Bob cuts exude chic sophistication, but incorporating a fringe—like side-swept bangs—can elevate your short hairstyle to the next level. If you have a specific bob style in mind that your hairstylist says might not suit your face shape, bangs can make all the difference! With countless combinations of bob and bang styles to choose from, you’re sure to find the perfect match to flatter your unique features.
1. The Atomic Blonde
Julianne Hough rocks the atomic blonde look flawlessly! This striking hairstyle beautifully highlights her facial features. Notice how the volume of her hair increases around the mouth area, drawing attention to her jawline and enhancing its definition.
2. Wavy Bob With Lifted Bangs
Kaley Cuoco is the ultimate blonde hair icon! Her bangs are expertly lifted at the roots to add height, making this style perfect for those with round faces or shorter foreheads. Plus, those soft waves beautifully frame her face, accentuating her jawline and adding a touch of elegance.
3. Cute Bob With A Heavy Fringe
This hairstyle is a game-changer for anyone with a large forehead or an oblong face. The thick, heavy bangs fully cover the forehead, drawing attention to the facial features—especially the cheekbones and eyes—for a perfectly balanced and striking look.
4. Bronde Lob With Long Bangs
Actor, singer, producer, entrepreneur, and still always looking on point – is there anything that Selena Gomez can’t do! See how her lob follows her face shape but is flicked outwards just at the ends? That accentuates her facial features and her neck. And she’s paired her shoulder-length hairstyle with light makeup that brings out her eyes.
5. Deep Side Swept Bangs And A Lob
America’s sweetheart Reese Witherspoon can do no wrong, especially when it comes to hair. If you have thick hair, this is perfect for you. When you grow it out, thick hair can become heavy and shaped like a fluffy triangle. But with a lob, you get length without the heaviness. And the side-swept bangs conceal a wide forehead.
6. Shaggy Bob With Subtle Bangs
A bob with heavy sharp layers takes the focus off your face shape and brings it onto your facial features. The subtle long side bangs accentuate her eyes and cheekbones. The ends are styled outwards to make her hair look thicker and her face slimmer.
7. Choppy Ended Bob With Long Bangs
Selena perfectly shows us why long bangs pair so well with bobs. Keep your bangs long if you want to get a bob shorter than your jawline. Long bangs help in face-framing.
8. Side Swept Bangs And A Lob
This hairstyle is super cute. Her bangs and the front face framing layers draw attention to her facial features and streamline her face shape. She’s kept her roots dark to add height to her look.
9. Finger Waves Bangs And A Classic Bob
Everyone has been completely besotted with Millie Bobby Brown since Stranger Things. Not only does this girl have great acting skills, but she slays on the red carpet! You can copy those finger waves with some mousse, a comb, and long clips.
10. Messy A-line Bob With Gentle Long Bangs
Malin Akerman is a blonde bombshell with flawless taste. The dark roots make her hair look thicker. The messy A-line enhances her jawline. The light side bangs with a subtle wave at the end accentuate her eyes, nose, and cheekbones.
11. Classic Cutesy Bob
Ever since The Wizards Of Waverly Place, Selena has been slaying her hairstyles. This neck-length bob pairs so well with the light side-swept bangs. And the blonde highlights accentuate her features and add a pop of color to her tresses.
12. The Slick Bob With Fluffy Bangs
Julianne Hough knows how to blow away the red carpet! She has impeccable taste, especially when it comes to her hairstyles. To mimic this style, all you need is some mousse or styling foam. Part your hair in a deep side parting, and apply mousse to your bob, leaving out the bangs. Comb your hair back to give it that slick look.
13. Heavy Side Swept Bangs With A Classic Bob
Your bangs can make or break your hairstyle. See how the bangs are put in layers? That accentuates her eyes while concealing her forehead. Her bob is brushed outwards at the ends to enhance her jawline and neck.
14. Wavy Side Bangs And A Wavy Lob
Jessica Alba is badass! She is a great actress who can dance and fight and is also an entrepreneur. And her hair is impeccable while she plays all these roles. The long side bangs are wavy, with the ends pointing outward. This accentuates her cheekbones and eyes. The wavy lob gives her hair volume.
15. Hollywood Glam Curls
This is Reese’s take on the classic Hollywood retro curls look. The deep side bangs are curled with some mousse on one side, while the rest of her hair is left straight and combed down.
16. Feathers Long Bangs
See how her hair flicks out at the end, but her bangs turn inwards? This aids face framing and highlight her jawline. It takes away focus from the forehead and brings it to the lower half of her face.
