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1. Short Inverted Bob with Undercut
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It is not a surprise that the short inverted bob with an undercut is taking over the world. Keep the undercut dark and color your hair in a contrasting shade of blonde to really make your hair pop. Celebs Scarlett Johansson and Victoria Beckham have already started to rock this look!
2. Zebra Inverted Bob
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I would have definitely selected a black and white inverted bob if I had sleek straight hair. This look shows chunky white highlights on black hair to bring a twist to this cut. The classic contrast of black and white gives you a polished look that you can flaunt at any event. A spritz of hairspray can make your inverted bob look unmistakably dramatic.
3. Short Inverted Bob for Straight Hair
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The short inverted bob for straight hair is giving me a summertime vibe. A short inverted bob lets you have the edgy style you crave while keeping your hair off your neck. You don’t have to worry about detangling the sweaty hair knots and can get ready in a few minutes.
4. Dark Chocolate Inverted Bob
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If you love chocolate for any occasion and want to experiment with your straight hair, this inverted bob look is definitely for you! This reminds me of the satisfying glossy icing on a cake that grabs the attention of passersby. The dark chocolate adds shine to your layers while the side-swept edgy bangs add a futuristic touch to your look.
5. Shaggy Bob
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There is a fine line between the shaggy and the wavy looks. This inverted bob is flattering on most faces because of the volumized curly ends. Perfect for a college-going girl or a woman of business!
6. Vintage Curled Inverted Bob
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Are you looking for a perfect way to change your look and give a fresh yet edgy appearance every day? This is ‘the one’ if you want a touch of drama in your life! Fortunately, vintage hairstyles like big volume curls are taking the world by storm in recent years.
7. Asymmetrical Wavy Inverted Bob
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This asymmetrical all-time fashionable hairstyle offers a new look to all women irrespective of their age, profession, or personality. The waves at the hair ends add volume and fullness to your tresses. And the red highlights add pizzazz to the entire look. It’s a perfect blend of chic and edgy.
8. Red Inverted Bob
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The blend of red and bronze can step up your style game with an inverted bob. This tasteful copper shade can offer you a sophisticated look and fulfill your dream of being a redhead at one go. This bob is great for those with thick hair as the layers at the back accentuate the thickness while the hair at the front is thinned to frame the face well.
9. Messy Inverted Bob
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Dyeing your hair like candy floss can be intriguing and fun for you. Embrace your inner child with a messy yet sassy bold look with this touch of pink. Choppy layers and tousled hair, styled with hairspray, gives you that messy yet chic look.
10. French Curled Inverted Bob
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Show your creative side with this bold inverted bob. Opt for a chocolate brown ombre that’s dark on the top but gets light at the bottom. The different shades of chocolate blend well and give your locks dimension and increased hair shine. It adds a lot of character to your look while providing volume and movement to the hair.
11. Beige-Blonde Inverted Bob
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This bob is ideal for those with fine hair. Adding a few layers to your bob can give your hair a thicker appearance. Take this inverted bob to the next level by giving it a beige-blonde vibe. It adds extra freshness to your bob if you have fair complexion with pink undertones.
12. Dark-Rooted Inverted Bob
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If you want to ‘Walk like Rihanna’ (get it?) for your next look, an inverted bob with dark roots is definitely for you! Whether you have thick or thin hair, this bob is perfect as it adds depth. The blonde shades at the front give you a voluminous illusion.
13. Single–Point Inverted Bob
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The back view of a single-point inverted bob focuses on a slender neck with a cute single point at the nape. But it needs frequent trims to keep the single-point fresh for a long time. It is an evergreen summer look with a chic yet modern twist.
14. Platinum Inverted Bob With Middle Parting
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Vanilla frosting is all I can think about for this trendy hairstyle. An inverted bob with a middle parting can push your limits to be eye-candy on every outing. The chic cut flaunts your jawline and long neck. Keep your roots dark and your layers to a minimum to really shine in this hairstyle.
15. Dark To Light Blonde Inverted Bob
Blonde comes in many shades. You can get a brilliant versatile champagne or a beachy sand blonde. Or, you could get all the shades of the same tone (warm or cool). If you have a cool undertone opt for a cool blonde blend, and if you have a warm undertone go for a warm blonde blend.
