The bob and lob hair cuts: get inspired

The bob - it was a hair cut that shocked society when it hit the scene in the early 1900’s. 

Once the trend caught on with women all over, some people were not having it. The appearance of shorter hair signified that women were - gasp! - trying to “act like men” by going against beauty standards at the time. Bobbed hair became “shocking” but despite the controversy, many women embraced the bob hair cut and the perceived connection to feminism. In 1927, actress Mary Gordon told Pictorial Review: "I consider getting rid of our long hair one of the many little shackles that women have cast aside in their passage to freedom. Whatever helps their emancipation, however small it may seem, is well worth while."

Over a century later, the bob is still one of the hottest hair styles to rock, whether you go for a short bob or a lob...and it’s never lost its connection to empowered women everywhere.

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Here are some of our favorite recent bob and lob cuts:

When you’re not ready to give up your effortless waves, a lob lets you keep the texture and body. Clare infused this textured bob with a lot of movement, including bits of brightness around the face.

Jenny cut this sleek bob, and when parted down the middle, it keeps this hairstyle looking fresh and modern.

Noelle cut this gorgeous subtle A-line bob. The subtle cut has long layers to give the cut movement and bounce. 

Clare cut this soft lob which is perfect for those who want to ease in to the bob or lob style.

This lob by Noelle offers a happy medium between a short cut and mid-length hair.