65 Short Layered Haircuts for Thick Hair You’ll Absolutely Love
Thick hair can sometimes feel unmanageable, but with the right cut, you’ll unlock its true potential. Short layers are the secret weapon. Layers add bounce, reduce bulkiness, and amp up the volume in all the right places. Here are some of our favorite short layered haircuts for thick hair that are designed to make the most of your hair’s natural volume and texture.
1. Short Angled Bob with Side-Swept Bangs

If you’re after a smooth, modern cut, this angled bob has got you covered. The short layers give volume to your thick hair, and the subtlely angled side-swept bangs gently sweep across the forehead. Use a smoothing cream to control any flyaways and to keep it silky and sleek.
2. Tapered Layers with Piecey Highlights

Tapered layers work wonders for thick hair because they take out bulk without losing the beauty of your locks. Add in piecey highlights, and you’ve got a sun-kissed look that makes your hair look light and vibrant. These layers create a stacked look in the back, adding natural lift.
3. Short Layered Feathered Bob

This feathered bob brings a lovely wispy quality to thick hair, making it feel lighter but full of body. The feathering softens the ends, giving movement without overwhelming your face. For those days when you want to shake things up a little, use a round brush when blow-drying to get that lovely, soft curve at the ends.
4. Highlighted Layered Pixie

You can get versatility out of a pixie cut, and this layered pixie proves it. Layers throughout the style give it dimension, and adding highlights really lightens the look. To style this short layered haircut, use a lightweight mousse or volumizing spray for lift at the roots and scrunch your hair for a textured effect.
5. Layered Bob with Silver Highlights

Silver highlights are an elegant choice, and they pair beautifully with a layered gray bob. The sleek layers are designed to fall gracefully, with just enough texture to give the look a soft finish. This cut keeps your hair manageable while still showing off its thickness.
6. Layered Wedge Cut with Side-Swept Bangs

A wedge haircut like this one is perfect for adding height at the crown while tapering down at the neck. It’s a structured look with feathering that gives thick hair a neat, polished finish. The side-swept bangs add a playful element, making it an all-around flattering style.
7. Textured Layered Waves

If you love a bit of texture, this style gives you waves without making your hair look over the top. The layers are cut in such a way that they emphasize the natural wave formation of your hair. To style, use a texturizing spray to define the waves.
8. Highlighted Layers with Bangs

This short layered cut, complete with bangs, brings a youthful freshness to thick hair. The layers keep the hair light, and the highlights add brightness. This is the perfect style for showing off your hair texture.
9. Layered Bob with Bangs

A layered bob with bangs is perfect for someone who wants a structured, classic cut. The layers add volume and piecey separation, and the bangs offer a playful contrast. Ask your stylist for layers tailored to your natural hair thickness, ensuring the cut stays full of body.
10. Feathered Layered Bob

This bob haircut is all about wispy softness. Feathered layers give thick hair a light feel, taking out heaviness while maintaining a full-bodied look. The feathering helps the ends flick out just slightly, adding to the charm of the style.
11. Balayage Blunt Bob with Layers

The blunt bob with layers is a fantastic way to add structure to thick hair. With balayage highlights, the layers in this bob pop with a seamless blend of colors. The blunt cut keeps the ends neat, but the hidden layers provide just enough texture to prevent the style from feeling too heavy.
12. Layered Wavy Bob

For women with thick hair who love a bit of wave, this layered bob gives you texture without overpowering the hair. In other words, the layers keep the volume from getting too much. This style works well with a curling wand for defined waves or a texturizing spray for a more casual look.
13. Cropped Layered Curls with Bangs

Curly girls, this cropped style works with your natural curls while adding shape through strategic layering. The key to this style is keeping the layers balanced so the curls sit just right. Use a curl cream or mousse to define your curls and keep frizz at bay.
14. Textured Shaggy Layers with Bangs

If you’re craving a hairstyle with a lot of texture and personality, this shaggy look is the answer. Thick hair benefits from the multiple layers that give this cut its signature “shag” appearance, adding noticeable movement. The bangs complement the style with a carefree attitude.
15. Highlighted Layered Bob with Side-Swept Bangs

This layered bob, with its gorgeous highlights, gives you volume and lightness. It’s a versatile look that can be styled sleek or with a bit of texture. The highlights are the cherry on top, making the layers stand out even more.
16. Layered Bob with Feathered Bangs

