31 Bob and Lob Hairstyles That Will Make You Want Short Hair

Short-haired girls, this one’s for you! Contrary to popular belief, long-haired ladies don’t have all the fun (or was it blondes?). Sure, lengthier locks give us license to rock intricate braided hairstyles, but the beauty of cropped strands is the fact that you can have your cake and eat it too. You get all the perks that come with a no-fuss cut, while still having the option to get fancy every once in a while. To help inspire your daily ‘do, scroll for 31 of the most pin-worthy hairstyle ideas for bobs and lobs.

1. French Knots (via Brit + Co)

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A perfect ending to 2018. 🎀 #lucyhale

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2. Bow Barette Bouffant

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fall.FIBE @carachele Color: @domforletta Cut/Style: #anhcotran #haircut #fallhair #softundercut #bob #losangeles #lorealprousambassador #mythicoil

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3. Angled Edges

4. Dutch Halo Crown (via Brit + Co)

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strong AND pretty. get you a BFF that can do both. 👵🏼

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5. Pinned-Back Braid

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6. Tousled and Tailored (via Brit + Co)

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NATTY... #haircut #bangs #softundercut #lorealprousambassador #tecniart #savagepanache #anhcotran

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7. Modern Shag

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@amanda_montell and I played hair and chatted about how to do #weddinghair on bobs today at @byrdiebeauty Pearl combs by @leletny @suavebeauty

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8. Twists and Pearls

9. Half-Up Messy Bun (via Brit + Co)

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No grit, no pearl. 🧜‍♀️ so many fun looks this week with @lucyhale @kdeenihan & @alyssasutterstylist 🖤 side note, obsessed w this clip from @leletny 👑

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10. Negative Space Hair Accessories

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A little hair accessory can go a long way 💁 #theknot #theknotfashion 📷: @mariaelenaheadpieces

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11. Floral Twisted Updo

12. Back-Combed Beauty (via Brit + Co)

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We needed some pink in here 🌸🌸🌸 @miaheavner #pastelpinkhair #pinkhairwins

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13. Pulp Fiction Pink

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I’m so into into fabric in the hair right now! Are you into scarves + turbands? Also are you good at putting them in or is it hard for you to get them to look right?

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14. Heavenly in a Headband

15. Braided Deep Side Part (via Brit + Co)

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I’m sorry... who are you?? 💜🦄 1.27.19

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16. Silver Messy Bob

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Boss bae @zarna 😎🙌🏼💕 Cut and styled by me:) You wouldn’t know it but she has really curly hair 👩🏾‍🦱 She had hair down the middle of her back! She wanted change, something cool and sleek (she knows how to do her own hair) so I said F-yeah let’s do this! 👍🏼 I point cut all the perimeter. No layers, no face framing. Just full and sleek. I used @davinesnorthamerica Oi oil. Sprayed @love_amika anti humidity spray and then used my @ghd flatiron to get it SUPER smooth. ✨

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17. The It Girl Crop

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French/Pony 🐎🌈 . . . . . . . . . . #shelleygregoryhair #lorealpro #manemuse #rainbowhair #rainbowhaircolor #pastelhair #saloncentric #lorealproambassador #colorfulhair #violethair #purplehair #edchair #frenchtwist #maneaddicts #crafthairdresser #updoideas #wakeupandmakeup #ponytails #frenchgirlhair #seventeen #teenvogue #rainbowprism #prismhair

A post shared by Shelley Gregory HaiR (@shelleygregoryhair) on May 4, 2018 at 9:17am PDT

18. French Twist Pony

19. Short-Hair Waves (via Brit + Co)

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| ᴸᴼᴼᴷᴵᴺᴳ ᶠᴼᴿ ᴴᴼᵀ ᶜᴴᴱᴱᵀᴼˢ 🔍 🕶 🌻 | This client is the perfect example of using @pulpriothair #faction8 to tone as a demi permanent. 🤤🤤🤤 After lightening to a level 9/10 and shampooing with Barcelona toning shampoo - applied #faction8 10-1 and 10-2 equal parts - applied to towel dried damp hair and mixed 1:2 - you can mix 1:3 etc if you want a more sheer tone. ⚖️ Don’t get stuck in a routine always keep your wheels turning. Styled using @love_amika vandal texture powder and the wizard heat protectant. (Hair accessories from @designmehair ) ⚙️⚙️⚙️ All available at @saloncentric #pulpriothair #scsocialsquad #cheetodietVSketodiet

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20. Bobby Pins Galore

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Loving this sleek look by @mayelavzz

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21. Slicked-Back Lob

22. Asymmetrical Lob (via Brit + Co)

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TAG a friend who would wear a bubblegum braid ?🍬?🍬?🍬? #edclasvegas #edc2017 #edc #edcoutfit #throwback

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23. Bubble-Braided Bob

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🙈🌈sunday scaries🌈🙈 RG: @amberasaly Hair by @thejesjewel + @doug_theo #amika #sundayscaries #rainbowhair

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24. Rainbow Barettes

25. Twisted Bun Hawk (via Brit + Co)

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Living for this hollywood glam look by @castillo_13 using the #amika Chameleon wand to style💋

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26. Marilyn-Inspired Hollywood Curls

27. Rainbow Glitter Roots (via Brit + Co)

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Hope you had the pinkest Valentines Day 💋xo, Shelley

A post shared by Shelley Gregory HaiR (@shelleygregoryhair) on Feb 14, 2019 at 11:19pm PST

28. Old Hollywood Waves

29. Dutch Side Braids (via Brit + Co)

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Yes! 💯 hair by: @beautiffy_ #loveamika #isse #longbeach #ittakesapro

A post shared by amika pro (@amikapro) on Jan 28, 2019 at 12:09pm PST

30. Asymmetric Natural Curls

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Pastel Warrior 🎀🥨🍦💞💓

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31. Pastel Frenchies

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