First introduced in the 1910s thanks to flapper culture, the bob has been synonymous with the stage for over a century. From Louise Brooks in silent films to Catherine Zeta-Jones in “Chicago,” countless celebrities have sported the short hairstyle in their own way, inspiring an entire generation looking for new styles.
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If you're up to speed on trending haircuts for 2024, you know that the bob is making a comeback (again). While the style is definitely never going out of style, the French and Hailey Bieber versions in particular have topped our predicted lists of the trendiest haircuts for 2024, and it looks like some celebrities are already taking notice.
We're not even halfway through the year, and we've already seen a lot of celebrities trying out bobs or transforming their existing bobs in some very interesting ways. Julianne Hough showed off a super short and light variation of the bob, while Zendaya and Megan Fox dazzled on the red carpet with their own short styles. To be honest, seeing people rocking the bob makes me want to go to the salon and get one. We want you to be as inspired by new bob styles as we are, so we've rounded up what we think are the best celebrity bobs we've seen so far this year.
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Hailey Bieber's effortless bob proves that this style doesn't have to be fussy.
As mentioned before, Hailey Bieber's bob is one of the most popular haircuts this year. In February, the star shared a stunning selfie on Instagram, showing that this style can be a great haircut for those who don't want to put in a lot of effort with their hair every day. In the snap, her hair is cut slightly diagonally and just a little longer than her chin, giving off a totally effortless vibe by leaving her hair with what appears to be its natural texture. Combined with golden brown cookie butter highlights, the style is a perfect fit for her clean girl aesthetic. Clearly, the star is not just an influencer in the nail department.
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Gigi Hadid's floppy bob had us obsessed with the style
Another star leading the short hair trend in 2024 is Gigi Hadid. Her flippy bob style has taken Instagram by storm in 2024, and it's easy to see why: it's perfect for hot summer days (you can feel the breeze on your neck) and adds a fun twist to the bob look at the same time. The combination of polished straight hair and frizzy edges looks effortlessly chic, and it's also great for adding volume to thin hair.
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This style takes a little more effort than Bieber's more natural look, but it's still super easy to achieve: Just grab a curling iron and curl the ends of your cut hair up and away from your face. To keep the style in place all day, give it a light spritz with hairspray.
Zendaya showed off a stunning bob hairstyle that left us all astonished
Zendaya has sported a number of iconic haircuts over the years, so it came as no surprise to us when she looked drop-dead gorgeous again in a bob during the press tour for Dune and The Challengers. The Emmy Award winner showed off a lush brunette bob with a dramatic side part and curly ends while walking the red carpet at the 2024 Screen Actors Guild Awards in February. The voluminous style exuded Marilyn Monroe-esque old Hollywood glamour, befitting one of the industry's most popular actresses.
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Megan Fox's light blue bob inspired us to be bold
Bobs sometimes get a bad rap for being boring and stuffy, but Megan Fox made it clear that bobs don't have to be traditional. In April, the “Jennifer's Body” actress debuted a super chic straight version with a dramatic side part, done up in an icy light blue shade. The style totally opened our minds to incorporating non-traditional colors into a classic style. She captioned the photo, “Enter the Jedi era,” and honestly, we want to be, too!
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Katy Perry's bob wig gives off an edgy rocker vibe
Katy Perry has tried all sorts of hair colors over the years, but her trademark jet-black tresses remain some of our favorites, especially when she has short hair. In late April, the “Dark Horse” singer returned to the dark color during her appearance on “American Idol,” with a choppy bob and side bangs that mixed modern cool-girl style with vintage sophistication. Though Perry later admitted on Instagram that the look was a wig (an easy hairstyle many celebs opt for), the look inspired her to try out choppy, pieced versions of the cut at various lengths, rather than relying on the classic super messy, uniform look we've seen so many times before.
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