Grazing just along the shoulders and collarbone, this short hairdo is popular for a reason.

It’s flattering on most people and relatively versatile to style.

The choppy layers add even more spunk tothis look by hairstylist Cherin Choi.

Layered Shoulder Haircuts

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Ask for layers with extra emphasis on face-framing pieces.

Best of all, this look can be styled or left totally tousled.

Layered Medium Cut

Too afraid to go full-on short?

Piecey Long Layers

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Choose a transitional length that hits just below the collarbones with lots of mid-length or long layers.

Then take a chance with a bold, ashy colorlike hairstylist Cherin Choi’s client.

Just a bit of layering frames the face beautifully.

Fringed Shoulder Cut

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Ask for thick curtain bangs that skim the cheekbones, shown here inthis style by @styled_by_carolynn.

Volume-Packed Collarbone Cut

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This layered shoulder hairstyle is spiced up with balayage highlights.

Style it up with big-barrel curls, and you’re ready for girls' night.

Full Fringe

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Hairstylist Ashlee Norman calledthis lookThe New Cindy as an ode to Cindy Crawford’s iconic volume.

You’ll be reaching for the Old Hollywood red lipstick in no time.

Lightly Layered Lob

If you’re hesitant about layers, add extra subtle texture with long layers.

Textured Long Bob

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Heavy highlights on the face-framing pieces bring extra oomph.

Get even morebaby bangs inspiration here.

Layered Medium Curly Cut

Add even more volume to a curly mane with layered and shoulder length.

Layered Shoulder Length Hairstyles

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Baby Bangs with Layers

Baby bangs offer a bit of uniqueness to a classic layered shoulder style.

Frequently Asked Questions

Absolutely!

As showcased in several of our examples, curly-haired women can rock a layered shoulder-length cut.

Breezy Curly Cut

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This will depend on the amount and length of your layers.

The more layers you have and the shorter they are, the more upkeep theyll require.

However, longer layers will grow out much easier.

Layered Curls

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Products like avolumizing hairsprayor mousse will give you even more oomph.

The Classic Lob

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Grown-Out Shoulder Cut

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Grow-Out Glam

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Face-Framing Ombré

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Natural Curls with Deep Side Part

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Bardot Curtain Bangs

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Long Curly Shag

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Volume-Packed Collarbone Cut

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Spring Haircuts

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Layered Shoulder Length Hairstyles

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Layered Shoulder Length Hairstyles

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Layered Shoulder Length Hairstyles

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Warm Highlights

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Baby Bangs

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The Modern Mullet

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Curly Highlights

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Shaggy Lob

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Baby Bangs

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