, try a shorter, multi-layered bob with bangs. The cheekbone length and an eyebrow-grazing fringe frame the face and accentuate the eyes. This style would require more salon visits to keep it looking its best, so consider that when deciding whether it is right for you.

Short Shaggy Bob for Women Over 50

#27 Short Shaggy Bob for Women Over 50

A short shaggy bob for women over 50 is perfect for women with thick hair. Layered short hairstyles have lots of movement and texture. The layers keep the style from looking too boxy or bulky and are perfect for adding height to the crown.

Related: See more shaggy bob with bangs hairstyles.

Low-Maintenance Bob for Women Over 70

#28 Low-Maintenance Bob for Women Over 70

 

A low-maintenance bob for women over 70 is a youthful, stylish option for various hair textures. Short layered styles create volume and density on fine and thinning hair. Instruct your stylist to keep the layers within the interior of the cut and to leave a strong perimeter.

Related: See more short bobs for ladies over 70.

Layered Textured Bob for Fine Hair and Waterfall Bangs

#29 Textured Bob for Fine Hair and Baby Bangs

What an incredibly textured bob for fine hair and bangs! A short bob with cute waterfall bangs like this is a great cut for women with thin tresses and longer foreheads. The bob haircut with bangs features subtle stacks of hair behind the head to increase volume and add shape. Getting the locks in a short bob with layers and bangs is ideal if you love timeless, elegant styles!

Trendy Layered Bob with Bangs for Women Over 30
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#30: Trendy Layered Bob with Bangs for Women Over 30

Consider a trendy cut if you’re a woman over 30. A layered, short hairstyle promotes wave and movement. Embrace your natural texture for a soft, feminine look that is trendy. Go for a longer fringe if you want to avoid looking too angular. Always ask your stylist what is best suited for your face shape.

Very Short Bob with Choppy Layers

#31 Very Short Bob with Choppy Layers

Try a very short bob with choppy layers. Ear-grazing short layered cuts give off the ultimate French girl vibe. Have your stylist graduate the back to avoid a boxy shape—style with a beach spray or texture paste for the perfect lived-in look.

Textured Lob with Bangs

#32 Textured Lob with Bangs

 

Consider a textured lob with bangs for a fresh twist on the classic short bobs. Keeping the style a little longer and adding minimal layering makes this look modern and versatile. Ask your stylist to angle the perimeter in a slight A-line to give it an edge.

Angled Short Bob with Fringe

#33 Angled Short Bob with Fringe

 

Have you considered an angled short bob with fringe? Short, layered angled bob with bang cuts are always on trend and are customizable to a woman’s hair texture and facial features. The angle can be extreme or subtle, the graduation can be substantial or minimal, and the wispy bangs can be any length. Talk with your stylist about the best combination for you.

Layered bob with bangs for thick hair

#34 Layered for Thick Hair

A choppy layered bob with bangs for thick hair is choppy cut with shorter layers to remove weight. With more mass in your hair, having a long bob could maintain the cleanliness of the lob with layers and bangs. And those bangs are there to spice up the already hot look!

Jaw-Length Feathered Bob with Bangs for Older Women

#35 Jaw-Length Feathered Bob with Bangs for Older Women

A jaw-length feathered bob with bangs for older women is a chic choice. Layered short haircuts with bangs add volume and lift facial features. They are perfect for mature women whose grey hair is beginning to fall flat. Blow-dry with a round brush and a root lifting spray, or use hot rollers on the top for extra volume.

Layered bob with long bangs hairstyle

#36 Neck-Length Bob with Long Bangs

A neck-length layered A-line bob with long bangs looks amazing on short hair. A layered bob is perfect for longer hair in the front, as it blends to a dark brown color as the hair shortens at the back.

Layered bob with blunt bangs

#37 Layered Hair with Blunt Bangs

This layered bob with blunt bangs is a very classic short bob. It’s an edgy, fun look that’s sophisticated yet a little undone. The entire cut was done with a razor. Using the razor on coarse hair texture will give it a very “lived-in” style. The majority of this cut was done dry. It’s important to see how the natural texture will respond to the length. A razor was used to create new layers and to shatter the ends, making them light and airy.

