We love a haircut trend, but there's something to be said for a timeless cut than transcends seasons. Whilst trends come and go quickly, there are classic some haircuts that stand the test of time. One of these is the textured bob; a haircut that suits everyone and always looks chic. With more and more celebrities embracing every iteration of the bob, from the Italian bob to the box bob, it's clear that a classic, short cut with some well-placed layers makes the bob a winner. And as we head into winter, I'm seeing the textured bob all over my feeds.
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So, what actually is a textured bob? Whilst it varies according to individual hair texture, this style typically involves a chin-length cut with layers throughout the hair. If you have fine hair, some soft layering helps to add body and volume to your lengths, and those with thicker hair can really embrace choppier layers that give the hair great movement and bounce. On curly hair, carefully placed layers help to add shape whilst allowing your curl pattern to shine. And if you have a fringe, this haircut will look amazing for you, too.
If you're ready to go for the chop, scroll ahead for plenty of textured-bob haircut inspiration and ideas to take to your next salon appointment.
Textured Bob Haircut Ideas:
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Laura Harrier's subtly textured bob has gentle, face-framing layers that give her lengths an effortless vibe.
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If you have fine hair, some light layering around the face can add body and movement to make it look thicker. But if you have very fine hair, avoid too many layers throughout.
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Taylor Hill made my jaw drop when she debuted this choppy, textured haircut.
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Textured layers look great on curly hair, helping to add shape and volume.
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Rita Ora stepped out in New York with this piece-y, tousled, side-parting textured bob.
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Franny's tousled bob is so chic with a side parting.
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Layers don't have to be drastic. A couple of choppier pieces towards the ends are almost undetectable, and help make your bob extra swishy.
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Before Florence Pugh went for her buzz crop, she had this laid-back, textured bob, which has subtle layers through the lengths to add shape.
Hailey Bieber has convinced many of us to go for a bob cut, but this slightly longer length has subtle layering that gives her lengths a tousled effect.
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Zendaya's shoulder-skimming bob looks chic in a side parting and showcases her layers.
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If your hair has a natural wave, then some smaller, face-framing layers will help to take the weight out of your lengths to help your natural texture shine.
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Did somebody say volume? Duckie Thot shows us how to make a textured bob look glamorous with her face-framing layers.
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Shorter layers help to give curly hair a beautiful shape, as Emmanuelle Koffi showcases.
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She might have let go of the textured bob for her shaggy grown-out style but we're still crushing on Kaia Gerber's bleach blonde textured bob.
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Flipping your parting to the side is an instant hack to make your textured bob look more voluminous.
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Gentle waves or curls look great on a textured bob.
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Before she went short short, Taylor Hill remained the textured (long) bob queen. Here, she's had it balayage-d for a lived-in autumn look.
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If you have naturally straight hair, then plaiting it while you sleep is a great way to add some instant texture for a lived-in look.
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Simple and elegant, Saoirse Ronan's centre-parted textured bob works just as well on the red carpet as it would for a weekend brunch with friends.
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Adding a soft feathery fringe to this rounded bob shape looks incredible on model Charisse's bouncy curls.
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I'm obsessed with Eliza Gonzalez's ultra-glossy, side-swept bob haircut. Use a curling tong to add these S-shape waves for a more polished approach to texture.
ShopTextured-Bob Styling Products:
Beauty Pie
Super Healthy Hair™ Detox Wash Shampoo
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To enhance the choppy texture of a bob cut, enlist the help of a detoxifying shampoo which helps to remove excess build-up at the roots and through the lengths which can sometimes leave hair looking flat. Beauty Pie's leaves hair so clean and weightless at the roots.
Temple Spa
In Good Condition Everyday Hair Conditioner
A nourishing yet lightweight conditioner is essential for ensuring your hair isn't weighed down with product. This one is lightweight enough to leave lengths swishy and glossy.
Davines
Melu Thermal Hair Shield
If you're using heat to dry or style your hair, a good protection spray is a must.
Ghd
Air Kit
This set has everything you need to define curls, create bouncy blowouts and dry your hair with salon-worthy results.
Hair by Sam McKnight
Cool Girl Barely There Texture Mist
A good texturising spray addsthat coveted "undone" finishin just a few sprays.
JVN Hair
Complete Hydrating Air Dry Cream
If your hair has a natural wave, an air-drying cream helps to enhance that texture without the fuss of drying with heat.
Hershesons
Almost Everything Cream
For a cream that does everything (says it on the tin, too), this Hershesons one can't be beaten. It's a texture-giver, a flyaway smoother, a hair primer for heat styling and adds shine. Plus, it comes in three sizes: this perfect-for-travel pot, a bigger pump for throwing in your handbag and a large one for keeping on hand at home.
Briogeo
Style + Treat Yuzu + Plum Oil Light Work Sculpting Crème
Briogeo create some of the best, most effective products for textured hair and creating texture in the hair. This crème is a jack of all trades: use it for air drying or heat styling, working in as much as needed for piecey-perfect texture.
Amika
Un.done Volume & Texture Spray
Sometimes texture comes at the cost of volume, not what we want. This clever spray from Amika is matte and buildable, meaning you can spray until you've got the desired tousle without adding tons of shine like traditional hairspray. Bedhead STAT.
Ouai
Wave Spray
Spritz a few pumps of Jen Atkin's Wave Spray into damp or dry hair for an instant zhuzh and texture with a light wave.
Oribe
Dry Texturising Spray
No matter how flat and lifeless hair is looking, this iconic spray adds instant (and lasting) texture.
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