Explore these wedge haircuts and hairstyles for ideas to discuss with your stylist.
1. Stacked Wedge with Long Front Pieces
Just because your hair is short doesn’t mean it has to be flat! Layer it just right and keep it framed around your face for a great wedge hairstyle. The more volume in the back, and the straighter the front, the better.
Over 50? See our roundup of wedge haircuts for women over 50 for age-tailored takes on the shape.
2. Party in the Back
Keep your layers long in the front, making the appearance of a bob hairstyle. Then, chop the back and make it spiky or voluminous! Style the layers forward and create an angled look that increases the edginess.
3. Two-Tone Cut
Keep the underside of your hair a darker shade, like brown, and use your wedge hairstyle to add other colors on top! The lighter the top layers, the bolder the statement. Use highlights or full coloring, whichever you prefer.
4. Shorter Underneath
Add some natural volume and bend to your cut by trimming the bottom layer slightly shorter than the top layer. It will fall over and lend some extra oomph to your look and is also quite retro.
5. Comb Over
Like your style slightly longer, but have trouble with parts? Comb over the front part of your hair and style it with volume. This is especially useful for people who want low-maintenance care, but want something trendy.
6. Thinly Veiled
Make sure to go with the texture of your hair. If you want a longer look, thin the ends to ensure a smooth, thin look to your edges. This is an especially great way to deal with fine hair, as it lets you create a look that works with your hair’s texture.
7. Wavy Wedge
Keep your length slightly longer, but add texture or layers dispersed throughout. Curl with an iron or wave iron, and make waves! Keep your layers shorter in the back if you like, but make sure to have longer layers up front to get the full effect.
8. Smoothed-Back Hair
One of the best parts of the wedge hairstyle is its versatility. You can smooth it back for a more sophisticated look, and flatten it based on your style needs. You can also use clips for a bouffant type “bump,” or just slick it back for an edgy, professional look.
9. Layered Wedge with an Extra-Long Front Piece
Add an extra zing to your look, with short layers in the back, long straight layers in the front, and leave a small chunk of strands up front longer than all the rest. This streamlined look will look even edgier if you dye the strands a lighter or darker color than the rest of your hair.
10. Pixie with Wispy Bangs
Chopping your bangs to match your shortest layer in the back, and leaving just enough layers around your crown to style is the best way to get your friends to say, “Wow!” This style is incredibly cute and would go well with a new, lighter color.
11. Tousled Bob with a Tapered Nape
If you have naturally curly hair, embrace the layers and the face-framing bangs. Just make sure the bangs stay long enough to tuck behind your ear, and the layers work with your natural part. This is a lovely, traditional look that works well if you’re blessed with natural curls.
