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The Best Short Bob Hairstyles To Try in 2022, Because It's Time For a Chop

Kaitlyn Yarborough, Assistant Editor and Writer for Southern Living
By Kaitlyn Yarborough Updated January 11, 2022
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Razor Sharp Bob
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Trends come and go, but there's always something to be said for the short bob. Dress it up with fringe, texturize it with layers, or streamline it with blunt ends. It's a classic hairstyle with a lot of wiggle room. Whether you're currently rocking a long bob or waist-long locks, these short bob haircuts will freshen your look by taking it up a few (or more) inches.

Read on for the best short bob hairstyles that cover every hair whim, from angled to shaggy, and have us fully ready to make the big chop. Bring in these inspiration shots and your stylist won't think you're crazy for asking. Bobs for all! 

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Soft Shag

Soft Shag
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Bored? That's nothing a little fringe can't fix. This shaggy bob by Nova Arts Salon owner, Sal Salcedo, is a softer, modern rendition of a classic cool-girl cut.

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Vintage Wave Bob

Vintage Wave Bob
Credit: @natalieannehair

You won't find a more classy dip into the bob pool than this retro-inspired chin bob by stylist Natalie Anne. 

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Big Southern Bob

Big Southern Bob
Credit: @chrisjones_hair

We like our hair pumped up to the sky—and a short-length haircut that's packed with layers will definitely do the trick. 

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Rounded Bob

Rounded Bob

Frame the face in the most flattering way with a chin-length bob that curves ever so slightly under. 

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Face-Framing Flip

Face-Framing Flip
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There's nothing boring about this bob. The cut, courtesy Texas-based stylist Chris Jones, is all about texture and letting those flippy ends run wild.

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Blunt Collarbone Bob

Blunt Collarbone Bob
Credit: @anhcotran

If you're scared to go all the way up to the chin, ask for a flattering cut that lands just above the collarbone. Blunt ends make it ultra-chic. 

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Angled Bob

Angled Bob
Credit: @styled_by_carolynn

Why go all one length when you can make it even more exciting with an angled cut? Ask for shorter length in the back and longer in the front—without stacking the back layers too much. 

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Glass Hair

Glass Hair
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Glass hair, the trend that never goes out of style, is all about razor-sharp edges and insane shine. It skims those cheekbones like nobody's business.

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Blunt Ombré Bob

Soft Blunt Bob
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Thick hair can make an even bigger statement with a blunt cut that hits just below the chin. Feel free to add face-framing layers.

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Razor Sharp Bob

Razor Sharp Bob
Credit: @chrisjones_hair

We can't get enough of this super sleek, glassy bob that hits just below the chin. 

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Curly Bob

Curly Bob
Credit: @chaiedejesus

Let the curls do the talking. This side-swept layered bob is perfect for tossing those ringlets to and fro.

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Fringed Chin Bob

Fringed Chin Bob
Credit: @chrisjones_hair

Even if you're already rocking a bob haircut, you can make it feel brand-new with a cool pair of wispy bangs. Restlessness cured! 

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Curtain Fringed Bob

Fringed Bob
Credit: @anhcotran

Fringe is forever. These cheekbone-grazing bangs wane in and out of fashion, but never fail to give a stylish twist to any cut.

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Soft Retro Bob

Soft Retro Bob
Credit: @bridgetbragerhair

Go back a few decades (or more than a few) with this 1920s-inspired bob that has us ready to go to the speakeasy.

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Layered Curly Bob

Layered Curly Lob
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A short length really lets curls live their best life, hm? Ask for all the layers. 

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Subtle A-Line

Subtle A-Line
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If this cut could talk, it would say something short and sassy. The layered bob is slightly shorter in the back, giving it the perfect subtle twist on a classic bob length.

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Textured Bob

Textured Bob
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Maybe it's the cool platinum color, maybe it's those trendy bangs. This texture-packed bob by stylist Buddy Porter is definitely speaking to us.

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Slightly Stacked Bob

Rouge Rounded Bob
Credit: @styled_by_carolynn

To get extra volume on the backside of your hair, ask for slightly stacked layers. It transforms any super flat bob instantly. 

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Graduated Curly Bob

Graduated Curly Bob
Credit: @anhcotran

This bob feels like a subtle walk on the wild side. The graduated layers really amp up the volume and movement, giving wavy locks room to shine, courtesy stylist Anh Co Tran.

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Deep Side Chin Bob

Deep Side Chin Bob
Credit: @natalieannehair

This might be the sassiest bob of the year. Get all the texture and volume with a super deep side part and beach waves. 

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No-Fuss Bob

No-Fuss Bob
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Sometimes it's best to just keep things simple with a classic above-shoulder bob you can wash and wear without any hassle. 

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Chin-Grazing Bob

Chin-Grazing Bob
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It's slightly graduated in the back, fully flattering around the face. This chin-length bob is anything but blunt, going with some layered face-framing instead.

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Ultra-Layered Soft Bob

Sunlight Brown Curls
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Layers on layers is the name of the game when it comes to cutting a short curly haircut. Add some piecey bangs for added oomph. 

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Modern Bob

Modern Bob
Credit: @salsalhair

This bob looks like it has Miranda Priestley on speed dial. Stylist Sal Salcedo dubbed it his "Sci-Fi" bob, but to us that easily translates to "urban-chic."

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Wispy Fringed Bob

Curly Bob
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These coils were ready and waiting on wispy bangs, and the bounce and face-framing appeal doesn't disappoint.

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Angled Transition

Angled Bob
Credit: @styled_by_carolynn

If you're on the fence about making the big chop, this angled approach gives you the best of both worlds with its short, stacked backside and longer face-framing front.

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Blunt Below-Chin Bob

Blunt Below-Chin Bob
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Blunt is the new black. This short bob hits all the right notes: thick blunt ends, flippy texture, and a flattering below-chin length.

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    1 of 27 Soft Shag
    2 of 27 Vintage Wave Bob
    3 of 27 Big Southern Bob
    4 of 27 Rounded Bob
    5 of 27 Face-Framing Flip
    6 of 27 Blunt Collarbone Bob
    7 of 27 Angled Bob
    8 of 27 Glass Hair
    9 of 27 Blunt Ombré Bob
    10 of 27 Razor Sharp Bob
    11 of 27 Curly Bob
    12 of 27 Fringed Chin Bob
    13 of 27 Curtain Fringed Bob
    14 of 27 Soft Retro Bob
    15 of 27 Layered Curly Bob
    16 of 27 Subtle A-Line
    17 of 27 Textured Bob
    18 of 27 Slightly Stacked Bob
    19 of 27 Graduated Curly Bob
    20 of 27 Deep Side Chin Bob
    21 of 27 No-Fuss Bob
    22 of 27 Chin-Grazing Bob
    23 of 27 Ultra-Layered Soft Bob
    24 of 27 Modern Bob
    25 of 27 Wispy Fringed Bob
    26 of 27 Angled Transition
    27 of 27 Blunt Below-Chin Bob

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