Having a bob can be a high-maintenance and expensive hairstyle to maintain. We get it! Booking in a trim every six weeks is a chore that so easily falls by the wayside, so there's no judgmental side-eye from us if your short style is starting to fall past your shoulders. However, the long bob, or so-called "lob," is actually a very chic and super wearable style that many of our fave celebs have adopted, and pairing this trendy cut with an equally trendy set of bangs is a sure-fire way to fall back in love with your hairdo'.
Bangs may be small, but their versatility means a simple trim or parting switch-up can completely transform a look. We've curated a list of all our favorite long bob and bangs looks if you're looking for some inspo pics to take with you to your next salon appointment.
Sleek long bob with styled fringe
Florence Pugh will forever be our style-icon. Her blonde bob is sleek, polished, and oh-so-angelic looking. We're already scheduling our next blow-dry...
Curly long bob with bangs
Don't let having curly hair put you off rocking your favorite hairstyle. This halo bob with matching bangs means your ringlets are perfectly framing your face.
Long bob with a sweeping fringe
You heard it here first: side parts are back! This swooping fringe, paired with classic Hollywood waves, is such a classy way to style your lob.
Tousled long bob with bangs
Just because winter is here doesn't mean we have to part with beachy waves. This tousled lob does the undone look so well and brings a taste of summer back when we're missing it most.
A bold red moment
Who said long bobs have to be boring? If you've been toying with a color change for a while, why not go bold? Megan Fox's red look is feisty, sexy, and effortlessly cool. We are loving the dark root too, which means you'll have to worry less about maintaining the bright hue.
Long bob with a wavy fringe
The sandy-blonde lob with a slightly waved fringe is ticking all of our boxes. It's a style that will suit all occasions, so definitely screenshot this inspo pic to keep in your back pocket.
Wolf cut bob with middle part bangs
Modern yet retro, the wolf-cut really is *that* girl. Jenna Ortega pulls off the face-framing style with such ease, and her full, middle-parted fringe is the perfect accompaniment to the choppy layers.
Shaggy long bob with bangs
Nothing says rock 'n' roll more than a shaggy cut. The layered look is bold and textured, and has made a serious comeback this year, which we are *so* happy about.
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