Being experimental with your hair doesn’t necessarily mean that you have to go all-out with new hues, statement fringing, or lashings of layers. Often, the simplest switches make the most impact. Right now, as our strands continue to grow without the prospect of a cut any time soon, it seems everyone is busy dreaming of and mood boarding potential styles to opt for once the salons are back up and running.
And, with more time to ponder on and weigh up the pros of a dramatic change, I thought it might be worth sharing my recent experience in hope it might inspire some of you. You see, I recently chopped off my lengthy blonde hair to join the bob brigade. A few months back, after researching for a feature on blunt bob hairstyles, I convinced myself to go for the chop, which was masterfully created by session stylist Jenn Linton of Linton & Mac.
My new blonde bob makes its debut.
And guess what? I’ve found it to be one of the best decisions I’ve made this year. Not only does my new blonde bob take half the drying time that it used to, but somehow, it also makes everything I wear look significantly cooler.
I’m not the only one who sings the blonde bob’s praises. Keep scrolling to see the best blonde bob hairstyles on influencers and A-listers alike.
The key to Vanessa Hong’s bob is the super-blunt edges.
Lotte elevates her blonde bob with a pearly hair clip.
Adding texture to your bob will make it all the more versatile.
Ciara opts for a balayage-effect on her bob with darker roots and blonde highlights around her crown.
This blonde bob proves nothing beats an expertly-done blow-dry.
Emma’s hair is the blunt-bob at its best.
Erica’s deep side parting instantly adds volume to her ‘do.
Fearne has long been my blonde bob muse.
Halle Berry’s highlighted bob will always be a classic hairstyle.
If your bob is on the really short side, sweep back your tresses with a band instead of a bobble.
Linda keeps things fresh with her platinum bob.
Lotta’s chin-grazing bob hones her edgy style.
I’m obsessed with Lucy’s micro bob bun.
The fringe really makes this cut.
If in doubt, just add a hair clip.
Marissa’s lived-in roots give her look a sultry edge.
Lizzy’s relaxed waves are how we want our hair to look every day.
Ask for choppy ends like Tanya’s to create a cool silhouette.
The centre parting and blunt ends make this feel a really modern cut.
Alex’s undone waves help give all of her ladylike ensembles her own unique spin.
Remember Kim’s blonde era?
Rose Byrne’s tousled lob is the perfect low-maintenance option.
The deep roots, the quaffed ends… if only my hair could look like Lily’s every day.
Saoirse Ronan decorates her ‘do with a fancy hair clip.
Slick back the hair and leave the front sections loose for an easy up-do, just like Margot’s.
Lucy Boynton is fast-becoming the queen of the blonde bob, and it’s not hard to see why…
Proving that a bob looks just has great with ringlets, this swept-over style is impossibly glam.
