The blunt bob is having a moment, and for good reason! This edgy yet elegant style is perfect for those seeking a low-maintenance yet chic look. Get inspired by these 28 stunning examples.
Chic Volume
Zendaya in a green dress with a side-parted tousled bob.Blunt bobs don’t have to be flat or lifeless. Zendaya shows off a bouncy, blunt cut with face-framing, piece-y fringe that’s full of volume. “One of my favorite ways to style a blunt bob is with a voluminous blowout that’s smooth but still retains a shiny, radiant finish,” says Graciano. “This look works well for those who enjoy flipping or playing with their hair throughout the day.”
Blunt Ends
Vanessa Hudgens in a purple top and a rounded bob with a center part. For a chic effect, add subtle shape to your long bob by curving the ends. Use a round brush to replicate this sleek look.
Bed Head Texture
Hailey Bieber in a tousled, textured bob. Bringing the ’90s vibe back, Hailey Bieber’s short, edgy, and tousled bob looks effortlessly undone. Achieve this messy yet stylish look with a texturizing spray, such as Oribe Dry Texturizing Spray.
Short and Sweet
Kaia Gerber in a textured center-parted bob with brown hair and pink ends. A chin-length bob is always timeless and chic. Add a fun twist by dyeing the ends pastel pink, like Kaia Gerber, for a playful and unique edge.
Long Blunt Bob
Selena Gomez with a rounded bob and brown lipstick. A long bob is always a winner, and you can elevate the style by going for a blunt, angled chop, just like Selena Gomez did.
Space Buns and Faux Locs
Ciara with a long bob featuring space buns and dreadlocks. Any hair type or texture can pull off a bob. Ciara adds her own twist by pairing faux locs with space buns for a modern, playful look with a ’90s-inspired feel.
Bleached and Center-Parted
Kourtney Kardashian in a bleached blonde bob with a center part. A bleached blonde bob stands out on its own, but when paired with a center part and blunt ends, the look becomes ultra-modern. The subtle root contrast adds depth and style.
Air-Dried and Straight
Emma Chamberlain in a blonde blunt bob with sunglasses. Air-dried hair doesn’t always mean waves. Emma Chamberlain’s air-dried, straight bob with tousled texture looks effortless. Graciano suggests using a pomade stick like Goldie Locks Flyaway Fix for extra dimension.
Textured Waves
Ella Mai with a textured wave blunt bob. Textured waves add volume to a blunt bob. To recreate this look, use a flat iron on low heat and a good texturizing spray.
Clean Lines
Geraldine Viswanathan with a straight blunt bob. A blunt bob with straight ends and a middle part is timeless. Add shine with a glossing treatment like Rahua’s Color Full Glossing Oil Mist for an instant light-catching glow.
Smooth & Textured
Jennifer Lopez with a blunt bob. For naturally fine hair, a blunt cut creates the illusion of thicker, more voluminous hair. The even ends give a fuller, denser look.
Blunt Braids
Marsai Martin with shoulder-length braids and blunt ends. Braids with blunt, even ends create a bold statement. Marsai Martin’s slightly angled ends enhance the look.
Add Some Volume
Taylor Hill with a voluminous blunt bob. Subtle internal shaping, also known as graduation, removes bulk and adds volume to a blunt bob. Taylor Hill’s effortless volume is perfect for switching between sleek or wavy textures.
Wispy Bangs
Orion Carloto with a blunt bob and wispy bangs. For a chic, “undone” finish, add wispy bangs and a messy texture to your blunt bob. This style looks effortless and is suitable for any time of year.
Super-Subtle Waves
Taylor Lashae with a soft, wavy blunt bob. For a modern yet retro look, combine straight, blunt ends with soft waves. A great hair gel and side part help achieve this effortlessly stylish bob.
Big Waves
Cardi B with a sleek wavy blunt bob. Big waves give a blunt bob extra volume and body. Use a one-inch curling iron for defined curls that won’t fall flat.
All the Curls
Alanna Arrington with curly bangs and a blunt bob. Curly-haired individuals benefit from blunt bobs that show off curls while creating bounce and volume. Brown recommends using gel products like Deva Curl Supreme Gel mixed with volumizing foam.
Subtle Layers
A subtle layered blunt bob. Subtle layers can add shape and volume to a blunt bob. Start with a volumizing product near the roots for extra lift and movement.
Pin Straight
Rosamund Pike with a sleek, pin-straight blunt bob. A flawless, pin-straight blunt bob is a stunning statement. Use a flat iron like the Dyson Corrale for the perfect finish.
Chin-Length Braids
Chin-length box braids in a blunt cut. Box braids at chin length are lightweight and perfect for any season. This bold, edgy style is ideal for showing off a new cut.
Voluminous Curls
Yara Shahidi with voluminous curly blunt bob. Curly hair and blunt ends play off each other, creating volume and bounce. To style, use gel products that add both weight and volume.
Chic Fringe
Rihanna with a blunt bob and fringe bangs. Rocker-chic vibes come alive with a blunt bob featuring wispy bangs. Add a piece-y texture with hair pomade like Marie Nila Salty Cream.
Sleek Silhouette
Irina Shayk with a sleek, side-swept blunt bob. An asymmetrical, side-swept blunt bob creates a sleek silhouette with a bit of edge.
Soft, Side-Swept Finish
Tiffany Haddish with a soft, side-swept blunt bob. Show off healthy, soft ends with a sleek, high-shine finish and side part for a clean and polished look.
S-Waves
Jennifer Lawrence with S-waves and a blunt bob. S-waves add a soft texture to blunt ends. This touchable look is perfect for everyday wear.
Platinum Perfection
Michelle Williams with a platinum blunt bob. Pairing a blunt bob with platinum hair creates an edgy, bold statement that stands out.
Side-Swept Curls
Taraji P. Henson with side-swept curly blunt bob. For natural curls, a blunt bob lets curls bounce beautifully, and side-swept styling adds extra flair.
Layer-less Volume
Bella Hadid with a voluminous, layer-less blunt bob. This sleek chin-length bob showcases soft, blunt ends that still offer volume and body, making it ideal for thin or fine hair.
CONCLUSION
Ready to take the plunge? The blunt bob is a bold statement that’s sure to turn heads. We hope this collection has sparked your imagination and fueled your desire for a fresh start