For women with thick hair, this layered bob offers the perfect balance of structure and softness. The feathered bangs keep the look light, and the layers take the bulkiness out of your thick locks. The feathering technique gives the bangs a wispy finish, making this style feel elegant and youthful.
17. Tapered Choppy Layers with Bangs

Layers create a textured, dimensional look in this short hairstyle. Layers allow you to remove extra hair that would otherwise weigh the style down. Ask your stylist for short, choppy layers with bangs and a tapered shape at the back for an on-trend look.
18. Textured Pixie

This textured pixie is perfect for women who love a short, no-nonsense haircut with plenty of style. The textured layers give the hair a modern, tousled feel. But the good news is that it’s a short cut that is easy to style. Use a texturizing cream to play up the layers.
19. Curly Pixie with Choppy Layers

This curly pixie shows off your natural curls while keeping things short and sassy. The choppy layers add a bit of edge to the softness of the curls, creating a playful contrast. To keep curls defined, use a lightweight curl cream and let the layers do the rest.
20. Stacked Layers

Stacked layers give thick hair a structured look while maintaining plenty of movement. The layering technique creates height at the crown, while the back is shaped to provide a smooth, rounded finish. The result is a cut that doesn’t look too bulky without sacrificing volume.
21. Voluminous Layered Bob

This voluminous layered bob is the perfect way to give thick hair stylishness and structure without feeling heavy. The layers are stacked in a way that creates lift at the crown, giving your hair a beautiful, full look. If you want a style that adds dimension and lift, this bob does the trick.
22. Blunt Wavy Layers

Blunt cuts don’t always have to be straight and sleek. This style combines the sharpness of a blunt cut with soft, wavy layers, making it a great option for women with thick hair. The waves add texture and keep the hair from feeling too heavy.
23. Textured Layers with Flipped Ends

These textured layers with flipped ends add a little drama to your look. Long layering is key here, taking out the unnecessary weight and leaving a light, breezy feel. Ask your stylist for choppy layers and some feathering at the ends to achieve this look.
24. Cropped Choppy Layers

This cropped cut with choppy layers brings a modern look to thick hair. The short, textured layers give the style plenty of attitude while keeping the hair light and manageable. Consider using a texturizing paste to define the layers and give them a piecey look.
25. Shaggy Silver Pixie

The beauty of a shaggy pixie is how it takes thick hair and transforms it into a breezy, light look. Thick hair can sometimes feel overwhelming, but the piecey, razor-cut layers of this style help break up that density. The short length around the back and sides keeps the hair manageable, while the longer top layers add some height and natural lift.
26. Short Stacked Layers

This stacked style is a fantastic option for thick hair that needs a little extra structure. The stacked layers in the back create a clean look while keeping the hair full of body. The front is left slightly longer to soften the shape.
27. Cropped Wavy Layers

Waves meet precision in this stunning cropped look. The beauty of this cut lies in how the layers are tailored to add bounce, making thick hair look light and airy. Women with naturally wavy hair will appreciate how the shape of the cut defines the waves without adding too much lift.
28. Short Layers with Flipped Ends

Short layers lift thick hair, giving it an airy feel, while the ends are subtly flipped out for a bit of sass. This makes the hair feel weightless yet styled. You’ll love how easy it is to keep the ends looking fresh with a quick blow-dry and round brush.
29. Rose Gold Pixie

Want to blend chic with a pop of color? The rose gold pixie does the job perfectly. This short layered pixie cut lets the rich, warm hue of rose gold really stand out while the layers create a sculpted look. Women with thick hair will appreciate how the layers remove excess puffiness while maintaining a voluminous crown.
30. Layered Gray Bob with Bangs

A graceful bob with soft layers and bangs gives thick hair a sophisticated lift. This bob frames the head in such a way that the layers subtly lighten the weight of the hair without losing the volume. Keep the cut looking smooth with a lightweight styling cream for added shine and manageability.
31. Short Layered Bob with Bangs

Layers give this thick bob structure and lift, preventing it from looking heavy or flat. The addition of bangs makes the look feel youthful. In your styling routine, use a volumizing mousse applied at the roots to help lift the layers. You can style the bangs with a blow-dryer and a round brush for a smooth finish.
32. Short Choppy Pixie

