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25 Blunt Bobs for Any Face Shape

By Caroline Shannon-Karasik
Updated Apr 16, 2019 @ 2:00 pm
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It's convenient that one of the trendiest haircuts of 2019 is also one of the most classic looks of all time. We're talking about the blunt bob, a short hair mainstay that's always there when you need it. And right now, Hollywood is screaming its name. 

Straight forward and edgy, the blunt-cut bob has minimal layering and falls somewhere around the chin. While it can be styled a variety of different ways, you've probably been noticing it pop into your Instagram feed recently accompanied by bangs, a sleek, flat-ironed finish, an eye-catching center part, or with an asymmetrical shape. 

And if you're worried about pulling off the blunt bob, don't fret. As Erickson Arrunategui, a stylist and educator at Bumble and bumble's Meatpacking Salon in New York City, once told InStyle.com, the popular cut works for every face shape. 

VIDEO: Blunt Bobs for Every Face Shape

Need inspiration? Check out these blunt bobs for any face shape, worn by 25 of your favorite celebs.

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Lana Condor

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Beachy waves add a bit of texture to Lana Condor's center-parted blunt bob. 

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Jenna Dewan

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Jenna Dewan keeps her look smooth and sleek with by tucking one side of her hair behind her ear.

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Dua Lipa

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Pair your sleek blunt bob with '60s lashes and shimmery shadow like Dua Lipa.

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Hailey Baldwin

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Hailey Baldwin adds loose curls to her chin-length bob. Notice it appears slightly longer in the back, too. 

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Jourdan Dunn

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Use a flat iron (and a heat protectant spray!) to copy the undone bends in Jourdan Dunn's blunt bob.

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Emma Roberts

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Emma Roberts goes blunt all over with a sharp-edged bob and bangs.

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Kate Mara

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A sharp angle — short in the back and long in the front — gives Kate Mara's bob an edgy look.

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Irina Shayk

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The model wears her bob sleek and parted down the middle, giving it a classic vibe. The hairstyle also draws attention to the slight angle of the haircut. 

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Gigi Hadid

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Gigi Hadid's brushed-back bob is one of her most memorable red carpet moments. 

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Viola Davis

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Viola Davis styles her blunt, longer bob straight and with a side part.

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Lucy Boynton

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Lucy Boynton's bob looks will go down in red carpet history. For the 76th Annual Golden Globes, the actress showed off a voluminous and super wavy version of her go-to cut. 

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Beyonce Knowles

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Want to give the angled bob a try this year? Look no further than Beyonce's wavy look. 

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Charlize Theron

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A deep side-part and barely-there waves switch up the vibe of Charlize Theron's blunt bob. 

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Jessica Chastain

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Jessica Chastain wears her blunt bob with barrel waves on one side and tucked behind the ear on the other. The final look is glam all over.

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An ultra-precise center part adds drama to Cardi B's already head-turning platinum bob.

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Taylor Swift 

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Taylor Swift pairs her chin-length bob with equally blunt bangs.

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Kat Graham

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Soft yet blunt fringe add a special element to Kat Graham's blunt bob.

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While Anne Hathaway's bob is cut blunt, a side part shows off shorter layers that frame the face.

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Dakota Johnson

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Dakota Johnson's grown-out curtain bangs create the illusion of subtle layers within this wavy blunt bob.

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Kelly Rowland styled her blunt bob with a center part, one of this year's biggest hair trends. 

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Margot Robbie

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The actress wears her blunt style with a side part and slightly flipped ends, giving it a vintage spin. 

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Rihanna

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Parted down the middle, Rihanna's chin-length blunt bob is a must-see.

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A side part gave Yara Shahidi's blunt bob the illusion of added fringe.

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Dark roots lend contrast to Lucy Hale's dirty blonde bob. 

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Selenis Leyva

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Copy Selenis Leyva by styling your curly bob with a side part, and then tuck the other side's hair behind your ear. 

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1 of 25 Lana Condor
2 of 25 Jenna Dewan
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6 of 25 Emma Roberts
7 of 25 Kate Mara
8 of 25 Irina Shayk
9 of 25 Gigi Hadid
10 of 25 Viola Davis
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12 of 25 Beyonce Knowles
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14 of 25 Jessica Chastain
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17 of 25 Kat Graham
18 of 25 Anne Hathaway
19 of 25 Dakota Johnson
20 of 25 Kelly Rowland
21 of 25 Margot Robbie
22 of 25 Rihanna
23 of 25 Yara Shahidi
24 of 25 Lucy Hale
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