This trendy hairstyle is the Goldilocks ofall layered looks.

But it’s also wonderful for adding depth, variety, and movement to flat or thin hair.

Shattered layers are an extremely adaptable alternative to blunt, one-length cuts and overly feathered, multi-layered looks.

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Simply put, this is a go-to technique for a reason.

Shattered layers are relatively short, meaning they add movement and body without losing overall length.

Typically, longer layers are softly feathered so that they appear to blend seamlessly into the next section.

Shattered layer haircut

Therein lies the secret to this trendy look.

First, tell your stylist you’re looking for multiple short and easily blendable layers.

Then, tell them you’d like the layers to be highly textured and thinned on the bottom edges.

Shattered layer haircut on chin-length hair

The results will be understated, but that’s the whole point.

Shattered layers aren’t meant to be a drastic cut.