Many of us have a little voice in our heads chanting, "Chop it off!" as we gaze at our hair in the mirror. There's just something about a bob haircut that feels enticing whenever we're in need of a change. It's continually one of the year's biggest haircut trends for a reason. While deciding to take the plunge and cut your hair into a bob can be difficult, once you do, you'll have a ton of options when it comes to styling. Who knows, maybe getting a bob hairstyle will allow you to unlock that main-character energy that you've been chasing all along. (Just look at Hailey Bieber's fresh cut.)
The short bob haircut is one of the most versatile hairstyles for short hair. That's what makes it so great: it works for all hair types and textures and looks drastically different depending on the length, layers, or inclusion of bangs. Popular variations include the blunt bob, A-line bob haircut (aka angled bob haircut), sliced bob, "box" bob, and stacked bob haircut — and that's only a select few from a long list.
Plenty of A-list celebrities are big fans of the chin-grazing style. In addition to Bieber, you also have Millie Bobby Brown, who brought back her bob for her 19th birthday, Emma Stone, who resurrected her iconic bob, and Lily Allen, who got a bob and went blond. We'd also be remiss not to mention Emily Ratajkowski, who went shorter than ever before with her recent bob haircut and bangs.
Ahead, we're breaking down the chicest types of bob haircuts out there — from the "flob" to the cool french bob — that will convince you to lean into your short-hair impulses.
— Additional reporting by Haley Lyndes and Sarah Siegel
Bieber's bob haircut is choppy with soft layering throughout.
Brown's bob haircut features flipped-in ends for a slightly retro feel.
As seen on Simona Tabasco from "The White Lotus," the Italian bob is luminous and wavy with lots of texture and body.
Bobs look stunning on curly hair, as seen here.
A medium bob haircut is great for anyone on the fence about chopping off their hair — you still should be able to put it in a low ponytail with this length.
If you're afraid of going too short, opt for a long bob haircut that reaches your clavicle.
The french bob haircut is a super chic style that is easy to style.
Pair your curly bob haircut with bangs for an ultra-voluminous look.
For a more dramatic cut, go for the ever-popular A-line bob haircut.
Angular bobs can be softer if you add more layers to the style and don't go as short.
A sleek bob haircut looks great styled with a middle part and lots of shine on the ends.
If you're not afraid of going super short, the pixie bob haircut can be a great head-turning option.
Textured bobs are great for those with wavy and curly hair textures. For this type of haircut, a texturizer is your best friend.
Shed all of that extra length and dead ends with a short, chin-grazing shaggy bob.
To add lots of body and movement to your hair, opt for a choppy bob haircut.
If you're looking for something with a lot of texture, a layered bob haricut is for you.
The box bob perfectly frames the face for a sharp, angular look.
If you have wavy hair, you'll find that styling your bob is easy without any heat as long as you have the right products.
Layers don't have to be choppy — you can get smooth, cascading ones like this.
Bangs elevate your traditional bob haircut in seconds.
The "flob" haircut features ends that are flicked in for an added touch of personality.
An inverted bob haircut is slightly longer in the front and shorter in the back, creating a face-framing style.
This long bob haircut has a lot of texture at the ends of the hair for movement.
The blunt bob haircut pairs perfectly with the micro bangs at the front.
It's a misconception that those with curly hair can't wear a bob haircut. In reality, the style can look ultra sophisticated.
The angular bob is a classic choice. It makes for a head-turning haircut and looks great with wavy hair.
A textured bob haircut works great for those with thick hair — it'll give you so much body.
Not big on change? Ease into your new look with a long bob haircut.
An ultra-short, pixie-bob-haircut combo is great for anyone who's over the maintenance that comes with having long hair.
This short bob haircut is really soft and flattering.
The wispy bangs on this choppy bob haircut are the icing on top of the cake.
If you really want to make a statement, go for a sharp A-line bob.
A shaggy bob is the perfect I-woke-up-like-this style that requires minimal styling to look good.