A blunt cut is hair that is below the shoulders and same length all the way through. This haircut style typically goes well with straight to medium hair that is not too dense or thick. Blunt cut does not work with very curly or thick hair. While this variant typically means the hair is the one (same) length all around the head, it can also comprise cuts that are longer or shorter in the back than by the face.

Layered cuts give the illusion of length and volume. They are made by cutting the hair upwards at an angle. The outermost hair is generally shorter, with the areas underneath the top part of the hair progressively getting longer. Layered cuts are generally made at a 45° angle. The layers may be very blunt, particularly in high fashion styles, or blended to produce a softer look. Layered cuts can often suit any hair length or type and are often a good option for those with very curly or thick hair.

Bobs are among the most popular women's haircut styles. This cut is above the shoulder, and may be blunt or layered, and all same length or shorter in the back than it is in the front. An A-line bob is a general variation of this haircut style and is cut with the hair slowly getting longer as it reaches the front of the face. The back of this cut may be tightly layered, thereby creating a stacked effect, or layered all over.

A shag cut is very similar to a bob except it is that has been layered to various lengths. The cut tends to create an oval shape in the hair, and layers are usually made at sharp angles. Although a shag cut can be done on longer hair, it is typically reserved for hair above the shoulder.

The pixie cut is another of the familiar women's haircut styles. Pixies are very easy to maintain and can be worn casually, or dressed up for special occasions. This cut is generally short on the back and sides of the head and slightly longer on the top, with the sides shortened by a razor. The hair may be all of same length or longer on the top and shorter on the sides. Based on the style, pixies range from as short as a half inch in some places to two or three inches long in others.

There are several variations to these cuts. Longer styles may be cut asymmetrically (unevenly), with pieces in the front being heavily layered while the back remains all one length. In shorter hair, the front and back may be different lengths or the hair on one side of the head may be longer than the other. Bangs and angled cuts can be included in any one of the main women's haircut styles. Bangs can be cut long or short, off to the side or straight across. The thickness of the bangs typically depends on the shape of a woman's face and her hair type.