Choppy Hairstyles

If you've grown tired of your normal bob or long layered haircut, why not consider one of the many choppy hairstyles to create an edgier look?

Make the chop!

Choppy styles have many different looks. From the accident in the mirror trimming your bangs to the random precision of a professional haircut, choppy hairstyles are just plain hip. These choppy styles can work well on men and women, and can be done at home or in your stylist's chair.

The art of a good choppy haircut is knowing how much hair to cut and how much to leave. Most of these choppy haircuts are variations of shag hair styles, and you can go bold and chunky or soft and wispy depending on your mood.

Popular amongst urban men and free spirited women, the indie haircut is also known as the rocker cut. This look is commonly found on college campuses and in coffee shops. For an indie shag, the hair is usually left a little longer on the neck with longer bangs. The interior of this cut can be chopped to various lengths and textures with a razor. Styling products such as waxes and clays will define this look and add texture. Women sporting an indie cut may choose to soften the look with wispier fringe.

The choppy bob haircut is another popular look for this edgy style. Rather than blunt and symmetrical, a choppy bob usually has a more jagged and undefined edge to the bottom and the bangs.

This haircut is best when the hair is left one length and blunt with choppiness around the edges rather than the interior. Too many layers will ruin this look. To add more punch to this blunt, choppy look, add funky peek-a-boo highlights, where the color pops out from underneath the cut.

Cropped and chopped styles are a great way to work with cowlicks and natural growth patterns to express your individual style. Cropped styles are usually only an inch or two in length with most of the hair being the same length, but they can be personalized with a longer fringe around the face or left a little longer in the back to add softness to your hairline. Women and men of all ages can wear a cropped look.

Choppy layered hair styles should be left to the professionals. This look can easily turn bad if cut at home. This style can work well with both short bangs and fringe around the face, or longer bangs with layers. This is a great haircut choice for both straight and curly hair alike, if done well. If you have a ton of hair, why not try a choppy cut to break up the weight and add some edginess and lift to your style?

One way to add choppiness to long layers is with a face framing cut. Have your stylist take a few thin sections around your face and piece them out with point-cutting snips. This will break up your hairstyle add a low commitment interest to your cut. This look also adds some interest when hair is pulled back. Use a little pomade to separate the snips.

Add color to your style.

If you want to keep your hair long, but desire some choppiness, why not go directly for the interior? This look can add height and slenderness to an otherwise voluminous hairstyle. Depending on the amount cut, an interior chop can look funky and edgy, or can cleverly add lift to flat heavy hair.

Choppy hairstyles demand hair color. To define the pieces of your new haircut, opt for varying shades of hair highlights or lowlights added into your current hair color. With the right color placement and cut, choppy hair can attract the attention you desire. If this is your first go around with color, just a slight difference in shade can still add some punch to your choppy new look. Ready to go bold? Try some extreme color with blonde in your black hair, or black in your blonde hair, or a brilliant pink, red or green hue to enhance out your creative spirit.

No matter the color, cut, or length, choppy hairstyles are a fun way to break up a classic style.

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