20 Best Blunt Haircuts, From Bobs to Waist-Length Hair
The Mila Kunis lob is definitely our favorite blunt haircut of all.
Excuse us for being *blunt*, but it's time for a new 'do. Lately, celebrities keep popping up on red carpets with blunt haircuts, and we are so ready to head to the salon and try it out ourselves. To investigate this trend further, we reached out to Sanya Keramen, creative director of Nikita Hair, to learn more.
"Simply put, a blunt haircut is a cut without layers — sleek on women who have naturally straight and fine hair, or more textured for hair types with a bit more body," she tells GoodHousekeeping.com. "While sported most often in a lob or bob style, mid-length bobs have also been trending this year."
If you need the perfect transition from summer to fall, look no further. Keramen adds that it's a great option if your hair is dry/damaged from sun exposure or hopping in the pool. Getting a blunt cut can help get rid of damaged ends and improve your overall hair health with a low maintenance style. "Practicality aside, blunt haircuts bring the drama, boldness, and strength," says Keramen.
Needless to say, we're sold. If you need more proof of why you need this dazzling haircut, see our favorite celebrity blunt haircuts below.
Olivia Culpo
Nothing goes with an over-the-top outfit quite like a sleek, simple style. Olivia Culpo shows us how to do the classic shoulder-length blunt cut with a sophisticated middle part.
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Carey Mulligan
Carey's shaggy bangs and bob are the perfect example of how to make a blunt haircut look lived-in and a little messy. It's casual, but can also pair well with a structured Met Gala gown.
Lucy Liu
You really can't go wrong with Lucy Lieu's bob, which falls just above her shoulders. Pairing it with a deep side part, this hairstyle can take you from a movie to the red carpet. Also it's incredibly easy to maintain.
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Mila Kunis
Most people think the blunt haircut is just for those with short, straight hair. Here to squash that rumor is Mila Kunis, whose wavy lob is the epitome of hair goals. With a curling wand, you can easily recreate this hairstyle.
Lana Condor
A cropped blunt cut gets extra style with some volume, as shown here by To All the Boys I've Loved Before's Lana Condor. We recommend finding your favorite on-trend clip or barrette and using it to pull back the front pieces of your hair.
Tory Burch
The fashion designer's lob is low maintenance and oh-so-low key. If you want a wearable style that will never get old, opt for Tory's blunt lob haircut.
Zendaya
The blunt haircut trend knows no bounds ... our proof? Zendaya's waist-length hair at the Spider-Man: Far From Home premiere.
Julianne Hough
We typically rely on Julianne Hough for her iconic short hairstyles, and her look at a recent event is no exception. Notice how she's tucked both sides behind her ears, giving emphasis to her smoky eye and statement earrings.
Selena Gomez
Hair accessories are the new thing, and luckily, we have Selena to give us plenty of hair inspo. Her soft waves are complemented with a subtle barrette. All together, her blunt lob is making us want to run to the hair salon ASAP.
Kim Kardashian West
Blunt haircuts can be half up, half down too. One of the hairstyle's biggest fans is Kim Kardashian, who keeps her hair at one length fairly often. In June, she gathered the top half of her hair into a super high and sleek half updo.
Sarah Paulson
Sarah's blonde highlights add warmth and depth to her straight-across haircut. This blunt haircut is versatile, and works well with the air dried waves she had on the red carpet.
Olivia Palermo
While those shades might have a style expiration date, Olivia's medium-length blunt cut is a timeless classic. Her shiny, beachy waves show one way to add body to your blunt cut.
Ayesha Curry
Ayesha plays with length here, but keeps her ends as blunt as possible. One side is slightly shorter and tucked behind the ear, while the other half of her hair makes it an iconic blunt lob.
Natalie Portman
When you can't pull all of your hair back into a pony, copy Natalie and give yourself a center part. Then, take one piece on either side, twist it back, and pin ... and boom! You've created an easy half updo that you can wear all the time.
Vanessa Hudgens
Lobs give you a bit of leeway to pull your hair into a ponytail hairstyle. Vanessa did just that for the 2019 Vanity Fair party after the Academy Awards. Her mini pony is barely there, but made a major statement on the red carpet.
Regina Hall
Nothing goes with a strapless dress quite like Regina's blunt lob hairstyle. Similar to other notable celebs, she uses a hair tuck on one side to put her hoops on full display.
Winnie Harlow
Flipped up and fringed, Winnie couldn't have a more ideal blunt cut. She took it one step further when she added a retro flair to her ends, accentuating that single length haircut.
Naomi Watts
Curly-haired girls, have no fear! The blunt cut works on any hairstyle, and Naomi's hair is proof of that. A classic curling iron or wand can give straight-haired girls this exact same look.
Anna Wintour
A legendary blunt haircut celeb is the one and only Anna Wintour. Her blunt bangs match her curled in ends, and we commend her for this now-iconic style.
Constance Wu
Constance is always changing up the length of her hair, but we're particularly obsessed with her blunt lob. There's a little bend in her shoulder-length hairstyle, but you can see how evenly cut those ends are.
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