The wedge haircut is a voluminous retro-style short layered bob for women with fine & straight hair that became popular in the 1970s. Olympic Dorothy Hamill really made this look popular. Although short hairstyles are not for everyone, many women will find these haircuts refreshing. Wedges have a wide range of styles – you can go for soft and gentle layers for a feminine aura or a super short and spiky style for a funky vibe.
There is surely an approach for every face shape and hair type – even for wild curls! Revamp your look with these fabulous and very in-demand short wedge haircuts!
#1: Cute Salt-and-Pepper Wedge with a Spiky Top
Do you have short hair but prefer a funkier look? This spiky short cut would be a great one to try. Keep in mind that this cut works best on women with medium or thick hair. Don’t forget to finish your look with a dry spun texture spray to get your spikes to stay in place.
#2: The Modern Wedge Cut
The modern wedge cut is one of the best ways to jazz up the layers while retaining a fixed length like, a lob or bob. The cut is best fitted if you have fine to thick density, and straight to wavy texture, to compliment the extra body and movement.
#3 Casual Textured Wedge for Everyday Chic
Here’s a gorgeous example of a casual textured wedge cut, ideal for those who want short, manageable styles but still want a bit of flair. The cut features a beautifully layered back that ascends into slightly longer lengths at the sides, enhancing the natural volume and creating a full-bodied look. This style is flattering for medium to thick hair types and adapts well to straight or wavy textures. One of the advantages of this hairstyle is its ease of styling; a bit of texturizing spray can enhance the natural waves for a chic, tousled finish. However, the texture and volume might require regular trims to keep the shape looking fresh and intentional.
#4 Blonde Textured Wedge with Volume
This blonde textured wedge is a delight for anyone seeking volume with a touch of playfulness. The artfully crafted layers create lift at the crown, making this a dream style for medium-density, fine hair. The nuanced blend of sandy and platinum highlights adds a chic, sun-kissed look that’s sure to turn heads. This cut is beneficial for adding volume to thin hair or for those wishing to balance out more pronounced facial features. The textured styling is key here, offering an effortless look that can still be dressed up for any occasion.
#5 Caramel Swirl Wedge Cut
This wedge cut, with its warm caramel highlights, brings a delicious twist to the classic style. The short, rounded bob is textured for movement, making it a lively choice for medium-density hair. The longer strands toward the front softly frame the face, adding a feminine touch perfect for softening angular features. The color play here is smart—darker at the back to enhance the wedge shape, with lighter tones to frame and illuminate the face. It’s a versatile cut, easy to style with just a bit of mousse for volume and a quick blow-dry. While the highlights require some maintenance, they’re worth the effort for the depth and dimension they add. Ideal for those who want a manageable but stylish look that’s equally at home in professional settings as it is at social outings.
#6 Chin-Length Bob with Natural Highlights
This chin-length bob is a sterling example of classic meets modern. It’s precision-cut to create that smooth, rounded shape that’s chic. The blend of brown hues with understated blonde highlights introduces depth that’s alluring yet natural, making it ideal for those who fancy a subtle change without going overtly dramatic. This style’s simplicity is its strength, providing a sleek look with minimal effort. Suitable for straight, thick hair, it lays beautifully and can frame the face with grace. The color work requires less upkeep than more contrasting highlights, but you’ll want to keep the ends trimmed to maintain the crispness of the lines.
#7 Voluminous Black Tousled Wedge
This voluminous black tousled wedge is an excellent choice for anyone with thick hair looking to embrace a short but dynamic hairstyle. The layers are crafted to add movement and texture, giving a lively and youthful look that’s easy to manage daily. Perfect for those seeking a low-maintenance yet fashionable cut, this style can be quickly styled with a texturizing cream or spray to accentuate the tousled layers. Keep in mind that the darker shade might require frequent touch-ups to maintain its intensity and shine.
#8 Sleek Platinum Asymmetry
This sleek platinum asymmetry cut is a chic choice for those with fine, straight hair looking to add sophistication to their style. The short back with elongated front layers offers a modern twist on traditional wedge cuts, making it a standout choice for professional and formal settings. The darker roots transitioning to light tips not only add depth but also make this style easier to maintain between color sessions.
