Every few months, I get this strong urge to cut my hair and get a bob. I had a 1950s-inspired bouncy bob once, and let me tell you, it changed my life. And recently, I've been spending much of my time in a never-ending daydream of reminiscing and searching for brunette bob hairstyles.
What I adore about the brunette bob haircut is how understated it is while still looking like a simple haircut. Don't get me wrong, it still requires plenty of skill from the hairstylist to make it look so effortless, but it's generally a manageable style, making it a great low maintenance haircut. And there are so many variations of the bob hairstyle to try. A cropped, blunt bob looks totally stylish, as does a bob with a fringe. But equally, if you want to keep the length of your hair, a long bob (also know as a 'lob') lets you dip a toe into a shorter hairstyle without going for a big chop.
The reason why I'm inching closer to the crop is that with a few styling tweaks and techniques, you can pretty much have a different hairstyle every day when you get this cut. Wear it curly, clip it back with a claw clip—the opportunities are endless. From waves to hair clips and everything in between, keep scrolling for all the brunette bob hairstyle inspo you'll ever need.
The 25 Best Brunette Bob Hairstyle Ideas:
1. Sideswept Brunette Bob
Zendaya has a bob, so we're calling our hairstylist immediately. This side swept bob proves how versatile this haircut can be.
2. Classic Bob
A centre-parted, jaw-skimming bob with flicked-under ends is so chic. "It works brilliantly on a jaw length bob," says expert hairstylist Larry King. "Add a centre parting, smooth out hair with a round brush and flick the ends upwards." Pair with a bold lipstick and you have a French-inspired beauty look.
3. Brunette Bob with Curtain Bangs
Curtain bangs and a brunette bob hairstyle are a match made in heaven.
4. Blunt Bob
A fringe is the perfect pairing for a brunette bob hairstyle. Franny's bob hairstyle is blunt to keep the look feeling modern.
5. Brunette Lob
If you don't want to go too short, the lob (AKA, a long bob) is the perfect middle ground to keep more of your hair's length.
6. Bouncy Bob
Add some bounce to relaxed hair by focusing your volumising efforts on the ends.
7. Beach Wave Bob
Charithra Chandran's long bob looks cool styled with loose waves.
8. '90s Brunette Bob
A classic ear-grazing bob with blunt edges is the beauty equivalent to a crisp white shirt.
9. Natural Texture
Curly hair? This is proof that you can rock a short crop.
10. Short Crop
If you're looking for a statement haircut, a cropped bob looks fashion-forward.
11. Caramel Brown Bob
Give your bob a refresh by adding some highlights throughout. Caramel tones are a winning hair colour for spring.
12. Deep Side Part
Make like Emma Hoareau and go for a deep side-parting that's the perfect complement to some loose waves.
13. Braided Bob
Bob-length braids are giving us life right now.
14. Shoulder-Length Curls
Make those curls the main feature by going for the shoulder chop.
15. Micro Fringe with Bob
A micro-fringe is seriously cool on a brunette bob haircut.
16. Polished Brunette Bob
A sleek blow-dry is the only thing standing between you and this bouncy 'do.
17. Voluminous Bob
Curly ringlets suit a bob haircut so well.
18. Beachy Brunette Bob
The definition of the word tousled right here, and we're all about it.
19. Mini Bob
Switch your parting to the side and tuck your hair behind your ears for an instant bob hairstyle shake-up.
20. Curly Bob
A bob haircut on curly hair lets natural texture shine.
21. Pinned-Back Bob
Whoever said "diamonds are a girl's best friend" clearly never met a jewelled hair clip.
22. Flicked Bob
If you want a sleeker finish, smooth your hair down at the top and flick the ends.
23. Centre-Parted Bob
A centre-parting never looked so good. Get your hair cropped to one length and make a shine-boosting serum your homegirl.
24. Natural Brunette Bob
Deep centre partings are a match for full natural hair.
25. Feathery Fringe Bob
Curly brunette hair looks so good with this chin-length cut and eyelash-skimming fringe.
Products You Need For A Brunette Bob
Enhance your hair colour with dpHUE's gloss, a semi-permanent hair colour designed to condition and add vibrancy.
Want that tousled finish? Add some of this Living Proof texture spray.
Embrace your natural curls and waves with the Davines Love Curl Cream.
A mousse is great for adding volume to the roots.
Keep your brunette bob looking healthy with this hair repair serum.
Brunette hair will be left gleaming with this glossy, shine-reflecting finishing spray.
This story was published at an earlier time and has since been updated.
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