There’s no denying that short hair is the ‘it’ style of the year. And while we truly do love this length, it can also be notoriously hard to style. And with party season fast approaching and calendars filling up, we’ll need all the help we can get to tame our bobs and lobs, especially when styling at home.
So to help you find your ideal above-the-shoulder style that’s sure to stun at the office Christmas party (or at home on the couch – no judgement!), here are 37 celebrities slaying the short hair game for some serious party hair inspo.
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Kaia Gerber
Model Kaia Gerber (aka Cindy Crawford’s daughter) takes cool-girl hair to the next level with this jaw-grazing bob, styled with a barely-there wave to add texture and movement.
Mindy Kaling
A long-time lover of extensions, here Mindy sports her natural hair which has been effortlessly chopped into a relaxed lob (long bob).
Emily Ratajkowski
The model and activist wears a sleek and elegant shoulder-length lob – the perfect hairstyle to show off her amazing collarbones.
Lupita Nyong’o
Lupita shows how to rock twists for short hair. The length accentuates her big eyes and high cheekbones.
Jennifer Lopez
Jennifer Lopez stuns with this sleek shoulder-grazing cut and middle part; a chic look that works dressed up or down, just make sure you add some serious shine with a serum or spray.
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Hailey Beiber
Hailey’s long-lob lands just below her shoulders. This is a great option if you’d rather test the waters first before jumping straight into a short cut.
Lana Condor
Teen star, Lana Condor, wears a wind-swept textured style with a deep side part to create volume and movement.
Cara Delevingne
Cara has been rocking shorter hair for the last few years now. Her pixie cut remains longer on the top and unstyled, to give her the laidback look she loves.
Lucy Hale
The Pretty Little Liars star is an early-adopter of the blunt bob. This style is perfect for her pint-sized frame and doe eyes.
Zendaya
We’re loving Zendaya’s short cornrow style that ends at the nape of her neck. It keeps the focus on her gorgeous face and glowing skin.
Kris Jenner
Hollywood’s favourite momager has sported the same short hairstyle for as long as we can remember! Lately Kris styles it with long side-swept bangs that add definition to the cut.
Lauren Conrad
Lauren’s short cut with a middle part is what blunt bob dreams are made of. Tucking it behind the ears gives it a more tailored look.
Gabrielle Union
Gabrielle’s super short bob with a deep side part is fashion-forward and daring. This cut shows off her elegant bone structure.
Gina Rodriguez
The actress sports a super fun, messy cut that won’t need any touching up throughout the day.
Devon Windsor
The Victoria’s Secret model stuns with an air-dried platinum style and messy combover that’s perfect for the beach.
Drew Barrymore
America’s sweetheart looks adorable in her pyjamas with a bare face and messy unstyled lob to boot.
Kerry Washington
Kerry’s giving us a serious retro glam moment with her short hair, big curls, and even bigger hoops!
Olivia Culpo
One of the world’s biggest influencers, Olivia is certainly influencing us to go for the chop with this straight, lop-sided lob that accentuates her jawline.
Emilia Clarke
Emilia Clarke may have worn a long icy blonde wig as her Game of Thrones character, Queen Daenerys, but in real life her hair is chestnut brown and chopped just below the ears – which she often wears slicked down and straight.
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Selena Gomez
The singer gives us a modern twist on the 1960s bubble flip bob with a middle part and deconstructed style.
Kelly Rowland
Kelly’s short blunt bob has a lot of volume to it, giving it a younger, more modern look.
Yolanda Hadid
Gigi and Bella’s mum looks elegant and classy with this side-part bob tucked gently behind her ears.
Kristin Cavallari
The reality TV star shows how to rock effortless waves in a half-up half-down ‘do that grazes her shoulders.
Jada Pinkett Smith
Jada leaves her super short cut longer on top to let her natural curls come through. This adds height, volume, and dimension to the look.
Ciara
A bob with bangs? Yes please! Ciara shows us how to make a classic chin-skimming bob more diverse with a long face-framing fringe.
Irina Shayk
Irina’s red carpet lop-sided bob will go down in history. She tucks one side behind her ear which creates the illusion of depth to the style.
Emma Roberts
Emma adds a boho flare to her layered lob by tucking some pieces behind her ear while leaving others out.
Khloe Kardashian
The new mum loves experimenting with her hair and this blunt super blonde lob is her latest go-to.
Ruby Rose
Ruby wears her signature short cut longer on the top with a slight messy wave to add volume.
Reese Witherspoon
We love Reese with any hairstyle, but her latest shoulder-length ‘do with a slight flip on the ends is one of our faves!
Ashley Graham
Ashley’s body positive modelling career is making waves in Hollywood, and so is her hair! We’re loving this laidback wavy style on her.
Dua Lipa
The queen of the textured lob, Dua’s messy side-swept style makes us want to chop our hair off right now! And don’t get us started on those brows…
Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift rocks an unkempt shoulder-length lob with frayed ends and her signature fringe. Ideal for a night out with the gals.
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Brittany Xavier
Influencer Brittany Xavier shows us how to pull short hair into a sleek and simple low pony. Add some festive hair clips to one side and your look will go from basic to bells and whistles in two seconds flat.
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I would try, if I was ever going undercover! And full platinum!