5 Chic, Classic Bob Haircuts You’re About To See Everywhere This Spring—They’re So Flattering On Women Over 50: Bob With Bangs, Plus More

There’s just something about more bare necklines paired with shorter hair that screams “Spring!” The classic bob is back — not that it ever really went anywhere — and it’s better than ever this season. You’re about to see tons of bobs everywhere you look. This is a hairstyle for the ages, and one that never loses its fierceness. Whether you’re about to embark on your first bob haircut journey or have been rocking a bob for years and are looking for inspiration on how to subtly change it up, we’ve got five of the chicest, most classic bob haircuts you’re going to see a lot more of this spring. They’re universally flattering, and look especially sophisticated on women over 50.

Bob With Bangs

You don’t always have to go big or go home. Cutting bangs into a bob is one of the fastest haircut and styling moves you can make that has the greatest impact on your overall appearance. When cut well and right, bangs frame the face, conceal a few fine lines you might rather have hidden, and soften your skin and face, as well. Instead of opting for boxy, blunt, and square bangs, bangs that are slightly wispier can bring lightness and playfulness to your face.

Curly Bob or Lob

A slightly longer bob is called a lob — if you prefer a little more length, consider cutting your hair to the collarbone and then setting your natural curls, waves, and textures. The addition of waves and ringlets, whether they’re natural or require hot rollers or heatless curlers, evokes youth and playfulness, while making your hair look instantly more voluminous. Just remember: if you’re wearing your hair in a shorter bob with curls, it’s a good idea to get it properly layered and shaped in a way that honors your curl pattern.

Wolf-Cut Bob

Take the wolf cut — a shaggy cut with shorter sides and a longer back that makes hair look more textured — but cut some of its length. Not you have a chic and flattering wolf-cut bob, which has the added benefit of being a low-maintenance cut — a wash-and-go style that is trending yet again. If you have very thin hair, this may not be the cut you’ll want to consider though — the shorter layers can make hair look thinner.

Bob With Rounded Ends

Another subtle bob styling trick: take inspiration from the early 1980s and ask your stylist to keep the ends of your bob more on the blunt side, rather than feathered. The magic with this cut happens in the styling: curl the ends of your hair under using a round brush and blowdryer for a sweet, slightly retro style.

Modern Italian Bob

The Italian bob has a few defining characteristics that make it stand out. For starters, its base is always blunt and ends at the chin, whereas other bobs can be a bit more versatile in length. Layering should be minimal and only used as a technique to give your hair some movement and definition — this isn’t a choppy bob. Worn straight or with waves, the Italian bob is one of the chicest hairstyles around and perfect for your spring glow-up.