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, as our strands continue to grow without the prospect of a cut any time soon, it seems everyone is busy dreaming of and mood boarding potential styles to opt for once the salons are back up and running.
And, with more time to ponder on and weigh up the pros of a dramatic change, 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 bob/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.

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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.

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Vanessa Hong
The key to Vanessa Hong’s bob is the super-blunt edges.

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@asos_lotte
Lotte elevates her blonde bob with a pearly hair clip.

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

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Ciara opts for a balayage-effect on her bob with darker roots and blonde highlights around her crown.

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@vanessahong
This blonde bob proves nothing beats an expertly-done blow-dry.

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@erica_davies
Erica’s deep side parting instantly adds volume to her ‘do.

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@fearnecotton
Fearne has long been my blonde bob muse.

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Halle Berry’s highlighted bob will always be a classic hairstyle.

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@hannahlourobinson
If your bob is on the really short side, sweep back your tresses with a band instead of a bobble.

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@_lindatol
Linda keeps things fresh with her platinum bob.

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@lottaliinalove
Lotta’s chin-grazing bob hones her edgy style.

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@lucywilliams02
I’m obsessed with Lucy’s micro bob bun.

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The fringe really makes this cut.

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@ruerodier
Marissa’s lived-in roots give her look a sultry edge.

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@shotfromthestreet
Lizzy’s relaxed waves are how we want our hair to look every day.

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@tanyaburr
Ask for choppy ends like Tanya’s to create a cool silhouette.

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

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Remember Kim’s blonde era?

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@HUNGVANNGO
Rose Byrne’s tousled lob is the perfect low-maintenance option.

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

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@benskervin
Saoirse Ronan decorates her ‘do with a fancy hair clip.

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

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@lucyboynton1
Lucy Boynton is fast-becoming the queen of the blonde bob, and it’s not hard to see why.

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Proving that a bob looks just has great with ringlets, this swept-over style is impossibly glam.
This piece was published at an earlier date and has since been updated.
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