35 Beautiful Bob Hairstyles Everyone Can Try

The most popular bob cut styles of 2019 all in one place.

All Things Hair | March 10, 2019

Our love affair with all kinds of bob hairstyles doesn’t seem to be going anywhere any time soon, so if you’re yet to join in, make 2019 your year.

From current trending styles like the French bob to classics like the graduated bob, we’ve selected all of the bob haircut inspiration you need to help you take that leap into the short hair life. Below, 35 bob hairstyles to inspire your next trip to the salon…

1. Blunt bob

Dua Lipa with a blunt bob haircut, wearing necklace with low cut silver dress — Blunt bobs are 2019’s fave cut. Credit: Rex by Shutterstock

Feathered ends are all well and good, but if you really want your bob to make an impact, go for blunt cut bob hair.

It’ll help make your hair look thicker by chopping off any straggly or split ends and give your hair that freshly-cut look at all times. So, it’s no wonder this is one of the best bob hairstyles for fine hair!

2. Wavy bob

Jourdan Dunn with a wavy dark brown bob hairstyle on the red carpet, wearing a lilac jumper on the red carpet — You can’t go wrong with a bob. Credit: Rex by Shutterstock

Wavy bobs are the LBD of the hair world; they suit everyone and always look good. The key to nailing the look is to work in loose, deconstructed waves, as opposed to perfect spirals, as this will give you that off-duty blogger vibe.

3. French bob

Close up shot of Dakota Johnson with a messy French girl haircut with wispy bangs, wearing circle sunglasses with a white trench coat — You’re one cut away from being a French girl. Credit: Rex by Shutterstock

Style it out like a French girl with a très chic French bob cut. Combining a cheek-length bob with a dishevelled full fringe, it’s the easiest way to look like a Parisian girl without having to actually make the trip across the channel.

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4. Ombre bob with bangs

Charlie XCX with wavy bob haircut with neon pink ombre on the ends, with feathered fringe on the red carpet — Want to give your bob haircut some colour? Try getting ombre done. Credit: Rex by Shutterstock

Already rocking a pretty bob haircut? Then why not refresh your ‘do with a flirty fringe and a new hue? We think that bobbed hair, bangs and ombre are a cute combo, and the perfect way to frame your face shape and bring out those eyes.

Recommended: 26 short ombre looks you’ll want to see.

5. Side part bob cut

Hailey Clauson with short blonde bob haircut styled into loose waves on the red carpet — This cut is a model favourite. Credit: Rex by Shutterstock

Hailey Clauson’s side part and loose wavy bob cut are is easy to recreate (with the help of a curling iron) and is exactly what you need to give your strands a model-off-duty feel.

6. Curly bob

Yara Shahidi on the red carpet with a dark brown short curly bob cut — How cute is this curly bob? Credit: Rex by Shutterstock

Proving that the old misconception about short hair not working for curly girls, Yara Shadidi is slaying the mane game with this curly crop.

We also love the way she’s parted her hair in a deep side parting to give the illusion of sweeping bangs.

7. Beachy curls

Rihanna on the red carpet with dark short curly bob hair, wearing red lipstick with camel jacket and hoop earrings — Nothing says summer quite like this wet look bob hairstyle! Credit: Rex by Shutterstock

In true Rihanna fashion, this curly, textured, and ultra-shiny bob haircut looks flawless. And, because it has less bulk to it, it’s a great option for those looking for bob hairstyles for thick hair.

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8. Glam curls

Lana Condor with short dark brown wavy hair, wearing a white dress and posing on the red carpet — To all the bobs you loved before. Credit: Rex by Shutterstock

There’s nothing wrong with wanting to look to the past for bob hair inspiration. Though she used to sport lengthy locks, To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before star Lana Condor is seriously making us consider getting these Marilyn Monroe-style retro curls.

9. Baby shag

Julianne Hough on the red carpet with a shaggy golden blonde bob haircut wearing all pink — When it comes to bob hairstyles, this one always catches our eye. Credit: Rex by Shutterstock

Not the girly sort? This baby shag cut is super rock ‘n’ roll with its messed-up, fluffy layers, so it’s ideal if you’re after something a bit edgier. Shags are great bob hairstyles for fine hair as they’ll help to plump up your look all over without even needing a product.

10. Choppy bob

Bob hairstyles: Claire Foy with dark brown choppy chin length bob styled with a barrette — Cute and chic? Sign us up. Credit: Rex by Shutterstock

One of the best things about layered bob hair, is that volume holds tight. Now, we aren’t promising that you can just wake up and go, but with the right bob, styling time should be short and sweet in the mornings.

11. Wispy bob

Lucy Boynton with a platinum wavy, beachy bob, wearing a gold dress on the Golden Globes — Wispy hair is another trend taking over 2019. Credit: Rex by Shutterstock

Stars like Cardi B and Kim K may love blunt bob hairstyles, but you don’t have to! If you’re worried this bob cut style will be too harsh for your face shape, try softer, wispy haircuts as an alternative. They’ll be more flattering on your features and not quite so dramatic.