16. Brown Disconnected Inverted Bob
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See how this bob abruptly gets longer in the front instead of gradually? I love it! I also like that the top layer at the back looks lighter, and it gets darker as you reach the final layer. It adds oodles of dimension to the bob.
17. Mild Wavy Inverted Bob
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Have you ever had one of those days when you have tons of work, and you have a hot chocolate to take a breather? Everything just seems easier after that. Time seems to pass in slow motion. Take that stress-buster to your hair and add some waves to it to calm you down.
18. Brown Dimensional Bob
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This inverted bob starts off with a dark brown shade that gradually turns into light brown and blonde towards the front. Its woody brown dimension adds tons of elegance to this hair look.
19. Curly Ends
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Marble cake, anyone? Gorgeous shades of blonde and brown merge to bring us this delicious blended bob. The curly ends in the front are the highlight of this look.
20. Chocolate Bob
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Think of cutting through shiny chocolate glazed icing to find a rich chocolate cake within. You can try, but you can’t stop smiling! That is what this elegant inverted bob reminds me of.
21. Blonde Curved Bob
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Whenever I see fine sand at the beach, I always want to shape it into a castle. The blonde locks on this bob give me the same feeling. If I had this glossy hair, I would style it in a new way every day in lace braids, a faux Mohawk, and what not!
Quick Tip
It is the ideal hairstyle for adding a touch of casual flair to your everyday look. Tuck one side of your bob behind your ear for a carefree, feminine look. Leave a few loose strands in the front for an added romantic touch.
22. Contrast Layers
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Lighter blonde at the top that bleeds into darker shades of blonde – this blonde dimension is ah-may-zing! See how the light blonde locks soften the layers? This will create a stunning face-framing effect.
23. Short Layers
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Back in the early 19th century, it was a trend to flaunt a deep hairline curve at the back. This inverted bob has its own spin of this fashion statement, and it looks pretty cool. If you want to take it up a notch, try adding a fun pattern to the shaved hairline.
24. Black Edgy Bob
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The black bob is synonymous with edgy anime characters. This haircut makes it easy to see the stacked layers. I love that even though her hair is short, you can clearly see the angle at the bottom.
25. Super Short Layers
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Say hello to the perfect tomboy bob! The short layers at the back and chin length hair in the front add a playful touch to this hair-ttire! (See what I did there? I combined hair and attire to…forget it).
26. Auburn Bob
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Auburn is the perfect hair color for all seasons. It gives your hair a nice glow in summer, blends in perfectly in fall, brings warmth to winter, and gets our hearts ready for spring. LOVE!
27. Choppy Bob
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Choppy hair paired with an inverted bob makes for a killer look. The brown locks here give this bob a soft look. This is the perfect hairdo for those hot summer days when all you want to do is tie up your locks.
28. Volumized Inverted Bob
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Ladies, raise your hand if you’ve never wanted voluminous locks. I bet none of you raised your hand! Everyone wants lush, thick tresses. If you have short hair, get a thick inverted bob to add volume to your hair.
29. Angled Inverted Bob
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Just look at the angle on this bob. It is PERFECT! If you’re gonna give up your locks for a bob, make sure it looks just as cool as this one.
30. Thin Curls
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Thin, messy curls can be a girl’s best friend instead of her frizzy enemy. Apply some curl defining cream to your locks after you wash your hair. You can also scrunch your hair and apply hairspray to enhance this look.
31. Brunette Curved Bob
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Look. At. That. Curve! That right there is the perfect curve that all of us dream about. Now is the time to make it possible! The layers of this inverted bob are lovely and soft, and they can highlight specific features of your face when paired with the right makeup.
32. Inverted D Bob
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Oh no, you woke up late this morning? Well, if you had this inverted D bob, all you’d have to do is run your fingers through it to neaten it up and be ready in a jiffy! It forms the perfect D at the back. I remember an anime character I used to love who had this hairstyle.
33. Curly Inverted Bob
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A curly bob is the wild child hairstyle I never knew I needed! This curly bob hairstyle has to have been created by the French. It’s flawless and perfectly curled. Those soft swirls showcase the layers at the back beautifully. And, in that vibrant mahogany brown, this bob is to die for!
34. Stacked Bob
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Layers stacked upon layers – this cut is the very definition of beauty. Color your hair plum or burgundy to freshen up your look. That red shade blended with purple completely transforms this bob!