#9 Dynamic Blonde Highlighted Sculpture
This dynamic blonde-highlighted wedge cut is perfect for adding volume and movement to medium-density hair. The asymmetrical layering and close-cropped back make the style modern and bold, while the mix of dark and light shades adds depth and a sense of dimension. This cut is great for someone looking to make a statement with their hair. To keep this style in shape, frequent trims are recommended to maintain the precise layers, and using a light volumizing spray can help enhance the natural lift of the hair. While it offers dramatic flair, be aware that the distinct color contrast requires upkeep to keep the highlights vibrant and the base color rich.
#10 Chic Blonde Highlighted Wedge with Bangs
This chic wedge, with its playful side-swept bangs and elegant blonde highlights, is the quintessence of modern hair artistry. It’s especially flattering for thick hair, giving a voluminous yet refined shape that’s incredibly versatile. The darker roots transition into a gorgeous blonde, offering depth and an up-to-date look. Perfect for those seeking a style that combines ease of maintenance with a fashionable edge.
#11 Platinum Asymmetric Wedge with Dark Undercut
This wedge haircut is a bold statement piece, showcasing a stunning contrast between the dark undercut and a sweeping over-layer of platinum blonde. The asymmetric design, with one side longer, frames the face beautifully, adding a modern edge to the classic wedge silhouette. Perfect for those who want a style that provides a sleek yet edgy look. The side-swept bangs draw attention to the eyes, ideal for highlighting your best features.
#12 Elegant Rounded Wedge Bob
This elegant rounded wedge bob is the epitome of chic simplicity. Its perfectly sculpted layers create a voluminous crown that gently tapers to a neat nape, making it an excellent choice for medium-textured hair. It’s a practical yet fashionable cut, ideal for anyone seeking a low-maintenance but stylish look.
#13 Effortless Elegance Tousled Waves
This hairstyle epitomizes effortless elegance with its beautifully tousled waves and soft color gradient. The volume at the crown offers a flattering lift, making it a fantastic choice for those with medium to thick hair. It’s perfectly suited to add a playful yet polished look, great for any event from a business meeting to an evening gala. The darker roots transitioning to lighter ends are not just trend-conscious but also practical, allowing for a more forgiving grow-out period. While the cut is styled to look effortlessly chic, it does benefit from a quality volumizing product and maybe a touch of texturizing spray to accentuate those lovely waves. It’s a versatile cut that can be adapted to match a wide range of personal styles and tastes.
#14 Edgy Blonde-Tipped Undercut Wedge
This cutting-edge wedge hairstyle with a daring undercut and blonde-tipped layers offers an avant-garde twist on the classic wedge. It’s perfect for those who love to make a statement and stand out from the crowd. The longer layers on top bring a textured dynamic to the style, ideal for medium-density hair, while the undercut provides a clean, cool contrast that’s as stylish as it is functional, especially in warmer weather. Keep in mind, the two-tone color will require some upkeep to keep those blonde highlights vibrant and the dark base rich. This hairstyle works wonders for elongating the face and drawing attention upward, which makes it a flattering choice for round and square face shapes. A bit of wax or pomade will define those textured layers for a chic, finished look.
#15 Dynamic Contrast Pixie Wedge
This pixie wedge cut is a real head-turner, combining the elegance of a wedge with the boldness of a pixie. The back is neatly graduated to accentuate the neckline, while the top explodes with choppy layers for a youthful, dynamic appearance. Those contrasting highlights are not just trendy; they’re strategic, working to emphasize the movement within the cut. This cut could be a fabulous match for someone with a heart-shaped face, drawing attention upwards to the eyes. While this style is wonderfully low-maintenance, the grow-out process will have you visiting the salon regularly to keep those edges crisp. Use a light pomade for styling to keep those layers defined without weighing them down.
#16 Dimensional Highlighted Wedge Bob
This wedge bob with its meticulously placed highlights offers a dimensional look that’s both contemporary and classic. Ideal for fine, straight hair, this cut creates the illusion of volume with its internal layers and rounded silhouette. The highlights enhance this effect, giving the hair a fuller appearance and a vibrant, youthful glow. While the style is inherently low-maintenance, the color will require regular salon visits to keep it looking fresh. The structure of the wedge is flattering for various face shapes, as it draws the eyes downward, elongating the face. To maintain the rounded shape, you’ll want to book trims every few weeks, making it a commitment that pays off in style dividends.
