These 25 Trendy Blunt Cut Bobs Will Inspire Your Next Big Chop
The blunt bob is back in a way, and we're loving it.
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The snip heard 'round the world came in 1909 when Polish celebrity hairdresser Antoine de Paris started giving his chic, cafe-society crowd a chin-length cut inspired by Joan of Arc. The short, not quite shoulder-reaching haircut became synonymous with The Roaring '20s flapper — a new type of fun-loving, fiercely independent young woman who wasn't afraid to stray from society's strict conventions. With the economic depression of the 1930’s, the style went out of fashion. There was a brief resurgence of the bob in the '60s thanks to another celebrity hairdresser, Vidal Sassoon, and it was sported by the likes of singer Diana Ross, actress Barbara Feldon, and designer Jean Muir. But it's our modern era where the bob has really come back in a big way.
And why not? Not only is the haircut about as low maintenance as they come, but the face-framing style also draws the eye to your lovely features. If you are used to having long hair, the bob can feel like a very drastic risk. But the secret to the bob is that with the right cut, it can look good on anyone. Whether it's a worn with a deep middle part and textured waves or sleek and classically straight, the blunt cut bob is a surprisingly versatile hairstyle. Still not sold? Check out these celeb cuts to inspire your next trip to the hair salon.
Jenna Dewan
The secret to getting Jenna Dewan's glossy, curled under cut is blowdrying your hair with a round brush.
Tessa Thompson
The middle part in Tessa Thompson's sleek bob keeps this hairstyle looking fresh and modern.
Zendaya
Blunt bangs on short hair can sometimes come off cartoonish, the best way to avoid this is by steering clear of thick bangs. Stick to wispy bangs that don't overwhelm your face, like ones Zendaya is sporting here.
Charlize Theron
Charlize shocked her fans when she traded in her signature long, blonde hair for this striking dark brown bob. The haircut works because of the asymmetrical style, which looks best at this length.
Vanessa Hudgens
This hairstyle from Vanessa Hudgens proves two things. One, curly-haired girls can get in on the bob cut fun. Two, that curly bangs can work.
Katie Holmes
Katie Holmes' classic bob proves that yes, a low-maintenance style can be just as chic as any other cut.
Lucy Hale
Lucy Hale has rocked many cuts over the years, but the most flattering might be this simple, blunt bob.
Rose Byrne
This Australian actress proves that a blunt cut with blunt bangs can look very feminine.
Jessica Chastain
The copper-haired It: Chapter 2 star channels old Hollywood with this delicate finger-wave bob.
Ashley Benson
The Pretty Little Liars' stars bob benefits from her balayage, which is a low maintenance way to add some color.
January Jones
January Jones updates her Betty Draper's cut with this modern, textured a-line bob.
Lucy Boynton
This voluminous, textured cut from Bohemian Rhapsody star Lucy Boynton proves that the best blunt bobs aren't always sleek and straight.
Emilia Clarke
The Mother of Dragons swaps her waist-length, platinum Game of Thrones for this warm, honey bob. A little hairspray will give you Emilia's volume up top.
Rachel McAdams
The A-line cut of the long bob allows the longer pieces in the front to frame Rachel McAdam's face.
Margot Robbie
Australian Actress Margot Robbie upgrades your standard bob with a deep side part and beachy waves.
Kirsten Dunst
If you want to try to bangs but your not completely sure you'll like them, ask your hair stylist for wispy curtain bangs like the ones Kirsten Dunst has here. There's no mistaking that you've got bangs, but they're also easy to grow out.
Keira Knightley
Keira Knightley's tousled, layered hairstyle adds plenty of volume without overwhelming her face.
Kate Mara
If your hair is on the thicker side, a bob would work best in a full-bodied, chin-length cut like the one Kate Mara has sported.
Emma Roberts
The natural waves in Emma Robert's simple bob soften the blunt nature of the short cut.
Taylor Swift
Looks like Taylor Swift took a page out of Vogue editor Anna Wintour's book with timeless, polished hairstyle.
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