Bob fever hits every year right around this time. First, just a few A-listers make the chop. Pretty soon, everyone’s dying to liberate their hair with a fresh new look for summer. This has been an especially contagious season with celebs from Vanessa Hudgens to Cara Delevingne making headlines for their chic, dramatic cuts.
The classic bob hairstyle can loosely…
Celebrity Bob Hairstyles (Runway Manhattan)
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Bobs and Bows
Vanessa Hudgens brought this face-framing bob to the Billboard Music Awards. Flared outward at the cheekbones, it’s the perfect counterpart to her bow decorated Marchesa dress.
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Short and Sharp
Jennifer Hudson proves how polished a bob can be. Square-cut lines and shimmering violet cat eye makeup say Cleopatra chic.
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Fun and Fearless
Chelsea Kane’s tousled blond tresses make summer seem even nearer than it is. The Disney alum goes for a fun, playful cut with a beachy vibe.
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Straight and Smooth
Hoop earrings poke through Kerry Washington’s perfectly straightened bob. She pulls her sleek strands into a graceful side part to flatter her oval face shape.
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No Tangles, Just Angles
The Vampire Diaries star flaunts her love for Christian Dior and short hair. An angled deep side part and winged eyeliner keep Nina Dobrev’s beauty game dynamic.
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Highs and Lows
Uma Thurman stuns at Cannes with luxurious blond locks. This artistic look wraps around her neck, going from chin-length on her left to shoulder-grazing on her right.
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Wispy and Whimsical
Aisha Tyler’s layered wisps look like they were shaped by a summer breeze. Get the effect by fluffing with your fingers and finish with sideswept bangs.
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Calculated Curve
Shock value is central to Cara Delevingne’s white-hot, silver-platinum shade. A single well-defined wave at her cheek balances this radical appearance.
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Chic and Contemporary
Wearing an ivory gown and dazzling diamonds, Viola Davis is the height of elegance. She keeps her look light and contemporary with a chic, chin-length cut.
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