The Boyfriend Bob Is Another New Hair Trend

Cindy Marcus
Cindy Marcus Hairstylist, Editor-in-Chief
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Chin-Length Boyfriend Bob with Warm Blonde Dimension

#1: Chin-Length Boyfriend Bob with Warm Blonde Dimension

Notice how the ends aren’t blunt or perfectly even, they’re point-cut so they kick and separate on their own, which is exactly what gives this its undone quality. This works best on medium-density hair. Too thick and it poufs out at the sides instead of falling this way. The side part is doing real work here, creating that sweep across the forehead that flatters oval and heart-shaped faces by softening the temples. The color is a rooted honey blonde with finer highlights concentrated around the face, foiled close to the scalp at the part line for brightness exactly where it counts. Round faces will struggle with this length because it hits right at the jaw and adds width there. No way around it.

Tousled Warm Blonde Bob at the Jaw

#2 Tousled Warm Blonde Bob at the Jaw

Notice how the ends kick slightly outward on one side and tuck on the other. That asymmetry is doing real work here, keeping a chin-length cut from looking too neat or too round. The color is a dimensional blonde with a warm root shadow, likely hand-painted in fine sections to avoid any stripe-y look at this length. On round or square faces, this particular length can widen the jaw. It suits oval and heart shapes best. The texture reads medium density, and there’s enough internal layering to create movement without thinning the perimeter, which matters because once you lose weight at the ends of a bob this short, it just looks wispy. If your hair is thick and coarse, this will not lie like this without heat.

Undone Jaw-Length Blonde Bob with Root Shadow

#3 Undone Jaw-Length Blonde Bob with Root Shadow

Notice the weight sitting right at the jawline, not below it. That’s doing all the work here, creating fullness at the sides without any layering through the interior, which is what keeps it from looking like a standard bob and more like something you just inherited from a cool person. The color is a buttery blonde with a deliberate root shadow, maybe two inches of natural depth at the scalp, so regrowth becomes part of the look rather than something you’re chasing every six weeks. This cut is genuinely great on medium density, straight to slightly wavy hair. Thick hair will fight this shape and puff out at the sides. If you have a round face, this exact length will widen you. Oval and heart shapes wear it best. One thing most people won’t catch is how the ends are point cut with very little texture removed, just enough to keep them from looking blunt while still holding that full perimeter line.

Lived-In Brunette Bob with Soft Texture at the Jaw

#4 Lived-In Brunette Bob with Soft Texture at the Jaw

Notice how the ends kick slightly outward on one side and tuck on the other. That asymmetry isn’t accidental, it’s the result of razor-cut ends on medium density hair that has just enough natural movement to hold a shape without being forced into one. This jaw-length boyfriend bob sits right at the chin, and the light brunette base with subtle sun-kissed pieces through the mid-lengths keeps it from reading flat. If you have a rounder face, this length can shorten your proportions in a way that won’t flatter you. Oval and heart shapes wear it best. The whole point of this cut is that it looks like you forgot about it, which means on truly straight, flat hair it will just look neglected.

Choppy Blonde Bob with Piece-y Ends and Natural Root

#5 Choppy Blonde Bob with Piece-y Ends and Natural Root

Notice how the ends aren’t blended smoothly at all. They’re point cut with real aggression, leaving separated pieces that move independently, and that’s doing most of the work here. This jaw-length boyfriend bob sits right at the chin on medium density hair, and the slight off-center part keeps it from looking too structured. The color is a warm dimensional blonde with about an inch of natural root left intentional, not grown out. Oval and heart face shapes will love what those choppy ends do near the jawline. Round faces, less so. This cut will expose a wider jaw rather than frame it. If your hair is thick and coarse, those piece-y ends will fan out and fight you instead of falling like this.

