Best Celebrity Lob Haircut Inspiration
If Kendall Jenner’s blunter-than-ever lob is any indication of the cut of the season, you’ll want to head to your hairdresser ASAP — if you haven’t done so already, that is. Seemingly since the start of summer, the older Jenner, little sis Kylie, and a whole slew of other celebs have traded their long, flowing strands for closer cropped, more versatile styles that look ridiculously cool and still manage to catch the breeze. These above-the-shoulder styles are a smart way to stay cool (and save on shampoo!). So if you were searching for an excuse to make a major — and we’re talking major — chop in the final few (hottest!) weeks of summer, look no further for the ultimate short hair inspo.
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2/14Taylor Swift
Tay said goodbye to her back-grazing ringlets back in 2014, and has been experimenting with much shorter lengths ever since. After a brief stint with a platinum blonde bob courtesy of Vogue, she switched back to her natural shade but still kept her strands short and sweet.
3/14Serayah
There’s no doubt that Serayah’s glorious natural coils have always been beyond legendary — but this sleek style opened our eyes to a whole new side of the singer-slash-actress. Her stealth transformation has all the makings of an instant end-of-summer hit.
4/14Demi Lovato
Demi has never shied away from an unexpected new style. Take her platinum pompadour or the pink-tinged undercut of 2014, for example. Yet the star has since swapped her bold visions for a more natural vibe, sporting a surprisingly versatile new bob.
5/14Just when you thought Emma Roberts wouldn’t dare part with her signature Scream Queens-approved strands, the actress posted a pic to Instagram rocking a buttery blonde, shoulder-length style that even Chanel Oberlin would surely approve of.
6/14Lucy Hale
Lucy’s been snipping her strands shorter and shorter under the radar for years now, but this tousled, sun-kissed version proves to be the perfect style to end the summer on.
7/14Selena Gomez
Every so often, Selena shocks — and wows — us with a sudden crop. Which is why we were surprised yet again when the Pantene ambassadress’s long, lush mane unexpectedly transformed into effortless — and noticeably shorter — beach waves.
8/14Though you’ll never know for certain if her close-cut bob is all hers or just another one of her wig experimentations, it’s OK to admit you secretly want to steal Kylie’s sophisticated style.
Photo: Getty Images9/14Rihanna
It’s almost unfair that Rihanna’s ever-changing hair never looks anything less than amazing. The OG queen of beauty chameleons taught a lesson in loose waves and brow-grazing bangs before switching up her style — again.
Photo: Getty Images10/14Cara Delevingne
And the award for best cut of the summer goes to…Cara D. The Suicide Squad star debuted a freshly chopped lob at this year’s annual Comic-Con extravaganza, the shortest we’ve ever seen on her. (Seems like CaKe is still on the same wavelength, even when it comes to hair!) Needless, to say Cara’s new style slays all.
Photo: Getty Images11/14Vanessa Hudgens
Bored of undone waves? Vanessa plays up the underrated glamour of styled curls with a chin-skimming crop.
Photo: Getty Images12/14Kendall Jenner
Kendall sent the world into a frenzy when she shed several inches — and then several more a few short weeks later. Her inspiration for finally making the big chop? ‘90s super Christy Turlington.
Photo: Getty Images13/14Elizabeth Olsen
The youngest Olsen proves that an artfully rumpled blowout doesn’t have to be super short to still look chic.
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