#17 Voluminous Textured Wedge Cut
This voluminous textured cut strikes the perfect balance between edge and sophistication. The stacked layers in the back build up to a volume that’s enhanced by the piece-y texture on top. For those with thick hair, this style offers both shape and manageability, taming bulk while providing lift and life to the hair. The combination of lighter and darker tones not only adds visual interest but also accentuates the dimensional layering, making the style pop. It’s perfect for adding volume to finer hair as well. While this cut is fairly easy to style with a round brush and some volumizing product, the colors will require maintenance to keep them looking fresh. It’s a standout choice that can be tailored to fit both casual and formal events.
#18 Tapered Blonde Bob with Volume
This tapered blonde bob is a sophisticated choice for anyone looking to combine ease with elegance. The cut features a beautiful graduation at the back, which gives a delicate contour to the neckline, while the crown boasts volume for a lifted look. The fine to medium texture of the hair is perfect for this style, allowing for a bouncy and airy feel without appearing sparse. The highlighted strands are not just a stylish addition but help in giving the illusion of density, ideal for those who may feel their hair lacks body. Bear in mind, though, that the lightened tones may require more frequent salon visits to maintain their luster. A round brush and a blow-dryer will become your best friends to keep this style looking fresh and full.
#19 Sun-Kissed Tousled Wave Bob
This wavy bob exudes a breezy, effortless vibe with its sun-kissed highlights and natural-looking waves. The layers are cut to perfection, providing volume and movement. It’s an ideal choice for those seeking a casual yet stylish look that plays up the hair’s natural texture. The highlights and lowlights are key to creating depth and dimension. While the style is designed to look carefree, it may require a bit of product, like a sea salt spray, to maintain those tousled waves throughout the day. Regular touch-ups will keep the colors vibrant and the shape of the cut intact, making this an excellent low-maintenance option with a high-impact look.
#20 Sleek Stacked Bob with Dimensional Tones
This sleek stacked bob is a divine choice for someone seeking a polished and refined look with a twist. The layers are cut to perfection, giving you that coveted wedge shape that hugs the nape while framing your jawline. This style works wonders on straight hair, lending itself to a medium or thick density to maintain the structure. One benefit of this cut is the illusion of volume it provides, particularly beneficial if you’re wanting to add fullness. On the flip side, it requires regular maintenance to keep the sharp lines intact. For those with a rounder face, this cut elongates and adds angles for a flattering effect. Incorporate subtle highlights to enhance the texture without a drastic color commitment.
#21 Sleek Chocolate Bob with Ash Streaks
This short bob is a testament to the timeless allure of a well-executed cut. The precision work delivers a sleek, curved contour that naturally compliments the shape of the head, while the chocolate base accented with ash blonde streaks provides a modern twist on classic brunette tones. It’s particularly flattering for oval and long face shapes, as it brings width and a sense of balance. Color maintenance will involve protecting those ash streaks from brassiness, so a purple shampoo should become part of your regimen. A regular trim is essential to keep the lines sharp and the silhouette crisp.
#22: Beautifully Layered Wedge Cut
If you’re looking for a more manageable textured cut, try a shorter layered bob. An A-line is your best bet for having a trending haircut that is also easily styled for any occasion. The shorter layers in the back allow a stack that gives you volume. While the longer layers around your face are great for slimming a wider-shaped face. To prevent losing the shape and volume of the cut, you’ll want to get a trim about every 4-6 weeks.
#23: The Classic Wedge
This wedge haircut or shorter-length stacked bob is a classic style with a modern spin. There’s a happy balance between precision lines and texture. Adding just the right amount of texture makes it more modern, and the precision stacking in the back makes it the time-honored classic stacked bob that never goes out of style.
#24: Very Short Wedge Cut
Try a razored stacked bob haircut. The best thing about this look is its versatility. You can wear it sleek or disheveled, and it still looks like you put the effort in. It’s a very easy style for the right hair type. This style is best suited if you have a longer face or narrower face, as it brings your eyes up to focus on your lovely facial features. You can style this cut any way you like, whether you leave it natural with a leave-in cream (I enjoy Matrix Boho AirDry Cream) or you can put some salt spray in and blow it dry with your fingers, or you could easily dry it smooth with a round brush and some blow dry cream (I used Matrix Skinny BlowDry Cream). Once you make the chop though, be prepared to want it short forever! It’s easy and so effortlessly chic.