12. Sleek rolled under bob

Bob hairstyles: Allison Williams with her dark brown short bob cut styled into a rolled retro bob — Sleek and neat, this style would suit women of all ages. Credit: Rex by Shutterstock

After a no-fuss look that has a timeless and universal appeal? Then please turn your attention to this sleek, chic, and ultra stylish bob!

Forever on our style radar, for it’s effortless and refined aesthetic, this polished bob is ideal for any woman in need of a ‘do that can be worn for absolutely any occasion.

13. Pob (AKA posh bob)

Bob hairstyle: Karlie Kloss with a very short blonde bob — Posh Spice would seriously approve. Credit: Rex by Shutterstock

Victoria Beckham hasn’t worn her trademark pob cut for years now but it’s still popular with the rest of us (isn’t that right, Karlie Kloss?). A sharp angled bob with a stacked back, it’ll make your jawline look more striking.

14. Lob (AKA long bob)

Olivia Culpo on the red carpet with long bob cut length chestnut wavy hair, wearing a yellow top — Not ready to get a bob haircut? A lob is your next best option. Credit: Rex by Shutterstock

If you’re on the fence when it comes to committing to the chop, you can rest assured that there are lots of ways that you can embrace this trend, even without opting for super short locks!

And choosing a long bob with layers is a great way to tap into the look, while still retaining the majority of your lovely length.

15. Graduated bob

Bob hairstyles for fine hair: Gemma Arterton on the red carpet with dark brown side-swept graduated bob, wearing printed top — Fake fuller strands with a graduated effect. Credit: Rex by Shutterstock

Graduated bobs are a clever way to add more weight to finer hair. They create detail at the nape of the neck with shorter layers to give the illusion of a fuller head of hair. Pretty smart styling, right?

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Editor’s tip: Want to give all your bob hairstyles major volume? Try prepping them with the TRESemmé Collagen+ Fullness Thickening Balm. This system works to plump each strand and instantly help hair look thicker!

So, evenly spread this balm through damp hair before blow-drying to get your desired voluminous style.

16. Angled bob

Jessica Szhor with dark chocolate angled bob hair, wearing chain print dress on the red carpet — Crave more edge? Try this eye-catching cut. Credit: Rex by Shutterstock

Demonstrating the versatility of the bob, Jessica Szohr’s pulls off a daring angled bob haircut with ease. Are you ready to do the same?

17. Bob box braids

Amandla Stenberg on the red carpet with short dark brown bob box braids, wearing black halterneck dress — If you want to know how box braids look in a bob style, look no further. Credit: Rex by Shutterstock

You can’t talk about black bob hairstyles without mentioning bob braids! Before you say no, just take a minute to look at how Amandla Stenberg pulls her off, above — chic, right?

18. Bob haircut with long fringe

Bebe Rexha with a short golden blonde bob haircut with long side fringe — If you want a voluminous bob haircut, look no further. Credit: Rex by Shutterstock

We all know how flattering a side fringe is! And, if you want to really want to kick your look up a notch, you should try teaming one with an on-trend bob haircut.

19. Flipped-out bob

Lindsay Ellingson on the red carpet with a flippy golden blonde bob, wearing all black and — Flippy bobs are back and better than ever! Credit: Rex by Shutterstock

Flippy bobs are back and better than ever! Get into the ’70s groove with this modern flipped-out bob haircut. This is one of our favourite bob hairstyles for fine hair, as its bends instantly add dramatic width to tresses to hair that otherwise lay limp.

20. Rounded bob

Charlotte Lawrence with rounded blunt bob hair, wearing necklace and blue dress on the red carpet — This rounded cut is great for those looking to balance out their features. Credit: Rex by Shutterstock

This rounded bob keeps popping up on red carpets everywhere because it can so easily compliment a variety of face shapes.

21. One length bob cut with bangs

Bob hairstyles: Khloe Kardashian with bleach blonde bob haircut with blunt ends — This is the new mum haircut. Credit: Instagram.com/khloekardashian

You can’t talk about the latest bob hairstyles without mentioning Khloe Kardashian‘s new blunt bob haircut. This one length haircut has enviably thick, blunt ends and the long bangs also add a fun touch to this simple ‘do. Credit: @khloekardashian

22. Dark wavy bob with highlights

Bob hairstyles: Mandy Moore with dark brown short wavy bob wearing all black — Just look at those waves! Credit: Instagram.com/mandymooremm

Effortless waves? Check. Perfectly positioned chocolate highlights? Double Check. Mandy Moore’s new spring haircut is seriously convincing us to for the chop. Credit: @mandymooremm

23. Bright blonde long bob

Bob hairstyles: Bie Larson with platinum blonde long wavy bob wearing red dress on the red carpet — This bob cut has got Captain Marvel’s seal of approval. Credit: Rex by Shutterstock

Proving the versatility of a long bob haircut, Brie Larson lets her superhero cut do the talking with this chic pared-back wavy hairstyle.

