Few hairstyles have stood the test of time like the bob has. It’s always been classic, confident, and endlessly customizable, which is exactly why the bob haircut continues to trend with new variations season after season. And in 2025, the bob has made a big comeback thanks to cutting techniques and styling tips that ensure all hair types and textures can wear this shape.
From sleek and sculpted to soft and shaggy—there’s a bob haircut for every face shape, hair type, and lifestyle. Below, we’re rounding up our favorite bob haircut trends, and whether you're a stylist looking to enhance your cutting skills or a client searching for your next signature style, these bobs are anything but basic.
The Top Bob Trends of 2025
1. The Micro/Mini Bob
For the minimalist, this shape is a short crop that’s supremely polished. The mini bob—or Mirco Bob as some refer to it—is the ultimate 2025 power cut. It lands just below the cheekbone or above the jawline, making it a close iteration of the bixie, but with fewer layers and a more defined weight line.
With a shorter, sleeker silhouette, the Mini/Micro bob is ideal for fine or thin hair types because, with a straight and heavy weight line, it easily adds fullness and volume. The addition of soft shaping around the face will give the cut a wearable edge while maintaining a sleek, fashion-forward finish.
Styling Tip: Keep the ends blunt but not boxy by using a flat iron like the SLEEKR Professional Flat Iron to enhance the shape with ease.
Sam Villa SLEEKR Professional Flat Iron
2. The French Bob
Romantic and timeless—the French bob channels vintage Parisian charm with a modern twist. A bob that ranges from structured and styled to soft and undone. This look is driven by a piecey fringe, a slightly graduated length, and movement that feels free. For an iconic take, the French bob sits at or above the chin and features a soft or structured playful perimeter and fringe. Très chic!
Pro Tip: Use a Professional Ionic Blow Dryer with a large thermal brush to enhance natural body, then define the fringe and perimeter using the Sam Villa Signature Series Swivel Shear for soft, face-framing detailing with ergonomic control.
3. The Messy Bob
Pairing a messy look with a more structured bob shape is a trend nearly anyone can get behind. Which is exactly why the messy bob continues to shine with low-maintenance “it” girls. This style features unstructured texture, airy volume, and a relaxed feel, making it the ideal cut for any client who wants a low-key finish.
What sets the messy bob apart is its versatility. With slight changes to length and layering, it works on nearly every hair type and can be worn straight, wavy, or tousled. Whether you’re looking to add volume to fine hair or make thick hair feel more lightweight, this cut can be tailored to either.
Read on for more tips on How to Style a Messy Bob here.
4. The Graduated Bob
The graduated bob is timeless—but the 2025 version gets a fresh update with seamless transitions and a more customized feel. Ideal for adding shape and volume at the back of the head, this bob features stacked layers that taper down into a longer front for a modern, face-framing finish.
This version is perfect for clients who want more form and dimension in their haircut. The cut can be worn smooth and sleek or softly styled for a more lived-in feel. By building in graduation, the Graduated Bob gives the illusion of movement even when styled smooth, so it also allows stylists to sculpt the shape around each client's unique face shape, delivering a truly bespoke finish.
5. The Shaggy Bob
Part bob, part shag, bringing these two standout trends was inevitable and in 2025 the shaggy bob is a hit because it blends the structure of a bob with the movement of a shag. It’s layered, full of texture, and made to move, making it perfect for clients who want something fashion-forward without being overly styled. Expect lots of soft layering, diffused ends, and curtain fringe to open up the face. The result is light and airy movement.
Styling Tip: Use your blow dryer and diffuser to enhance any natural wave pattern. Then add definition and hold with a flexible wax spray like Redken Spray Wax.
Why Tools Matter: How To Choose The Right Shear
Behind every great bob is the right technique—and the right tool. Cutting bobs requires precision and ergonomic comfort. As a rule of thumb, when cutting shorter lengths, it’s best to use shorter shears. This gives you more control when shaping edges and working closer to the face without overextending your fingers or wrist.
Want even more control? Consider a swivel shear. The Sam Villa Signature Series Swivel Shear is designed for total comfort and control, with a rotating thumb and crane-style handle that allows you to drop your shoulder and elbow into a healthier, more relaxed position, leading to less fatigue and more creativity and precision.