Textured Brunette Boyfriend Bob with a Deep Side Part

#6 Textured Brunette Boyfriend Bob with a Deep Side Part

Notice how much heavier one side falls. That deep side part is doing real work here, creating volume and movement on the dominant side while the other tucks close, and that asymmetry is what keeps a chin-length bob from reading too round on a fuller face. The interior has been point cut to remove weight without losing density, which is why the ends kick and separate instead of sitting flat. This is medium-density hair with natural wave, and honestly that’s the sweet spot for this cut. Straight hair won’t hold this shape without product and effort every single day. If your hair is thick and coarse, expect the ends to fan out wider than you want at this length. The color is her natural brunette with no visible highlights, which I respect because it lets the texture do all the talking.

Soft Blonde Boyfriend Bob with Razored Ends and Face-Framing Pieces

#7 Soft Blonde Boyfriend Bob with Razored Ends and Face-Framing Pieces

Notice how the ends aren’t blunt at all. They’ve been razored or point cut so they feather apart, which is the whole reason this reads as effortless instead of just short. The length grazes the chin, and those front pieces are slightly shorter, pulling forward to frame without being a committed curtain bang. Round and oval faces wear this well because the texture at the jaw keeps it from looking boxy. If you have thick, coarse hair, this exact result will fight you. The movement here depends on medium density hair that bends without too much weight dragging it down. The color is a balayage with a warm root melt into buttery blonde, nothing icy, and that warmth is doing a lot of the heavy lifting to keep this casual. It will look flat on day three without dry shampoo or texture spray, and if you skip both, you’ll just look like you need a wash.

Layered Brunette Bob with Flipped Movement at the Ears

#8 Layered Brunette Bob with Flipped Movement at the Ears

Notice how the layers kick out right at the cheekbone instead of tucking under. That’s deliberate point cutting through the mid-lengths, and it’s doing real work to keep a square jaw from looking wider. This is a medium-density cut that lives or dies on texture, so genuinely fine hair will go flat by noon. The rich chocolate base has no visible highlights, which keeps things low-maintenance but also means there’s nothing catching light to create the illusion of fullness. If your hair is thick and straight, this will fight you. It needs some natural bend or wave to land in that effortless place. Oval and heart-shaped faces can wear this without thinking twice. Round faces, less so.

Warm Blonde Boyfriend Bob with Bent Texture and Soft Layering

#9 Warm Blonde Boyfriend Bob with Bent Texture and Soft Layering

Notice how the ends bend in different directions. That’s not accident or styling, that’s point cutting through the interior so the pieces separate and land unevenly on their own. This jaw-length bob sits right at medium density, and if your hair is fine to medium with a little natural wave, you’ll get close to this result without much effort. Straight hair won’t cooperate. The color is a buttery blonde with slightly darker roots left intentionally to avoid that freshly done look, which works well on warm skin tones. Oval and heart face shapes wear this length well because the fullness at the jaw balances narrower chins. Round faces will find it widens everything. On days you skip the iron, this cut can go flat and shapeless fast.

Dark Brunette Boyfriend Bob with Swept Layers and Natural Volume

#10 Dark Brunette Boyfriend Bob with Swept Layers and Natural Volume

Notice how the weight sits just above the collar, not at it. That’s deliberate. The interior layers are point cut to remove bulk through the mid-shaft, which is what lets the ends kick outward so naturally without looking like a blowout that’s trying too hard. This works exceptionally well on medium density, straight to slightly wavy hair. On very fine hair, you won’t get that same effortless body, and it will read flat. On round face shapes, this length and the way the sides cup inward at the jaw actually narrows things nicely, so that’s a real win here. The deep side part does a lot of heavy lifting, creating asymmetry that makes the whole cut feel less “done.” One thing worth knowing: this is a single-process brunette with no highlights or lowlights at all, and on some people that uniformity can look dense and heavy rather than clean. It works here because the texture breaks up the color visually. Skip this if you want something you can tuck behind your ears and forget about.

