Are you eager to take a pair of scissors to your hair?
You’re in luck because it’s officially bob season. The bob haircut is one of those styles that’s been around forever but undoubtedly has a major moment as we transition into the warmer seasons. From the everyday person to celebrities like Halle Bailey, who was recently spotted in an innovative cropped loc ‘do, everyone’s hopping on the bob bandwagon, and we don’t blame them.
Bobs are super versatile, effortless, and chic. They’re the perfect style for anyone looking to switch things up, regardless of the hair type or face shape. With hotter weather on its way, let go of the extra length and opt for a new look. Whether you have thick, curly hair or fine, straight strands, there’s a bob style made just for you.
Check out our top bob looks, which are seen on celebrities of every hair type.
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Type 1- Fine Hair
Short styles best suited for naturally fine hair include cuts that mimic thick and voluminous hair. To achieve this look, we recommend trying a shaggy bob or “C” cut.
Greta Lee
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Golden Globe winner Greta Lee wears a playful bob with light beach waves on the red carpet. Lee’s textured look adds volume and depth to the short hairstyle.
Sydney Sweeney
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Sydney Sweeney channels old Hollywood glam with her chin-length cut, which she completes with soft curls to frame her face.
Elsa Hosk
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Model Elsa Hosk shakes up her cropped cut with effortless heatless curls.
Hailey Bieber
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Hailey Bieber hits the red carpet with a chocolate-colored jaw-length haircut. The model and entrepreneur add structured waves for extra volume to her naturally straight tresses.
Florence Pugh
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Dune: Part 2 star Florence Pugh spiced up her icy blonde cut with a bold finger wave.
Type 2- Wavy Hair
People with wavier textures don’t have to worry too much about volume when it comes to their bob. Play around with your extra dimension by getting bangs or selecting a longer bob style.
Taylor Hill
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Taylor Hill stuns in a gorgeous micro-cut. The 28-year-old model hit the scene with her natural wavy hair.
Selena Gomez
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Actress/singer Selena Gomez wears a long bob with effortless waves.
Sarah Hyland
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Sarah Hyland steps out with a grown-out bob and tousled beach waves.
America Ferrera
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America Ferrera keeps it sophisticated with a one-length sleek bob. For this look, the Barbie actress parted her hair in the middle.
Zendaya
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Zendaya brings back the glamorous baroque bob, styled with soft-structured curls.
Type 3- Curly Hair
If your hair is curlier, consider getting a slightly layered bob. These cuts often look best whether straight or naturally curly.
Nara Smith
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Everyone’s favorite influencer and homemaker, Nara Smith, keeps it simple with a micro bob and a heavy side bang.
Lori Harvey
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Lori Harvey stuns, as usual, with a shoulder-length cut and head full of voluminous curls.
Sabrina Elba
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Sabrina Elba stepped out looking irresistible in a slicked jaw-length cut.
Tyla
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“Water” singer Tyla switched up her look from her usual protective style to rock a full-fringe curly bob.
Raye
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British singer Raye is not only recognized for her amazing vocals, but she’s also known to step out in a voluminous retro-styled bob.
Type 4- Coily Hair
A lot of heat goes into maintaining the perfect bob cut, so don’t be afraid to experiment with different protective styles to take the load off of your coils.
Kerry Washington
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Kerry Washington ditched her typical sleek hair for a coily-textured layered bob.
Kelly Rowland
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Mea Culpa actress and legendary singer Kelly Rowland hit the streets with a traditional jaw-length bob.
Halle Bailey
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Halle Bailey glows in her loc-root curly short cut.
Ayo Edibiri
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The Bear actress, Ayo Edibiri shines on the red carpet with a mini cut paired with a slicked side bang.
Victoria Monét
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Grammy-award singer Victoria Monét glows with her heavy-feathered curls and highlighted bob cut.
Now, if that doesn’t inspire you to book a hair consultation – we don’t know what will.
But before you go hitting that salon chair, we suggest getting your hands on a WavyTalk mini flat iron, Hot Tools Professional hair rollers, Pattern Beauty curling wand set, Cake Beauty texturizing spray and a Fantasia IC shine serum.
Trust us when we say these must-have tools and products will make your styling 10 times easier. Happy bob-ing!
