Hailing from the classic 60s, the stacked bob is a shorter haircut that uses precisely cut graduated layers to create a rounded, full-bodied shape at the back of the head. Stacked bobs can be mid-length, super short, or with cute bangs, and this versatility is the reason why it never goes out of style!
When cut, this usually slightly angled haircut has limitless varieties that can suit any face shape and hair texture! The stacked layers remove unwanted bulk for dense and thick hair to allow for more movement. On the other hand, it can also be styled to add volume to thin and fine hair.
Whether you style it sleek and smooth or tousled and textured, the most important thing to do is to find the best version that will complement your personality and hair type. Enjoy this collection of some of the best ways to get stacked bobs!
#1: Chin-Length Stacked Bob with Fringe
This is a fun textured stacked bob with fringe with lots of built-in texture and movement. It has a high stack in the back with a dramatic angle. The most significant part of this chin-length bob is its versatility. It can be worn super sleek and perfect, or you can make it more undone with soft waves. It’s a relatively easy style that always gets tons of compliments, and the lilac will surely turn some heads.
This particular haircut can be achieved on many hair types, like fine or thick, wavy or straight hair. As for the desired color, I recommend the client who does not have dark natural hair. This allows you to get the natural hair color to a super pale blonde that you need to achieve the pale color.
#2: Stacked Bob for Thick Hair
This stacked bob for thick hair is one of my absolute favorite hairstyles! It’s super cute and fun to play around with. Styling is made simple with this haircut. It’s an easy blow-and-go, or you can give it some textured beach waves. It’s very versatile.
This haircut requires a bit more attention than most. If it’s too long, it can be a headache! Regular haircuts are a must to keep it shaped up and looking fabulous. It makes it simple for a client on the go who only has time to go to the salon for a touch-up every 4-6 weeks.
#3: Stacked A-Line Bob
This stacked bob haircut is a very edgy, daring, and sassy look. I love how the sharp and longer front corners elongate the face and how the round shape on the back hugs her head and gives it a beautiful shape. I love adding layers in the back of bobs so they fall nicely around the shape of my client’s head.
Depending on their hair texture, it may or may not require much styling. So if you have very unruly hair, it might require more effort in styling. That is something to consider before trying this look. But also, women who desire short hair but have round faces can rock this look. The longer front will help give the illusion of an oval face shape, which is usually ideal and a goal for most clients.
#4: Trendy Stacked Bob with Undercut
This cut is a textured, slightly stacked bob with an undercut. I love seeing the undercut when it’s tucked behind the ear. It adds a bit extra detail to your overall look. I would recommend this cut and style to anyone with a fair amount of hair and the time to style it. I think the short bob haircuts we see now look great on most face shapes and can be styled in many ways. I recommend finding a seasoned stylist to cut short hair, giving you a good length and texture to complement your face shape.
#5: Modern Stack with a Side Part
Try a modern stacked bob with a side part if you crave volume and softness in your hairstyle. If you want a hairstyle that is both business-friendly and edgy, this is one of the best haircuts to get. Make sure the length of your hair is right below the ear and right at the hairline, curving upward with your stack as you start cutting into your head’s natural shape. Longer layers on top will lay over the shorter length in the back and help frame your face shape beautifully.
#6: Gorgeously Stacked Bob
A gorgeously stacked bob is a great way to add more volume and fullness to your locks. Stacked bobs are great for any hair type, but your stack will be superb if you have thick hair. The stack comes from the cut, but you can also run your fingers up through your hair to make the stack more dramatic. Style with a smoothing cream like Moroccanoil Smoothing Lotion for a smooth, frizz-free finish.
#7: Stacked Bob Variation with Blonde Balayage
Classic and contemporary all rolled into one, a stacked bob and blonde balayage create a dynamic duo. A stacked cut can be easily modified for any hair texture or face shape. The balayage ends provide extra brightness to your basic highlights and help showcase your cut. Talk to your trusted stylist to customize this versatile look to fit your style.
#8: Balayage Bob That’s Stacked
A stacked bob is a style with a blunt perimeter combined with soft layers. Styling with super gentle waves leaving the ends straight is a look you can wear from a day in the office to a girl’s night out.
