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A bob will forever be my favorite hairstyle and whenever I see a celeb rocking a new one, it awakens every sensation in my scalp. There’s just something about the cut that looks great on everyone and is, surprisingly, versatile.

A bob can be worn playful and wavy or blunt and sophisticated, and let’s not forget all of the other options like lobs, half-shaven, asymmetrical… the possibilities are literally endless as these celebrities show. Here’s a look at some of the baddest bobs in the business.

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Queen Latifah

The Queen is one woman you’ll never catch having a bad hair day and we think her signature hair color looks even sharper in this asymmetrical lob.

 

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Kerry Washington

We have a few favorite hair looks from Kerry Washington but the sleek, short bob is definitely at the top of our list.

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Kelly Rowland

Wavy or bone straight, Kelly’s blunt, jet black chin-length bob steals the show.

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Taraji P. Henson

A bob is pretty much Taraji’s signature haircut, but she always manages to find new ways to reinvent the classic style.

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Cardi B

Cardi B changes hairstyles like underwear, but this is one look we’re hoping she sticks with for a while.

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Monica

Monica is another hair chameleon, and one of few women who looks equally amazing with a pixie, medium-length bob, or hair down her back.

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Regina Hall

Regina plays with length from time to time but she always comes back to the bob and we love it.

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Michelle Obama

There’s no way we could forget about Lady O’s go-to cut of choice. Blunt or wavy, she was made for the bob.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BBV640oPZH1/?taken-by=michelleobama44&hl=en

8th Annual Essence Black Women In Music Event – Arrivals
Featuring: Remy Ma
Where: Hollywood, California, United States
When: 09 Feb 2017
Credit: FayesVision/WENN.com

Remy Ma

When Remy Ma debuted a blunt cut bob at the Soul Train Awards this past year, she was almost unrecognizable. We’re so glad she kept up with this understated yet glam haircut.

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Gabrielle Union

Fabulous hair is nothing new for Gabrielle Union, but short hair is and we have to say it suits her quite well.