Beauty Forecast: The Long Bob

I honestly thought 2013 was going to be the year of the pixie cut; especially if the last few months of 2012 were anything to go by (hello Anne Hathaway and Miley Cyrus!). But alas, I was wrong. We’re only 17 days into the new year, and there have already been a plethora of bob sightings at premieres and award shows. Previously, the bob has been quite structured – and with The Great Gatsby being released this year, this 1920’s inspired cut will no doubt have its time in the spotlight. However, it is the long bob, or the choppy bob, that is currently dominating the red carpet.

The long/choppy bob sits anywhere between just above shoulder length and below the ears. Unlike the pixie cut or the structured bob, the choppy bob is noticeably layered, has a lot of body, and is versatile. This is the perfect cut if you’re craving change but don’t want to do anything too drastic, or if you’re concerned about not being able to do anything with your hair (e.g. you like to pin it away from your face).

Take a look at the pics below and enjoy a little inspiration.

Images: imgur.com/tNsPt.jpg,zimbio.com,bellasugar.com.au

32 Comments

  • Reply BellaB Thursday 11th April, 2013 at 11:49 am

    Still tempted, still scared!

  • Reply stels Saturday 6th April, 2013 at 9:35 am

    lovely <3

  • judi1
    Reply judi1 Monday 11th February, 2013 at 10:41 pm

    Like these variations on the bob!

  • Reply Cindizzle Saturday 26th January, 2013 at 5:26 pm

    Leighton looks gorgeous! Karlie Kloss also rocks it!

  • Reply Sparkles17 Friday 25th January, 2013 at 9:48 am

    Love this length manageable yet pretty

  • Reply Mariya Wednesday 23rd January, 2013 at 4:51 pm

    I think pink lip gloss look better then red. Sometimes red color make the face very old

  • Reply KazCmua Wednesday 23rd January, 2013 at 4:31 pm

    Love Leighton’s bob- she looks amazing! Have been contemplating the chop for a while and this is the one I would get 🙂

  • Reply shazam Wednesday 23rd January, 2013 at 3:06 pm

    I love these hairstyles! I have bob too, which is slowly growing out. It’s hard to curl my hair while it’s short, but I can’t wait to start styling my hair once it’s down to my shoulders 🙂

  • Reply ellenstewart Wednesday 23rd January, 2013 at 2:58 pm

    Such a great look!

  • Reply jayla1987 Wednesday 23rd January, 2013 at 2:15 pm

    bobs are cute and simple no fuss.

  • beautychattette
    Reply beautychattette Tuesday 22nd January, 2013 at 10:36 pm

    I thought the long Bob has been happening for ages. Nicole Richie championed it

  • Reply romvar Tuesday 22nd January, 2013 at 7:20 pm

    Had my hair cut a few weeks ago into a medium, layered bob and a fringe. Love it. It’s easy to look after and fringe is out of my eyes!

  • Reply aalana Monday 21st January, 2013 at 9:37 am

    cool!

  • Reply foxoduck Sunday 20th January, 2013 at 9:08 pm

    Michelle Dockery’s is just gorgeous

  • Reply lara.heaton Sunday 20th January, 2013 at 3:33 pm

    weww long bob life

  • Reply Whatthe Sunday 20th January, 2013 at 2:32 pm

    bobs are good when they are nicely styled, cut or just sit well!

  • Trish_D
    Reply Trish_D Saturday 19th January, 2013 at 10:41 pm

    Very pleased about this being “in” with fashion. I like the style.

  • Reply Whatthe Saturday 19th January, 2013 at 1:55 pm

    it looks good on her in the top photo. not fazed about the others though.

  • newbie
    Reply newbie Saturday 19th January, 2013 at 1:06 pm

    meh

  • Reply dj23249 Saturday 19th January, 2013 at 5:57 am

    Looks great, I may try it

  • Reply alinaaaa Saturday 19th January, 2013 at 12:22 am

    Wow Michelle Dockery looks amazing with this hairstyle. I’ve been thinking of cutting my hair shorter for ages, but just can’t bring myself to do it.

  • Reply AmberB Friday 18th January, 2013 at 10:33 pm

    Love Julianne Hough’s haircut

  • Reply T1NA Friday 18th January, 2013 at 9:46 pm

    I love the new looks!

  • hausoftina
    Reply hausoftina Friday 18th January, 2013 at 8:21 pm

    I really like this look on some people (especially Olivia Munn!), but I personally wouldn’t cut my hair into a bob.

  • sommy7
    Reply sommy7 Friday 18th January, 2013 at 7:59 pm

    The Bob always comes back-cute for some

  • Reply yslyenom Friday 18th January, 2013 at 5:15 pm

    Really modern and stylish.

  • Reply qiaocolateluva Friday 18th January, 2013 at 5:11 pm

    theyre really pretty!

  • Reply BellaB Friday 18th January, 2013 at 3:27 pm

    I like this style. Versatile.

  • Reply Jane Friday 18th January, 2013 at 1:44 pm

    I love the long choppy bob – very versatile and flattering. I am struggling to see how picture 5 is a bob though – way too long.

  • lanalang
    Reply lanalang Friday 18th January, 2013 at 1:17 pm

    The ladies in the top row look amazing. I think the bob looks better with a wave/texture to it. But call me crazy, I could never chop my long locks.

  • Reply Flutterly Friday 18th January, 2013 at 11:09 am

    I love the wavy styled bob as it adds dimension to the face.

  • Reply amanda6393 Friday 18th January, 2013 at 10:20 am

    Yay! I’m trendy and I didn’t know it.

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