Bob hairstyle inspiration | 25 best celebrity bob haircuts

Carey Mulligan

There were countless stars showcasing chic bobs at the 2024 Oscars ceremony, but a standout was Carey Mulligan's. The impeccable cut was styled with a rounded finish and sleek centre parting reading in equal parts current and classic.

Penelope Cruz

Penelope Cruz recently joined the A-list bob brigade, styling hers with teased-out volume and softly curled ends for a flattering finish.

Jennifer Lopez

The celebrity hairstylist Chris Appleton changes the length of Jennifer Lopez's hair regularly, but we loved when he recently gifted us this slick, flicked-out micro-bob showcasing the star's natural hair.

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Hailey Bieber

Consciously avoiding a voluminous finish, Hailey Bieber – the queen of understated glam – here gives a masterclass in simplistic elegance via her minimal 'boyfriend bob'.

Lucy Boynton

Similarly bunt, but boxy in shape, consider Lucy Boynton's bodied bob the red carpet version.

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Emma Myers

Wednesday actress Emma Myers nails the perfect wavy bob. We love how the tousled texture of the styling contrasts with the bluntness of the cut which results in a modern feel.

Gemma Chan

Gemma Chan's bob styled with loose brushed out waves oozes vintage glamour – perfect to team with a red lipstick and, or, smoky eye.

Cate Blanchett

A perma bob icon, Cate Blanchett tends to wear hers side-parted with soft texture for a classic look.

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Karlie Kloss

Karlie Kloss' chin-sweeping cut was achieved by trimming her long bob and feathering out the ends for a softer finish.

Yara Shahidi

Yara Shahidi's deep side parting and curly fringe are fun, fresh take on the bob.

Rihanna

A parted fringe and waved texture combine to perfection in this face-flattering cut – a throwback from Rihanna.

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Taylor LaShae

Model and influencer Taylor LaShae continues to be the ultimate 'French girl bob' muse.

Kaia Gerber

Dubbed the "drama cut" by the young supermodel and her hairstylist Guido Palau, Kaia Gerber was another celebrity who has embraced the bob hairstyle trend this decade.

Charlize Theron

Take inspiration from one of Charlize Theron's varied short hairstyles. This wavy, textured bob, cut level with her chin and styled with a side parting, perfectly frames her face.

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Maude Apatow

Maude Apatow's expensive-looking hair feels representative of the 'old money bob' trend – “a thick and luxurious hairstyle that is cut with blunt lines and minimal layering, combined with voluminous, cushioned blow-dry styling,” Smith tells us.

Michelle Williams

Teamed with a pure platinum colour, Michelle Williams' short, uniformly-waved bob is remarkably chic.

Kerry Washington

For anyone scared of dramatic transformations, follow the example of Kerry Washington and take a few more inches off your hair every time you visit the hair salon.

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Margot Robbie

If you want to shorten your 'lob', be inspired by Margot Robbie at the 2018 Oscars. She cut her hair so that it no longer fell to her shoulders and then styled the new 'do into sleek 'S'-shaped waves.

Taylor Swift

For a retro-leading fringed bob look no further than Taylor Swift's version for inspiration.

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