Looking at These 31 Blonde Bobs Made Me Cut My Hair

Being experimental with your hair doesn't necessarily mean that you have to go all-out with new hues, statement fringing or lashings of layers. Often, the simplest switches make the most impact. Right now, with the changing season, it seems everyone is busy mood boarding potential styles—and bobs in particular.

As changing your hair can be a big decision, I thought it might be worth sharing my recent experience in hope it might inspire some of you. You see, I recently chopped off my lengthy blonde hair to join the short hairstyle/long bob brigade. A few months back, after researching for a feature on blunt bob hairstyles, I convinced myself to go for the chop, which was masterfully created by session stylist Jenn Linton of Linton Mac.

My new blonde bob makes its debut.

And guess what? I've found it to be one of the best decisions I've made this year. Not only does my new blonde bob take half the drying time that it used to, but somehow, it also makes everything I wear look significantly cooler.

I'm not the only one who sings the blonde bob's praises. Keep scrolling to see the best blonde bob hairstyles on influencers and A-listers alike.

Blonde Bob Hairstyle Inspiration

Elsa Hosk's bouncy bob gives old money vibes.

It may be a cut of old for Zendaya, but I just can't help keeping lusting after this chic, blonde bob when she was promoting her film, Challengers.

This look from Hailey will always continue to convince us to cut our hair into a blunt bob.

Go for a wet look, undone style like Florence Pugh for an easy evening hairstyle.

I love Alexis Foreman's effortless long bob hairstyle.

Create movement and dimension by adding a subtle bend using your hair straighteners.

Jasmine's bright blonde locks are a great reference if you're looking to go lighter.

Adding texture to your bob will make it all the more versatile.

When Ciara opted for a balayage-effect on her bob, with darker roots and blonde highlights around her crown, it was glorious.

Erica's deep side parting instantly adds volume to her 'do.

Naomi Watts has long been my blonde bob muse.

Halle Berry's highlighted bob will always be an iconic hairstyle.

Darker lowlights are a great way to add dimension to a short hairstyle.

Linda keeps things fresh with her platinum bob.

Leslie Bibb's chin-grazing bob hones her cool style.

Cool-toned highlights on natural roots looks seriously chic.

I'm obsessed with Lucy's micro bob bun.

Here, J.Lo's warm-toned honey and caramel bob works perfectly for all seasons.

The fringe really makes this cut.

Saoirse Ronan's lived-in roots give her look a sultry edge.

Blonde tones add definition to Fleur East's curls.

Lizzy's relaxed waves are how I want my hair to look every day.

The centre parting and blunt ends makes this feel like a really modern cut.

Rose Byrne's ombre tousled lob is the perfect low-maintenance option.

The deep roots, the quaffed ends… if only my hair could look like Lily's did every day.

All the inspiration you need for a side-parted bob.

The blonde and brown contrast adds so much dimension to this bob.

Here, Saoirse Ronan decorates her 'do with a fancy hair clip.

Slick back the hair and leave the front sections loose for an easy up-do, just like Margot's.

Lucy Boynton is fast-becoming the queen of the blonde bob, and it's not hard to see why.

Proving that a bob looks just as great with ringlets, this swept-over style is impossibly glam.

The Best Styling Tips for a Blonde Bob

All of that inspo got me thinking about styling and maintaining a blonde bob, so I chatted with a few expert hair stylists—Andrew Barton of The House of Keune by Bloom, celebrity colourist Kris Barnes and founder of Wiig Anna Wiig—to get their advice on how to keep this style looking its best.

Wiig says, "The bob trend right now is very ‘undone’, requiring little effort and looking unstructured. I’d recommend using products that have a little grip to achieve this. If you're lucky enough to have wavy hair naturally, you can try air drying to keep this intact. For us flat and finer hair types, we need more help, so try using a curling tong."

For a straight style, Barnes recommends keeping your look current by "finishing with a shine spray to give that glass hair look".

How To Care for a Blonde Bob

Barton says that blonde bobs of all types are "best looked after with regular trims". He also advises that blonde hair needs a little extra care to guarantee shine and avoid unwanted yellow tones. "Try an in-salon or at-home colour toner," he says if you want to keep that blonde fresh and glossy.

Regular cuts are also recommended. "[This will] help keep the shape of the bob fresh and stop split ends from travelling up the hair shaft. Bobs can grow out quickly," says Wiig, who is also an advocate of colour toner to keep blonde hair looking its best.

What Face Shapes Suit a Blonde Bob?

"A bob can suit many face shapes, but it’s your personal style that you need to consider while deciding what kind of bob to go for. I would say the classic bob suits oval or heart shaped faces, and for someone with a more square face, I would recommend a shorter bob style. For a rounder face shape I would always recommend a slightly longer bob," says Barnes.

It's worth remembering that a bob be tailored to a person's face shape with both the cut and the styling. Barton advises that long faces "best suit fuller styled bobs e.g. a flicky feathered cuts, curls or waves". For round faces he suggests "a little lift and height on top—perhaps tucked behind the ear and cut with soft, seamless layers to give a little volume and lift. For square faces, feathered bobs with soft delicate pieces around the face and worn a little ruffled is always a winner."

The Best Products To Maintain Your Blonde Bob

This piece was published at an earlier date and has since been updated.