15 Messy Bob Haircuts That Make Low-Maintenance Look Chic

The Gist

• A messy bob's signature feature is its ability to embrace texture with its tousled finish.

• With a variety of lengths and styles to choose from, a messy bob can be tailored to fit most face shapes.

• Scroll through 15 messy bob haircuts to bookmark for your next trip to the hair salon.

The epitome of effortless beauty, messy bob haircuts deliver on style sans effort . No wonder the hairstyle has become a favorite among Hollywood A-listers and moms on the go alike. Unlike the classic bob , which favors a smooth and polished finish, the messy bob's signature tousled style embraces texture. In fact, hair's texture is what makes a messy bob messy, stylist Anthony Hernandez tells us. And with the right haircut, styling tools, and products, any hair type—including stick-straight strands—can pull off a messy bob hairstyle, adds stylist Clayton Hawkins. To find out more, we tapped Hernandez and Hawkins for their best tips and rounded up our favorite messy bob looks, ahead.

Meet Our Expert

• Clayton Hawkins is a celebrity hairstylist and wig master. His A-list clients include Olivia Rodrigo, Ashley Park, and Elizabeth Olsen, among others.

• Anthony Hernandez is a NYC-based hairstylist and men's groomer.

Keep scrolling for 15 messy bob hairstyles to try out, stat.

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Bright Highlights

Add dimension to your messy bob with well-placed highlights. The exaggerated side part makes Charlieze's look even more effortless.

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Razor-Cut Messy Bob

Texturizing can create movement when styled, as Kelly Rowland's airy bob can attest. "Ask for a blunt bob with lots of texturizing throughout, either cut with scissors or a razor," says Hernandez. To style, blow-dry your hair straight, curl with a curling iron or flat iron, and finish with texturizing spray.

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Messy Bob With Choppy Bangs

The precision in Christina Aguilera's bangs gives even more edge to her curved, messy cut. To style, use a straightening iron to bump the ends for the "C" effect at the ends.

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Messy Bob With Blunt Ends

Blunt bobs can feel stiff, but Emma Meyers's mussy waves lend movement. "To try this look, ask for a long blunt bob with some light texturizing," says Hernandez. "This style can be cut dry —it's a good way to see the hair's natural texture take shape as it's cut."

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Messy Bob With Voluminous Curls

Everything about Zendaya's layered lob, from its ethereal curls to its messy finish, is *chef's kiss.* By using a flat iron or curling wand, you can achieve her soft, natural curls that are layered to perfection.

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French Messy Bob

Taylor Lashae is the poster girl for the sophisticated yet low-maintenance French bob . Falling at the jawline and with face-framing bangs, this messy bob hairstyle remains a classic for a reason.

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Choppy Messy Bob

If you're looking for a tousled bob with lots of movement, opt for Lovie Simone's choppy cut. Strategic layers help to remove some of the hair's weight to give this style a light and flirty feel that beckons for a double take.

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Shaggy Messy Bob

Margot Robbie's shaggy cut is living proof that bedhead hair can also be chic. Her undone bob features slightly choppy ends and waves from the root that fall effortlessly halfway down.

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Textured Messy Bob

To achieve Lea van Acken's "It girl" cut, ask for a long blunt bob with minimal texturizing. "To style, use curl cream and oil, and let the hair air dry or diffuse," says Hernandez. The result is simple yet statement-worthy.

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Rounded Messy Bob

To achieve a bob with lots of body, Hawkins suggests blowing out your hair and leaving a little natural texture at the hairline. The effect reads model off-duty with a '90s vibe.

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"Wet" Messy Bob

If the red carpet is any indication, celebs are still partial to wearing their hair "wet. " "To try out this look, ask your stylist for a long, blunt bob and have it thinned out or texturized from the cheekbones down," says Hernandez. To style it like Hilary Duff, let the hair dry naturally or diffuse it. If your hair is straight, create loose waves using a curling iron.

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Lightly Textured Messy Bob

"The length of this bob is perfect for her face," says Hernandez of Jourdan Dunn's cut. "The back hits the jawline, and the front hits right at her mouth. If you can match the length of your bob with your bone structure, it's usually more flattering." To try it out, ask your hairstylist for a middle-parted bob with light texturizing and light layers just in the ends.

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Medium-Length Messy Bob

To create a medium-length bob with face-framing layers like Emma Stone's, Hawkins advises using a 1.25-inch curling iron and a generous serving of hairspray.

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Messy Bob With Curtain Bangs

Ella Purnell's messy bob with curtain bangs is a wash-and-go style that looks gorgeous when air-dried. If you're in a hurry, "Style with sea salt spray and diffuse the hair while scrunching," instructs Hernandez. "Go in with texturizing spray to finish."

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Grown-Out Messy Lob

This style on influencer and actress Eva Gutowski "is a good example of what your hair would look like if you were growing out a bob," says Hernandez. "To try this look, ask your stylist for a blunt lob or collarbone-length bob with very light texturizing on the ends."

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