Chin-Length Bob with Layers and Swoop Bangs

#38 Chin-Length Bob with Layers and Swoop Bangs

This is a modern texturized, layered bob with heavy swoop bangs to nicely frame the face and bring attention to the eyes! There’s a lot of movement in this cut, and it’s versatile for all hair textures! Style your layered hair with bangs with a 1 1/2″ barrel iron in alternating directions for each section to give more of a beach feel!

Layered Bob with White Blend Regrowth and Bangs for older women

#39 Layered Bob with White Blend Regrowth

 

A layered bob is a great style for those wanting to blend out their natural white hair. It may be helpful to bring inspirational pictures to your stylist. I recommend doing a global bleaching process first to achieve a silver-white effect. It’s also important to see a colorist who specializes in bleaching services. Since this can be quite a chemical process. If you can, be sure to integrate a good deep conditioner before and after your bleaching service.

Princess Diana-Inspired Short Layered Bob Cut with Bangs

#40 Princess Diana-Inspired Bob Cut

 

A bixie haircut is a popularized Princess Diana-inspired bob cut. It’s important to note there is a perimeter to the silhouette, and the layers are stacked from there. It’s better to leave more weight than to remove too much. Your hair can be texturized to create movement while keeping fullness.

layered shaggy bob for naturally curly hair

#41 Shaggy Bob for Naturally Curly Hair

This gorgeous shaggy bob for naturally curly hair is sure to enhance a wavy texture. It’s a neck-grazing cut for easy-styling, with curly bangs for a more youthful vibe. With the hair’s natural waves, this layered shaggy bob with bangs give a nice, effortless shape.

Face-Framing Layers and Fringe on a Bob Cut

#42 Face-Framing Layers and Fringe

Go for a layered haircut with fringe. The number one thing to remember when getting short bob hairstyles is your face shape. Consider how long the layers around your face should be and what length your bangs should lay around your eyes. To maintain a short bob hairstyle with a layered cut and bangs, remember to make salon appointments every 4-6 weeks.

Edgy Bob Cut with Layers for Women Over 60

#43 Edgy Bob Cut with Layers for Women Over 60

Consider an edgy cut for women over 60. This cut breathes life into aging hair by adding volume and lifting the face. This style can work at different lengths, so consult your stylist about the right fit. Style with a round brush and a volumizing spray or mousse, and finish with a medium-hold hair spray.

Related: See more bob with bangs hairstyle ideas for women over 60.

Layered bob with angled bangs

#44 Bob with Angled Bangs

This is a chic layered bob haircut with angled bangs and a subtle highlighted dimension. With this haircut, the texture was created with a razor. The bob is a classic hairstyle, but this texture gives this haircut a fun twist. This haircut with asymmetrical bangs would require 6-8 weeks of maintenance. Bringing the length up and creating the layers with a razor would keep the hair density, which would benefit you if you would like the appearance of fuller hair.

Inverted Short Bob with Fringe

#45 Inverted Short Bob

For an edgy update on the classic bob shape, try an inverted short bob with a fringe. These hairstyles are low-maintenance but require frequent trips to your stylist to maintain their shape. Style this cut with a big round brush or a flat iron for an easy, polished finish.

Blunt Bob with Blunt Bangs and Layers

#46 Blunt Bob with Blunt Bangs and Layers

If you are considering something new, try a blunt bob with blunt bangs and layers. This haircut is a good choice for various face shapes and hair textures. With fringe and short-length cuts, more salon maintenance is required. Trimmings are needed every 6-8 weeks.

Short Organically-Shaped Layered Bob with Bangs

#47 Organically-Shaped Layered Bob

The short, organically shaped cut is versatile and chic and offers a fresh and modern look. The layered bob features strategically placed layers for dimension and movement. The soft and organic shape of the bob frames the face beautifully and enhances your natural features. If bangs suit you, the cut adds sophistication and balances facial proportions.