Soft Retro Bob

@bridgetbragerhair

Go back a few decades (or more than a few) with this 1920s-inspired bob that has us ready to go to the speakeasy.

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Layered Curly Bob

@misahara5

A short length really lets curls live their best life, hm? Ask for all the layers.

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Subtle A-Line

@riawna

If this cut could talk, it would say something short and sassy. The layered bob is slightly shorter in the back, giving it the perfect subtle twist on a classic bob length.

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Textured Bob

@mechesalonla

Maybe it's the cool platinum color, maybe it's those trendy bangs. This texture-packed bob by stylist Buddy Porter is definitely speaking to us.

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Slightly Stacked Bob

@styled_by_carolynn

To get extra volume on the backside of your hair, ask for slightly stacked layers. It transforms any super flat bob instantly.

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Graduated Curly Bob

@anhcotran

This bob feels like a subtle walk on the wild side. The graduated layers really amp up the volume and movement, giving wavy locks room to shine, courtesy stylist Anh Co Tran.

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Subtly Stacked Bob

@chrisjones_hair

You can get more body and volume with a stacked cut, but if you're unsure if you want to fully commit, you can ask for ever-so-slightly stacked layers to start.

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Deep Side Chin Bob

@natalieannehair

This might be the sassiest bob of the year. Get all the texture and volume with a super deep side part and beach waves.

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No-Fuss Bob

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Sometimes it's best to just keep things simple with a classic above-shoulder bob you can wash and wear without any hassle.

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Chin-Grazing Bob

@timm.morrison

It's slightly graduated in the back, fully flattering around the face. This chin-length bob is anything but blunt, going with some layered face-framing instead.

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Ultra-Layered Soft Bob

@rebeccataylorhair

Layers on layers is the name of the game when it comes to cutting a short curly haircut. Add some piecey bangs for added oomph.

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Modern Bob

@salsalhair

This bob looks like it has Miranda Priestley on speed dial. Stylist Sal Salcedo dubbed it his "Sci-Fi" bob, but to us that easily translates to "urban-chic."

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Wispy Fringed Bob

These coils were ready and waiting on wispy bangs, and the bounce and face-framing appeal doesn't disappoint.

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Angled Transition

@styled_by_carolynn

If you're on the fence about making the big chop, this angled approach gives you the best of both worlds with its short, stacked backside and longer face-framing front.

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Layered Fringed Curls

@biancacolour

Make sure to add layers to a curly short bob, and you're set up for success. You can go even further with bangs, from wispy to blunt.

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Blunt Below-Chin Bob

@kearybladel

Blunt is the new black. This short bob hits all the right notes: thick blunt ends, flippy texture, and a flattering below-chin length.

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Retro Curtained Bob

@styled_by_carolynn

This short bob is practically begging for a set of hot rollers to master big, voluminous curls. Ask for slightly shorter layers around the face.

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Relaxed Layered Bob

@chrisjones_hair

For those who prefer a low-maintenance cut, this textured chin bob is easy to style and wear. Ask for face-framing layers and highlights for a flattering finish.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Are bobs still in style?

  The bob haircut is still very much in style today. This may be in part due to its versatility—it can be blunt, angled, stacked, textured, or sleek—as well as our fascination with retro hairstyles.

• What is a cropped bob?

  With a cropped bob, the hair is cut to around chin-length without being too perfect or neat. This short, relaxed cut is often one length but can also have bangs.

• What is a short choppy bob?

  A short bob typically falls between ear length and just below the chin. A short choppy bob has slightly shaggy, uneven layers that can have an edgier feel.

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