Forget the Trends—This Low-Maintenance Bob Is the Most Timeless Cut of Them All

There's no denying that the bob has been the haircut of the past year. It seems that many of us took the plunge and opted for a short haircut over the past 12 months. And if one thing's for sure, our love affair with bobs isn't going anywhere as we head into 2024. We've seen every iteration of the bob haircut make a comeback this year, from the Italian bob to the blunt bob and the stacked bob to the French bob. And now, the choppy bob is the next haircut that I predict we'll be seeing a lot more of.

Scrolling through my Instagram feed, I'm seeing so many choppy, textured bobs. And I'm not surprised. Not only is this a timeless haircut that suits everyone, but the layers give hair body and movement for that effortless "undone" look with minimal effort.

Ready to go for the chop? Scroll ahead for all the choppy bob haircut ideas you could ever need. 

Choppy Bob Haircuts

A choppy bob works so well with a face-framing fringe such as curtain bangs.

The Choppy Bob Is the Timeless Haircut Trend We Forever Love

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@lauraharrier

Note the subtle layers in Laura Harrier's choppy lob haircut.

Soft, choppy layers like these give a short haircut so much movement.

A choppy bob also lends itself well to effortless waves and curls.

This cut suits Alyssa Coscarelli's face perfectly. 

The Choppy Bob Is the Timeless Haircut Trend We Forever Love

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@brosiaaa

An easy way to style a choppy bob? Flip it into a side parting for extra volume.

The Choppy Bob Is the Timeless Haircut Trend We Forever Love

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@lefevrediary

The right layers give brilliant definition to natural curls. 

Choppy, face-framing layers are great if you're growing out your bob, or if want to keep some length if you're going shorter.

The Choppy Bob Is the Timeless Haircut Trend We Forever Love

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@frannfyne

A choppy bob also looks great when it skims the jaw. 

A hair tong is a great way to add volume and shape to a shoulder-length bob with layers.

Choppy layers will add volume to fine hair.

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A good tong is your best friend for adding some effortless, undone waves to the layers in your hair. GHD makes some of the best around.

To enhance that choppy texture, a texturising mist will add a cool, nonchalant look to your lengths.

Ideal for shorter styles, a hair pomade will give choppy layers extra definition.