Everyone Seems To Be Requesting This Extra-Polished Bob Hairstyle at the Salon Right Now

Spring is the time of year when many of us consider a hair refresh, and there are heaps of hair trends to opt for. Bob hairstyles have been having a major moment over the past couple of years (we're looking at you, Italian bob, blunt bob and the bell-bottom bob, to name a few), and if the current spring hair trends are anything to go by, short hair is remaining just as popular this year. That's right, the short hair era is far from over in 2025.

And there's one type of short hairstyle I'm seeing dominate the streets of London right now—the straight bob. Tom Smith, hairstylist and hair trend expert, confirms the sleek and precise silhouette is big news this spring, with both the laser cut bob and tucked bob proving very popular. Similarly, twists on the straight bob, like the sloped flicked bob, are also on the rise.

If you're ready to embrace a straight bob haircut, scroll ahead for the chicest sleek bob haircuts to take to the salon, plus the best products to achieve the look at home.

Straight Bob Haircut Ideas

1. Straight Razor-Cut Bob

hailey Bieber with straight bob haircut

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Hailey Bieber has some great bob hairstyles, but this razor-cut straight bob still feels really chic with the jaw-skimming length.

2. Long Straight Bob

Salome Mory with straight bob haircut

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If you still want a little bit of length, then a longer bob (or lob hairstyle) means you can still tie your hair back.

3. Tucked Straight Bob

Alexis Foreman with straight bob haircut

(Image credit: @alexisforeman)

There's something about a straight bob haircut that gives your hair a chic, almost graphic silhouette. I particularly love a straight bob haircut tucked behind the ears, and the tucked bob trend is big news this spring.

4. Straight Bob Haircut With Layers

Rochelle Humes with straight bob haircut

(Image credit: @rochellehumes)

Adding a few layers can prevent your bob haircut from falling too flat when it's styled straight. I love the subtle tousled texture of Rochelle Humes' bob.

5. Face-Framing Straight Bob

Elsa Hosk with straight bob haircut

(Image credit: @hoskelsa)

If poker-straight hair isn't for you, try rounding your hair straighteners inwards to create a curved shape to frame your face.

6. Slicked-Back Straight Bob

TyLynne Nguyen with straight bob haircut

(Image credit: @tylynnnguyen)

See how versatile a straight bob haircut can be? This slicked-back look is so easy yet looks so stylish.

7. Swept-Back Straight Bob

Ama Godson with straight bob haircut

(Image credit: @amagodson)

If you're blessed with naturally voluminous and thick hair, this swept-back style is a great way to wear your hair straight.

8. Curved Straight Bob

Arianna Baq with straight bob haircut

(Image credit: @ariannabaq)

A sure-fire way to make your straight bob haircut look expensive is to curve the ends under, which also makes hair look thicker.

9. Centre-Parted Bob

Centre-parted bob haircut

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Experiment with the placement of your parting—I particularly a love sleek middle parting with this haircut.

10. Sleek Straight Bob

Isabelle Coheen with sleek and straight bob haircut

(Image credit: @isabellecoheen)

How beautiful is this ultra-sleek look?

11. Cropped Straight Bob

@sarahlouiseblythe straight bob

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Sarah's chin grazing length gives her straight bob a striking look.

12. Tapered Straight Bob

@aimeesong straight bob

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A slight bend can add shape and body to a straight bob.

13. Straight Bob with Bangs

@selinergulofficial straight bob

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Face-framing bangs will give a straight bob a softer look.

How To Style a Straight Bob Haircut

"Products that keep the hair smoother, such as heat-protecting, anti-frizz
creams or serums are the best choice for blow-drying this shape into place and following with straightening irons on a low temperature will seal the style in," says Smith.

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Eleanor Vousden
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Eleanor Vousden is the beauty editor for Who What Wear UK. She was previously deputy editor at Hairdressers Journal, health writer at Woman Home and junior beauty editor at Powder. She has also contributed to Wallpaper and Elle Collections.With a degree in fashion journalism from the London College of Fashion, she has 10 years of industry experience and has been highly commended at the BSME Talent Awards for her work on Powder and also contributed to the title winning Website of the Year at the PPA Awards.Eleanor’s journalistic focus is providing readers with honest and helpful beauty content. She has interviewed celebrity makeup artists, hairstylists and dermatologists throughout her career, as well as celebrities such as Hailey Bieber, Sarah Jessica Parker and Scarlett Johansson.