24. Messy bob cut

Bob hairstyles for fine hair: Eva Green with dark brown messy bob hairstyle, wearing green on the red carpet — Eva Green knows how to style a bob haircut. Credit: Rex by Shutterstock

Woken up with bed head hair? With a textured bob haircut like Eva Green’s, you won’t ever need to worry. Just freshen up your strands with a volumising dry shampoo and rock your hair au naturel.

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25. Curly shag haircut

Bob hairstyles: Alison Brie with cropped curly bob hair, wearing red strapless dress on the red carpet — This curly bob haircut gives off major rocker girl vibes. Credit: Rex by Shutterstock

If you’re after a bob haircut that’ll help you flaunt your curls in a modern way, Alison Brie’s curly shag haircut is a great option. Did we forget to say it’s super low-maintenance?

26. Thick bob with long bangs

Modern bob hairstyles: Ciara with dark long bob with thick straight bangs, wearing black on the red carpet — This celebrity bob hairstyle never fails to impress. Credit: Rex by Shutterstock

Thick hair? Make the most out of your amazing hair type by getting daring a bob hairstyle with full bangs as pop singer Ciara has done. Doing so will remove excess bulk from your tresses and make them easier to maintain.

27. Long bob with Bardot bangs

Bob hairstyles for thick hair: Penelope Cruz with thick long bob with Bardot bangs on the red carpet — Looking for long bob hairstyles for thick hair? Try this. Credit: Rex by Shutterstock

If you aren’t ready to let go of your thick, long hair, you know what to do: go for a long bob haircut! The best bangs to pair with this ‘do? Romantic Bardot ones, which Penélope Cruz demonstrates.

28. Swoop bob hairstyle

Bob hairstyles: Kendall Jenner with a long dark brown swoop bang haircut, wearing black on the red carpet — This swoop bob haircut will sweep you away. Credit: Rex by Shutterstock

Kendall Jenner’s tousled medium-length bob haircut is another example of a cut that works a treat on thick hair. Flipped out curls at the ends give this bob effortless-looking movement.

29. Vintage bob with curly bangs

Bob hairstyles: Cassie Ventura with dark bob cut with long side swept fringe covering her eye on the red carpet — Anyone else getting Veronica Lake vibes? Credit: Rex by Shutterstock

Vintage bob hairstyles deserve some love, too! We’re getting serious Veronica Lake vibes from Cassie’s short side hairstyle and if you’re a retro-devotee, you’ll feel the same.

30. Tousled blonde bob

Margot Robbie with long wavy beach bob hair, wearing a dark strappy top on the red carpet — You can have beachy hair year-round. Credit: Rex by Shutterstock

Why feel stuck in your signature style when you can rock an easy bob hairstyle that’s worthy of Margot Robbie? This timeless, flattering long bob haircut will have you dreaming of the beach.

31. Caramel long bob

Celebrity bob hairstyles: Emily Ratajkowski with long caramel bob curled under, on the red carpet — This is the perfect bob hairstyle for the summer. Credit: Rex by Shutterstock

So, you want to get caramel highlights and a new bob haircut? You’ll be in great company, isn’t that right, Emily Ratajkowsi?

32. Sunkissed bob cut

Bob hairstyles: Lucy Hale with sleek dark brown to blonde bob hairstyle — Another sunny bob haircut we’ve got on our radar. Credit: Rex by Shutterstock

On the topic of coloured bob hairstyles, Lucy Hale‘s sleek bob keeps getting more and more blonde, and it does a wonderful job of livening up her cut.

33. Wispy bob hairstyle

Bob hairstyles: Lucy Boynton with wispy plaitnum blonde styled half-up, half-down, on the red carpet — Make your bob hair feel new again with this hairstyle. Credit: Rex by Shutterstock

Wondering how to style a bob haircut? From updos to braids, there’s a lot of fun ways you can style your new short haircut. Our personal fave? This cute half-up, half-down look.

34. Short French bob haircut

French bob hairstyles: Taylor Lashae with short bob haircut with wispy fringe, wearing all black with beret on the red carpet — This is another French bob haircut we adore. Credit: Rex by Shutterstock

As if we need another reason to love the French bob haircut. Whether it’s worn by itself or with a stylish beret, this bob hairstyle will make all your outfits look interesting.

35. Bob haircut with a headband

Bob hairstyles: Brittany Xavier with blunt bob cut, wearing Dior headband with white shirt — Wondering how to style a bob haircut? Credit: Rex by Shutterstock

Like we said, styling your bob will be fun! Here, street style star Brittany Xavier teams her trendy bob cut with a headband hair accessory, and you should expect lots of compliments if you do the same.