17. Blunt Lob With Side Bangs
Once again, Millie Bobby Brown shows us how it’s done! Those heavy side bangs bring out her eyes and eyebrows, while the blunt lob enhances her jawline. She’s paired her makeup to go with the dark hair and outfit perfectly, light and not heavy.
18. Curly Bob With Curtain Bangs
Malin Akerman takes us back to this retro style! The wild curls and curtain bangs bring out her grayish-blue eyes. Her bob ends just below her cheeks which accentuates her cheekbones and jawline. For those with natural curls, such curly hairstyles with bangs can add texture and volume.
19. Layer Heavy Bob With Side Swept Bangs
Malin’s eyes are to die for! And this hairstyle put them on display. The side-swept bangs enhance her eyebrows and eyes, while the flicked-out layers accentuate the curve from her cheekbones to the jawline.
20. Curtain Bangs With A Bob
The curtain bangs bring the focus to her eyes and off her forehead. The bob itself perfectly accentuates her face shape from the eyes to her jawline. Her hair has been cut in layers midway down, which enhances her jawline.
21. Classic Bob With A Side Sweep
From giving us catchy and romantic songs to being a style icon, TayTay has it all! This classic bob is so perfectly styled that her personality bleeds through it. And that sweep! Have you seen anything more flawless?
22. Hollywood Bob With Retro Bangs
This is a classic Hollywood look that never goes out of style. Her hair is brushed inwards after applying gel to it. You can create the retro waves with your bangs with the help of a straightener or a round brush and blow dryer.
23. Slick Straight Bob With One Side Bangs
Aca-girl Brittany Snow is one stunning beauty. Her hair looks flawless! Her bob with the bangs beautifully showcases her heart-shaped face, and her blonde locks draw attention to her blue eyes. If you have a round face with wide cheeks, don’t opt for this slick straight hairdo as it will over-accentuate your face shape.
24. French Bob With A Fringe
The only thing more iconic than Taylor Swift’s red lips is her French bob! It is inspired by that ‘20s flapper style. It is perfectly paired with a thick fringe in the front. The fringe draws attention to her eyes, nose, mouth, and jawline. This is the ideal look to slay at the red carpet.
25. A-Line Bob With Perfect Side-Swept Bangs
This A-line bob sported by Emma Stone is short at the back and long in the front. It can be at a steep or minimal angle, according to your preference. This hairstyle is more on the minimal side. Keeping your hair short at the back can add volume and texture to your hair. The silky straight side-swept bangs bring a nice distinction to Emma Stone’s otherwise wavy hair. The bangs reinforce a lateral focus on her face, making her eyes and mouth more prominent.
26. The Lob With Side Bangs
With her signature blonde hair, blue eyes, and light lip shade, Brittany Snow has amazing taste. The side bangs and long bob soften her face, giving it a rounder appearance. The slight side parting tapering to the center covers any asymmetrical features and adds volume to the front of her hair.
27. Curly Bob With A Swivel
Curly bob hairstyles can make your hair look effortlessly stylish.This curly bob looks so stunning! Spritz on some heat protectant and volumizing spray, and use a curling iron to give your hair those impeccable curls. Then, spritz on some hairspray to set the curls in place. Use a round brush to give your side-swept bangs a perfect swivel.
28. Chin-Length Bob With A Side Parting
A side parting is great for covering large foreheads and wide cheeks. But, if you have great cheekbones (like Brittany Snow), simply tuck the ends of the side sweep behind your ears to flaunt your earrings. If you have a heart- or an oval-shaped face, this hairstyle will really suit you. The chin length of the bob accentuates her jawline and puts it on full display.
29. Retro Waves Bob With Pin-Up Bangs
AnnaLynne McCord is best remembered for her role in 90210, where we get a glimpse into the lives of the elite kids in Beverly Hills. Everyone wanted to copy her iconic style. Style your hair in these perfect sea waves with the help of a curling iron. Do the same for your bangs. Apply some gel to set the curls in place
30. Mohawk Bob With Curled Bangs
Fashion meets edge in this fabulous hairstyle sported by Kristen Stewart. If you love your face shape and aren’t afraid of cutting your locks short, this is the look for you. The sides are cut short and gelled back. Curl the mohawk with a curling iron and set your bangs in the front. Color your hair blonde or in contrasting shades to add texture to your hair.
31. Curly Layered Lob With Side Bangs
Big curls make hair look voluminous. Just take a look at Brittany Snow’s locks. Don’t they look bouncy and lush? Your hair can look like that too! This layered bob is perfect for those who want short hair, but want to play it safe as well. Allow your bangs to fall along with the layers to make your hair look more voluminous and slim down your face. Add the big curls just below the cheeks to streamline your jawline.
