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The Best Bob Haircuts for Each Star Sign for Enhancing Your Personal Style

The Cosmos have spoken!

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Mercury may not be in retrograde, but astrology is always on the [tarot] cards. Today, we're letting the cosmos (and Cosmo, wink, nudge) take the wheel when it comes to your next haircut. Puns? I don't know 'em...

Toying with a short bob? As the adage goes: To cut or not to cut, that is the question... (Or something like that, anyway.) Well, below, you'll find bob hairstyle inspiration according to your star sign, because your personality trait and physical appearance have more to do with astrology than you may think.

So, whether you're an indecisive Libra, unsure whether to get the chop or a water baby Pisces who's all about delicate, romantic expression, we've explored every star sign trait and paired it with the perfect style for you. Think of this as your hair horoscope: it's like astrology, but make it fashun!

Disclaimer: Here at Cosmo Beauty, we encourage our community to sport any hairstyle that makes them feel confident. In other words, we don't like subscribing to the idea that you've got to have a certain haircut just because you have a specific face shape – or in this case, star sign! That said, if your star sign hairstyle does speak to you, you best believe we're all for it!

Aries – Blunt bob

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The blunt bob is a no-nonsense cut; sharp, striking, and totally in charge, just like your fire-sign energy, Aries. The style walks into the room before you do, which is perfect, since you're usually already halfway through your next big idea.

Clean lines, zero layers, and maximum impact? That's an Aries move if we've ever seen one. You don't ask for attention; you demand it.

Taurus – Lob

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The lob is the goldilocks of haircuts: not too short, not too long, just perfectly right—and if anyone appreciates something practical and pretty, it's you, Taurus.

The graduated length is low-maintenance enough to match your chill, comfort-loving ways, but still polished enough to show off your secretly glam side (hi, Laura Harrier inspo!).

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Gemini – Textured bob

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Oh, Gemini, you were never going to settle for a simple, straight-across bob–not when there's texture to play with. The textured bob is your cosmic haircut match: breezy, fun, and full of movement (just like your calendar).

This is the kind of cut and style that can look edgy one day, beachy the next, and a little tousled the day after that. Because who has time to overthink a hair routine when you're juggling brunch, book club, and a spontaneous weekend getaway?

Cancer – 60s flippy bob

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We all know that Cancer women are the Queens of nostalgia, so, what better what to lean into that than with a 60s old money bouffant bob? Plus, Cancerians are naturally drawn to things that scream class and comfort, and this cut is just that. It's sleek, low-maintenance, and totally gives 'rich bi*ch' energy.

You get the perfect balance of effortless glam and mysterious vibes, just like your sign—soft on the inside and secretly a powerhouse.

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Leo – Shaggy bob

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Leos don't do boring hair (as one myself, I speak for all my fellow leading lions), and the shaggy bob was made to be the centre of attention. It's what we deserve.

This cut, as perfectly demonstrated by Katie Jane Hughes, is full of drama, volume, and "look at me" energy, with enough tousled layers to keep things effortlessly cool and rebellious.

Virgo - Bob with long layers

The bob with long layers was basically designed with Virgos in mind. You're all about elegance, precision, and looking put-together without shouting about it, and this cut strikes that perfect balance.

The bob gives you the structure you crave (hello, symmetry), while the soft, face-framing layers add just the right touch of romantic charm. It's a little French-girl chic, a little book-club glam, and totally adaptable, just like you.

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Libra – Non-committal bob

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No tea, no shade, but, generally speaking, Libras have a hard time deciding, well, anything (read: they have commitment issues)... Yep, my ex was, in fact, a Libra. *Triggered*

But personal vendettas aside, to match your indecisive energy, we recommend experimenting with a bobbed wig—like Zoe's here— before going for the big chop. Trust, you'll thank me later.

Scorpio – Micro bob

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Intense, mysterious, and never one to play it safe—Scorpio, the micro bob is your haircut soulmate. The super short style draws attention straight to your face—those smouldering eyes, that knowing smirk–while the silhouette still says unapologetically chic.

In short: You love a transformation, especially one that leaves people wondering what your secrets are (spoiler: you'll never tell).

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Sagittarius – Peroxide blonde bob

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Sagittariuses are adventurous and sometimes rebellious. And what better way to show that in your hair than with a bold, peroxide colour? Of course, this can be interpreted in many ways. A bold pink or even neon orange, perhaps? But our favorite, and a style that is forever trending: The icy white blonde hue.

Capricorn – A-line bob

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Disciplined, practical, and sleek, nothing says Capricorn more than a polished, a-line bob. It's a classic with a twist: business in the back, power play in the front. The subtle angle of the cut mirrors your steady climb toward success, while still letting you show off a bit of edge (yes, even goats have style goals).

Plus, it's low-maintenance enough to suit your schedule and sharp enough to match your ambitions—it's the haircut equivalent of a well-tailored blazer. And let's be honest, Cap, you love a good blazer.

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Aquarius – The 'Jennifer Aniston' bob

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Who better to co-sign your signature bob than fellow Aquarius icon Jennifer Aniston? The woman basically invented haircut hysteria, and let's be real, only an Aquarius could cause that much of a salon stampede with one layered look.

This bob style (think: face-framing layers, effortlessly cool, and a touch of 90s nostalgia) is perfect for your free-spirited, trend-setting energy. After all, the Aniston cut has been living rent-free in our cultural consciousness since "The One Where She Got the Rachel."

Pisces – French bob

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The French bob is delicate but expressive, just like the Pisces water sign. It's not trying too hard, but it still makes a statement. A quiet, poetic one that says, "I write poetry in cafés and cry at sunsets." And yes, Pisces, we love that about you.

This cut also has a touch of fantasy and nostalgia—two of your favorite things. So, whether styled when wearing a beret or with a spritz of sea-salt mist, it turns every outing into a moody, cinematic montage. You bring the feelings, and the French bob brings the flair.

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Lia Mappoura
Beauty Writer

 Lia Mappoura (she/her) is the Beauty Writer at Cosmopolitan UK. Covering everything from viral celebrity hair and makeup news to the latest trend predictions, she’s an expert in recognising the season’s next big beauty look (before it ends up all over your social media feeds). You’ll usually find her putting TikTok’s recent beauty hacks to the Hype Test, challenging the gender-makeup binary and social stereotypes, or fangirling over the time Kourtney Kardashian viewed her Instagram Story (yes, it’s true). Find her also on LinkedIn.

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