32 Blunt Cut Bobs That'll Inspire You to Make the Chop

The blunt cut bob that we might usually associate with Uma Thurman in Kill Bill or Velma Kelly from Chicago looks clean, sleek, and razor-sharp. The look might sound intimidating and difficult to pull off, but with a seasoned stylist to execute it, a blunt cut can work well on every hair texture, face shape, and personal style. Whether you opt for asymmetrical and pin-straight or curly and tousled style, you can still get all the volume, shape, and texture that we're usually lauding layers for (believe it or not). Below, find 32 blunt cut bobs that will convince you to make the chop once and for all.

Meet the Expert

Christin Brown is a celebrity hair colorist and curl specialist.
Devin Graciano is a professional hairstylist and chief product officer at Goldie Locks Professional Hair Care.

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Chic Volume

Zendaya in a green dress with a side-parted tousled bob — @zendaya

Blunt bobs don't have to be flat and lifeless, and Zendaya's bouncy blunt cut with piece-y, face-framing fringe is the best example. "One of my favorite styles for a blunt bob is a nice voluminous blowout that still has a radiant shine and purposeful smoothness that doesn’t disrupt the volume," says Graciano. "This style is great for those who want to play with or flip their hair through the day."

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Blunt Ends

Vanessa Hudgens in a purple top and a rounded bob with center part — @vanessahudgens

It's always a good idea to add subtle shape to your (long) bob. Accentuate your blunt ends with a subtle curve (use a round brush to mimic the look) for a chic effect.

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Bed Head Texture

Hailey Bieber in a tousled and textured bob — @haileybieber

This look brings the '90s back to life, and it's giving all the feels. Hailey Bieber's short cut is edgy, tousled, and undone in all the best ways. Achieve this with a good texturzing spray like the cult-favorite Oribe Dry Texturizing Spray.

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Short and Sweet

Kaia Gerber in a textured center parted bob that's brown with pink ends — @kaiagerber

A chin-length bob is classic and chic. Add a fun twist to the look by dying the ends a pastel pink like Kaia Gerber for instant edge and character.

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Long Blunt Bob

Selena Gomez with a rounded bob and brown lipstick — @selenagomez

We always love a long bob moment—and you can take the look up a notch with a blunt, angled chop like Selena Gomez did.

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Space Buns and Faux Locs

Ciara with a long bob with space buns and dreadlocs — @ciara

Any hair type or texture can rock a bob. Here, Ciara puts a spin on the look by pairing her faux loc bob with two space buns on either side of her head. It's modern and playful with a stylish nod to the '90s.

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Bleached and Center-Parted

Kourtney Kardashian in a bleached blonde bob with a center part — @kourtneykardash

A bleached blonde bob is bold on its own, but add a center part and blunt ends and the look is hyper-modern. We love how the part allows a little bit of root to show through, which offers just the right amount of contrast.

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Wavy Wet Look

"On natural textures, I'm loving the super angled bobs and the way that we can create shapes that not only accentuate the face, but create movement," says Brown. Lizzo's wavy, angled cut gets a fun dose of glam thanks to the wet look styling. For a similar style, use a small amount of a product like the Oribe Gel Sérum, coating the hair lightly and using the fingers to scrunch the ends to create wavy texture.

Key Takeaways

Those with curly and wavy hair should go for an angled-style chop. Not only does it remove some weight from the hair but it shows off your best feature—your face.
Any type of gel product (it will provide weight and volume) is a great choice for styling a curly, short cut.

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Air-Dried and Straight

Emma Chamberlain in a blonde blunt bob with sunglasses — @emmachamberlain

Air-dried doesn't have to mean wavy. Here, Emma Chamberlain's air-dried hair remains straight, with an added touch of tousled texture. Graciano recommends this lived-in, textured look for those with fine hair. For extra piece-y dimension, she likes to use the Goldie Locks Flyaway Fix Pomade Stick.

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Textured Waves

You can always give a blunt bob some extra volume by styling in some textured waves. For this exact look, use a flat iron on low heat and a good texturizing spray.

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Clean Lines

Simple but oh-so-special, a blunt bob styled with straight ends and a middle part never fails. Pair the look with a glossing treatment like Rahua's Color Full Glossing Oil Mist to give your hair instant, light-catching shine.

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Smooth & Textured

No, you don't have to stick to layers if you have naturally fine hair. In fact, a blunt cut gives the appearance of thicker, more voluminous hair because the ends create an even line that gives the illusion of density.

