Every few months, I get this urge to cut my hair and get a bob. I had a 1950’s-inspired bouncy bob once, and let me tell you, it changed my life. And recently, I’ve been spending much of my time in a never-ending daydream of reminiscing and searching for bob hairstyles on dark hair.
What I adore about the bob is how understated it is while still looking like a simple cut. It still requires plenty of skill from the hairstylist to make it look so effortless, but it’s generally a manageable style.
The reason why I’m inching closer to the crop is that with a few styling tweaks and techniques, you can pretty much have a different hairstyle every day when you get this cut.
From waves to hair clips and everything in between, keep scrolling for all the brunette bob hairstyle inspo you’ll ever need.
A short, choppy fringe with a light wave is the definition of a laidback mood.
Tease roots to add some texture to straight strands.
Keep the focus on how healthy your hair looks post-cut with simple styling and plenty of shine.
Deep waves on a longer bob freshens up a classic centre parting.
Add some bounce to relaxed hair by focusing your volumising efforts on the ends.
Peekaboo fringes are the perfect choice if you’re nervous about going for a heavy fringe.
Hints of colour make this is a solid summer style.
A classic ear-grazing bob with blunt edges is the beauty equivalent to a crisp white shirt.
Curly hair? This is proof that you can rock a short crop.
Barely there waves are all you need to add some texture.
Give your bob a refresh by adding some highlights throughout.
Tight curls are such a good match for the staple half-up, half-down style.
Make like Emma Hoareau and go for a deep side-parting that’s the perfect complement to some loose waves.
Make those curls the main feature by going for the shoulder chop.
Use a micro-fringe to instantly transport you back in time.
Put it in writing and let your accessories do all the talking for you.
A sleek blow-dry is the only thing standing between you and this bouncy ‘do.
Never underestimate the power of a wispy fringe to frame the face.
If you want to switch things up, add a half-up, half-down bun to your hairstyle toolkit.
Middle parting + hair tucked behind the ears = infinite style points.
The definition of the word tousled right here, and we’re all about it.
There’s a bottle of sea salt spray with your name on it. Consider it your partner in crime for replicating this look.
Whoever said “diamonds are a girl’s best friend” clearly never met a jewelled hair clip.
If you want a sleeker finish, smooth your hair down at the top and flick the ends.
Volume is the name of the game here with this triangular crop.
A centre-parting never looked so good. Get your hair cropped to one length and make a shine-boosting serum your homegirl.
Deep centre partings are a match for full natural hair.
