The haircut of 2018 was hands down the lob – it seemed like all of our favorite celebs sported the cut (or at least a wig of the cut) at some point of the year. Seriously, who didn’t have a lob in 2018? We’re reliving our fave look of the year in this lob highlight/inspo reel, while keeping our fingers crossed that the sleek, easy to manage look lasts through 2019. As these celebs prove, a universally flattering cut is always in style.
Hailey Bieber
Hailey Bieber’s lob is styled with texture, giving the cut added dimension.
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Nina Dobrev
Styled by Riawna Capri of Nine Zero One, Dobrev’s piece-y, layered lob catches the light in all the right places.
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Jennifer Lawrence
J. Law is the queen of off-duty chic, and her effortless lob ensures it stays that way.
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Julianne Hough
The look on Julianne Hough’s face is the ultimate lob-seller.
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Kristin Cavallari
Kristin Cavallari’s lob (styled by Riawna) embodies everything the cut needs to be – functional enough for mom duty yet instantly red carpet ready.
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Emma Roberts
There’s no hiding behind sunglasses! Emma Roberts redefines California cool with a killer Champagne lob.
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Tessa Mae Thompson
The shorter the style, the bouncier the curls. Tessa’s curls for days lob looks healthy as can be (and we think stylist Vernon Francois may have something to do with it).
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Laura Harrier
There’s an undeniable sweetness to Laura Harrier’s slightly grown-out lob, most likely because of those perf waves.
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Amandla Stenberg
Box braids don’t have to be long! Hair chameleon Amandla Stenberg rocks them in a lob, making the style super on trend.
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Issa Rae
The Insecure star absolutely slays in this lob meets braids mash-up we’re stanning for via celeb stylist Felicia Leatherwood.
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Yvonne Orji
Issa’s bestie aka Yvonne Orgi is as known for her smarts as she is for her on point, office-ready lob.
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Natasha Rothwell
All the Insecure ladies are up on the trend – push it all to one side for a fresh take on the look like constant comic relief Natasha Rothwell.
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Dua Lipa
The pop sensation chopped her hair into an asymmetrical lob this August and she’s never looked better.
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Kim Kardashian and Kylie Jenner
Lob twins and two of the most influential ladies on the planet, Kim and Kylie sport the super sleek glass hair trend thanks to celeb stylist legend-in-training Andrew Fitzsimons.
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Kendall Jenner
Almost every Kardashian has tried the trend on for size, most notably Kendall who has made it her signature all year.
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Khloe Kardashian
The Good American designer brings the sunshine while sporting a center-parted lob. To copy the flawless style, ends should be snipped as straight as humanely possible.
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Kourtney Kardashian
Bringing the ocean vibes, the eldest Kardashian sister’s lob is diffused and dosed in salt spray for believable beachy texture, a la the clan’s go-to, Andrew Fitzsimons.
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Karlie Kloss
Don’t be afraid to step outside your comfort zone and go lighter, lighter…platinum! like this VS angel. Pro-tip - Keep your roots for instant edge.
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Chrissy Teigen
Mama, cook and supermodel, Teigen keeps her lob cropped close for undeniable volume and movement – styled here by our very own Jen Atkin.
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Bella Hadid
Despite hailing from the Hills, Hadid wins at French girl chic – and we think her Dyson-styled lob may have something to do with it.
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Rosie Huntington-Whiteley
Jen Atkin created this boudoir ambiance on Rosie with Velcro curlers and ermuhgawd we can’t even.
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Maddie Ziegler
From Dance Moms to teen queen, Maddie’s lob is polished and bouncy without over doing it.
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Ashley Tisdale
Celeb go-to Justin Marjan slicks back Ashley’s lob for an easy to copy wet-look.
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Jasmine Sanders
It’s not hard to see why she’s dubbed Golden Barbie. This undone lob cut showcases every shade of blonde.
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Oliva Culpo
Old Hollywood hair is just as stunning on short hair, prove hair goals duo Marjan and Culpo.
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Sarah Paulson
We love a cut that not only works on all hair types but all ages, as seen on always demure, Paulson.
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Lucy Hale
Hale brings the rocker vibe with a jagged cropped lob done by the stylist behind some of our fave celeb crops, Lacy Redway.
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Rowan Blanchard
One to watch, Rowan conquers the lob game. To DIY, sleep in a loose braid and wake-up to subtle waves sans heat.
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Rose Bryne
Face framing caramel highlights make Bryne’s lob pop.
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Jenna Dewan
No need to Step it Up! Dewan exudes glamour with a sharp part and just a hint of bang.
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Jourdan Dunn
Are lob-length box braids the most overlooked trend of the year? Let’s keep this one going forever, please.
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Emily Ratajkowski
For bounce like Em Rata, we suggest the widest barrel curling iron you can find and all the shine spray.
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Cara Delevingne
The model turned actress sports her wind tousled lob to London.
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Selena Gomez
Yasss lob with bangs! It doesn’t get any sleeker (and cuter) than Ms. Gomez killing this short style.
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Rihanna
Bad gal Riri does the lob her way, adding a distinctive 90s/60s era bottom flip on the style.
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Katie Holmes
One of our fave looks of the year, "Old Hollywood Waves" meet the "It cut" for red carpet perfection.
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Emilia Clarke
We’re happy Clarke is letting her inner Khaleesi out with this color, and equally stoked she’s a passenger on the lob train.
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