Every few months, I get this strong urge to cut my hair and get a bob. I had a 1950s-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 brunette bob hairstyles.
What I adore about the brunette bob haircut is how understated it is while still looking like a simple haircut. Don’t get me wrong, it still requires plenty of skill from the hairstylist to make it look so effortless, but it’s generally a manageable style, making it a great low maintenance haircut. And there are so many variations of the bob hairstyle to try. A cropped, blunt bob looks totally stylish, as does a bob with a fringe. But equally, if you want to keep the length of your hair, a long bob (also know as a ‘lob’) lets you dip a toe into a shorter hairstyle without going for a big chop.
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. Wear it curly, clip it back with a claw clip—the opportunities are endless. From waves to hair clips and everything in between, keep scrolling for all the brunette bob hairstyle inspo you’ll ever need.
A centre-parted, jaw-skimming bob with flicked-under ends is so chic. “It works brilliantly on a jaw length bob,” says expert hairstylist Larry King. “Add a centre parting, smooth out hair with a round brush and flick the ends upwards.” Pair with a bold lipstick and you have a French-inspired beauty look.
A fringe is the perfect pairing for a brunette bob hairstyle. Franny’s bob hairstyle in blunt to keep the look feeling modern.
Add some bounce to relaxed hair by focusing your volumising efforts on the ends.
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.
If you’re looking for a statement haircut, a cropped bob looks fashion-forward.
Give your bob a refresh by adding some highlights throughout. Caramel tones are a winning hair colour for autumn/winter.
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.
A micro-fringe is seriously cool on a brunette bob haircut.
Put it in writing and let your hair 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 layers to frame the face.
If you want to switch things up, add a half-up, half-down bun to your hairstyle toolkit.
The definition of the word tousled right here, and we’re all about it.
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 side parting guarantees a dose of volume at the roots.
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.