#25: Wedge Haircut for Women Over 70
A wedge haircut is a classic look for women over seventy. Use the Revlon blowout brush to achieve the shape.
#26: Super Short Wedge Haircut
This hairstyle gives you a neat look every day without being too lived-in or formal. If you want a cut that’s similar to the short-length inverted bob but shorter and simpler then this one’s for you.
#27: Wedge Haircut With Bangs
A simple yet classy style that has a statement to it! This stacked layered cut with a full straight fringe works well with any texture and face shape.
#28: Perfect for Thick Hair
This cute graduated cut best suits those who wanna be stylish with their dense hair. With the hair shorter at the back and the layers throughout, it gives you less bulk and texture for a nice finish.
#29: Gorgeous Short Bob
This tousled red curly hairstyle is gorgeous with its neatly cut back and voluminous look. Absolutely wearable on any occasion and place whether it be your workplace or the beach!
#30: Ideal for Fine Thin Hair
Take yourself back to the ’90s with this classic cut that complements any face shape. You can add in some modern vibe by choosing a trendy fashionable silver hue to go with this cut.
#31: Cool Undercut
Keep your layers long on top, making it seem like a pixie cut, then chop the sides close to the skin to emphasize the volume on top! Color with a vibrant auburn for a brightening finish.
#32: Wonderfully Stacked Cut
Shorter at the nape, angular charming sides, and stunning volume all over the top – these are what you’ll get with this chic simple short haircut. Do it with your natural hair color and just simply add some pop of hue, and you’re good to go! This style would go well with a short shag cut, too.
#33: Very Edgy 1920’s Cut
Layered waves can make a sweet 1920s cut super modern and stylish. Ideal for short-haired ladies looking for a way to spice up and add volume and movement to their look!
#34: Wedge Hairstyle Great for Women Over 60
This is such a charming short wedge haircut for women over 60 that incorporates volume and elegance together. This short angled bob complements natural colors well with its low and easy upkeep.
#35: Beautiful for Over 50
This is a cute stacked bob with lots of movement. It’s a great short hairstyle for women over 50 who want the ease of shorter hair without going to a pixie cut. She’s growing out her gray, so I did a heavy highlight and toned the blonde to better match her natural gray hair.
What’s nice about wedge hairstyles for older women are that they are fairly easy to maintain. Use Aveda’s Pure Abundance Style Prep and Phomolient before drying her hair to create some volume and finished with Aveda Air Control hairspray. This cut looks great on many different hair types (straight or wavy or even with soft curls).
#36: Great for Curly Hair
This look is a curly wedge. I apply thicker highlights than I would on straight hair because curls tend to naturally blend colors together. The bold color and angled haircut enhance the wave by drawing your eye to the individual tendrils. Going shorter in the back and longer in the front creates major volume and movement through the back and keeps “safe” length around her face. It also draws her profile up for a more flattering silhouette.
#37: Cute with Blunt Bangs
I mixed the bowl and bob cut and added some volume by texturizing the back of her head. My color inspiration was possible starting with the Redken bleach and then glazing with the Shades EQ gloss 09v / 09t/09p / 09b / clear in equal parts.
#38: Chic Disconnected Cut
This is almost a cross between a pixie and a textured bob. I approach most pixie haircuts in a similar way, cutting the sides and back before deciding where to go with the top section. This look can be pretty universal. You can achieve similar haircuts without the massive disconnection that this haircut has as well. I’d say in general this style could be a wash and go, but would usually look best with at least minimal styling, if not a full blow dry. That all really depends on the client’s hair texture.
#39: Amazing Back View
This look is a versatile classic bob shape with a modern flair of rich color and texture. I love the depth created in the base formula, rich chocolate mocha created with Matrix ColorSync and how it just melts into the raspberry ends!
#40: Stylish Chin-Length Cut
This hairstyle is a pixie cut with lots of layers and texture. The best thing about this hairstyle is how versatile it is. It can easily be changed from fun and edgy (like in the picture) to a more sleek and sophisticated look by simply combing it back behind the ears.
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