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Hot Hair: The Bob is Back

Like the little black dress and kissing in the rain, the bob is timeless. It's also one of the most versatile hairstyles on the planet! No matter what your version of the bob -- flapper-short, shoulder-length, with blunt bangs, or choppy layers -- the look is sure to flatter your individual style. From Serena Williams to Michelle Obama, check out our gallery of brilliantly bobbed beauties... Here's what you had to say: Tara commented via Facebook: I love my bob with the heavy bangs." Vonda wrote Facebook: "The bob never goes out of style, it just reinvents itself."
Hot Hair: The Bob is Back
Serena Williams Bob 260 Jpg
By Tia Williams · Updated October 29, 2020
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Like the little black dress and kissing in the rain, the bob is timeless. It’s also one of the most versatile hairstyles on the planet! No matter what your version of the bob — flapper-short, shoulder-length, with blunt bangs, or choppy layers — the look is sure to flatter your individual style. From Serena Williams to Michelle Obama, check out our gallery of brilliantly bobbed beauties.