Stunning Bob Hairstyles For Black Women

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Have you ever heard the saying “once a woman cuts her hair she’s ready for change”? We want to inspire you to spark a change in your look, with a fresh new bob hairstyle. An impressively versatile haircut, black hair bobs come in a variety of lengths and textures, from sleek and chin length to long and wavy, the possibilities are countless.

Bob Hairstyles for Black Women

Although many women are afraid to wear their hair shorter, there’s a bob hairstyle that’s flattering for every face shape and hair texture. To help convince you to make a hair change, we’ve compiled a list of 30 long and short black bob hairstyles for black women that range from classic and sophisticated to trendy and edgy.

Chic Fringe bob with bangs

Keri Hilson’s chic bob features a heavy fringe and textured ends all over. The bold blonde color is full of honey lowlights, and the added detail of a longer piece of hair at the back of the head. Whether you wear this hairstyle with a cocktail dress or casual with jeans and a tee, this bold blonde style is an attention grabber.

Long Bob With Deep Side Part

If you’re looking for a dramatic bob haircut that isn’t too short, let Taraji P Henson’s fierce style inspire you to bring out your suave alter ego. This long A-Line bob can sharpen your features and has a slimming effect for women with round or oval face shapes.

Rocker Chic Bob

The reigning queen of edgy style, Rihanna’s rocker chic bob from the Umbrella era inspired many women to get this shorter style for themselves. With shorter hair in the back that lands just at the bottom of the hairline, and longer hair in front that’s longer on one side, this edgy style has tons of interest even in a single color tone.

Bold Bang

Tia Mowry’s blunt bob and bangs is a haircut full of bold choices, and can help balance out a heart-shaped face or larger forehead. If you like classic black bob hairstyles, this one is for you!

Sexy Bob Hairstyle

Zendaya looks absolutely stunning with this sleek and sexy brown Bob With Bangs. This Bob is worn pushed behind her ears framing her beautiful features and showing off her diamond earings. If you like a sleek and sophisticated look, you should definitely go for this chic bob style.

The Executive Bob haircut

Legendary rapper Eve’s executive style bob is given a dose of glamor with dimensional honey blonde color. With more layers than a classic bob, this short look is worn pushed behind one ear, while side swept bangs make Eve’s cat eyes look even more seductive.

Tousled Black Bob Haircut

Taraji P. Henson’s rocked this beautiful tousled bob at the 2017 Academy Awards. The wavy hair and subtle lowlights make this Bob so elegant and chic!

Natural Curly Bob Haircut

Whether she’s wearing her hair natural or with extensions, singer Marsha Ambrosius is known for wearing her hair curly. This ultra textured bob style adds softness and romance to any outfit, and you can pair it with your favorite headband or hair wrap for an extra boho look.

Pin Curl Black Bob Haircut

Another bob with tons of curls, Ashanti’s look features big curls that can be created with pin curls or jumbo rollers. The mostly black hairstyle gets a pop of color thanks to some peekaboo highlights in a honey shade, for an overall look that’s retro glam, especially when paired with a demure outfit and vintage style accessories.

Finger Waves Black Bob Hairstyle

Zoe Salanda is rocking a curly asymmetrical Bob, with finger wave style. If you’re looking for a style that is both Glamorous and easy to maintain, try this 1920s vibe look!

Chic and Sleek Black Bob Cut

This short bob is a chameleon type hairstyle that can look boyish or feminine depending on your outfit and accessories. To keep it looking girly, style it sleek and straight with plenty of hair serum that will protect from heat damage and add loads of shine.

90s Bob Style

Mary J Blige is known for her fierce blonde hair, and this bob in particular has a heavy 1990s vibe with the stacked shape in the back and feathered layering against the face. The shape of this particular cut is helpful for diminishing the long appearance of oblong faces. To embrace the throwback feel of this style, style with gold door knocker earrings and a cropped halter top.

Wavy Wash and Go Bob Hairstyle

Beyonce created a lot of buzz when she wore her hair in a wavy bob. This show night styling has a wet look that you can copy by adding curl defining mousse to damp hair, and finishing with a shine defining pomade that adds a shiny finish, but won’t flake or leave hair feeling crunchy.