This short, layered hairstyle stands out with choppy layers that are cut unevenly, giving it a playful look. The short length reduces bulky heaviness, making your hair feel lighter while showcasing its natural volume. The jagged edges bring out the natural density of thick hair, giving it stunning dimension.
33. Stacked Layered Pixie

This is a pixie with serious attitude and structure. The stacked layers at the back create a rounded shape, making it perfect for thick hair that needs controlled volume. The crown is left longer, adding height and a sense of drama to the cut.
34. Side-Swept Layered Waves

Thick hair takes well to these layers, allowing the waves to hold their shape. The longer pieces in front give it a slightly dramatic edge, perfect for showcasing your hair’s natural volume. Use a curling wand for defined waves or a diffuser for softer texture.
35. Tapered Layers with Fringe

This short haircut is the definition of polished meets playful. The tapered layers work to slim down thick hair, giving it a sleek shape. The bangs bring just enough softness to keep things looking modern. Think of it as the perfect balance between sharp edges and easy flow – refined but not too serious.
36. Chunky Feathered Layers

Chunky layers in this cut are bold and eye-catching (especially in this striking copper shade), perfect for showing off your hair’s natural thickness. Feathering at the ends helps reduce weight while adding softness and flow. The layers are styled outward to create a flirty, airy feel, making thick hair look light and breezy.
37. Short Salt-and-Pepper Feathered Layers

This short style is about working with natural texture and color while keeping things light and stylish. The feathered layers add softness, making thick hair more manageable and easy to style. The salt-and-pepper tones add a touch of elegance, blending beautifully with the layers for an elegant finish.
38. Short Textured Layers with Piecey Bangs

Piecey bangs steal the show in this textured cut. The layers are cut to emphasize your hair’s natural volume and thickness. The short length keeps the style light and easy to manage, even with thick strands.
39. Layered Pixie with Undercut

This short pixie features an undercut that takes thick hair to the next level. The undercut at the sides and back reduces thickness, letting the top layers steal the spotlight. The layered crown is left longer for added volume and height, creating a striking contrast.
40. Cropped Curly Layers

Cropped layers in this style are perfect for showing off natural curls in thick hair. The short length keeps the curls defined and bouncy while reducing excess volume. Layers are cut throughout to add shape and prevent the style from looking too heavy or creating that unwanted triangular shape.
41. Short Feathered Side-Swept Layers

This feathered style is a great way to tame thick hair while keeping it stylish and sleek. The side-swept layers create a flattering angle, adding softness and flow to the cut. Feathering at the ends reduces heaviness, making thick hair easier to style and manage – which is what we all want.
42. Choppy Layered Bob with Bangs

This choppy bob is your ticket to texture. The choppy layers give your thick hair that cool, tousled look. The bangs add a playful touch, striking the perfect balance between bold and flirty. To style, use a texturizing spray and let those layers do their thing – no overthinking needed.
43. Voluminous Textured Layers

If big hair makes you smile, these voluminous layers are a must-try. The cut is all about fullness without the fluff, giving thick hair a lightweight lift. Each layer is crafted to amplify your hair’s natural body, creating an airy effect.
44. Layered Wavy Pixie

Layers work overtime to bring out texture while keeping your thick hair under control. It’s short enough to feel fresh and low-maintenance but styled enough to be on-trend. It’s a pixie with personality, perfect for showing off your natural texture.
45. Textured Pixie with Feathered Layers

This short, textured pixie is like a breath of fresh air for thick hair. The feathered layers keep things soft and light, lifting the weight without losing the volume. Styling wax can add just the right texture to the ends, letting your natural thickness shine through.
46. Short Textured Face-Framing Layers

These layers bring all the texture and charm, keeping thick hair feeling light and bouncy. The cut focuses on creating movement, with shorter layers that naturally fall into place. It’s perfect if you want a low-maintenance style with a lot of visual interest.
47. Layered Piecey Bob

This bob supports choppy definition with its piecey, textured layers. The piecey texture adds dimension, making thick hair look vibrant and full. A small amount of texturizing spray goes a long way here, adding definition and keeping things light.
48. Spiky Layered Pixie

Short, sharp layers create a textured effect that doesn’t take itself too seriously. It’s a great way to show off your thick hair while keeping it manageable and fun. Using styling wax to make the spikes stand out even more, giving the cut a bold finish that stays put.
49. Layered Asymmetrical Pixie

