Curly and coily bob ideas for when you're in a style rut
A curly bob is a hair commitment. So, before you book in for a cut, check out these 14 celeb inspo pics to see if any of these style ideas spark joy
Ah, the curly bob. It’s a classic look that, tbh, will never ever go out of style. And not only is it timeless, it’s a style that can be tweaked to suit various curl types and face shapes, too.
One thing to be mindful of before taking the plunge and chopping your hair into a bob is shrinkage, i.e. the amount of visible length your hair loses when your hair coils or curls up versus being stretched out. Your hairdresser should know your hair’s texture and pattern well enough to allow for this, but if you’re seeing someone be sure to go in with curly hair so they see how it sits day-to-day. They’ll then factor this in before cutting so that your curls sit at your desired bob length when wearing it curly.
If you think you’re just about ready to take the plunge and join the bob squad, you’re in luck, as we’ve handpicked a range of gorgeous curly hair bob looks for you to browse first. Without further ado, here are some of our fave ever celeb looks…
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Halle Bailey
We love the mix of twists and curls in Halle Bailey’s shoulder-skimming bob.
Ciara
Ciara’s gorgeous wavy-curls are a great example of a textured long bob.
Sandra Oh
A heavy side part gives Sandra Oh’s gloriously thick curls an extra volume boost.
Issa Rae
We love this heavily side parted asymmetric style on Issa Rae’s gorgeous coily hair.
Gigi Hadid
These ultra loose curls look great on Gigi Hadid’s bob hairstyle, which may or may not be faux.
Halle Berry
With an air-dried vibe to it, Halle Berry’s loose curls look great in this centre-parted bob.
Jennifer Hudson
Another great example of a flipped over bob, this style on Jennifer Hudson is everything – perfectly complimenting her bone structure.
Lupita Nyong’o
The flicked-out ends of Lupita Nyong’o’s sisterlocks bob are particularly on trend.
Kerry Washington
We love the added texture in Kerry Washington’s thick and choppy bob, which features a slightly feathered full fringe.
Rihanna
Rihanna's hair looks great any length, bur we do *love* her with a bob and the slightly wet look finish to the curls here
Julia Garner
Another great example of a curly side part done right, we love the addition of an accessory in Julia Garner’s curly bob.
Kelly Rowland
Big bouncy vintage-esque curls are a staple of the red carpet, and we love this glam side parted long bob on Kelly Rowland.
Yara Shahidi
Complete with a side fringe, we love this voluminous long bob on Yara Shahidi’s type 3 curls.
Natalie Portman
A great example of a tousled, wavy long bob, we love this hair length on Natalie Portman.
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