#9: Grey Stacked Pixie Bob Haircut
Sharpen your image with a stacked pixie bob haircut. The elevated back and longer sides create a striking visual shape. Did you know a stacked back can make your neck appear longer, and therefore you appear taller? A pixie bob is also a great choice if you’re afraid to go too short. The longer sides grow out easily, so this shape is a smart way to slide into shorter hair. The blowout is simple with a medium round brush; you’ll need to have your hair trimmed every six weeks.
#10: Stacked Medium Length Bob
This cut is a long textured, stacked medium-length bob. It has layers and texture throughout to give movement and the popular lived-in look. A textured stacked haircut is great for thicker hair with lots of natural body. It looks great straight or curled. It works well for all face shapes by changing the part placement.
#11: Short Stacked Bob
Straight, thick hair on short stacked bob hairstyles looks marvelous when it’s high up at ear to neck-length. Light colors like blonde and silver can help add volume to the hairstyle.
#12: Edgy Stacked Long Bob (Lob)
This lived-in layered, stacked long bob haircut is a total stunner with highlights that provide excellent contrast and dimension on naturally dark hair! It’s a sexy take on the modern long bob.
#13: Shaggy Bob That’s Stacked
A shaggy stacked bob cut is another great option. The lived-in color, texture, and tousled wave all help to make it feel fresh instead of the same old bob. The best thing about this short shaggy bob that’s stacked is how versatile it is! The style is cut right in. The hair will fall into place, whether blown smooth or waves are added.
#14: Medium Length Stacked Bob
This is a gorgeous A-line bob with stacked layers. Enhance the stacked medium bob even more with blonde highlights on brown hair.
#15: Long Stacked Bob with Bangs
Unlike the usually graduated bobs, this long stacked bob with bangs gives length and form to your hair. Caramel tones and bangs add attitude to the layers.
#16: Short Curly Stacked Bob
This short, curly stacked bob haircut, how precise cutting and the use of highlights and lowlights can gorgeously define and give life to curly hair! A shadow root can also provide added dimension.
#17: Messy Stacked Bob for Thin Fine, Hair
Asymmetrical looks straight on anyone, especially to round and oval faces. The disheveled messy bob look on this stacked bob haircut also works best if you have thin, fine hair.
#18: Stacked Bob for Wavy Hair
Even a slightly angled cut to a medium-length cut can greatly enhance your hair’s texture and volume! Use the best products when styling waves for a lasting gorgeous stacked bob for wavy hair.
#19: Gorgeous Stacked Bob for Thin Hair
This stacked bob for thin hair has layers that gradually increase. This creates the illusion of a bulky and beautifully shaped back that makes your hair look denser than it is. Stacked bobs are popular short hairstyles for women with thin hair because it creates a fuller appearance.
#20: Super Short Stacked Bob Pixie
Keep it sassy with this cute stacked pixie bob cut trimmed at the nape area but kept long at the top for versatility in styling. The dark red hair color reminds me of chocolate and cherry.
#21: Short Red Bob with Undercut
Please look at this fun, edgy take on a stacked bob cut. My favorite thing about it is the awesome undercut, as it’s a freeing feeling not to have hair on your neck. Stacked haircuts are best for women with thick hair who want a cute trendy cut. To help maintain this edgy look, you would like to use Aveda smooth infusion style prep to help smooth the hair to show these nice clean lines.
#22: Short Stacked Bob with Bangs
Q&A with style creator, Kimberly Murray
Stylist @ Ave Salon in Ogden, UT
How would you describe this look?
This short stacked bob with bangs is just fun and playful! I gave her bob long textured layers with some fringe around the face. I love that it can be worn more smoothly and sleek or full and messy, depending on what the client wants that day.
Any advice for someone considering it?
I recommend applying a product for volume when wet (I used a volumizing mousse) and then styling with a round brush to give optimal lift. The blowout is everything when it comes to getting volume. Spray wax is my go-to when giving a finished look and showing off the texture. A bob can be customizable to most hair types. Stacked bobs grow out great, but I recommend regular trims to keep the shape.
