Consider This a Sign to Get a Lob This Summer (2024)

We know you’re still thinking about thatshort hairstyleyou’ve had on your mind for months now. But allow us to present the perfect middle ground: a lob, also known as a long bob. The best lob haircuts somehow flatter virtually all hair types and face shapes (they're basically the jeans fromSisterhood of the Traveling Pants,but for hair). Proof: Each of the celebrities in the following gallery have vastly different face shapes, hair lengths, and textures, and yet each of their long bobs—ahem, lobs—look positively gorgeous.

Whether you want to incorporatelayersor try asummer hair color, the versatility and effortless structure of a long bob is perfect for the coming months. Bonus: Your hair won’t suffer through that awkward grow-out period. It’s all about embracing imperfect textures anyway to let your individuality shine through your style. Plus, there’s nothing a bit ofsea salt spraycan’t do to save a sad lob if it gets to that point.

Which all means you really, truly can't go wrong taking a chance and chopping off some hair this season. That Instagram saved collection you’ve been adding to is collecting dust, and so is your stylist’s chair. Need more convincing? Let these photos speak for themselves.

Bella Hadid's Shiny Center-Parted Lob

This is the silky lobs to end all silky lobs. Bella Hadid's blunt, shoulder-length hair at the 2017 Met Gala perfectly contrasted her dramatic catsuit.

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Margot Robbie's Relaxed Old-Hollywood Lob

Hollywood's favorite leading lady had plenty of amazing beauty moments in 2020, but her chilled-out blonde lob is one of my favorites from the year.

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Gal Gadot's Slicked-Back Lob

Slicking back your hair gives an otherwise simple cut a dramatic new look, so have fun experimenting like Gal Gadot did in 2021.

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Olivia Culpo's Short and Sweet Lob

The poster girl for cool short hairstyles, model Olivia Culpo's lob is on the shorter side of the spectrum.

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Kerry Washington's Bedazzled Lob

Washington proved that all it takes to make a lob look red-carpet read is a sparkly hair accessory at the 2020 Vanity Fair Oscar Party.

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Alexa Chung's Wavy Lob

Chung has long been the ultimate fashion and beauty cool-girl, and her wavy brown lob at the 2022 Met Gala proves that she still has effortlessly great taste.

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Rihanna's Cherry Red Lob

No, I will not stop thinking (or talking) about Rihanna's cherry red style from 2011. It's a timeless display of red carpet beauty!

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Emma Stone's Undone Curly Lob

Emma Stone's slightly longer lob is a great example of a style that's just a touch grown-out but still chic.

Simone Ashley's Beachy Lob

Simone Ashley's textured lob perfectly pairs with her no-makeup-makeup look.

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Florence Pugh's Dip-Dyed Lob

Experiment with hair dye for a fun take on the lob. Follow in Pugh's footsteps and choose a pastel lavender color, or go for something more bold.

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Justine Skye's Ultra-Shiny Lob

Run a straightening iron through your lob to give it a slightly wavy, beachy texture like Justine Skye's at the 2019 BET Awards.

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Miley Cyrus's Two-Tone Lob

Miley Cyrus is never one to try out a bold new color, and her two-tone black and blonde hair made the entire internet lose their minds.

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Laura Harrier's Retro Lob

How do you master a red carpet? Style your hair in a retro-inspired curly lob like Laura Harrier.

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Gemma Chan's Subtly-Highlighted Lob

Chic and low-key, Gemma Chan's brunette lob perfectly complimented her structural Louis Vuitton gown at the Cannes Film Festival in 2022.

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Issa Rae's Curly One-Length Lob

The Insecure actress's subtly red curls hit just below her shoulder, giving her the perfect low-maintenance look.

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Billie Eilish's Dramatic Black Lob

Billie Eilish's transition from bleach blonde to this deep black lob was super daring, but we love it.

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Emma Chamberlain's Textured Lob

There is no Gen-Z who's style I want to copy more than Emma Chamberlain's, and I'm not just talking about her clothes! This low-key lob is so on-trend for 2022.

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Naomi Campbell's Sleek Lob

While fans love her long, silky hair, I can't stop thinking about Naomi Campbell's bang moment from 2011.

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Doja Cat's Spiky Lob

All hail the queen of the Y2K comeback, Doja Cat! Her iced-out blonde bob was hands-down the best beauty look at the 2022 Grammy Awards.

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Ashley Graham's Wet-Look Lob

I love an easy, wavy lob-style cut, and Ashley Graham's iteration at the Savage X Fenty Show in 2019 might just be one of my all-time favorite.

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Taraji P. Henson's Ultra-Bright Lob

Lobs don't need to be boring, as evidenced by Taraji P Henon's neon pink look.

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Chrissy Teigen's Honey-Colored Lob

Chrissy Teigan's highlighted wavy hair gave her full-glam look at the the 2022 Vanity Fair Oscar Party a touch of California cool.

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Indya Moore's Culy Lob With Bangs

Indya Moore paired a curly lob with blunt, springy bangs at the premiere of Netflix's The Politician.

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Kaia Gerber's '90s-Inspired Lob

She is the daughter of a '90s supermodel, after all! Kaia Gerber's shiny locks were coiffed into a sleek, "The Rachel"-esque lob during Paris Fashion Week.

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Debby Ryan's Wolf-Cut Lob

Wolf cuts are trending for 2022, as evidenced on former Disney Channel actress Debby Ryan at the 2021 GQ Men of the Year Party.

