Today we’re working on choppy graduated short hair, a technique similar to the choppy one length bob, but more challenging because graduation can easily become lumpy or inconsistent. Choppy layers give separation, pieciness and texture. This allows for volume and fun styling. 

By taking small, controlled sections and alternating between the Jatai Tokyo Scissors and the Feather Plier Razor, we can build choppy texture while preventing the shape from becoming heavy or lumpy and uncool.

In this graduated bob tutorial, you’ll also see how to remove weight for a sleeker finish with movement and fullness. This approach combines visual cutting with strong technical foundations in sectioning and elevation, giving you results that feel more lived-in, fluid, and easy to style.

Layered bob hairstyles are versatile. From medium length bobs to short bob haircuts on fine hair to thick hair, straight to wavy and curly hair, bangs or no bangs and everything in between, you can create any bob you desire. With a graduated cut, you get nice stacked layers without lumps if done properly. If you're looking for haircut ideas for short hairstyles, this graduated bob haircut with layers in this easy to follow tutorial.