My Beauty-Editor Group Chat Just Confirmed It: These Are the Best Celebrity Bobs of 2026
From Margot Robbie to Teyana Taylor, these stars prove that the bob hairstyle is going nowhere.
If there's one thing the beauty team at Who What Wear UK loves to chat about, it's bob hairstyles. Whilst this short hair trend is nothing new, it shows no signs of slowing down in 2026, and we are always chatting about the latest looks, from the blunt bob to the "elfin bob" and even the lazy bob. If you're wondering where we find all our bob inspiration, it's mainly via the celebs.
In fact, the other day on our work group chat, we got chatting about the best celebrity bobs of 2026, and we realised that so many of our favourite stars were rocking some seriously cool short-hair looks of late. We've been sending so many messages about our most-loved styles that I thought it was about time to write an article rounding up all the best celeb bob hairstyles of the year (so far, of course).
Below, you'll find some of the chicest bob hairstyles to try this season, courtesy of the biggest stars out there, from Margot Robbie to Teyana Taylor, and more. Plus, I've included all of my go-to products to help recreate these red-carpet-ready looks, so what are you waiting for? Keep on scrolling, and consider this your sign to get the chop this spring...
13 of the Best Celebrity Bobs 2026
1. Margot Robbie
The bob that has had everyone talking. Margot's loose waves and wispy fringe are quite literally a work of art.
Get the Look:
The ultimate hair tool for beachy-looking waves.
2. Zendaya
I love Zendaya's Old Hollywood take on the classic voluminous bob.
Get the Look:
Old-school rollers are always my go-to for serious volume.
3. Jessie Buckley
As Who What Wear UK beauty director Shannon Lawlor said on our work group chat, Jessie Buckley's sleek bob is "unparalleled levels of cool".
Get the Look:
Tame flyaways and add shine in an instant with Color Wow's Transformation Styling Cream.
4. Emma Stone
This layered bob is so good that it had me texting my hairdresser straight away.
Get the Look:
A hot brush will help add soft, subtle movement to your layers.
5. Ayo Edebiri
Yes, Ayo Edebiri really is the French-bob queen.
Get the Look:
To re-create this look, a volumising spray is a must.
6. Carey Mulligan
There's something about Carey Mulligan's blunt bob that makes it appear so effortless.
Get the Look:
The only product you need for cool-girl texture.
7. Hailey Bieber
I mean, you didn't think I'd do this roundup without mentioning Hailey Bieber's iconic lob, did you?
Get the Look:
A high-shine finish will make your bob look so expensive.
8. Elsa Hosk
Speaking of lobs, Elsa Hosk's curly short style is my summer inspiration.
Get the Look:
Embrace and define your natural texture this spring and summer with Ouai's curl cream.
9. Gracie Abrams
Beauty editor Eleanor Vousden counts Gracie Abrams' elfin bob as one of her top 2026 hairstyles.
Get the Look:
A slim hair straightener makes styling short hair so much easier.
10. Demi Moore
Possibly the coolest wet-look bob I've ever seen.
Get the Look:
You're going to need a lot of hair gel to get that wet-look finish.
11. Taylor Hill
Taylor Hill is proving that a fringe is all you need to take a bob haircut to the next level.
Get the Look:
If you have a fringe, you'll know that a flyaway wand is a must.
12. Lily Collins
A masterclass in how to make the asymmetrical bob look super chic.
Get the Look:
To get those curved-in edges, I highly recommend this tool from GHD.
13. Teyana Taylor
A flicky bob will always be in style, as proved by Teyana Taylor.
Get the Look:
Hairspray is a must to keep that flicky shape in place.