Quick Tip
The stacked bob is a very edgy, bold, and sassy trend that dates back to the 1960s. The round form gives your back a lovely contour while the sharp and longer front corners lengthen the face.
35. Thicks Bangs
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If you have thick hair, it would be a crime not to flaunt it any way you can! But, it can be a problem if you want to cut it off. I have a solution! Pairing a short hairstyle with thick bangs is a total win-win. If you love thick bangs, try this bob haircut with bangs for a chic and stylish look that perfectly showcases your luscious locks.
36. Brown Top Bob
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A cake is never complete without chocolate icing on top. This is the motto I’ve lived by all my life. The icing is what I think this hairstyle looks like. Smooth and brown at the top and dark at the bottom.
37. Chic Inverted Bob
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Some bobs have a classic feel, while others are clearly made for the future. This style is one of the modern ones. The contrasting colors of this inverted bob add a certain sharpness to it. If you have a diamond face shape, get this bob and keep its length below your jaw.
38. Black Inverted Bob
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I know I’ve only added two black bobs to this list, but black is a bold color and not one to be taken lightly. Though many women are born with incredible black hair, this black cut requires a chilled-out personality to carry it off.
39. Purple Curled Bob
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Purple – the color of femininity, unicorns, and every child’s favorite dinosaur. All of us, at some point, wanted purple hair and short hair. Put them together to get your dream hairstyle!
40. Blow Dried Inverted Bob
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I recently got a trim, and, I have to admit, my hair looks stunning when I blow dry it now. On days when I feel down, blow drying my hair is a sure-shot way to get my spirits up.
41. The Perfect Curve Inverted Bob
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When it comes to the inverted bob, it’s all about the curve. And let’s talk about the hair color! It’s like a sunset in a desert. Beautiful. This hair look is definitely on my must-try list.
42. Long Inverted Bob
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I like this long hair version of the inverted bob. It’s perfect for the women who don’t want to cut their hair too short. If you want to add an edgy twist to this hairstyle, keep the back short and the front well below your chin. Style it in waves to add some volume to your hair.
43. Sandy Blonde Bob
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Let your locks soak in the sun rays with this sandy blonde inverted bob. Curl your hair and spritz on some sea salt spray. Mess it up your hair with your fingers, and you are gold. Looks pretty awesome, doesn’t it?
44. Curve And Angled
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Curved at the beginning and angled towards the end, this inverted bob is in a class of its own. I like how the layers are not blended in completely. They add a soft touch to this look.
45. Ringlet Bob
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Ringlets are known to be the perfect curls. You’d think that ringlets would’ve faded out after the Victorian era. But no, they are here to stay. Of course, instead of being tight and small, ringlet curls are now big and soft. This is the perfect bob for weddings, dances, and fairytale dreams.
46. Beachy Waves Inverted Bob
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The best thing to do on a sunny night is to go to the beach and chill. Watch and hear the waves move and soak it all in. This beachy waves inverted bob is the perfect representation of those nights.
47. Mild Inverted Bob
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Go to the beach right now and tell me if this blonde dimension doesn’t look like sun rays falling on sand! This stunning color job is elevated by the mild inverted bob that it is styled in. Until you’re ready to go more angular, it’s alright to play it safe with this mild inverted bob.
48. Inverted Bob On Thin Hair
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The second I saw this image, it spoke to me. I have thin hair, and I had this preconceived notion that thin hair does not look good in a bob. This hairstyle is giving me so much joy!
49. Bob With Peekaboo Highlights
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Peek-a-boo! See those hidden highlights? They’re called peekaboo highlights. You can get them in different colors and in as many styles as you want – plain, dual, or multicolored. Let your inner unicorn fly free and uninhibited with this style of highlights in bright colors.
50. Modern Inverted Bob
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Add a modern twist to a classic bob with this inverted bob with an edgy undercut. Did you know that bobs were angled way back in the ‘20s? Pretty modern for a vintage age, right?
51. Curly A-Line Bob
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This chic curly A-line bob haircut is perfect if you have been looking for a style that exudes elegance and celebrates femininity.
And, while we covered numerous stunning inverted bob haircuts, here are some additional styling tips that you can keep in mind as well. Scroll down to know more.