New year, new 'do? While we love our luscious blowouts, bombshell waves, and Ariana Grande-esque ponytails, it seems like everyone around us has been swapping their Rapunzel strands for short bobs and lobs—including our favourite celebs. In the spirit of the new year, we've rounded up our favourite chops to bring to your next appointment, plus how to recreate them yourself.
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Hailey Bieber
Hailey Bieber is no stranger to a snip, having chopped her brown tresses for a bob a couple of years back. This time around, the beauty founder went a few inches longer with an effortless lob. This cut is perfect for first-timers inching their way into the shorter category.
To recreate Hailey's blowout, prep with heat protectant and go in with a hot round brush, making sure to flip outwards.
Rise Volumising Hot Brush, $265, GHD.
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Phoebe Dynevor
It seems the diamond of the season has a new look. Phoebe Dynevor recently joined the bob club, snipping her soft blonde tresses for a chic cut. A step up from the lob, this beginner-friendly cut can be styled sleek and straight or in waves.
For Phoebe's bob, it's all about shine and a little texture. Start with a shine-boosting shampoo and conditioner, followed by a texture spray.
Gloss Absolu Insta-glaze Conditioner, $66, KÉRASTASE
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Hailee Steinfeld
Initially cut for her role as Mary in Sinners, Hailee Steinfeld's lob has people booking their next salon appointment. Whether styled in a straight middle part or voluminous Hollywood waves, this one-length cut is versatile, easy to style, and works on most face shapes.
To achieve Hailee's glamour 'do, part your hair to a deep side part before going in with good old-fashioned hot rollers. Take three-inch sections and roll inwards, repeating until you've done the entire head. Once it's cooled, gently brush with a boar bristle brush and lock it with a soft hold hairspray.
Volumizing Hot Rollers, $151.89, T3.
Gigi Hadid
Like Hailee, supermodel Gigi Hadid swapped her long mermaid tresses for a bob ending just a few inches below her jawline. Whether in natural waves, slicked back and tucked behind the ears, or with a flick at the ends, it is easy, breezy, and effortlessly beautiful.
For Gigi's messy waves, apply a heatless styling balm and use your hands to scrunch and create waves before leaving it to air dry.
Hair Alchemy Heatless Styling Balm, $66, ORIBE.
Florence Pugh
Thunderbolts* star Florence Pugh is no stranger to a short crop, having previously shaved her head for her role in We Live in Time. Her shag is perfect for those transitioning from a pixie or a little more adventurous, with a lot of lift and texture.
To achieve Florence's shag, prep with some volumizing mousse and add some movement and bounce with a hot round brush.
Full Volumizing Mousse, $61, VIRTUE LABS.
Kendall Jenner
Supermodel Kendall Jenner is best known for her long, chocolate brown tresses. However, after going blonde, she went back to the dark side in a big way with a chin-grazing bob. Effortlessly stylish, Kendall often styles in straight, sleek, and tucked behind the ears with a light flick at the ends—very off-duty model chic.
To achieve Kendall's sleek look, after parting the hair down the middle, use a matte pomade to slick the top of the hair down. Make sure to tuck your tresses behind the ears and use the leftover product on your hands to mold the ends into a outward flick.
Matte Pomade, $43, OUAI.
Lily Collins
She may not be French, but Emily in Paris actress Lily Collins channelled the spirit of her character Emily with her rendition of a Parisian bob. Sans the bangs, Lily's one-length cut is sleek and sophisticated, hugging just above her jawline while also retaining some movement at the ends.
To achieve Lily's glossy sheen, use an in-shower hair gloss once a week for silky, shiny, smooth hair.
Perfect Hair Day High-Shine Gloss, $51, LIVING PROOF.
Leslie Bibb
White Lotus star Leslie Bibb's vacation bob—or how the internet calls it "the c**ty little bob"—was one of the highlights of the smash hit series' third season. Hitting the nape of the neck, it requires little to no styling, as Leslie has been spotted wearing it straight or with a lot of texture.
To achieve Leslie's undone beach waves, apply a wave spray to damp hair and, using a diffuser attachment, blow dry until your hair has achieved the desired effect.
Wave Spray, $47, OUAI.
Selena Gomez
No stranger to changing it up when it comes to her hair length, Selena Gomez recently opted for a lob that sits at her shoulders. The multi-hyphenate star often styles her hair in curls or a sleek blowout with volume at the ends.
To achieve Selena's blowout, prep with a pre-styling cream. With a smoothing attachment, blow dry with a round brush and curving inwards near the ends.
Supersonic r Hair Dryer, $759, DYSON.
Elle Fanning
Elle Fanning snipped her long flaxen locks last year to rock a lob as well. During the press tour for A Complete Unknown, she styled her tresses in a 1960s-inspired hairdo complete with tons of volume at the crown.
To achieve Elle's voluminous bouffants, comb out any knots in the hair for a smooth canvas to start. Beginning with a small section mid-crown, start backcombing until you get your desired lift, spritz with some hairspray, and smooth the top with a boar bristle brush. Repeat until you get to the back and, with your hands, gather the brushed hair into a low half-up ponytail and pin it in place. Set once again with hairspray.
Session Styling Strong Hold Hairspray, $42, PERCY & REED.
Gracie Abrams
It's hard to believe Gracie Abrams started her career with long, brown hair, as her bob has become a signature part of the singer's look. Often worn in beach waves, Gracie's hair perfectly embodies the spirit of a California cool girl.
To achieve Gracie's beach waves, prep with a texturising spray. With a curling iron, take different sized sections and curl in alternate directions. Use a dry shampoo to add volume and more texture.
Beach Club Texture Spray, $57 for 177ml, IGK.