20 Bob Haircut Styles That'll Make You Consider That Chop
Snip, snip.
By Brigitt Earley
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Thinking about going a little shorter? Consider a bob. While they look particularly nice on those with an angular visage, says celebrity stylist Paul Labrecque, you can find a version that'll flatter any face shape, regardless of your age, whether you've got curls, bangs, natural or straight hair. We've gathered celeb-inspired bob styles that will convince you it's finally time for the big chop.
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Gayle King
Our very own Gayle King proves that you can have a bob style with bangs—and you don't have to go stick straight to make it work.
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Charlize Theron
Light, natural-looking waves make Theron's style look timelessly elegant, but effortless.
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Tiffany Haddish
Haddish gives her sleek bob a little bit of edge with a dramatic side part.
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Katie Holmes
Though there's some texture and layer to her 'do, Holmes shows off a polished bob that's easy to dress up or down.
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Kelly Rowland
Rowland keeps her look effortless with longer-than-usual wispy bangs and natural beach waves.
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Lucy Liu
Liu's tousled bob looks effortlessly cool and is an easy look to take from day to night.
![Victoria Beckham sporting a bob haircut Victoria Beckham sporting a bob haircut](/g/image-resizer?width=670&link=https://static.oprah.com/2019/12/201912-omag-bob-victoria-949x534.jpg)
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Victoria Beckham
Layers give Beckham's bob a little extra volume and a sophisticated shape.
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Viola Davis
A blunt chop and bangs to match give Davis's bob a round shape with a slightly retro vibe.
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Published 12/06/2018