Short Dark Boyfriend Bob with Feathered Side-Sweep and Ear-Length Layers

#11 Short Dark Boyfriend Bob with Feathered Side-Sweep and Ear-Length Layers

Notice how the layers sit shorter than a typical boyfriend bob, landing right at the ear and chin rather than grazing the jaw. That’s what makes this version feel closer to a short layered cut than a true bob, and it’s worth knowing that going in. The interior was point-cut to remove bulk and create that feathered, piecey movement you see at the crown and sides, which is ideal for medium to thick straight hair that tends to go flat or helmet-shaped at this length. Round and oval faces wear this well because the side-swept pieces across the forehead narrow the frame without hiding it. On fine hair, this cut will fall limp within hours of styling. There’s no getting around that.

Casual Dark Brunette Bob with Inward-Turning Ends and a Soft Center Part

#12 Casual Dark Brunette Bob with Inward-Turning Ends and a Soft Center Part

Notice how the ends curve inward on one side and kick slightly outward on the other. That asymmetry is doing real work here, keeping a chin-length cut from looking too polished or too round. The interior has been point cut to remove bulk without losing the shape, which is why it moves the way it does instead of sitting flat or puffing out. This is medium-density hair, straight to slightly wavy, and the cut leans into that natural texture completely. If your hair is thick and coarse, the ends won’t bend this gently on their own. Oval and heart face shapes wear this length well because it softens the jawline without hiding it. On a rounder face, this particular length will widen things. That’s not a styling fix, it’s a proportion issue. The single-process dark brunette is low commitment and looks genuinely natural here, no dimension tricks needed.

Chin-Grazing Brunette Bob with Razored Interior Layers and Subtle Warmth

#13 Chin-Grazing Brunette Bob with Razored Interior Layers and Subtle Warmth

The weight sits almost entirely at the crown, which tells me there’s razor work through the interior pulling bulk out of the mid-lengths and ends. That’s what creates the separation you see at the jawline without the hair looking thin. If your hair is coarse or thick, this exact version will fight you every morning. It needs medium density, maybe slightly fine, to fall apart this cleanly. Notice how the pieces near the ear kick slightly outward while the front strands tuck in. That’s not accidental, it’s how a good point cut directs movement when you want controlled messiness. Oval and heart face shapes wear this well because the jaw-level texture softens without adding width. Round faces will feel wider. The warm brunette base has a few hand-painted ribbons running through, just enough to catch light, nothing that screams highlight.

Wavy Blonde Boyfriend Bob with a Money Piece and Loose Bend

#14 Wavy Blonde Boyfriend Bob with a Money Piece and Loose Bend

That single bright face-framing piece on the left side is doing more work than it looks. It pulls the whole color forward and keeps the darker root shadow from reading muddy, which is a detail that gets lost if your colorist doesn’t place it with intention. The cut sits right at the jaw with point-cut ends that let each section land at slightly different lengths, giving it that tousled weight without actually removing much density. Great on medium to thick hair with some natural wave. Thin hair will not hold this shape past lunch. Round faces benefit here because the jaw-length hits at the narrowest point and the off-center part adds asymmetry where it counts. One thing worth knowing: this level of “undone” takes more effort than a clean bob, not less.

Jaw-Length Dark Brunette Bob with Soft Volume and Tucked Ends

#15 Jaw-Length Dark Brunette Bob with Soft Volume and Tucked Ends

Notice how the ends tuck slightly under on one side and kick out on the other. That asymmetry is the whole personality of this cut, and it comes from point cutting into medium-density hair that has just enough natural body to hold a shape without product. Round and square faces both work here because the length hits right at the jaw, narrowing everything below the cheekbone. This will not cooperate on very straight, fine hair. It’ll just hang flat and lose every bit of that casual volume you’re looking at. You need some texture in the strand itself for the movement to show up on its own.

Copper Jaw-Length Bob with Razored Texture and Soft Side Sweep

#16 Copper Jaw-Length Bob with Razored Texture and Soft Side Sweep

That copper is doing real work here, and it’s not a single flat shade. There’s a darker root melting into a warm strawberry midshaft, which keeps the color from reading costume-y. The cut sits right at the jaw with heavy razor texturing through the interior that lets the ends kick and separate without looking thin. Notice how the weight sits higher on one side because of that deep side part, which is what gives this its relaxed asymmetry. Round and oval faces will love where this lands. If your face is already long and narrow, this length will stretch it further. Thick to medium density hair is ideal because the razoring removes bulk and creates that piecey separation you see here. On fine hair, those same razored sections will just look sparse. The color requires commitment since copper fades fast and warm tones shift quickly without color-safe products and cool water rinses.

