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Blunt bobs are the style everyone will be asking their hairdresser for this year

Chic and timeless

By Briar Clark

BEAUTYcrew Junior Beauty Writer / February 23 2021

L’Oreal Professionnel’s 2020 Colour Trophy Awards officially wrapped last night, and the verdict?

It’s all about the blunt bob this year.

Think choppy edges with soft touches of texture, sleek ‘70s blow-outs, and unexpected pops of colour to freshen up the classic style. P.S. We recommend personalising with a face-flattering fringe for best results.

Here are eight freshly blunted bobs to get you inspired before your next trip to the salon:

1

Look, we know, Irina Shayk could look good in a Barney costume but this chin-grazing style is surprisingly easy to pull off. Pair with a fringe that lets your facial features do the talking (Hello cheekbones! We see you brows!), enliven lengths with a texture spray and you really can’t go wrong with this wash'n go style.

Image credit: @sammcknight1

2

Thick hair and short styles can seem like a scary pairing but select a style like this one here and you’ll find that it creates loose texture and body, adding just the right kind of volume. Run a hair serum or oil through ends for definition and shine.

Image credit: @lefevrediary

3

The classic one-length bob is a classic for a reason. Easy to accessorise on days when you just *can’t deal* or take the time to blow it out, you’re going to look like a woman of Wall Street 24/7 and we’re living for every second of it.

Image credit: @zizidonohoe

4

The sweet nostalgia of a ‘70s blowout lends itself to this one-length lob. Paired with soft curtain bangs, this delicately feminine style is flattering on a multitude of faces.

Image credit: @pennyandpeach

5

The ‘70s shag just got a sleek makeover and we’re digging it. Forget feathered edges; a chunky fringe and blunt face-framing layers are the idea here.

Image credit: @xianghair

6

Another effortless wash’n go style, but this time for those whose hair falls straight. Blunt fringe, blunt lengths and layers in the front? Too easy.

Image credit: @uminoeiko

7

It’s all about simplicity in terms of the cut here, letting those face-framing blue strands and micro-braids take centre-stage.

Image credit: @mami_isaka

8

A blunt cut doesn’t have to be so straightforward – get playful with peek-a-boo colour placement.

Image credit: @bleachlondon

A bob not daring enough for you? The pixie cut isn’t going anywhere.

Main image credit: @sammcknight1

Briar Clark

Briar was a Beauty Crew intern before she joined the crew full time in 2019 as a Beauty Assistant, and as a Junior Beauty Writer as of 2020. She is a self-professed skin care obsessive, always on the hunt for the perfect mascara, and can't go past a Fenty lipgloss.