Some say that bobs don’t offer many styling options. Others would also say that wavy and curly hair textures are the ones that offer the least hairdressing possibilities. And because we like challenges, today we are proofing that a wavy or curly hair bob can do otherwise.
With this intention, we prepared 50+ reasons to highlight our belief. Each of them came with a beautiful model and various different hair textures, facial features, and skin tones. You will definitely discover a version that you will want to copy!
1. Deep Curled Bob Hairstyle With Parted Bangs
Although it may look a little messy, the whole hairstyle looks like every part of it was placed there with a reason. Its length stops above the chin level and the parted bangs with shaggy ends are revealing a perfect harmony, completed by sun-kissed strands.
2. Shaggy And Curly Hair Bob
A bob hairstyle doesn’t need to be symmetrical to reach perfection. This one here is an outstanding variation with a nonconformist allure pointing out. If you are already blessed with curly natural hair, this one will look amazing on you without needing time-consuming maintenance.
3. Dense Bob With A-Line And Defined Curled Fringe
Looks like we used the same model above and throw some neon-pink die all over it. Yes, those two have similar features, but in this case, the hairstyle ends with an A-shape and has much more volume.
4. Curly Hair Bob With Bowl-Like Top
It is clear enough that natural curled hair is a must in this case. In order to achieve this shape, you’ll first need a voluminous texture, in such a way that the top can be easily defined as a bowl. Even though this one is not for all tastes, it can perfectly fit women with rectangular face shapes!
5. Short Bright Red Wavy Bob
Better red than boring. With its short length, curled strands, and arched bangs, this hairstyle looks like it was specially created to put the focus on facial futures. However, the whole picture is amazing due to the blue eyes perfectly blending with the burning color of the hair.
6. Voluminous Coily Bob
This is the exact type of hairstyle any curls lover would dream about. If your hair does not have a naturally curly texture, these curls are not impossible to achieve. Use a curling iron or some specific product and arm yourself with a lot of patience!
7. Blunt Cut Wavy Bob With Fucsia Ombre
Loose curls are the ones that have revolutionized straight and rigid bobs. But it is not the loose curls that stand out here! The colors of this hairstyle are the icing on the cake.
8. Super Short A-Line Curly Hair Bob
Add some styling mousse and that will be all the maintenance your hair will need every day. The shape is already given by scissors, which makes it ideal if you want an excellent hairstyle to sit on its own.
9. Delicate Curly Lob
A long and oval face will perfectly fit this delicate lob, which deeply frames the cheeks and neck area. Moreover, with the top divided in half, there will be no need for extra styling.
10. Sort and Thin Coily Bob
Natural coils can look great on both long and short haircuts. This one here has a childish allure with an intentionally messy vibe and it is the perfect bob for those with cool skin tones.
11. Smooth Bob With Frizzy Ends
If you are not a big fan of super curly hair, some wavy ends could be the ideal option. Therefore, these are created especially for thin bobs which are quite difficult to style.
12. Wavy Bob With Side Braid
Whenever you run out of ideas and you don’t know how to wear your wavy bob, add some braids. This is a trick that works great for any type of hairstyle.
13. Short Curly Hair Bob With Tight Coils and Comb Over
Let your bob hairstyle to define your facial features by giving the top a gentle combover. Although these tight coils are not for everyone, they are excellent for a round face shape with a small forehead.
14. Wavy Bob With Straight Baby Bangs
Give your curly hair short, straight bangs to combine two different textures. Go for a strong color like apricot to enhance the rebellious charm of the final look.
15. Kinky High Bob
Can it be short and curly at the same time and still look amazing? Yes, of course! This bob looks gorgeous with warm skin tones and can easily be styled in a high messy bun.
16. Pastel Wavy Bob
Those waves are beautifully painted with a variety of pastel colors such as orange, pink, and soft purple. However, this kind of combo it’s a great way to draw more attention to a basic hairstyle.
17. Short Curly Hair Bob With Top Braids
Once again, the braids saved a classic hairstyle by giving it a wonderful and fast reinterpretation. Braids are a versatile way to improve your hairstyle, so feel free to add as much as you want to get a distinctive look.
18. Short Spiral Curls
Spirals are a great choice for special occasions and they also fit short hair very well. Using a curling iron and a strong setting product, this hairstyle will be done in just a few minutes.
19. Elegant Curly Hair Bob With Cascade Ends
We did not steal this one from our wedding hairstyle articles, but it would fit just as well there. The cascade technique used on ends gives this bob a festive look with a great feminine appearance.
20. Reverse Blue Curls With Side Undercut
Every hairstyle has a rebellious interpretation. The curly bob hair can become a great hairstyle for those who like to stand out by adding a dynamic color as this ink blue and a side undercut.
21. Zig-Zag Coiled Short Bob
When it comes to bob haircuts, you can’t do much with zig-zag coils. Yet, this interpretation is great for this hair texture, keeping the features of a bob hairstyle and allowing the curls to be nicely placed.
22. Bouffant And Tangled Curly Hair Bob
We know what you are thinking right now, this kind of hair would surely make some great dreadlocks. However, it is a great bob hairstyle for those who prefer the volume to be the most defining feature of their hair.
23. Retro Bob With Yellow-Coral Balayage
Mixing colors will make any hairstyle look amazing. Even though sometimes could be quite demanding to keep such colors vivid and fresh, the whole look it’s worth the effort if you want a catchy bob hairstyle to attract the eyes of everyone around you.
24. Afro Symmetrical Bob
The shape of this bob may seem straight, but on a closer look, its afro texture is quite visible. This is proof that afro hair is easily adaptable to any kind of hairstyle, even to a bob!
