Bob haircuts are all the rage right now! Before you run to the salon, there are some things you need to know. Not every bob will work for every face shape. You also need to consider things like maintenance desires, hair length and texture. So we need to see which bob is right for you.

I want to walk you through five bob hairstyles that are super popular at the moment, so we can figure out which one might be best for you. I also want to share a hair industry secret!

Which Trending Bob Haircut Is For You?

The Bubble Bob

This shape is in this bob hairstyle’s name. This bob shape is rounded at the ends, and it’s length lands right at the chin. The Bubble Bob is more about the way the hair is styled versus the length of the bob. This bob relies heavily on a round brush to give it shape and that slight curl at the end.

Someone with a round face may want to rethink this bob type. It can add to the fullness of the face.

The Micro Bob

Welcome to the shortest trending bob! This bob is a similar length to the infamous bixie. The length of this bob hairstyle lands right at, or above the neckline, and the front will be close to the cheekbone.

This is a great option for something with thinner hair texture. It can really add the illusion of density to your hair. This bob option is a great way to accentuate cheekbones and lift your eye. This is also a good option if you want to elongate your neck, by bringing the hair up towards the nape.

The Box Bob

The Box Box has seen a HUGE rise is popularity lately. This bob is all about blunt, geometric angles. It’s a one length bob and sits between the collar bone and the chin.

This bob has no layering. So if you have super thick hair, this bob might not sit well and can cause your hair to take on a triangular shape. This is a great bob option for people with medium to thin hair texture.

The Nineties Bob

This throwback bob is for someone who wants a less-tailored look. This is a style for someone who leans towards the box bob, but wants to add in more layers and movement. This bob lands around the chin. It’s a style that lends itself to more movement and is loosely styled.

This bob is a great option for people with straight hair. It might add more fullness to the face if you have any wave or curl to your hair, or if your hair is on the thicker side. If you have thin hair, this is a style that will add volume to your hair. This bob is great if you have medium hair density, prefer air-drying and have a bit of natural bend and texture in your hair already.

The Italian Bob

Another bob that is really focused on movement of the hair. The lengths of The Italian Bob vary from chin to collarbone. This bob is known for bend, volume and a side swept bang.

This is the pick for someone who wants mega volume. If you have thin or ultra straight hair, this bob could take a lot of work to create the volume you want.

A word of caution…going into your stylist and asking for one of these bobs by name can be dangerous. All these different bob hairstyles are open to interpretation by your stylist. Instead of asking for the box box or the italian bob, instead find photos that you like and don’t like. Then take all of those photos into your stylist, so that you can get the bob hairstyle you really want.

If you need help communicating with your stylist, I created a FREE Consultation Guide to ensure you and your stylist are on the same page.

Now that I’ve walked through all the trending bob hairstyles - tell me - which one is your favorite? What bob do you think could work best for you?