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Suki Waterhouse's Bouncy Lob

Is it a lob? Is her hair longer? It's hard to tell with Waterhouse's undone-glam locks at the 10th Annual LACMA ART+FILM GALA.

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Ciara's Bleached Lob

Never one to keep her hair in the same style for too long, Ciara switched her long, caramel-colored hair for this bleached blonde 'do at the 2021 BET Awards.

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Gabrielle Union's Piecey Lob

Perhaps in an ode to her 10 Things I Hate About You days, Gabrielle Union styled her hair in a brown lob with flipped-out face-framing layers.

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Phoebe Bridger's Icy Lob

I'll forever be a fan of Bridgers's icy blonde locks, especially when they're styled in this easy, beachy lob.

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Kristen Stewart's Rooted Blonde Lob

Kristen Stewart is the queen of no-fuss beauty on the red carpet, not even at the Cannes Film Festival. The actress wore her blonde locks in this beachy textured lob for the premiere of her new horror film Crimes Of The Future in Cannes in 2022.

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Zendaya's Glossy Curly Lob

Zendaya's wet-look hair is so of-the-moment and gives a whole new meaning to "running late hair."

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Keke Palmer's Diana Ross-Inspired Lob

Keke Palmer wore her hair in '70s-inspired curls at the 2021 Met Gala, landing on her on many a "best of beauty" list.

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Scarlett Johansson's Butter Yellow Lob

Behold the best no-fuss hair: Scarlett Johansson's ever-so-slightly curled hair and the 2020 Film Independent Spirit Awards.

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Daisy Edgar-Jones's Lob With Curtain Bangs

The Normal People actress brushed her bangs to the side at the 2022 Vanity Fair Oscar Party for a chic curtain-bang effect.

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Soo Joo Park's Angular Blonde Lob

The supermodel slicked back one side of her icy blonde locks to create a dramatic asymmetrical look back in 2016.

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Does a lob look good on everyone? ›

It's not too short, not too long, and it really does look good on everyone. A lob should hit somewhere above the shoulders, but below the chin; and if you have long layers, it might graze the tops of your shoulders or collarbones.

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What face shape suits a lob? ›

“A lob is the perfect choice for heart-shaped faces,” Colombini says. He suggests opting for a more lived-in texture—like Julianne Hough's shag look—over something more structured.

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How do I know if a lob will look good on me? ›

Face Shape: The lob works well with almost all face shapes. For round faces, a longer lob that extends past the chin can create a slimming effect. For square faces, a softer, wavy lob can add balance. Heart-shaped faces can opt for a lob with side-swept bangs or face-framing layers to highlight the cheekbones.

Who should get a lob haircut? ›

We're glad you asked. You see, that's another great thing about the lob haircut – it really works with pretty much any face shape, and because the length frames the face, your stylist will be able to tailor it to you perfectly. Heart shaped, oval, long, square: there's not many people who don't suit a lob.

Do lobs make you look younger? ›

According to Thompson and Wilson, a bob is not only universally flattering but is also one of the hairstyles that make you look younger because “it softens facial features and opens up the face,” which, in turn, reduces the appearance of wrinkles.

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Are lobs still in style in 2024? ›

The defined lob

If there's one style that is set to make a comeback, it's the resurgence of the classic shoulder-length cut. "The shabby-chic bob will get a makeover in 2024, and a more defined blunt lob shall take its place.

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Does a lob make you look thinner? ›

An asymmetrical long bob, or lob, is the absolute best hairstyle if you want to make your face look thinner. Opt for a lob at least three inches below the chin in the front, and angled shorter in the back.

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Does a lob haircut have layers? ›

"Lobs give you the comfort-blanket of extra length, and like the classic bob, can be worn one-length or layered for your hair type and face shape," says Frédéric Fekkai, hairstylist and founder of FEKKAI.

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Are lobs high maintenance? ›

Its low-maintenance nature is a key feature, making it a favorite for those desiring an easy-to-manage yet fashionable look. With the curly lob, customization takes center stage, allowing for variations such as long bangs or additional layers, ensuring a style that suits individual preferences.

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Can you still put a lob in a ponytail? ›

Layered Lob

If you want a textured look with multiple choppy layers, just be sure the shortest ones can be pulled back into a ponytail or tucked behind your ears. The front of this hairstyle hits the collarbone, which offers lots of options for putting your hair up.

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What does a lob say about you? ›

It often marks another sadder milestone, employed when a woman is going through a breakup. The Lob is about practicality, of embracing adulthood and departing from schoolyard days. But the Lob is also about beauty, but rather the beauty of the individual and choosing it over what society dictates for you.

Do lobs suit everyone? ›

The great thing about lobs is that they work universally on all face shapes. You simply have to customize it to fit your particular visage. For example, if your face is on the longer side, adding some fringe is going to soften up your features, which will work best for you.

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Is a lob hard to maintain? ›

After a few weeks of hair, your style will start to grow out. To keep your lob looking fresh, Fugate recommends cuts every four months. In the world of hair care, this is considered “low maintenance” as far as cuts go.

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What to ask for a lob haircut? ›

The lob is now a well-known term and most hairdressers will know what you mean if you ask for this style of cut, but to be on the safe side, Earl says to ask "for a long bob that just skims the shoulders." He also advises requesting a centre part for your cut.

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Are lobs flattering? ›

"The lob makes all hair look thick and healthy," explains celebrity hairstylist, Matt Fugate. "Also, the strong lines draw attention to bone structure and help frame [and flatter] the face." To learn more about long bobs, InStyle tapped Fugate and hairstylist Adriano Cattide for tips and tricks on how to style it.

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