Asymmetrical Bob haircut

Tatyana Ali’s very asymmetrical bob is several inches longer on one side, but is sleek and straight all around. Instead of cutting heavy layers into the hair, the ends are texturized to create lightness and the ends without losing any length.

Long Layered Bob

This long layered bob is a young, fun look for women who aren’t interested in black bob hairstyles that are too edgy or sleek. For women who are attached to the idea of being able to put their hair in a ponytail on busy days or in an updo for a special occasion, this bob is the perfect mid length hairstyle.

Curly Bob

Rihanna surely know how to rock different black hair Bobs! This curly Bob has a much more natural and elegant look compared to the sleek bob she used to rock in the past.

Square Blunt Black Bob Hairstyle

Simple but bold, this square-shaped blunt bob is a great choice for making your hair look thicker, but can be a severe-looking style if you’ve already got a very angular face. Try adding some soft layers if you like this general cut but don’t want to commit to the strong square silhouette.

Edgy & Short Bob Haircut

Bria Murphy’s super edgy bob features tons of razor cut layers and short bangs that frame the face and put lots of attention on the eyes. A slightly asymmetrical haircut, the shorter side is shaped around the ear, while a deep side part sweeps hair across the head and the longer side sits closer to jaw length.

Long Bob With Soft Wave

If you’re not ready for a dramatic cut, try this chic long bob that singer Ciara wore through most of 2014. Soft face framing waves give this style more body, while the blonde color gives it warmth and dimension. For busy women, this long bob allows you to continue wearing your hair in a ponytail or bun when you’re short on styling time.

Wide Banged Black Bob Hairstyle

Nicki Minaj is known for her variety of hairstyles ranging from bold to outrageous, including this vibrant blonde bob with wide set, curled under bangs. If you’re looking to get even more rebellious in your look, try this style with dip dyed ends in pink or purple.

Fireball Bob

If you’re daring enough to go red, try this fierce blue red bob that’s both dramatic and classy. The exposed black roots make this color wearable for women with olive or earth toned skin, while the haircut is a fairly classic A-Line bob with a few longer pieces on either side of the face.

A Pop of Purple

A hugely popular color in past year, purple hair can spice up any style, and works with everything from edgy rocker looks to ethereal hippie styles. This vibrant purple bob features ombre color that’s black at the roots and transitions from lavender to a very pale lilac at the ends.

Going Grey

If you’ve been keeping up with hair color trends, you know that grey is the new black. Social media sites like Instagram are overflowing with women showing off their prematurely grey style like on this extremely asymmetrical bob. Chin length on one side and past the shoulders on the other, this bold cut and color combination are worn with statement gold jewelry for an in-your-face style.

Edgy Barbie Bob

One of Nicki Minaj’s most colorful looks, this steeply angled bob in bubblegum pink looks like what Barbie would wear if she got a super edgy makeover. To wear a hairstyle this bold, the rest of your style needs to be carefully considered. Try a sleek black outfit and matching pink lips for a night out, or neutral colored white tee and fitted dark denim for more casual affairs.

Pastel Pink

If you love pink hair in a less bold style than Nicki Minaj, try Rita Ora’s pastel pink bob. The color is much more subdued, and long bob haircut is a softer, more classic shape.

Dreadlock Bob

Dreadlocks don’t disqualify you from wearing a bob! Get in on the ’90s trend by following Lauryn Hill’s with this boho-chic twisted bob. If you don’t have dreads, consider using a crochet braid style to install faux locs temporarily.

Messy Curl

Curls never go out of style. This untamed, curly style has red and auburn undertones that compliment golden skin and green eyes, and are a more subtle color choice for women who don’t want to wear a vibrant, fast fading red.

Big Layered Bob

Jennifer Hudson’s big bob with flipped out ends has tons of retro feel. To complete the time travelling look, pair with big earrings and a high necked, short hemmed dress. If you’re looking to modernize this cut, wear it with distressed boyfriend jeans and a pair of ankle booties.

Romantic Long Bob

If bold edgy styles aren’t for you, take some inspiration from the always soft and graceful Zoe Saldana. This elegant style is one of our favorite short bob hairstyles for black women. These soft curls that begin mid length are perfect for heart-shaped faces, while the length of this cut is great for both fine and thicker haired women.