I just chopped off around 10 inches of my hair and it wasn’t even the result of a dramatic break-up. Aren’t you proud of me? Luckily, the onslaught of short hair inspiration prepared me for the chop. Scroll through Instagram and you’ll see every celebrity favouring the classic LOB (that’s long bob, for the uninitiated). If the textured bob isn’t your thing, there are enough edgy crops going around — just look at any ‘it’ model. Still not sure what you want? We’ve put together 12 short styles that’ll take you through the year
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Emma WatsonA textured bob is perfect to test out a short ’do if you’re used to long hair.
Kim KardashianAsymmetrical and super sleek, Kim Kardashian has nailed the short summer style.
Kendall JennerSimple LOB sounds too dull? It only takes 5 minutes with a curling iron to update it.
Cara DelevingneCara Delevingne’s bad girl blunt bob has the reliable wash-and-go appeal.
Models at JW AndersonModels at JW Anderson’s S/S 17 show proved that beachy waves look great on a shag.
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Merrylin BoroIf you’re contemplating baby bangs, make model Merrylin Boro your main inspo.
Natasha RamachandranChoppy with lots of texture, model Natasha Ramachandran has clearly nailed the effortless bob.
Millie Bobby BrownIf you’re stuck with a bad haircut, take a few styling lessons from Stranger Things' Millie Bobby Brown to grow it out.
Sharon WauchobA contemporary take on the bowl cut feels less severe.
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MulberryBlunt bangs give this classic bob some interest.
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Pringle of ScotlandGo for extra short sides and longer bangs for your curly pixie cut.
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