15 Celebrities Confirm the Longevity of the Bob Hair Trend

When I was in middle school, I decided to cut my long hair into a bob, hoping to emulate Selena Gomez's look at that time. Regretfully, it didn't turn out well. But regardless of the result, I was determined to mimic the look of my favorite celebrity without considering how it might look with my adolescent features. The same is happening in 2023 where people are boldly switching from long hairstyles to chic bobs inspired by their favorite stars.

The bob's increasing popularity is not just due to celebrities rocking it. It is an indicator of an ongoing trend - hairstyles that rely on sophisticated haircuts coming back into fashion, as noted by celebrity hairstylist David Cruz, who also endorses Colorproof. According to him, bobs definitely fall into this category and recommends using Smooth Drops for a chic, sleek bob look.

Adding to this, celebrity colorist Marley Xavier highlights the sense of empowerment people derive from making such a drastic change. Bob cuts serve as a refreshing transformation, especially for those with damaged hair or those looking for a change. According to Xavier, bobs can be chic, edgy, playful, and versatile, embodying the 'it' factor. Hair artist Venner James believes that the shorter, sharper cut of a bob attracts attention and appears daring. Its timeless elegance is praised by many, including Anna Wintour, whose signature look has been a bob for decades, as pointed out by celebrity hair stylist Dimitris Giannetos.

James further highlights the convenience and adaptability of a bob. You can wear it with natural curls or waves, or straighten it out. With a bob, thin hair appears thicker and it provides an instant facelift – a hairstyle that offers multiple benefits. To inspire, we have gathered images of celebrities with bob cuts.

Sydney Sweeney

At the Oscars, Sydney Sweeney, the star of "Anyone But You", swapped her long, blonde tresses for a bronde-layered bob.

Zendaya

From micro bangs to a bob, Zendaya has showed us there’s no look she can’t pull off. At the 2024 Academy Awards, the star of Dune flaunted a deep side-parted bob that oozed classic Hollywood elegance.

Jennifer Lopez

Jennifer Lopez bid farewell to her signature long waves and embraced a chic bob cut that perfectly complements her jawline. She unveiled her new hairstyle during Paris Fashion Week, surprising many.

Kelsea Ballerini

Letting go of her waist-length extensions, the singer stepped out with a natural-looking, shorter bob. Her new look can be seen in her latest social media post.

Zoe Saldaña

Saldaña’s new bob cut, which ends right above her collarbone, is an epitome of elegance and class. The chop was done by celebrity hairstylist Mara Roszak.

Jennifer Garner

The darling Jennifer Garner opted for a bob cut, making her look even more adorable. However, on Live! with Ryan and Kelly, she revealed that she is eagerly awaiting the return of her long hair.

Rose Byrne

Rose Byrne has been a bob enthusiast earlier and recently, she transitioned back to the cut. The change was revealed in a gorgeous photograph of herself done by celebrity hairstylist Harry Josh.

Olivia Palermo

Olivia Palermo is the kind who suddenly gets a bob without much thought. She got her bob done by celebrity hairstylist Andre J. Davis. Her bold change was applauded and the outcome was beautiful.

Cara Delevingne

The latest bob squad member is Cara Delevingne. Her new haircut for the summer was done by hairstylist Riwana Capri and the color was done by Nikki Lee. They ask, "Who's next?" and we are eager to find out too.

Hailey Bieber

Hailey Bieber recently got a trendy chin-length bob, causing a buzz in the hair-styling world, says hairstylist Justin Toves-Vincilione. Regardless of her little variations in hair color over the years, Bieber’s new haircut is strikingly different. Bieber’s past hair experiments have set trends and we expect her future haircuts to be no different.

Zendaya

Zendaya is known for frequently changing up her hair. She rang in 2023 with a shoulder-length, straight, voluminous bob. Recently, she also tried out blonde, which is a color we usually do not associate her with.

Jenna Ortega

Xavier points out that Jenna Ortega recently gave her hair a chop. James describes her new look as a “shaggy wolf cut bob sitting just above her shoulders.”

Lizzo

“Lizzo loves to play around with her look, whether it’s loose mermaid waves, big bouncy curls or even voluminous plumed out natural texture,” says Toves-Vincilione noting that it’s usually kept on the longer side. “Lately, you can find Lizzo stepping into her short hair era and having fun with different textures and colors.”

Kelly Rowland

James says Kelly Rowland’s chin-length middle part bob by Kahh Spence “has had social media in a chokehold.” Everything about the cut is stunning. “It’s the color, the precession, the way it frames her face and shows her neckline. It’s just perfect.”

H.E.R

James notes that H.E.R. traded her long luscious hair for a bob recently. He says she’s currently “rocking her curly fro bob with full bangs.”