Nina Dobrev Hairstyles & Haircuts – All-Time Favorites

Nina Dobrev Hairstyles

You may recognize Nina Dobrev as Elena Gilbert in The Vampire Diaries, but you may be surprised to know that the actress has been in the spotlight for more than two decades. This feature showcases our favorite hairstyles from a look back at all of the actress’s appearances.

Be sure to check out Nina Dobrev‘s latest hairstyles, fresh from the red carpet.

Jump Ahead

• Nina Dobrev Short Hair/Bobs
• Long Hairstyles
• Ponytails/Braids
• Updos

Click on any link with Nina Dobrev’s name for insider information about the hairstyle, including the celebrity hairstylist who created the look, the tools and products used, social media buzz, and additional style credits, including the stylist and makeup artist.

Hairstylists Present and Past

• Chad Wood
• Christopher Naselli
• Danielle Priano
• Daya Ruci
• Jennifer Yepez
• Marc Mena
• Renato Campora
• Riawna Capri

Nina Dobrev Short Hair/Bobs

Sleek Bob with Bangs

Celebrity Hairstylist: Jennifer Yepez

[Pictured: Nina Dobrev – Sleek Bob with Bangs – [Hairstylist: Jennifer Yepez] – 2017 Whitney Art Party at The Whitney Museum of American Art in New York City]

Nina Dobrev – Short Wavy Bob/Side Sweeping Bangs

Celebrity Hairstylist: Riawna Capri

[Pictured: Nina Dobrev – Short Wavy Bob/Side Sweeping Bangs – [Hairstylist: Riawna Capri] – 24th Annual ELLE Women in Hollywood Awards – Arrivals]

Sleek Long Bob

Celebrity Hairstylist: Riawna Capri

[Pictured: Nina Dobrev – Sleek Long Bob – [Hairstylist: Riawna Capri] – “The Promise” Los Angeles Premiere – Arrivals]

Long Hairstyles

Long Straight Hairstyle/Bangs

Celebrity Hairstylist: Mark Townsend

[Pictured: Nina Dobrev – Long Straight Hairstyle/Bangs – [Hairstylist: Mark Townsend] – Netflix’s “The Out-Laws” Los Angeles Premiere – Regal LA Live – Los Angeles, CA]

Long Straight Hairstyle

Celebrity Hairstylist: Christopher Naselli

[Pictured: Nina Dobrev – Long Straight Hairstyle – [Hairstylist: Christopher Naselli] – CHANEL Tribeca Festival Artists Dinner – New York City, NY]

Long Straight Ear-Tuck Hairstyle

Celebrity Hairstylist: Christopher Naselli

[Pictured: Nina Dobrev – Long Straight Ear-Tuck Hairstyle – [Hairstylist: Christopher Naselli] – 2023 Tribeca Festival Awards Ceremony – New York City, NY]

Long Undone Curls Hairstyle

Celebrity Hairstylist: Jennifer Yepez

[Pictured: Nina Dobrev – Long Undone Curls Hairstyle – [Hairstylist: Jennifer Yepez]- CHANEL Tribeca Festival Women’s Lunch – New York City, NY]

Long Center Part Hairstyle)

Celebrity Hairstylist: Marc Mena

[Pictured: Nina Dobrev – Long Center Part Hairstyle – [Hairstylist: Marc Mena] – 16th Annual WIF Oscar® Party – Los Angeles, CA]

Long Straight Hairstyle

Hairstylist: Danielle Priano

[Pictured: Nina Dobrev’s Long Straight Hairstyle – amfAR Gala Cannes 2022 – Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc – Cap d’Antibes, France – [Hairstylist: Danielle Priano]

Long Sleek Hairstyle

Celebrity Hairstylist: Renato Campora

[Pictured: Nina Dobrev – Sleek Long Hairstyle – [Hairstylist: Renato Campora] – amfAR 27th Annual Cinema Against AIDS gala]

Shoulder-Length Effortless Waves

Celebrity Hairstylist: Riawna Capri

[Pictured: Nina Dobrev – Shoulder-Length Effortless Waves – [Hairstylist: Riawna Capri] – UCLA’s 2019 Institute of the Environment and Sustainability (IoES) Gala]

Ponytails/Braids

Heavy Metal Braids

Celebrity Hairstylist: Riawna Capri

[Pictured: Nina Dobrev – Heavy Metal Braids – [Hairstylist: Riawna Capri] – 2016 American Music Awards – Arrivals]

Unicorn Braid

Celebrity Hairstylist: Riawna Capri

[Pictured: Nina Dobrev – Unicorn Braid – [Hairstylist: Riawna Capri] – 6th Annual Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic Los Angeles – Arrivals]

Sporty Ponytail

Celebrity Hairstylist: Cervando Maldonado

[Pictured: Nina Dobrev – Sporty Ponytail – [Hairstylist: Cervando Maldonado] – 2011 Teen Choice Awards – Arrivals]

Updos

Fun High Bun Updo/Bangs

Celebrity Hairstylist: Mark Townsend

[Pictured: Nina Dobrev – Fun High Bun Updo/Bangs – [Hairstylist: Mark Townsend] – DuJour Magazine Summer Cover Celebration – New York City, NY]

Sleek Updo

Hairstylist: Daya Ruci

[Pictured: Nina Dobrev’s Sleek Updo – “Top Gun: Maverick” UK Premiere -Leicester Square – London, England – [Hairstylist: Daya Ruci]]

Sleek Updo

Celebrity Hairstylist: Chad Wood

[Pictured: Nina Dobrev at the 61st Annual GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center in Los Angeles]