My hair has recently reached that awkward in-between length: It's no longerthemid-length lobthat I visited the hairdressers for last year, but itcan't quite be consideredalong hairstyle yet. Instead, it's sitting rather uninspiringlyon my shoulders causing me to seriously consider going for the chop. I've experimented withshorter hairstylesover the years but have never taken the plunge intoa full-on bob.
However,with my Instagram Saved folder full of some of this year's biggest hair trends, I have to admit that I'm seriously tempted to forgo my lengths in favour of something shorter, choppier and infinitely cooler. And a quick look online confirmed so many celebrities, fromKourtney Kardashianto Lily James, haveundergone majorshort-hair transformationsover the last couple of years, and their styles look seriously amazing.
So much so that the idea of going for a bob has never been more appealing. If you're unsure what style of bobmight suit you best,Adam Reed,hairstylist and ambassador for L'Oréal Professionnel explains, "When styling for round face shapes, we will normally look to elongate the face by adding in side-swept bangs, volume at the crown or even changing the parting to ensure there are clear angles in the look. Square face shapes, on the other hand, should avoid a sharp orblunt bob and instead look to soft layers that will elongate the face shape." Whatever your face shape, there's a bob style out there for you.
To prove it,we've rounded up 42 celebrities and fashionpeople who are stepping out in the best bob hairstyles right now. Trust me—these are the looks to copy if you're considering going for the chop.
1.Italian Bob
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When Zendaya stepped out with this Italian Bob cut, we immediatelytook notice. The longer length is ideal if you want to keep some length and volume.
2.Short Bob
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Grece Ghanem has opted for a jaw-skimming bob that perfectly complements her beautifulsilvershade.
3.Choppy Bob
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Hailey Bieber's iconic bob has a choppy edge which adds a sense of movement and keeps it looking fresh.
4.Wavy Bob
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Aïda has got the cool-girl summer wave down to a T. Just add a white dress and straw hat.
5.Side-Part Bob
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Ambrosia is giving us all the summer bobvibes with her stunning chop and dramatic side part.
6.Blunt Bob
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Lily James's blunt blonde bob is one of my favourite celebrity hairtransformations of all time.
7.Sleek Bob
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Miss Enochamakes a very good case for a '20s-style bob plus sleek styling.
8.Fringed Bob
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Carey is serving up a triple dose of hair inspiration here with her perfect-length bob, that choppy fringe and her beachy waves.
9.Retro Bob
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For a retro finish, make like Chloe Miles and add a fringe to your bob hairstyle.
10.Beehive Bob
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It's not just the fashion that it's worth looking to the '60s for; it's the beauty, too. Laura Harrier'sbeehive-inspired bob is created by adding plenty of volume at the back of the style and keeping things sleek at the front.
11.Loose Wavy Bob
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A wavy bob in a vibrant shade of creamy blonde is never a bad idea.
12.French Bob
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Kaia Gerber's side parting and tousledwaveslend her bob hairstyle some serious French-girl vibes.
13.Textured Bob
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I think that Fearne's newshort hair looks amazing. Use a texture spray through the ends to give your cut a similarly choppy feel.
14.Micro Bob
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Lily Allen's micro-bob makes every outfit look like that little bit cooler thanks to how chic it is.
15.Classic Bob
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The queen of the bob, Anna Wintour has a classic chin-length hairstyle that istotally timeless. Pair it with ablunt,full fringe for extra power points.
16.Long Bob
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It's not just Rachel Stevens'sstylethat we've unexpectedly found ourselves wanting to copy; it's her hair, too.Stevens opts for tonged curls to style her long bob for a polished finish.
17.Curly Bob
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Headband+ natural curls = the cutest combination, as worn by Sade.
18.Chic Bob
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Supermodel Bella looks great with this chic retro-inspired bob as her hairstyle of choice.
19.Off-DutyBob
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If I could achieve even a fraction of the shine coming off Dua Lipa'soff-duty bob, then I'd be one happy beauty editor.
20.Feathered Micro Bob
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María's micro bob isn't for the fainthearted, but it looks so damn amazing with her feathered fringe.
21.Low-Maintenance Bob
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Take a low-maintenance approach to bobs by leaving yours toair-dry asTanya Burr did with herblondeone.
22.Paprika Bob
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Freddie's paprika-hued bob (it's going to be one ofthis season's hottest hair colours, FYI) is perfect for a hair refresh.
23.Elegant Bob
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Hair clips+ side parting = the most elegant bob I ever did see. Thanks for the inspo, Kerry.
24.Angled Bob
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I'mtotally obsessed with Jourdan's chin-length,angled 'do. She might have persuaded me to wave goodbye to my trademark bangs.
25.Shoulder-Length Bob
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Think of ASOS Lotte's long bob as the perfect entry point to the hairstyle.
26.Sharp Bob
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Tessa Thompson's razor-sharp ends are so cool.
27.Glossy Bob
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Not only do I love the cut of Charlize's style here, but I'm head over heels for that glossy, chocolate-brown colour.
28.Grown-Out Bob
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Lizzy Hadfield's bob is proof that even when you decide to grow out your short hair, it can still look chic.
29.Tucked-Back Bob
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Stylists adviseusing a hair straightener to re-createthe cool, relaxed L.A. waves that Emma Roberts ismodellinghere with her tucked-back bob.
30.Wet-Look Bob
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Ciara's wet-look, side-swept bob demonstrates the perfect way togive a standard blunt bob an edgier finish.
31.Glamorous Bob
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A dramatic side sweep and retro waves deliver red carpet glamour in abundance for Lucy Boynton.
32.Side-Swept Bob
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Let's be honest:Margot Robbie's hairalways looks amazing, but I have a soft spot for this sharp,side-swept bob that she wore to the Oscarslast year.
33.Braided Bob
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Long, waist-length braids mightbe totally dreamy, but this bobbed styleis serving serious inspo, too.
34.A-LineBob
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If Iwere going to take the plunge for any bob, then it would most likely bealow-maintenance wavy style like Alyssa's A-line bob.
35.Voluminous Bob
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Kim's tucked-under, voluminous bob gives off some serious retro vibes, and we're kind of in love.
36.Crimped Bob
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Jodie Turner-Smith's hair game never fails to floor us, but this cropped bob styledinto wavy crimps is one of our all-time favourites.
37.Shaggy Bob
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If you ask us, Amy has one of the best bobs on Instagram. It's a cropped, French style with a shaggy fringe that oozes laid-back cool.
38.Cropped Bob
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Franny's thick,cropped bob complete with a cropped fringe is the perfect formula for French-girl chic.
39.Noughties Bob
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You didn't think we'd have a bob roundup without thisiconic style, did you? Alexa Chung's shoulder-length, tousled bob has become one of the most famous around (and for good reason).
40.Layered Bob
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The Kardashians are pretty synonymous with ultra-long hair, but I'm totally obsessed with Kourtney's choppier, layered bob.
41.Elegant Bob
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Kiera's heart-shaped face is an ideal match for thiselegant bob style.
42.Relaxed Bob
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We just loveEstée's shoulder-length bob and middle-parting. Relaxed, cool and effortlessly chic!
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This postwas originally published at an earlier time and has since been updated.
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