To chop or not to chop?
This is the critical question that motivates hours of Pinterest perusing.
It’s time you meet themany iterations of the bob.
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Find all the inspiration you need in these 35 can’t-fail cuts.
Rounded Chin Bob
Sleek and shiny is always flattering for dark hair.
Wispy Curtain Bangs
Can we observe a moment of silence for these perfectly wispy bangs?
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Retro Curly Bangs
We’re convinced pursed lips are a necessary accessory for thisbold shag.
Tousled Crop
You’ll never call crops “boyish” again after you try this ultra-feminine take.
To score a similar style, request a shoulder-grazing bob with minimal layering.
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Curly Shoulder Shag
Curls demand lots of layers for maximum movementand this shoulder-length cut doesn’t disappoint.
Tousled fringe helps break up the bounce.
Angled Shoulder Cut
Prepare for lift-off!
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Take the weight off your loband gain instant volumeby adding an angle toward the front.
Request anA-line cutto avoid the layering of a stacked bob.
Textured Chin Bob
Break up your bob with layers and long curtain bangs for loads of texture.
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This striking cut is an easy way to add dimension to dark hair without highlights.
Blunt Chin Bob
Can we be blunt?
This no-frills chop is hard to beat.
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Angled Balayage Bob
Rock your dark rootsandembrace the lighter side with blonde balayage.
The color contrast in this look bystylist Summer Evanspairs perfectly with a flattering angled bob.
Retro Curly Shag
Shags will never lead you astray, especially if you’re sporting natural curls.
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It’s the coolest way to play up your texture.
Side-Swept Short Bob
Nothing freshens up a spunky short haircut like fringe.
Side-swept bangs bring volume and movement, ensuring your bob never veers into helmet-hair territory.
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Balayaged A-Line Bob
Playing with length isn’t the only way to dramatically switch things up.
You’ll love the fun, face-framing effect.
Grown-Out Crop
Or as we like to call it, a “transitional” crop.
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Something tells us you’ll become a cropped-hair convert once you try this spunky style.
Wavy Baby Bob
You’ll look too cool for school with this fringed bob.
Our favorite part: you’re free to let your natural texture shine with this unfussy style.
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Thick Side Lob
Nothing flauntsnaturally thick hairlike a deep side part.
An everyday lob can go from basic to va-va-voom with a single swoop.
Sideswept Crop
This style is short but far from sweet.
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The sharp layers and bursts of caramel balayage make it the epitome of adventurous.
Effortless waves keep the look just soft enough.
Curly Crop
Feeling wild and free starts with your headliterally.
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Don’t be shocked if you notice an extra spring in your step.
French Girl Bob
We’re not saying this is the prettiest bob we’ve seen this year.
But we’re notnotsaying it.
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It’s so delicately feminine that only a pinkish-red lip will do.
Angled Lob
Let’s give the A-line cut the attention it deserves.
This underrated (but oh-so-stylish) lob is versatile, totally manageable, and subtler than stacked cuts.
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Make this your secret weapon for highlighting beautiful bone structure.
Collarbone Lob
One of the bonuses of dark hair is often a bold brow.
Volume-Packed Curly Crop
Because whoever tries to tame curls needs to think again.
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Bring on all the curly volume, like.
That’s just the truth.
Maintaining a little length gives your strands enough pull to keep things tame.
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This look is slightly tousled but still sleek.
A bit of wispy texture around the bangs adds movement to this head-hugging style.
She used a styling iron and dry texture foam to achieve all that gorgeous texture.
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Withthis look, a bit of texturizing spray adds instant movement for a laidback style.
Curly Shag
It’s time to embrace your natural texture.
Curly Chin Bob
Thisface-framingbob has got some personality.
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Sleek Bob
This bob looks like it has Miranda Priestley on speed dial.
Salcedo dubbed it his “Sci-Fi” bob, but to us that translates to “urban chic.”
Graduated Curly Bob
This bob walks the line between wild and refined.
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Eyebrow-grazing bangswill look flatteringon most faces.
Lots of texture softens this A-line bob in a way that we love.
A short haircut can keep hair healthy, due to cutting off any split ends.
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