Committing to a bob with bangs is a beauty decision that you shouldn't take lightly. It is, after all, a look — one that you kind of have to be ready to rock for a few months, depending on how fast or slow your hair grows out. The good thing, as you'll see from these celebrity looks, is that there are tons ways to style it. So if you're considering the Anna Wintour special or looking for a way to freshen up your own version of this cut, here's some inspo to get your styling juices flowing.
Everything about Vanessa Hudgens's cut, from the length to the multidirectional end flips, screams Parisian chic.
A wavy, above-the-chin bob is a fresh departure from Sky's signature long, purple lock looks.
Pairing curls with such a specific structure of a bob can be tricky, but leave it to cool girl Alanna Arrington to do it so effortlessly.
There's something about blunt edges against smooth, polished strands that never goes out of style.
When short bangs are too much of a commitment, long layers offer just as fresh of an effect and can always be scooped to the side.
If you're on the fence about cutting a fringe, especially with a bob, test it out with faux fringe clip-ins like Rowan Blachard did here.
Adding bangs to statement curls makes the overall look more youthful.
Here's an example of how a bob and bangs don't always need to be perfectly polished to be sexy.
Micro bangs are having a moment. Consider going with a slightly longer bob if you're going to try this trend.
It's all about how you wear it, but a classic sleek and straight cut can still feel fresh and flirty.
The tiniest bit of tousling adds a whole lot of sexy to shorter strands.
Modernize a center-part bob with piecey texture from the midshaft to the ends.
Casually split your bangs in two if they start to annoy you without fear that it's going to mess up your style.
Balance bangs that hit above the brow with an asymmetrical cut around the base of the bob.
You can totally keep bangs straight even if you decide to add texture to the rest of your bob.
Curly bangs require the right balance with the rest of your cut for the overall shape to make sense.
Here's a great example of how layers work well even on cuts that hit above the chin.
A bold color like platinum makes this already-statement style even more captivating.
When you want to make this cut combo edgier, go for volume around the crown.
To avoid falling into the helmet-hair trap, add a light wave throughout to keep the movement flowing.