Beauty Hair Celebrity Hairstyles The 30 Best Long Bob Haircuts, According to Celebrity Stylists For every face shape and hair texture. By Victoria Moorhouse Victoria Moorhouse Victoria Moorhouse is a writer, editor, and consultant based in Brooklyn, New York who focuses on beauty, fitness, and health. Victoria was previously the Senior Beauty Editor at InStyle.com and a Senior Editor at POPSUGAR. Her work can also be found in notable publications such as Shape.com, The Zoe Report, Forbes.com, and Well+Good. She graduated from The College of New Jersey with a Bachelor's Degree in Journalism and Professional Writing. InStyle's editorial guidelines and Tessa Petak Tessa Petak Tessa Petak is a Brooklyn-based writer who helps to cultivate InStyle's illustrious news coverage across a wide range of topics including celebrity, fashion, and entertainment. She also produces and composes celebrity profiles and features for the site and InStyle's digital issues. InStyle's editorial guidelines Updated on April 25, 2024 @ 08:36AM Trending Videos Close this video player Photo: Edward Berthelot/Getty Images If you're looking to switch up your hair length but don't want to do something too trendy — such as a U-shaped haircut or shag — consider a long bob instead. It's a classic style that suits most face shapes and hair types, which is why so many hairstylists recommend the shoulder-length look. It earned its name — the lob — because it's a little longer than a regular bob. Typically, the length of the long bob haircut falls somewhere between the chin and collarbone and gives hair a new vibe. "The lob makes all hair look thick and healthy," explains celebrity hairstylist, Matt Fugate. "Also, the strong lines draw attention to bone structure and help frame [and flatter] the face." To learn more about long bobs, InStyle tapped a few celebrity hairstylists — like Fugate, Adriano Cattide, and Laura Polko. Meet the expert Matt Fugate is a celebrity hairstylist whose clients include Blake Lively, Lea Michele, and Karlie Kloss. Adriano Cattide is the creative director at New York City-based salon The Drawing Room. Laura Polko is a celebrity hairstylist. Polko's clients include Gigi Hadid and Vanessa Hudgens. If you're ready to dive in and need a little inspiration, keep scrolling for examples of why the lob is one of the most talked-about hairstyles of all time. 01 of 30 Natural Curls Getty Images If you have natural curls, enhance your texture with a defining product, like the Curlsmith Curl Defining Styling Soufflé. Then slightly pick or brush them out for an elegant and shapely lob. 02 of 30 Half-Up, Half-Down Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images The extra length in Hailey Bieber's long bob allows for a variety of styling options, like this perky and voluminous half-up ponytail. One of the key components here is a hair tie for the half-pony. We usually reach for the Goody Ouchless Elastic Hair Ties. They're affordable and widely available online as well as in stores. 03 of 30 Effortless "It-Girl" Getty Images Rose Byrne has her signature lob parted down the middle and gently curled, most likely with a wide barrel brush, to give off a more voluminous beach wave. "Another fun way to style a lob is adding some uneven beach weaves with a curling iron or a wand," says Cattide. "Tools and products are a must for this style," he adds. 04 of 30 Blown-Out @jlo/Instagram The multi-hyphenate isn't just versatile in her career, J.Lo is also known for switching up her hair often. This look provides a "glamorous, bouncier look that's styled behind the ear on one side and gives an asymmetrical visual effect for a modern style with a touch of retro," Cattide says. 05 of 30 Two-Toned Beach Waves Getty Images A messy, beach-wavy lob like Dua Lipa's here is so easy to achieve. If you want to mimic the singer's low-maintenance look, Cattide suggests using some sea salt spray on damp hair and letting it air dry. 06 of 30 Blunt and Textured Oscar-nominated actress Margot Robbie opts for a blunt, long bob rather than lots of cascading layers. You might consider using a texture spray to get this type of beach wave. We love Ouai Texturizing Hair Spray — in case you were wondering. 07 of 30 Caramel Highlights Getty Images Viola Davis's collarbone-grazing cut draws attention to her caramel highlights. Davis's hair is full of shine, most likely thanks to a hydrating hair oil. If you'd like to add one to your arsenal, you can't go wrong with Olaplex No. 7 Bonding Hair Oil. 08 of 30 '90s-Inspired Getty Images Emilia Clarke opted for a middle part and curled-in ends for a flouncy, chic take on the classic cut. Cattide says curling in the ends gives a bit of a '90s feel. You can achieve this look by taking your hair straightener and curling the ends in toward your face. 09 of 30 Strategic Layers Araya Diaz / Getty Images Nathalie Emmanuel's lob is cut with delicate, gradual layers to further voluminize her natural curls. If you, too, want to sport your kinky-curly texture, make sure you keep your hair hydrated. The recommend Briogeo Don't Despair Repair Leave-In Conditioner. 