55 Celebrity Bob & Lob Haircuts to Inspire Your Next Chop
The timeless cut can be styled so many different ways.
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If Goldilocks had to choose between haircuts, she probably would ask for a lob. Short (but not completely cropped), dramatic (but not over the top), a chic bob can be a sophisticated way to instantly change up your look. No matter your natural hair texture, a chin-length chop will accentuate your jawline while shaving minutes off your getting-ready routine. Click through our favorite lobs and bobs, from the timeless (Charlize Theron) and elegant (Gabrielle Union) to the cool and edgy (Rihanna, Taylor Swift) to find your perfect chin-to-collarbone length cut.
The Ultra-Sleek Lob
Kaia Gerber's razor-sharp lob from the Chanel catwalk proves the hairstyle is fit for any and every occasion. (Chanel gown optional, of course.)
The Effortless Lob
Keeping in natural waves, bends, and curls—à la Chrissy Teigen—creates a shoulder-skimming lob with playful volume.
The Curly Bob
Take a page from Halle Berry and embrace sunny highlights and lots of layers. That way, your natural texture has room to bounce and shine.
The Colorful Bob
Since a bob already feels more modern, go ahead and ask your colorist for that fantasy shade you've always wanted. Lucy Boynton's silvery denim hair at the 2019 Met Gala is all the inspo you could need.
The Deeply Parted Bob
Skip the classic middle part for a deep swoop that brings the drama. As Yara Shahidi demonstrates, the '80s look is still glamorously cool.
The Fringe Bob
Game of Thrones may have ended, but Maisie Williams hasn't completely given up her character's shorter cut. Of course, her IRL hair is far more polished, with wispy bangs and slightly longer strands in the front to accentuate her face.
The Highlighted Bob
Regina King's side-part plays up the shorter highlighted strands in her choppy bob.
The Pinned-Back Bob
Camila Mendes tucked her wavy lob behind her ears for a recent appearance, giving her short waves an extra-polished vibe.
The Low-Maintenance Lob
Wispy collarbone-length strands give Kaitlyn Dever's lob an easygoing look.
The Leveled Lob
Gabrielle Union's red carpet bob was cut clean across—and the results are stunning.
The Dip-Dyed Bob
Want all eyes on your shorter cut? Consider dyeing the ends a bold shade. Charli XCX has been rocking neon pick ends for months—and they always add a touch of punk energy to her look.
The Blunt Bob
Adding a touch of texture to ends like Jenna Dewan saves a blunt bob from looking harsh.
The Flippy Bob
Don't listen to anyone who cautions against flared-out ends with a shorter hairstyle. As Michelle Williams demonstrated at the Emmys, a flipped-out bob toes the line between mod and modern.
The Wavy Lob
To keep things breezy, limit soft bends to below the cheekbones like Hailey Baldwin to add texture without pumping up the volume.
The Chin-Length Bob
Long side-bangs form a frame for Evan Rachel Wood's face.
The Bendy Bob
Flatter a regal, high forehead like Cate Blanchett with a long bob with lots of bend.
The Slicked-Back Lob
Take a cue from Carey Mulligan and get an instant boost of glamour by slicking back a single-length lob.
The Long Bob With Bangs
Brow-dusting bangs keep the proportions of Mila Kunis' lob feeling effortlessly cool.
The Curved Bob
A sleek bob cut just above chin length can balance out oval-shaped faces, like Sarah Paulson's.
The Middle-Parted Bob
The slight curve to the ends of Emily Ratajkowski’s center-parted lob give the cut a hint of volume.
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