#23: Very Short Stacked Bob with Side Bangs
Q&A with style creator, Jenna
Stylist @ Willow Salon in Maple Grove, MN
How would you describe this look?
This is a sassy, fun yet sophisticated, short, stacked bob with side bangs. I like that this cut looks amazing, curled and messy or straight. It’s easy to style, and if you’re looking for a good mix between long and short, this is it. The color works well for this client because it is excellent for grey blending.
Any advice for someone considering it?
If you want something that you can style in multiple ways (straight, wavy, teased, etc.), this is the perfect look and is easy to get volume and texture. The best product for this look is texturizing hairspray to give it that tousled texture. Have fun and play around with it because you can get so many different looks!
#24: Inverted Stacked Bob
This chic bob is stacked and inverted. It’s so soft and enhances the soft layering in the cut beautifully.
This stacked inverted bob hairstyle is easy to style with few styling tools and styling products. A light-volume foam is such a great product to start with. It allows to create volume without a stiff hold.
Start with an excellent flat wrap using a Denman brush or a small boar paddle brush that will ensure smoothness and create a natural volume based on the head shape. Once completely dry, use a medium or small round brush for the front fringe area to give it extra bounce and put a bit of a bend in the hair to create interest. You could also opt for a curling iron and make the same look in the front. Then finish with a light moveable hairspray.
This is an excellent stacked bob for fine hair that needs movement. Keeping some length in front creates a beautiful elongated look, which is very slimming.
#25: Blonde Stacked Bob for Over 50
Q&A with style creator, Jill Toma
Hairstylist @ Salon Westlake in Westlake Village, CA
How would you describe this look?
This cut is somewhat of a stacked bob haircut with a slight undercut to give it more volume. This gal has fine wispy hair in front with quite a bit more in the back. I wanted to create a natural ebb and flow with many interior layers in the back, allowing the top of the cut to sit nicely without much product weighing it down. With this cut for fine hair, less product is best.
Some styling cream for the blowdry (cream over a moose as her hair is on the dry side and the alcohol in the moose dries it out more, and the cream is more smoothing on her frizz), a little dry powder root lift at the crown and top it off with your favorite spray. The front is softened with fringe and layers but keeps the edges sharp to fit her button-down personality. Anyone/of any age can wear this cut as long as it’s tailored to their personality.
Any advice for someone considering it?
This gal’s lifestyle is on the go, but this is something other than your low-maintenance color and cut. I see this client every five weeks, like clockwork for highlights/cuts and bang trims in between. But hey, if you want to get noticed, this is your go-to. She gets stopped everywhere she goes. She’s my walking billboard!
#26: Stacked Bob with Layers and Bangs
A layered stacked bob cut is great for any texture and density! It’s so easy to style every day or run a flat iron or curler through to change it up. The color has many dimensions, and it’s flattering for many face shapes and almost slimming to the neck area.
Everyday styling can be as low-maintenance as you want it to be. You can let it air dry and rock a more lived-in look or straighten it and add some Paul Mitchell Awapuhi Wild Ginger Treatment Oil from the mids to ends to add shine and softness and finish the look!
#27: Medium Stacked Bob
Q&A with style creator, Jacquelyn Marie
Cosmetologist / Makeup Artist @ Bii Natural Salon & Shop in West Dundee, IL
How would you describe this look?
The color is a custom balayage highlight with a gray coverage color touch-up. The cut is a razor cut, stacked layered bob. It has a graduated, diagonal forward cut.
I can’t say any single part of this medium-stacked bob haircut is my favorite. What I do love is that this look is organic. It’s light, airy, and lived-in.
Any advice for someone considering it?
This color is more low maintenance when it comes to touch-ups. You can visit a couple of appointments with color touch-ups to cover gray. These kinds of blended highlights grow out beautifully – no lines of demarcation. Balayage is the way to go these days. “Natural highlights” will always look like an effortless beauty.
This cut does require some styling daily. The razored layers look organic, as well as grow out beautifully.