Buttery Blonde Chin-Length Bob with Loose Wave and Interior Movement

#17 Buttery Blonde Chin-Length Bob with Loose Wave and Interior Movement

The ends flip in different directions and that’s the whole point. This cut lives on deliberate imperfection, with point-cut interior layers that let pieces separate and move independently rather than falling as one solid shape. Notice how the wave pattern isn’t uniform, some sections bend forward while others kick back, and it reads as natural because the layering supports randomness. Medium density hair is ideal here. Fine hair will look stringy at this length without enough body to hold the separation, and thick hair will balloon out past the jawline unless thinned carefully. The warm buttery blonde with a slightly deeper root gives it dimension without maintenance drama. Oval and heart-shaped faces wear this well. Round faces, honestly, will find that chin-length pieces with this much width at the jaw only emphasize what you’re trying to minimize.

Warm Auburn Chin-Length Bob with Soft Interior Texture

#18 Warm Auburn Chin-Length Bob with Soft Interior Texture

Notice how the ends don’t all land at the same spot. There’s point cutting through the interior that lets pieces separate and fall at slightly different lengths, which is what keeps this from reading as a blunt bob even though the perimeter is fairly clean. That staggering is doing all the work here. This copper sits in a range that flatters warm and neutral skin tones with real conviction, but if you run cool or pink, this particular shade will fight you. The density is medium, maybe slightly on the thinner side, and the cut is honest about that instead of trying to fake volume. It just moves. Round or square faces will want to be careful because the chin-length line draws a horizontal right at the jaw, and there’s no length below to offset that. On oval and heart shapes, it lands perfectly. If your hair is thick and coarse, expect this to pouf outward rather than tuck in like you see here.

Tousled Dark Brunette Bob with Choppy Layers and Lifted Crown

#19 Tousled Dark Brunette Bob with Choppy Layers and Lifted Crown

Notice how the crown has real height here. That’s not accidental, it’s point-cut layers stacked through the top that let medium-density hair stand up on its own without backcombing. This chin-length boyfriend bob works best on hair with some natural wave or texture because straight hair won’t hold that piecey separation without product intervention every single day. The shorter layers around the face open things up for oval and heart shapes, though anyone with a round face should know this width at the jaw will emphasize fullness there. On fine hair, this cut goes flat fast.

Textured Brunette Bob with Lived-In Bend and Side-Swept Crown

#20 Textured Brunette Bob with Lived-In Bend and Side-Swept Crown

The weight distribution here is doing all the work. There’s noticeably more density sitting on the right side, which tells me the stylist used point cutting through the interior to let the natural wave pattern dictate where the volume lands rather than forcing symmetry. This is a chin-length cut on what looks like medium-density hair with a slight wave, and that combination is exactly why it reads so effortless. On straight hair, this same cut would sit flat and lifeless. If your hair has zero texture naturally, skip it. Oval and heart face shapes wear this length well because the jaw-level ends widen the lower third just enough. One thing worth noticing is how the ends kick in different directions, some turning under, some flipping out, and none of it looks accidental even though it probably mostly is.

Warm Brunette Jaw Bob with Loose Chop and Natural Lift at the Crown

#21 Warm Brunette Jaw Bob with Loose Chop and Natural Lift at the Crown

The weight sits exactly where it should. Notice how the density through the sides keeps fullness at the jaw while the crown has just enough interior layering to lift without looking styled. That balance is hard to get right on fine hair, and this wouldn’t translate the same way. You need medium to thick density here. The point cutting through the ends gives that roughed-up edge without the hair looking damaged, and on someone with a longer face, those wide, textured sides would work beautifully to add horizontal interest. Round faces will feel wider. The warm chestnut tone reads natural and low-maintenance, but it will wash out fast without a color-depositing shampoo, and nobody tells you that part. This is a cut that genuinely looks better on day two.

