Shaggy Bob Haircut Ideas to Copy

Updated on Oct 15, 2024 at 5:20 PM

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Short hair has taken over with styles like the Italian bob and the "bixie" taking over Instagram feeds and Pinterest boards. In short, chopping off your hair this year has become the go-to move. With so many styles to choose from, it can be hard to pick the one for you, but a classic take on the bob is gaining popularity once more: the shaggy bob haircut.

Marrying the ever-trendy shag with cropped length, the shaggy bob haircut is all about movement and body. It's all thanks to the addition of layers — and lots of them. To give you more insight into this tousled, edgy hairstyle, we spoke with celebrity hairstylists Wesley O'Meara and Ted Gibson. They're sharing what exactly this look is, as well as how to style it at home. Plus, see different iterations of the style, like the shaggy bob haircut with bangs and the medium shaggy bob haircut. Keep reading to learn more.

Experts Featured in This Article

Wesley O'Meara is a celebrity hairstylist and men's grooming expert. He's worked with stars like Mia Bruce and Andie MacDowell.

Ted Gibson is a celebrity hairstylist and the owner of Starring salon in Los Angeles, California.

What Is a Shaggy Bob Haircut?

Unlike the chic elegance that comes with a blunt French bob, Gibson describes this haircut as a "cool girl" look due to its "choppy layers and textured ends." It also "usually isn't a blunt shape, [which] makes it a freer-feeling haircut," he tells PS. When you think of a shaggy bob, it's full of layers that'll help add volume and texture to your hair.

If you're considering a shaggy bob haircut, the good news is that it works for all hair types and face shapes, according to O'Meara. He emphasizes its versatility, explaining how you can personalize it to your style and needs. "It's a wonderful cut that can give fine hair more body and texture or for thick hair, it can help to remove weight." It doesn't matter what your personal style is or how you identify, O'Meara says, "This haircut is for you."

At his salon, Gibson typically creates this hairstyle with lots of piecey texture to really give it a disheveled look.

How to Style a Shaggy Bob Haircut

O'Meara notes that the shaggy bob hairstyle looks great on wavy hair when it's air-dried, while curly hair should rely on a diffuser and curl cream. His personal favorite is the Bumble and Bumble Bb Curl Defining Cream ($16). If you have straight hair, using a flat iron is the best way to add texture as it "creates a soft bend in the hair," O'Meara says. To finish the look, he likes to spritz with a sea salt spray.

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Shaggy Bob Haircut With Bangs

This shaggy bob haircut with bangs is a twist on the classic. It features a longer length with soft waves and short, side-swept bangs. The layers combined with the wavy texture add volume and shape around the face.

Soft Shaggy Bob Haircut

Not all shaggy bob haircuts need to have a tousled, bedhead feel, and this soft version is proof. It still has those short, choppy bangs, but the layers are more blended.

Curly Shaggy Bob Haircut

This style is all about emphasizing your curls with lots of layers. Meanwhile, the long, center-parted bangs open up the face.

Coily Shaggy Bob Haircut

Coily hair can sport the shaggy bob haircut, as both Gibson and O'Meara claim all hair types look great in the style. At the salon, O'Meara suggests a dry cut for coily hair as it helps shape the curls better.

Shaggy Bob Haircut With Curtain Bangs

If you have fine hair, Gibson says this style can help add volume to your look. The layers help even the straightest of hair gain more shape. Plus, you can personalize it with a curtain bang.

Shaggy Bob Haircut With Choppy Layers

This layered shaggy bob haircut is slightly longer in the front with shorter, choppy layers in the back. That's what gives it a messy, disheveled look (in a really chic way). Topped with the choppy bangs, you've got a more modern shag.

Short Shaggy Bob Haircut

Here's proof that a short shaggy bob haircut can look really chic. The subtle wave at the ends and thick bangs give it an edgy feel. It's like a cross between a French bob and a shag.

Shaggy Bob Haircut With Feathery Bangs

This layered style includes soft, feathery bangs. By curling your ends with a flatiron like O'Meara suggests, you can accentuate the different layers.

Shaggy Bob Haircut With Short Layers

From the side, you can really see how heavy layering gives this lob a cool, bedhead feel. It also showcases how you don't have to go super short with this look.

Micro Shaggy Bob Haircut

Because the shaggy bob is such a versatile haircut, you can wear it at micro length. A few short layers and micro bangs complete the look.

Short Shaggy Bob Haircut

You can take a more elegant and modern approach with the hairstyle by flicking out the ends. To make it more trendy, add a blunt bang.

Razor-Cut Shaggy Bob Haircut

Want a more tousled look? A razor-cut shaggy bob may be the perfect thing. It uses a razor or shears to "smoothly" slice through the hair, as O'Meara describes. Going chin length with a lot of layers gives it a disheveled appearance.

Long Shaggy Bob Haircut

Curls paired with layers equals major volume, even if you opt to keep your shaggy bob haircut at a longer length. Plus, the C-shape of this haircut is super flattering.

Medium Shaggy Bob Haircut

The versatility of this look allows you to choose the length that works best for your hair type and face shape. Plus, you can also incorporate soft curtain bangs and wispy face-framing pieces.

Rylee Johnston is a New York City-based freelance writer who covers everything from beauty, fashion, and celebrity trends to home, pets, and more. With a degree in journalism and over three years of industry experience, she enjoys interviewing experts and testing out products to make the best recommendations for readers.