Choppy Bob Leads Layered Hair's Comeback, Says Rahua Cofounder
The choppy bob trades polished ends for irregular layers and movement. Rahua cofounder Fabian Lliguin explains how to cut and style it for fine and thick hair alike.
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The takeaway
- Hairstylist Fabian Lliguin, cofounder of Rahua haircare, defines the choppy bob as irregular, textured layers rather than a blunt or polished finish.
- The cut works on straight hair, gentle waves, and curls; layering strategy varies by density—fullness for fine hair, weight removal for thick hair.
- Lliguin recommends Rahua's Aloe Vera Hair Gel for flexible definition, applied to towel-dried hair before air-drying or blow-drying.
Layered hair is making a major comeback, and the choppy bob is leading the way, according to hairstylist Fabian Lliguin, cofounder of Rahua haircare. The cut trades a perfectly polished finish for irregular layers, softened ends, and movement—and demands far less daily styling than its blunt counterpart.
The distinction matters. A blunt bob reads precise. A choppy bob is designed to look slightly undone. The varied ends create softness and volume, which makes the style appealing for anyone who wants character without a lengthy morning routine.
What Defines the Cut
"The choppy bob is a modern interpretation of the classic bob, defined by irregular, textured layers rather than a perfectly blunt or polished finish," says Lliguin. "The beauty of the cut is in its movement; the ends are intentionally varied, creating softness, volume, and a slightly undone quality."
The style suits a wide range of textures. Lliguin says it works well with naturally straight hair, gentle waves, or curls, and the layering can be adapted to different hair densities.
Density determines the approach. "For finer hair, a more strategic approach to layering can create the illusion of fullness and movement," explains Lliguin. "Thicker hair can benefit from removing some weight through the ends. I always think the best haircut works with the hair you naturally have rather than asking the hair to behave in a way it doesn't want to."
That principle—cutting with natural texture rather than against it—sits at the center of the trend's practical appeal. It reduces reliance on heat tools and heavy product.
How to Style It
Styling the choppy bob requires one rule: avoid making the hair look too perfect. Lliguin's method starts with towel-dried hair. Use your fingers to encourage natural movement as the hair dries. Air-dry for a softer finish, or use a diffuser to enhance texture. Once dry, twist or pinch small sections between your fingers to define the choppy layers, concentrating on the mid-lengths and ends.
"The finished look should have movement and softness—you want the hair to feel touchable rather than stiff," says Lliguin. "The goal is to create definition that still looks completely natural."
The Product Pick
For a styling boost, Lliguin recommends Rahua's Aloe Vera Hair Gel. "It gives the hair flexible definition without taking away its natural movement," he says.
His application method is specific: "I would apply a small amount to towel-dried hair, working it through the lengths and ends with the fingers, before either air-drying or blow-drying. Once dry, use your fingertips to separate a few pieces around the face and ends."
The Takeaway
For salons and stylists, the choppy bob signals continued client demand for low-maintenance cuts that flatter natural texture across densities and curl patterns. Lliguin's layering guidance—building fullness on fine hair, removing weight on thick hair—offers a transferable framework for consultations as the layered-hair revival builds momentum.
Source: Harper's Bazaar Beauty; Source: rahua.uk
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