Cool Brunette Boyfriend Bob with Soft Tuck and Minimal Layering

#22 Cool Brunette Boyfriend Bob with Soft Tuck and Minimal Layering

Notice how the ends tuck inward on one side and kick slightly on the other. That asymmetry isn’t styled in, it’s built into the cut through point cutting at different lengths around the perimeter, and it’s what makes this look easy rather than precious. The length hits right at the chin, which works well on oval and heart-shaped faces because it widens the jawline just enough. Medium density, straight to slightly wavy hair is ideal here. On thick, coarse hair this shape will pouf out at the sides and lose that clean silhouette completely. The color is a natural cool brunette with no visible highlights or dimension, which keeps it low-maintenance but can read flat in certain lighting. If you want this to feel effortless you actually need the right texture to begin with, because fine hair won’t hold that tucked shape without product, and very curly hair won’t sit this close to the face.

Chin-Length Dirty Blonde Bob with Piece-y Separation and Grown-Out Root

#23 Chin-Length Dirty Blonde Bob with Piece-y Separation and Grown-Out Root

The ends are doing most of the work here. Look at how they kick slightly outward on one side and tuck under on the other, which is what keeps a blunt chin-length cut from looking like a helmet. That asymmetry isn’t accidental; there’s point cutting through the perimeter that allows the pieces to land differently each time. The color is a rooty, sandy blonde with hand-painted highlights concentrated from the mid-shaft down, keeping depth at the crown where you need it and brightness where it catches light. This cut is ideal for medium density, straight to slightly wavy hair. On thick, coarse hair, the separation won’t read as effortless. It’ll read as frizzy. Round and oval face shapes wear this length well because the jaw-grazing pieces create a visual frame without adding width.

Warm Brunette Chin Bob with Shaggy Texture and Sun-Kissed Interior Highlights

#24 Warm Brunette Chin Bob with Shaggy Texture and Sun-Kissed Interior Highlights

Notice how the highlights only show when the hair moves. They’re placed through the interior, not on the surface, which keeps the color from reading as “done” and lets that warm brunette base do most of the work. The cut sits right at the chin with razored ends that kick outward on one side and tuck on the other, and that asymmetry is intentional, not accidental. Medium density hair is ideal here. On very thick hair, this shape will mushroom out instead of falling with that easy separation. Round or oval faces will love where this lands because the jaw-length pieces create angles without trying hard. If your hair is naturally straight and flat, this will not look like this photo without effort every single day.

Cool Brunette Chin Bob with Soft Inward Curl and Clean Perimeter

#25 Cool Brunette Chin Bob with Soft Inward Curl and Clean Perimeter

Notice how the ends all curve inward at the same point, right at the chin. That uniformity takes precision point cutting and a round brush that most people won’t reach for on a Tuesday morning. This is a single-length bob with no visible layering through the interior, which gives it that dense, full shape even on what looks like medium-density, straight hair. It works well on oval faces and narrower jaw structures because the inward turn adds width right where you want it. Round or square faces will feel boxed in. The color is natural, cool-toned brunette with no dimension added, and honestly that simplicity is doing a lot of the heavy lifting here. Without styling, this cut will just hang flat.

Warm Brunette Chin Bob with Soft Separation and a Low Side Part

#26 Warm Brunette Chin Bob with Soft Separation and a Low Side Part

Notice how the ends aren’t all sitting at the same length. There’s maybe a half inch of variation at the perimeter, and that’s what keeps it from looking like a helmet on medium-density hair like this. The cut sits right at the chin with point-cut ends that let each piece land independently, which is what gives it that separated, slightly undone quality without any product doing the heavy lifting. If you have a rounder face, this length can emphasize width at the jaw rather than balance it. That’s not a maybe. On oval and heart shapes, though, this is one of the most flattering boyfriend bobs you can ask for. The color is a single-process warm brunette with what looks like a few fine ribbons of caramel placed through the interior, just enough to catch light without reading as highlights. Works well on straight to slightly wavy hair, and the low side part adds just enough asymmetry to keep the shape interesting.

