I Had Long, Thick Hair But These 21 Bob Styles Totally Convinced Me to Get the Chop

It's official, 2025 is the year I finally committed to a bob. Yes, I recently decided to cut my (almost waist-length) hair off. It's been over a decade since I last experimented with short hair, and while I was, admittedly, nervous about the prospect of such a drastic change, I'm pleased to announced I couldn't be happier now that I've opted for one of 2025's biggest hair trends for myself.

The fact that my go-to everyday hairstyle was throwing my hair up into a bun or pinning it back with a claw clip meant that I hadn't really embraced having long hair for quite some time. In fact, I found it quite cumbersome and downright irritating at times—having to continuously sweep my hair back from my face, and dealing with the inevitable knots and tangles that somehow form out of nowhere is one of the major downsides of having long, thick hair.

One thing I've learned in my time as a beauty editor is that short haircuts always look good on thick hair. I'm very fortunate not to have to worry too much about adding volume to my lengths or lift to my roots, so when it comes to choosing a 2025 bob trend, my focus was mainly on the length and the shape. I did a lot of research into what bob haircuts are best for thick hair. I turned to celebrity hairstylist and Salon64 founder, Ricky Walters for insight. Here's what he had to say.

What Bob Style Is Best for Thick Hair?

"When choosing to cut a bob from long hair it’s important to consider your hair's natural texture and how to work with it rather than battle against it," he tells me. "On thick hair, I love a blunt, one length bob with all the weight sliced out of it for an ultra-chic shape with maximum impact."

What Should Someone With Thick Hair Ask for at the Salon?

"I'm a firm believer of bringing images with of your dream hair," Ricky says. "It’s so tricky for clients to have to describe a haircut in words a hairdresser can relate to. I'd suggest bringing images of both bobs you love and bobs your hate so that your stylist can really understand what you're looking for."

So, last week I made the bold move of booking in for 'the big chop' with my hairdresser, which means I really can't go back now and following Ricky's advice I armed myself with plenty of inspiration ahead of the appointment. Keep scrolling for the bob hairstyles for thick hair that I've bookmarked for inspiration.

See the Bob Hairstyles That Inspired Me to Cut My Thick Hair Into a Bob:

I love the way that this short style embraces the weight and volume of thick hair to create an angular shape.

The subtle gradient of the cut—with longer strands at the front and shorter at the back—are perfect for my naturally thick hair.

Shorter hair means more time for styling—loose waves are a failsafe way to add movement to thick hair.

Thick hair lends itself well to a choppy bob cut with blunt ends.

To fringe or not to fringe? The age old question has been tempting me—there's something about pairing a fringe with a bob that looks so chic.

Another option for thick hair—subtle layered bangs to add shape and frame the face.

If my hair was curly, this is exactly the style I'd be opting for. Thick, curly hair looks incredible when your stylist uses layers to strategically create shape.

I have to admit that Hailey Bieber's bob was the one to inspire me to get the chop in the first place. I love how she styles it with tousled lengths and choppy ends.

This elegant style is proof that even thick hair can be styled into a sleek, straight look.

Curled up, flicks ends are such a fun way to create shape and movement in a micro bob.

This French girl-inspired bob combines Bardot bangs with a shoulder-length cut—such a great combination.

If I opt for a longer bob or decide to grow it out, this is exactly how I want it to look. Thick, tousled, and shaped at the ends to create texture.

This effortless bob hairstyle is oh-so practical—ideal for summer when you really do want the weight of your hair off your neck and back.

In contrast to flicked out ends, I love this slightly turned in style for a polished finish.

Waves are a great way to add body and movement to a thick bob.

For even more volume, I love the way Lucy has pulled her thick bob into a loose side parting.

I cannot wait to embrace an ultra glamorous look with maximum volume like Selin has here.

This chin skimming length bob is oh-so chic and perfect for thick hair.

Great at cropped length and beyond, a flicked-out bob will continue to look styled even as it hits shoulder length.

Aimee Song's blunt bob is perfect for a sleek, sophisticated finish.

Another great curly bob perfect for those who with coils.

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