Short Bobs
Short bobs changed how the world perceived femininity in the 1920s, and the look is still just as fashionable today.
Here you will find photos of our favorite classic short bobs. We also share insider information, including which celebrity hairstylists created the look and the tools and products used to create the style.
Click on the link with the celebrity name and event to learn more about the hairstyle, including stylist and makeup artist info and social media feedback about the look.
Scarlett Johansson – Short Slicked Back Bob
Hairstylist: Jenny Cho
2018 People’s Choice Female Movie Star Scarlett Johansson attended the People’s Choice Awards 2018 with a stunning short slicked-back bob styled by celebrity hairstylist Jenny Cho.
[Pictured: Scarlett Johansson’s Slicked Back Bob – [Hairstylist: Jenny Cho] – People’s Choice Awards 2018 – Barker Hangar – Santa Monica, CA]
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Charlize Theron – Short Beach Waves Bob
Hairstylist: Adir Abergel
Event: CTAOP’s Night Out 2021: Fast And Furious
Fast and Furious actress Charlize Theron arrived at the CTAOP’s Night Out 2021: Fast And Furious with a short beach waves bob styled by celebrity hairstylist Adir Abergel.
[Pictured: Charlize Theron’s Short Beach Waves Bob – [Hairstylist: Adir Abergel] – CTAOP’s Night Out 2021: Fast And Furious – Universal Studios Backlot – Universal City, CA]
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Cate Blanchett – Short Beachy Bob
Celebrity Hairstylist: Nicola Clarke
The House with a Clock In Its Walls actress Cate Blanchett attended the Rome Film Festival 2018 with a short, beachy bob styled by celebrity hairstylist Nicola Clarke.
[Pictured: Cate Blanchett’s Short Beachy Bob – [Hairstylist: Nicola Clarke] – Rome Film Festival 2018 – “The House with a Clock In Its Walls” Screening, Rome, Italy]
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Zendaya – Tucked Faux Bob
Hairstylist: Antoinette
Spiderman: No Way Home star Zendaya attended the Ballon D’Or Photocall with a tucked faux bob hairstyle styled by celebrity hairstylist Antoinette.
[Pictured: Zendaya’s Tucked Faux Bob – Ballon D’Or Photocall – Theatre du Chatelet – Paris, France – Hairstylist: Antoinette]
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Elle Fanning – Faux Bob
Hairstylist: Jenda
The Neon Demon actress Elle Fanning attended the 70th Berlinale International Film Festival Berlin with a faux bob styled by celebrity hairstylist Jenda.
[Pictured: Elle Fanning’s Faux Bob – 70th Berlinale International Film Festival Berlin – Berlinale Palace – Berlin, Germany – Hairstylist: Jenda]
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Natalie Portman – Short Undone Curls Hairstyle
Hairstylist: Adam Campbell
Vox Lux actress Natalie Portman attended the 92nd Annual Academy Awards with an awesome haircut with undone curls that is certain to become the new style for many this year. Her hair was styled by celebrity hairstylist Adam Campell who called the look “French girl inspired hair.”
[Pictured: Natalie Portman’s Short Undone Curls Hairstyle – 92nd Annual Academy Awards – Hollywood and Highland – Hollywood, CA – Hairstylist: Adam Campbell]
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Vanessa Hudgens – Short Choppy Ends Bob
Hairstylist: Chad Wood
High School Musical actress Vanessa Hudgens attended the 2017 Billboard Music Awards with a short bob with choppy ends and a deep side part styled by celebrity hairstylist Chad Wood.
[Pictured: Vanessa Hudgens’ Short Bob – 2017 Billboard Music Awards – T-Mobile Arena – Las Vegas, NV – Hairstylist: Chad Wood]
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Kristen Stewart – Short Pinned Back Wavy Bob
Hairstylist: Adir Abergel
Equals actress Kristen Stewart attended A24’s ‘Equals’ Premiere with a short pinned back wavy bob hairstyle styled by celebrity hairstylist Adir Abergel.
