Yes, This Is Your Sign to Chop Your Hair Into a Bob

No, you aren’t imagining it—hot girls are cutting off their hair.

We’re seeing bob haircuts everywhere: Zendaya, Hailey Bieber, and Aubrey Plaza are just some of the celebrities giving us major hairspiration right now. “Anyone can rock a bob,” says Bobby Michael, co-owner of Manhattan’s Maverick House salon and Randco global educator. Yes, we talked to a hairstylist named Bobby about bobs. “It comes down to suitability. Face shape plays a major part in deciding length, and we can play with this to showcase a person’s most striking features.”

We’ve both taken the shears to our strands recently and can confirm—it’s freeing. And with so many ways to style them, there is literally a bob for everyone. “The most popular version of the bob right now is the ‘Italian bob,’” Bobby Michael adds. “Say goodbye to matte, beachy waves and hello to sophisticated bounce and shine.” Our advice before going all-in is to find photos of cuts you love and bring them to your hairstylist. Whether you want super-layered shag like Jenna Ortega, a tight single-shear like Lori Harvey, or something else—your vision will be clearly communicated.

So, whether you’re looking for inspo for a fresh new look or thinking of ways to spice up your current style, we’ve gathered our favorite bob looks from ELLE readers and celebs to assist you on your journey. Happy clipping!