25. Festive Bob With Statement Hair Clips
Blonde highlights go so well with hair accessories! And when the hairstyle is a curly bob, the whole picture is absolutely stunning and will express a beautifully balanced look.
26. One Side Volume Curly Hair Bob With V-Nape
The combination of volume on only one side and the short nape results in an elegant and unique hairstyle. However, this type of curly hair bob is so popular that it may look just as good on a teenager as it does on a mature woman.
27. Middle Part Wavy Bob
Even if all bob hairstyles have something special, the middle-parted ones have a kind of business charm. If you opt for such a hairstyle, you should have an oval or round face to get a harmonious final look.
28. Layered Cherry Waves With Dark Roots
When in doubt, go for layered curls and put some red shades in the mix. Even if you don’t have natural perfect curls, these are easy to achieve with specific products and a curling wand.
29. Super Short Green Ombre Curly Hair Bob
Those who choose to wear this kind of bob will look like they are always ready for a great party. And we can’t blame them, because the green tones and the side undercut are so hard to resist not to look at.
30. Loose Curls With Face-framing Bangs
This bob hairstyle is a great choice either for a whole day at the office or a long-awaited date. With both formal and seductive features, such hairstyle deserves a place among the most dazzling curly bob interpretations.
31. Marilyn Monroe’s Iconic Bob
It is pretty hard to imagine this bob on other shades than blonde. Moreover, getting a hairstyle just like Marilyn’s is a great way to make the most of a short curly bob.
32. Blowout Wavy Bob
By using the blowout technique on a wavy bob, the focus will be moved on the beautifully shaped face. Therefore, if you want to highlight your features, you must try this one!
33. Rolled Short Bob
Similar to a pageboy hairstyle, this bob could be a great choice for a photoshoot. Even if the neon green color and different shape makes it a bit atypical for today’s trends, we must admit that this hairstyle has a special beauty.
34. Ash Curly Hair Bob With High Ponytail
If you like to have your hair up all the time, but it is too short to wear all of it this way, go for an updo. Wrap your wavy bob in a simple and quick style with a high ponytail. The color will add texture and layers to this style!
35. One Side Angled Bob Hairstyle
The beauty of bob hairstyles lies in details such as asymmetry. If you got bored of keeping your hair one length, trying a bob with one side longer than the other will give you a fresh look.
36. Soft Wavy Bob With Full Head Undercut
This wavy bob hairstyle is classy and elegant on the surface but is covering some rebellious and edgy looks. The combination of the wavy hair and hidden undercut makes this whole hairstyle a classy and irresistible version of the basic bob.
37. Asymmetric Bob With Tousled Curls And V-Nape
There is something remarkably interesting about short curly bobs. You can play with their shape, color, and details more than you could do with long hair. Because of its length, this bob looks great with well-defined sharp sides, V-nape, and golden color.
38. Inverted Bob With One Side Bangs
Rock your natural hair with those inverted layers! Being a wash-and-go type of shape, we can say that this bob version is one that not many are lucky enough to get.
39. Short Curly Hair Bob With Angled Sides
An easy and fresh look, this curly bob keeps most of its length on the front and sides. To recreate it, you will have to use some styling products for defined curls.
40. Side Part Bob With Mixed Styles
Why choose between straight and curly when you can have both? This bob mixes both styles, starting with curly loose sides and finishing with straight hair in the back.
41. Super Curly Updo For Bob Hairstyle
Whenever you are looking for an easy and quick way to style your short hair, try this one! If your hair is also curly, such an updo will accentuate its volume and texture.
42. Smooth Wavy Lob With Curtain Bangs
The beauty of natural hair is best highlighted by a simple and elegant lob. With chocolate shades, wavy ends, and curtain bangs, this lob makes a great representation of a vintage hairstyle.
43. Wavy Bob With Sparkle Hairclips
A little detail provides a lot of elegance for a bob like this one. If you feel like revealing your face, use a hair accessory to style your bob fast and easy.
44. Charming One Side Bob With Two Colors
If you prefer some classic colors rather than our bright examples before, a combo of black and blonde is going to give your hair an elegant and charming aspect! This combination will better suit a side part bob that highlight the best your hair’s colors.
45. Chin Length Pinkish Curly Hair Bob
Here comes a bob version far from being trivial and lifeless. If you are lucky enough to have naturally curly hair, the only thing you will need to do in terms of maintenance after adding pink shades will be washing and drying.
46. Platinum Blonde Lob With Deep Waved Ends
This is definitely a color coveted by many women. In combination with this long bob version with deep waved ends, all eyes will turn to you.
47. Brided Updo For Wavy Bob Hair
Who says that special occasions require complex and sophisticated hairstyles? With this braid on the top of your hair, you will turn your bob into an elegant hairstyle, ready to shine for any kind of event.
48. Loose Thin Wings
Even if your hair is thin, a curly bob could make it look more voluminous. Go for long and sharp sides and use a curling mousse to give some hold and definition to your strands.
49. Wavy Ombre Bob
These tangerine roots and the messy look of layers contribute to a fuller silhouette. Even if it would look amazing in the straight version too, worn wavy will make the colors look like they’re playing with each other.
50. Curly Hair Bob With Deep Side Part
Show off your defined curls with an amazing deep side part bob! This is a great way to enhance your facial features and to give your hair a fresh new shape.
Conclusion
We hope that our recommendations were helpful and that you found some to try on your curly hair bob. Whenever you feel uninspired, this is the first place you should check for new and great ideas! Tell us all about your favorites in the comments!
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