If you don’t want to be weighed down by the sheer length of Lemonade braids but are still looking for a protective style, braided bobs are the perfect match for you. Though the shortcut of the hair might seem to also cut your stylistic options in the process, bobs still leave enough wiggle room for creativity and individuality.
Here are 12 of the many braided bob hairstyles we’re obsessed with.
1. Accessorized Fulani Braid Bob
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Stand apart from the other bob rockers with this short Fulani style. To bring the style out even more, embellish the look with clear, wooden, or any other styled beads of your choice.
2. Half Up, Half Down Bob
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Bringing part of the bob up allows you to play around with the look as well as overall volume of your hair. To achieve this style, pull the top layer of braids to the back and then secure it with a pin.
3. Faux Locs Bob
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These faux locs are too beautiful to pass up. They’re neat and look so natural. These locs would be great for Summer adventures.
4. Long Braided Bob
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A long bob might seem like an oxymoron, but hear us out. Sweeping past the shoulders, longer braided bobs give you more to work with: whether that means more room for voluminous buns, extra braid cuffs, or extra inches of braiding string. A stylish hat also mixes well with this fancy, braided look.
5. French Curls Bob
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This soft and feminine French curl bob is such a stylistic statement. It’s accentuated with tendrils across the face and hues of light blonde and brown.
6. Knotless Box Braids Bob
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This bobbed version of the knotless braids look is much lighter on the shoulders than its lengthier counterpart.
7. Ombre
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Can’t decide between two colors for your next look? Meet in the middle with an elegant ombre. To add even more color to this vivid hairstyle, add on an elaborate head scarf or hat.
8. Feed-in Braided Bob
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Adding feed-in braids to your next braided bob hairstyle will result in a more intricate, sophisticated look that’s bound to turn heads. Braids of a lighter color, like platinum blonde, will bring even more attention to the complex rows.
9. Braided Bob with Beaded Ends
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This style is perfect for those who like to keep it simple. The addition of colored beards to the end of each braid emphasizes this clean-cut, bob shape even more.
10. Boho Kinky Twists Bob
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Who knew boho kinky twists could make you look like a whole new woman? The hues of blonde throughout the style can make your bob as fresh as it was leaving the stylist.
11. Box Braid Bob
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This bob alternative is perfect for those whose freshly braided bob has become dull and repetitive.
12. Electric Red and Hues Braided Bob
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Last but definitely not least, this highlighted blunt bob is bound to shock everyone who crosses your path. Gold cuffs at the end of each bring out this electric hue even more.
Which look is your favorite? Share with us in the comments!