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Blunt Braids

Blunt Bobs Braids Marsai Martin — Getty Images

Shoulder-length braids with blunt, even ends are reason enough to make the chop. Marsai Martin's slightly angled ends make it look even better.

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Add Some Volume

Blunt Bobs Volume Taylor Hill — @taylor_hill

Sometimes, subtle graduation (aka shaping of the hair that removes internal bulk and length without adding external layers) makes all the difference. Taylor Hill's cut has effortless volume and is great for those who love to alternate between a sleek blowout and wavier textures.

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Wispy Bangs

Add some wispy bangs and a messy, tousled texture to your blunt cut bob for a chic, "undone" finish. The style makes an effortless statement that looks good at any time of year.

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Retro Vibes

Even though you might not have as much hair to work with when you make the chop, the styling possibilities are endless with blunt bobs. Keke Palmer's retro style featuring flipped-out ends is a great example of this—plus, all you need is a straightener and your favorite hairspray to easily recreate this look at home.

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Asymmetrical Bob

Blunt Bobs Asymmetrical Naomi Watts — Getty Images

While an asymmetrical bob is certainly on the edgier side, it's a great way to play with length, shape, and volume—while also bringing dimension and attention to your face. It's a major statement and an obvious win-win.

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Super-Subtle Waves

Blunt Bobs Subtle Waves Taylor Lashae — @taylorlashae

Combine straight, blunt ends with a wavier, soft body (we recommend a great hair gel) and side part for a bob that feels both modern and retro at the same time.

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Big Waves

Blunt Bobs Sleek Waves Cardi B — Getty Images

With a shorter length, any wavy style is met with extra body and volume. Recreate this look at home with a one-inch curling iron like T3's Single Pass Curl X Curling Iron—a smaller barrel is key for this so the curl doesn't fall.

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All the Curls

Blunt Bobs Curly Bangs Alanna Arrington — Getty Images

"Those with waves and curl types that have enough weight to sit around or on top of the shoulders will benefit most from a bob," says Brown. Pair your curls with blunt bangs for an instant bouncy and alluring style.

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Subtle Layers

You can still add some layers to a blunt cut bob: With super-subtle pieces adding some shape and volume, you'll be surprised by how much extra movement you'll get. When it comes to styling your subtly layered bob, "you’ll want to start with your favorite volumizing product and focus near the root," Graciano adds.

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Pin Straight

Put your flawless chop on display with a perfect, pin-straight style. A good flat iron like the Dyson Corrale Hair Straightener will make all the difference when it comes to achieving this style.

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Chin-Length Braids

Make a statement with chin-length box braids that are short and lightweight enough for summer (but also perfect for rocking year-round).

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Voluminous Curls

Blunt Bobs Curly Yara Shahidi — Getty Images

Got curly hair? Amp up the volume by cutting it short, with blunt ends that play with shape, volume, and bounciness. When it comes to styling this cut, Brown says," I would lean toward a gel product to add more weight like Deva Curl Supreme Gel, mixed with Frizz Fighting Volumizing Foam. This combo will give both weight and volume with a nice bounce to the shape."

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Soft & Straight

For soft, straight, and touchable hair, keep things healthy with a sleek, chin-length and angled bob. (A middle part is a nice touch, too.) According to Brown, it shows off your face and instantly creates character.

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Chic Fringe

Blunt Bobs Celebrity Fringe Bangs Rihanna — Getty Images

Give rocker-chic vibes with a blunt cut bob that features wispy bangs and a tousled texture. Use a hair pomade like the Marie Nila Salty Cream to nail that piece-y texture.

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Sleek Silhouette

A slightly asymmetrical, side-swept silhouette is the perfect way to add an edge to an otherwise sleek and simple blunt bob.

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Soft, Side-Swept Finish

Blunt Bobs Soft Tiffany Haddish — Getty Images

The best part about cutting your ends is obsessing over how healthy and soft they look. Show them off with a straight, high-shine finish and a side part.

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S-Waves

Show off those blunt ends with some super-soft waves. Fair warning—you won't be able to stop running your fingers through this touchable texture.

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Platinum Perfection

Blunt Bobs Platinum Michelle Williams — Getty Images

Who knew a simple bob could make this much of a statement? Pair a blunt cut with a platinum hue for an edgy final result.

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Side-Swept Curls

If your natural texture allows, zero layers will give you the perfect bouncy curls. Just don't forget to enlist the help of your favorite, trusty curly-hair products.

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Layer-less Volume

Blunt Bobs Volume Bella Hadid — Getty Images

This sleek chin-length style features soft, blunt ends—all one length, but with volume nonetheless. No layers, no problem—especially for this with thin and fine hair.