32. The Grunge Bob
Feeling dark? Try this edgy chin-length bob. The key is to play with contrasts. Case in point, Taylor Swift’s white blonde hair paired with a dark purple lip shade. Her bangs are light and tapered while her bob is messy. Notice how the entire ensemble makes her eyes pop.
33. Blonde Dimension Lob With Long Bangs
Color dimensions are great for face framing. Dark roots make your face look longer while lighter ends and long side bangs streamline and soften your jawline. If you’re like me and prefer sweeping your bangs to one side, you can do what Brittany did and tuck one side of your hair behind your ear. It’s a great way to showcase your wide cheeks without making them appear big.
34. Long Side Swept Bangs With Curled Ends Bob
Experimenting with contrasts always draws attention. Snow’s hair starts straight but ends curly, which is a great way to make feathered ends look voluminous. The long, deep side bangs draw focus to her eyes.
35. Curled Out Bob
Clearly, Taylor Swift favors deep side-swept bangs, and they totally suit her. These bangs focus all the attention on her eyes and chiseled nose. The flicked-out ends of her bob draw attention to her jawline and make it look sharper.
36. Dark Rooted Lob With Wavy Bangs
I love this hairstyle because it has a double contrast. The dark roots flaunt Selena’s light blonde hair while the wavy bangs bring some dimension to her otherwise straight hair. The dark roots also give the lob an undercut feel without the need for shaving a side off. I love how minimal her entire ensemble is – the hairstyle, the red lip color, black leather jacket, and the infinity earrings. Perfecto!
37. Perfectly Curly Bob And Bangs
Nothing can beat the euphoria you feel when your curls turn out perfect. It’s almost the same feeling I get when I eat fries from my favorite McDonald’s outlet. It’s the same calm I feel when I look at this curly lob. Use rollers and curl defining cream to achieve this look.
38. Graduated Bob With Outwards Bangs
Let your natural hair texture shine through with this graduated bob. Wash your hair and let it air dry. Blow dry your bangs while brushing them forwards, leaving the rest of your hair natural. It’s the best messy bob look.
39. Asymmetrical Bob With Wavy Bangs
The asymmetrical bob is making heads turn all over the world. It’s an edgy hairstyle, and Charlize Theron is totally pulling it off. Keep your wavy bangs crisp, and allow the rest of your hair to frizz out.
40. Dark And Light Bob With Feather Bangs
This dark and light dimension bob is incredible. You can see how the contrast makes Julianne Hough’s eyes pop. The bangs show off her cheekbones while covering her forehead. The soft ends make her facial features look sharper in comparison.
41. Inverted Bob With Ombrè
An inverted bob with ombré is a chic and dynamic hairstyle that combines two trendy elements in one stylish look. The inverted bob features shorter layers at the back, which gradually lengthen towards the front, and frames the face beautifully. The addition of ombré, a gradient color technique, introduces a seamless transition from darker roots to lighter ends, giving it depth and dimension. This fusion of a classic bob cut with modern coloring offers versatility. All in all, the inverted bob with ombré is a contemporary choice, providing a bold and eye-catching aesthetic that effortlessly blends sophistication with edginess.
A blogger shared her personal experience of experimenting with a bob and bangs. She adds” I have a love/hate relationship with it, as it either looks great or awful, with no in-between. It’s definitely high maintenance .”
If you’re still debating, “Should I get bangs? “, experimenting with any of these bobs could be the perfect way to test a bold look.
All these options can flatter most face shapes and hair textures. However, before you decide on a bob cut with bangs, first consult a professional stylist who can guide you on how the style could be cut and can take into consideration your facial structures and hair type. In addition, you will also need to understand how to maintain them properly so that they keep looking fresh and lively. Continue reading to learn more about the same.
Maintenance Tips For Bob Haircuts With Bangs
A bob haircut with bangs requires proper care so that you can enjoy a fresh, stylish look. Because bob haircuts frame the face, proper maintenance will ensure that they highlight your features. Here are some points that would help in keeping that bob in proper shape.
- Since bob and bangs grow fast, you will need a trim every 4-6 weeks to keep them in the right shape. This also keeps your bangs out of your eyes.
- Use a heat protection spray when styling your bob using a straightening or curling iron. This is not just to minimize damage but also to keep your hair looking soft and healthy.
- Bangs can get quite oily or greasy, so you may have to wash your bangs more frequently than the rest of your hair. Dry shampoo can also keep your bangs fresh between washes.
- Opt for lightweight mousses or sprays for volume and texture as they do not leave residue.
- For perfect bangs, just blow-dry them directly after washing.
Just by following these simple care tips, your bob haircut and bangs will remain fresh and stylish whenever you want to go out.