Stylish Boyfriend Bob with Off-Center Part
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#27: Stylish Boyfriend Bob with Off-Center Part

This chic boyfriend bob features a playful, off-center part, perfect for adding dimension to mid-length hair. The soft waves enhance texture, making it ideal for fine to medium hair types. This cut complements various face shapes, especially oval and heart-shaped faces. For styling, a light mousse or texturizing spray can define the waves while keeping the look effortlessly stylish. It’s a versatile option for anyone looking to refresh their hairstyle with minimal upkeep.

Short boyfriend Blunt Bob Cut for Thick Hair

#28 Short Blunt Cut for Thick Hair

Give this short blunt cut a try if you have dense, thick hair and prefer to show it off. You can wear this style as a blunt bob or add some versatility by styling it naturally wavy or with iron curls. For maintaining this hairstyle, we recommend a trim every 6-8 weeks and daily use of a leave-in conditioner. Wash your short hair every 2-4 days for the best results.

Chin-Length Sharp Boyfriend Bob Cut with Rooted Blonde Color

#29 Sharp Bob Cut with Rooted Blonde Color

If you want to add charm to your short haircut, try this sharp bob cut with rooted blonde color. This haircut fits well with a round or rectangular face by highlighting the cheekbones. A soft blonde baby light or foliage brightens up your hair and skin. Consult a stylist for hair color and length that suits your face shape.

Jaw-Length Boyfriend Bob Cut with Face-Framing Pieces

#30 Jaw-Length Cut with Face-Framing Pieces

Nothing is as cute and timeless as this jaw-length cut with face-framing pieces. This style is versatile because it can suit many face shapes and hair textures. Still, it’s particularly right for women who want to show off a longer neck. Maintain this hairstyle by adding a blow dry for volume. Also, use a flat or curling iron based on your style preference. Get a maintenance trim every 6-8 weeks to keep this style tidy and above the shoulders. Ensure to pre-book your next appointment with your stylist before leaving the salon.

Messy Short boyfriend Bobbed Hair with Bangs

#31 Messy Short Hair and Bangs

Anyone looking for a simple hairstyle might consider this chic short messy hair with bangs. It gives a stunning silhouette to a long neck. It works well with a wispy, straight-across bang. This hairstyle caters to diverse face shapes. Plus, its added texture increases volume for thin hair or reduces density for thick, coarse tresses. While consulting with your stylist, avoid blunt lines for a light, airy look.

Jaw-Grazing Traditional Boyfriend Bob with Copper Red Tone

#32 Traditional Bob with Copper Red Tone

If you’re looking to change your hair color, try this traditional bob with a copper red tone. Not only is this haircut extremely stylish and a major confidence booster, but the color is a great touch to add for the fall. I recommend a trim and a gloss every 8 weeks to keep this style vibrant and easy to maintain.

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#33: Short Bobbed Hair with Tousled Waves

Consider a short bob haircut with tousled waves. It gives an effortless feel and is a low-maintenance hairstyle! Ask your stylist for a minimally layered bob haircut at a length that suits you best. To reduce frizz, towel dry your hair with a microfiber cloth. After, scrunch your hair with mousse or a sea salt spray for the best results.

Cheek-Length boyfriend Haircut Flipped to the Side

#34 Short Hair Flipped to the Side

If you’re not ready for a middle part, consider short hair flipped to the side. This style is a nice silhouette. It softens square-shaped faces and highlights cheekbones on round faces. This style is a French bob variant. It features minimal layers. The bob length can vary from your jawline to cheekbones, depending on what you’re comfortable with. I suggest this style for those daring to try short hair. It’s ideal if you want an easy-to-care wash-and-wear look.

Short-Length Voluminous Boyfriend Bob Haircut with Side Parting

#35 Voluminous Bob Haircut with Side Parting

You can use a specific product to boost volume in a side-parted bob haircut. You can add volume to this cut when styled wavy or straight. I suggest applying a root-boosting product with a round brush, followed by a texturizing powder at the root of your hair.