10 of 30 Super-Sleek John Shearer / Getty Images Kendall Jenner's haircut is proof that a simple parting choice can transform your entire look. Try styling your long bob with a super-straight center part and add in some hair oil for the extra sleek look. 11 of 30 Wavy Ombré Mike Coppola / Getty Images Ciara's front section of hair is perfectly waved to frame her face. "This super sexy textured lob [was] softly layered, emphasized with a dimensional blonde ombré color, and styled with a middle part and natural messy waves," explains Cattide. 12 of 30 "Wet" Look Samir Hussein / Getty Images Use a curling wand or a curling iron to create bends in your lob, similar to Selena Gomez's look. You'll also want to lay on the hair spray thick to get the wet vibe that she has here. 13 of 30 Curtain Bangs Gary Gershoff / Getty Images Pair your lob with curtain bangs to further frame your face. You can use the T3 AireBrush to add some volume to your bangs. To seal everything in, spritz your hair with a bit of hairspray. 14 of 30 Polished Waves John Shearer / Getty Images One of the best hairstyles for the lob haircut is a full set of polished waves. Better yet, add a sparkly hair accessory. Use Kerry Washington as your inspiration. 15 of 30 Blowout Michael Stewart / Getty Images Long layers gives your hair fullness and a look of density. Perfect example? Bella Hadid's blowout. To create this look, you don't need much: just a blowdryer, a round brush, and some hairspray to set it all in. 16 of 30 Retro Waves Amy Sussman/Getty Images Laura Harrier simply tucked her curly blunt lob behind her ears to give the cut an effortless vibe. Some tools that'll help you get this look are a fine-tooth comb, which will help you achieve a flawless part, as well as a small curling iron for these tighter waves, and hair oil for the extra shine. 17 of 30 Straight and Blunt Steve Granitz / Getty Images When attempting to create a look similar to Mila Kunis, you'll need to carefully coat your strands with a heat protectant so that the sleek finish doesn't result in damage. 18 of 30 Face-Framing Highlights Pascal Le Segretain / Getty Images Another bonus of the lob, as demoed by Olivia Palermo? It brings attention to highlights placed around the ends of your strands. 19 of 30 Undone Waves With Bangs JB Lacroix / Getty Images Long bobs with bangs instantly make a statement — and January Jones is proof. The best part is that you don't even have to try that hard. All Jones's look takes is a curling iron and some hair spray. 20 of 30 Straight A-Line Taylor Hill / Getty Images Add volume to your angled lob with a minimal bouffant at the crown of your head. After taking a straightening iron to your locks, use a teasing brush to add volume to your hair. 21 of 30 Messy Waves Getty Images Olivia Munn's hair always features plenty of waves and volume. The curls she's sporting here highlight the brown tones in her otherwise black hair. This look would be best with people who have diamond-shaped faces. 22 of 30 Textured Ends Michael Loccisano / Getty Images Zendaya's lob features textured bangs and subtle angles that frame her face. This is quite a bold look, one that's best featured on heart-shaped faces like Z's. 23 of 30 Middle Part George Pimentel / Getty Images When Kim Kardashian wears a lob, she prefers it with a center part, zero fly-aways, and a blunt cut. Make sure you add tons of lightweight hairspray — lest you suffer from some flyaways. 24 of 30 Barely-There Waves Michael Kovac / Getty Images If there is a way to style a lob, Olivia Culpo has tried it. However, she always returns to her loose waves. Grab a 1.25-inch curling iron and a medium-hold hairspray to achieve a similar look. 25 of 30 Asymmetrical Taraji P. Henson's side part features a lift at her roots, creating ample volume. A teasing brush and a healthy dose of hair spray are your best bets for getting the volume that Henson has here. 26 of 30 Blonde Waves Frederick M. Brown / Getty Images Khloé Kardashian regularly returns to this perfectly messy long bob. It's parted in the middle and has face-framing waves on either side. A good, lightweight hairspray will do the trick here as far as holding goes. 27 of 30 Choppy Waves Brian de Rivera Simon / Getty Images Rachel McAdams's side-parted lob is a classic look that still feels fresh on the red carpet. With the number of waves that she has, you'd be wise to use a texture spray to create this look. 28 of 30 Flipped-Out Ends Instagram You can still obtain that '90s vibe by flipping your ends out the other way, like how celebrity hairstylist Kah Spence styled Keke Palmer's lob here. The cutest part of Palmer's look is perhaps the hairpin, so make sure not to miss it. 29 of 30 Deep Side Part David Livingston / Getty Images Before Nina Dobrev debuted her bob and bangs, she was rocking a super straight lob with an extreme side part. Be careful not to flip your ends in or out as your straightening your hair for this. 30 of 30 Romantic Waves Vera Anderson / Getty Images Simply pinning back two strands of hair like Emily Blunt gives the lob a romantic feel. You could use regular bobby pins to make it look like the hair is staying in place by itself. You could also use a cute hair pin to accessorize.