#28: Stacked Angled Bob
Q&A with style creator, Stephanie Pachla
Stylist @ Mila Salon and Spa in Shelby Township, MI
How would you describe this look?
This is a stacked angled bob with lots of texture. I took weight out through the back to keep it from looking too bulky. I used a 1″ barrel curling iron for styling to create a soft tousled look.
The color is a Wella Professional line, and we wanted to deepen her from her summer golden blonde. I added deep reddish lowlights to maintain dimension and made her base a rich auburn tone.
Any advice for someone considering it?
For someone seeking stacked bob hairstyles like this one, it’s all about the maintenance. You have to be willing to clean it up to maintain its shape. It can work well on most hair types because the graduation through the back adds fullness if you have finer hair, but it’s also an excellent option for someone with thick hair as long as the weight is taken out and texture is added.
I typically always use a volume spray to achieve this look. My favorite is thickening hairspray by Bumble and Bumble. I also used a styling lotion to add moisture and shine and to protect against heat styling. My favorite is Perfect Me in Wella’s Eimi styling line.
#29: Wavy Bob
Q&A with style creator, Laura Vance
Cosmetologist @ Hair Bar in Natchitoches, LA
How would you describe this look?
I love this cut because it looks like a lot of effort without complicated styling. The shape is attractive to the eye and looks straight and curly, so you can rock your natural wave pattern or quickly run a flat iron through it if you’re in a hurry. When you have more time to style, you can curl it like shown here for this refined but slightly edgy look! The color is a balayage, which gives a ton of depth and dimension with less upkeep than traditional color.
Any advice for someone considering it?
Stacked bob haircuts are great for coarse or thick hair but can also work on fine, thin hair when the right products are used. This client has thin hair, so to style it, I used L’anza Healing Oil on damp hair, then blow-dried and curled it with a flat iron with about one inch of the ends left out. I finished it with Kenra Dry Texture Spray for a bit of “grip” and teased the crown area for extra volume. This cut would also be perfect for round or wide face shapes since the long pieces in the front help to balance the width of the face. The ease of styling and the balayage color is fantastic for people with busy lifestyles or those who want to spend less time on their hair but want to look like they did!
#30: Asymmetrical Bob
Q&A with style creator, Jessica Castillo
Hairdresser @ Panther City Salon in Fort Worth, TX
How would you describe this look?
This is an asymmetrical bob with classic graduation. I love this shape because the graduation allows the haircut to be tailored to fit the client’s head shape. This allows for a nice grow out. The unexpected asymmetry adds an unconventional element, bringing a little more edginess to a classic shape.
Any advice for someone considering it?
The good news about stacked bob cuts like this is that they can be achieved in almost anyone with the length in the right places. The irony of going shorter is that sometimes, layers and face-framing have to grow out enough to create a strong angle in the front like this one. If the shape is executed correctly, it will work nicely on almost anyone because it is specifically tailored to the client’s head shape. If you are thinking about trying out this look, go into it with an open mind and let the art happen!
#31: Layered Stacked Bob Back View
This is a seamless, stacked, layered bob cut. The goal was to ensure you didn’t see any hard lines. A razor and shears were both used throughout the haircut.
This is a versatile haircut. Adjust the length, height, and volume depending on the texture of the hair and face shape. A good consultation helps ensure the haircut is successful and meets your expectations.
#32: Shoulder Length Stacked Bob
Q&A with style creator, Sarah Brophy
Licensed Cosmetologist @ Lace’d Unisex Hair Salon in Langhorne, PA
How would you describe this look?
I call this look a shaggy bob. This client originally came to me as a color correction. This was her 3rd session with me, and I finally achieved the goal of color beigey blonde. The maintenance of this color is low because we can bring the root down for a more shadowed look.
Any advice for someone considering it?
You should have an open mind for styling. Using the right size tools will help create the intended shape of the haircut. Even using a 1″ curling iron will enhance a stacked bob hairstyle like this one.
#33: Choppy Stacked Bob with Long Sides
The choppy stacked bob hairstyle works well with most hair types and face shapes. It is easy to style either straight or with some fun waves. Use a mousse or cream for blow drying and a light styling paste to add texture when dry.