This asymmetrical pixie has uneven layers for contrast. One side is just slightly longer, while shorter layers keep things sleek and lightweight. Smooth the longer layers with some styling cream, or let them air dry for a more casual look. It’s subtle asymmetry at its finest.
50. Layered Side-Swept Bob

Layers are always great for adding volume and keeping thick hair from feeling heavy. The long side-swept bangs add a dramatic, face-framing touch. The long bangs let you switch between edgy and elegant in a snap.
51. Rounded Layered Bob with Bangs

This rounded bob combines sleekness and softness for a lovely, balanced look. The subtle long layers give it shape and lift. Thick hair benefits from the rounded design, which keeps it full without overwhelming the cut.
52. Wispy Layers with Subtle Highlights

Wispy layers delicately lighten thick hair, making it feel feathery. Subtle highlights shimmer through the strands, adding a soft glow that catches the light. The side bangs sweep softly across your forehead, bringing a hint of movement.
53. Wispy Platinum Pixie with Tapered Layers

This pixie is a blend of sharp edges and soft finishes. The platinum shade steals the show and really shows off those dimension-filled layers. Thick hair transforms into a structured yet playful shape that’s light and manageable (and won’t take hours to style).
54. Cropped Swooping Layers

There’s something so playful about these swooping layers. Cropped to perfection, the layers lift and curve, creating a style that feels lively and defined thanks to the piecey texture. Thick hair finds a perfect balance here, with the layers adding lift.
55. Short Shaggy Layers

Uneven layers break up the thickness of shaggy hair, giving it a fun texture. Use a mousse or texturizing cream to amp up the shaggy texture and bring those layers to life. It’s low-maintenance but packed with character.
56. Layered Bob with Subtle Highlights

This layered bob feels modern and sleek (thanks to the straight styling )without being too serious. The layers keep thick hair manageable, creating a natural shape that’s flattering from every angle. Use a lightweight smoothing serum to keep the layers glossy and frizz-free.
57. Layered Curls

Beautiful white layers sculpt each loose curl, giving them definition while keeping thick strands light and airy. The cut is perfect for showing off your texture without letting the curls get too voluminous. The layers also make it easy to refresh your curls with just a spritz of styling/texturizing spray.
58. Layered Chin-Length Bob

A modern take on chin-length hair. Thick hair benefits from the thoughtful layering of this bob, which creates a soft shape that feels lightweight. Blow-dry with a round brush to give the ends a slight curve, or let it air-dry for a more casual look.
59. Short Layered Bob

This short bob combines sleekness with texture, making it perfect for thick hair that needs a little lightening up. The long layers create a shape that feels bouncy and full. Smooth it out with a flat iron if you want a silky smooth finish.
60. Short Bob with Layers

This short bob is anything but ordinary – it’s the ultimate mix of style and practicality. The layers work overtime to lighten thick hair. If you want something a little more playful, spritz on a little texturizing spray, tousle it with your fingers, and let the layers show off their fun, flirty side.
61. Piecey Textured Pixie

This pixie cut, with its piecey, textured layers, gives you plenty of room for creative styling. It’s the kind of style that lets thick hair breathe while keeping it short and stylish. A texturizing cream or wax will help you define the layers, giving them a sharp, modern feel.
62. Short Angled Layered Bob

This sharp, angled bob lets the subtle layers do all the heavy lifting. The stacked back adds height and bounce, and the elongated front pieces give you that face-framing drama. Blow it out with a round brush and a little heat protectant for silky-smooth results, or tuck the longer front pieces behind your ears for a sleeker finish.
63. Layered Silver Pixie

Here’s a chic blend of textured layers and soft, tapered edges. The layers on top of this pixie are textured, so whether you want a little height or a tousled bedhead look, the choice is yours. It’s particularly striking on silver hair, where the natural shine and depth of the cool-toned shade get a major spotlight.
64. Choppy Cropped Feathered Layers with Bangs

Layers bring out the best in thick hair, giving it a choppy, trendy texture. This style is short enough to stay light and manageable but long enough to let you experiment with styling. Pair it with a side part or tuck one side behind your ear.
65. Tousled Shaggy Layers with Bangs

This tousled shag has all the attitude and none of the upkeep. The shaggy layers add a texture that thick hair carries so beautifully. The bangs add a flirty softness to the cut. It’s perfect for wavy hair, as the layers naturally accentuate that tousled look without needing extra styling.