Face-Framing Brunette boyfriend Bob for Neck-length hair

#36 Face-Framing Brunette Bob

This face-framing brunette bob is edgy and effortless, perfect for any girl who wants short hair with a touch of texture. I recommend using an inch-and-a-half curling iron daily, followed by softening the curls with a brush for daily maintenance. Wear this hairstyle for as many days as you can between washes, and add dry shampoo in between to replenish volume. To keep the style, I recommend a haircut every 8 weeks.

Short Boyfriend Bob Hair with Sharp Ends and Middle Part

#37 Short Boyfriend Hair with Sharp Ends

Add texture to your bob haircut. Try a short, sharp-edged style that suits round faces. An expert stylist can assess if this style suits you, your hair type, and your color. Prebook a trim every 6-8 weeks. Ask your stylist about home hair care products. You might need a conditioner or heat protectant for styling.

Jaw-Grazing Deep Side Part Boyfriend Bob

#38 Deep Side Part Boyfriend Bob

A boyfriend bob with a deep side parted hair style is a very classy, modern look. You can style this hairstyle with a flat iron for sophistication or with a curling iron to achieve a wavy, relaxed look. To keep the ideal length, visit your stylist every 6 weeks.

Short Wet boyfriend Bob with Piece-y Bangs

#39 Wet Bob with Piece-y Bangs

Is there anything cuter than a wet bob with piece-y bangs? The air-dried, effortless style can give a soft, boyish touch. Use salt spray on damp hair to enhance texture.

Short Black Blunt boyfriend Bob Haircut

#40 Short Black Blunt Hair

A short, blunt hair cut is a very professional, modern cut. This cut works well with any hair color. For maintaining this sleek, blunt look, a visit to the stylist every 6 weeks is recommended!

Middle-Parted Sleek Blonde Boyfriend Bob for Chin-Length hair

#41 Middle-Parted Sleek Blonde Bob

This is a sleek blonde bob with a perfect middle part it’s simple and elegant. The haircut compliments anyone, for it is versatile and can be personalized to enhance your natural features. So, I suggest finding a stylist skilled in cutting short to medium-length hair. Use a strong sea salt spray to give your hair texture. For a more edgy look, you can blow-dry and flat-iron it when you plan a night out on the town.

Very Short '90s boyfriend Bob with Curtain Bangs

#42 Very Short ’90s Bob with Curtain Bangs

What could be cuter than this very short ’90s bob with curtain bangs? Elegant and soft in all the right places, this haircut can be suited to fine to coarse hair textures with the right cutting techniques. This style can be used to add volume to fine locks or razor cut to add a more natural feel to coarse, heavy hair. I recommend talking to your stylist about using this soft hairstyle to bring out the best in you.

Chin-Length Sleek Asymmetrical boyfriend Bob

#43 Sleek Asymmetrical Bob

Look at this stylish uneven bob, it’s an updated and easy hairdo for both round and long faces. This haircut, with few layers and no extra hair in the back, is easy to look after between your usual haircuts every 6-8 weeks. You can air dry it with a salt spray for more volume and texture or use a flat iron for a straight and sharp look.

Boyfriend Chin Bob with Very Subtle Waves

#44 Boyfriend Bob with Very Subtle Waves

This boyfriend bob with very subtle waves aligns perfectly with your style expectations. This hairstyle works well for most hair types with slight tweaks to fit your needs. Moreover, you can style it elegantly or wear it naturally as needed. For a professional or party look, don’t hesitate to use a flat iron or apply some volume powder while curling. Additionally, keep a salt spray handy to lightly mist from roots to ends, scrunch, and you’re set!

Short boyfriend Bob with Waterfall Bangs

#45 Short Bob with Waterfall Bangs

If you want to enhance your bob haircut or try something different, this short bob with waterfall bangs could be just for you. It suits most people with oval or heart-shaped faces. Combining this bob with a textured curtain-type fringe can refresh the classic style, giving it a modern, airy feel. To get the best outcome, use a heat protectant from the roots to the ends. To keep this style sleek, use a flat iron near the ends and through the fringe.