[Pictured: Kristen Stewart’s Pinned Back Wavy Bob – A24’s ‘Equals’ Premiere – ArcLight Hollywood – Hollywood, CA – [Hairstylist: Adir Abergel]
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Helen Mirren – Short Bob
Hairstylist: Dicky Collins
Red star Helen Mirren attended the 2nd Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards with a short bob styled by hairstylist Dicky Collins.
[Pictured: Helen Mirren’s Short Bob – 22nd Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards – The Shrine Auditorium – Los Angeles, CA – Hairstylist: Dicky Collins]
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Anne Hathaway – Short Bob
Hairstylist: Adir Abergel
Armageddon Time actress Anne Hathaway attended the 28th American Cinematheque Award with a sleek short bob styled by celebrity hairstylist Adir Abergel.
[Pictured: Anne Hathaway’s Short Bob – 28th American Cinematheque Award Honoring Matthew McConaughey – Beverly Hilton Hotel – Beverly Hills, CA – [Hairstylist: Adir Abergel]
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Olivia Wilde – Short Bob
Hairstylist: John D
Tron actress Olivia Wilde attended the Inaugural Janie’s Fund Gala & GRAMMY Viewing Party with a sleek short bob styled by celebrity hairstylist John D.
[Pictured: Olivia Wilde’s Short Bob – [Hairstylist: John D] – Inaugural Janie’s Fund Gala & GRAMMY Viewing Party – Los Angeles, CA]
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Sharon Stone – Short Beachy Bob
Hairstylist: Clyde Haygood
All I Wish actress Sharon Stone attended the 2017 Women’s Choice Award Show with a short beachy bob styled by celebrity hairstylist Clyde Haygood.
[Pictured: Sharon Stone’s Short Beachy Bob – [Hairstylist: Clyde Haygood] – 2017 Women’s Choice Award Show – Avalon Hollywood – Los Angeles, CA]
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Julianne Hough – Chin Length Beach Waves Bob
Hairstylist: Riawna Capri
Burlesque actress Julianne Hough attended the 2019 iHeartRadio Music Festival with a gorgeous head of soft undone curls styled by celebrity hairstylist Riawna Capri who also gave her lashes a fabulous textured haircut!
[Pictured: Julianne Hough’s Chin Length Beach Waves Bob – [Hairstylist: Riawna Capri] – 2019 iHeartRadio Music Festival – T-Mobile Arena – Las Vegas, NV]
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Halsey – Short Bob
Celebrity Hairstylist: Florido Basallo III
Halsey attended the 2019 Savage X Fenty Show with a sexy short bob styled by celebrity hairstylist Florido Basallo III.
[Pictured: Halsey’s Short Bob – [Hairstylist: Florido Basallo III] – 2019 Savage X Fenty Show – Brooklyn, NY]
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Ruby Rose – Super Short Asymmetrical Bob
Celebrity Hairstylist: Brant Mayfield
xXx: The Return of Xander Cage actress Ruby Rose attended the “xXx: The Return of Xander Cage” European Premiere with a short bob styled by celebrity hairstylist Brant Mayfield.
[Pictured: Ruby Rose’s Short Bob – [Hairstylist: Brant Mayfield] – “xXx: The Return of Xander Cage” European Premiere – The Cineworld O2 Arena – London, England]
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Alexa Chung – Short Wavy Bob
Celebrity Hairstylist: Anh Co Tran
British model Alexa Chung attended the CFDA Fashion Awards with a short wavy bob styled by hairstylist Anh Co Tran.
[Pictured: Alexa Chung’s Short Wavy Bob – [Hairstylist: Anh Co Tran] – 2016 CFDA Fashion Awards – Hammerstein Ballroom – New York City, NY]
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Rihanna – Classic Short Bob
Celebrity Hairstylist: Yusef
Rihanna attended New York Fashion Week with a gorgeous, sleek short bob styled by celebrity hairstylist Yusef.
[Pictured: Rihanna’s Classic Short Bob – [Hairstylist: Yusef] – 2016 New York Fashion Week – FENTY PUMA by Rihanna AW16 Collection – New York City, NY]
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