Jaw-Length Straight Boyfriend Bob

#46 Jaw-Length Straight Bob

A jaw-length bob is best for straight, fine, to medium hair. This jaw-length bob accentuates the jawline and looks best on those with a thinner face.

Textured Short Boyfriend Bob with Side Part

#47 Textured Short Bob with Side Part

A side-parted short textured bob suits hair of all thicknesses. You can style this cut using your hair’s natural texture. A flat iron or creating loose waves can also add texture.

Neck-Length Boyfriend Blunt Cut with Rose Gold Color

#48 Blunt Cut with Rose Gold Color

A blunt cut on rose gold hair can give you a fun yet professional look. To keep up the rose gold hue and the sharp, blunt cut, have regular visits with your stylist every 6 weeks.

Chin-Length boyfriend Round Bob with Bangs

#49 Chin-Length Round Bob with Bangs

chin-length bob with bangs can be a very versatile and elegant look. You can wear this hairstyle in many ways, depending on your mood and personal taste. The bob can look sleek and professional or, by using styling products, you can achieve a texture-rich look that’s cool and hip.

Shorter boyfriend Bob with Nape Undercut

#50 Shorter Bob with Nape Undercut

Cutting an undercut in a short bob gives a bold yet polished look. To keep the bob’s shape and look, it’s best to see your stylist every 4 weeks. The short bob with an undercut suits those with lean faces and elongated, slim necks best.

Pink Boyfriend Chin Bob with Center Parting

#51 Pink Boyfriend Bob with Center Parting

A light pink bob with a center part is great for those who want an edgy but professional look. Bobs have been very popular for their versatility. To keep up with the bob trend, I recommend visiting your stylist every 6 weeks to maintain its shape!

Jaw-Length Classic boyfriend Bob with Natural Texture

#52 Classic Bob with Natural Texture

A classic bob is suitably styled for hair with a natural texture. This hairstyle can be very low-maintenance and can enhance the texture naturally! I recommend texturizing products and a light serum to eliminate potential frizz due to its natural texture.

Look out, ladies, there’s a new hair trend in town. Boyfriend bobs – a cute hairdo gaining popularity that sits from your chin to mid-neck. Let bob master Lindsey Willis, who is full of advice on how to rock this look, lead you with her expert advice.

Meet The Expert

Lindsey Willis
Lindsey Willis
Lindsey is a hairstylist with 19 years of experience.
You can find Lindsey at her own studio in Broken Arrow, OK

Know Your Hair

Willis’ first piece of advice is clear: “Work with your natural texture.” Boyfriend bob is a versatile cut that works best with medium-thick hair and a slight wave.

If you have thin or fine hair, air drying can make it look sparse. Willis advises, “You need to blowdry for volume and add texture with a flat iron or curling iron.” Thick hair can take on a triangular form when cut at one length. To avoid this, she recommends asking your stylist to “take some weight out of the bottom or add internal layers to debulk.”

Complement Your Face Shape

According to Willis, this Bob can “work for almost any face shape.” If your face is long, she recommends more bend around the face to pull the eye out. For round faces, “you will want a straighter style around your face” to bring the eye down for a thinner look. Heart shapes should sport more weight near the chin, while oval faces are flexible to adopt any style.

To zero in on the best look for you, do just the opposite of what you’re trying to hide.

Master the Style

Willis is quick to note this bob’s strength: “The ease of styling.” Whether you’re a busy mom, retired, or hard at work, this cut is for you. Her top tip is to let your natural texture shine.

She suggests starting with a leave-on conditioner from Pureology 21, coupled with a styling crème like Eufora Behave. After applying, comb through your hair and let it air dry. To create texture, make an ‘S’ shape with your flat iron as you move down your hair. “Trust the process,” she urges. Wrap up by spraying Moroccan Oil Dry Texture Spray through your hair and tousle.

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