Bob Hairstyles You'll Want To Try In 2023

This one-length, boxy bob was seen all over runways in 2022, and is going to be a big trend in 2023, according to Allure. It's a shorter bob that is cut at the same length with no layering, making it a bit boxy and voluminous. Los Angeles hairstylist Sunnie Brook Jones told Allure, "The length hits at the bottom of the chin or shorter depending on your hairline, type, and texture." Hairstylist Michael Dueñas recommended keeping the cut one length, but asking your hairdresser to remove any bulk at the ends of the hair. "This will allow for straight sleek looks, or rounder, fuller, and denser looks depending on your hair texture," he said.

While a boxy, chin-length bob may seem like a big chop to some, this hairstyle can actually be an extremely flattering choice. Brook Jones told Bustle, "It elongates the neck and is pretty low maintenance while having a big cool factor playoff," adding that cutting the hair with clippers can actually be a good way to get the blunt, squared-off ends that are "the signature of this look."

One last bonus of the boxy bob? It will look ultra-cute this winter. According to hairstylist Keka Heron, a box bob "looks great under a winter hat" (via Bustle). And celeb hairstylist Justine Marjan said a boxy bob "doesn't distract from a glitzy holiday party look or from the high neckline of a warm sweater" (via Byrdie).

If you're not quite ready to cut your hair all the way to your chin, don't worry: Mid-length and longer bobs are on-trend for 2023. This type of bob can fall just above your shoulders or reach down to your clavicle — whatever you prefer. However, to keep things more modern, you may want to opt for a blunt cut with minimal layers, since blunt bobs are trending for 2023.

A great thing about a mid-length bob is that it offers versatility. Celebrity hairstylist Kristen Shaw told Byrdie that "you can wear it both parted to the side or down the middle and it still looks chic." She added that longer bobs also allow you to style them in different ways, whether you prefer smooth and sleek or natural: "The blunt nature of the cut, at a precise length [that's best for] your features ... gives room for you to blow it out or wear it natural, so there's some body."

Shag haircuts have been getting a lot of love recently, and that doesn't seem to be stopping any time soon. However, a fresher version is in for 2023 in the form of a shorter, shaggy bob. "The '70s will be back in a major way this winter," hairstylist Clayton Hawkins told Bustle. He added that shags are also good options for all different hair textures. The cut is especially great for people who have some natural curl or wave to their hair. Hairstylist Amanda Tua told Refinery 29, "It's perfect for those wanting to embrace their natural wave."

Whether you're looking for a soft and feathery-looking shag like Billie Eilish's, or a more choppy take like Miley Cyrus', this fun, retro hairstyle is definitely a bob hairstyle you'll want to try in 2023. And don't be daunted by the maintenance — hairstylist Corinna Hernandez told Glamour, "[The shag is] a heavily layered cut that's worn messily." The more imperfect this hairstyle looks, the better!

If you're looking to switch up your haircut and color for the new year, you may be interested in what hairstylist Booth calls "Botticelli" blonde (via Nylon). Botticelli was the artist behind the romantic, iconic "Birth of Venus" painting, which features a woman with long, flowing, warm-toned hair, and this golden-toned blonde is going to be more popular in 2023.

Blonde hair expert Reece Walker said (per Nylon) that the ashy blonde tones many tend to go for are actually on their way out, with warm, "Botticelli" blondes taking over. "I'm not seeing ash tones in blondes this season," Walker told Nylon. Booth agreed that warm-toned blondes are in, saying, "It's an extremely flattering color if you can reverse the brainwashing from the last couple of decades about how warm or brassy tones look bad."

It's no secret that blonde can be a difficult color to maintain, especially if it's not your natural color. However, since warm blonde colors require much less toning, it's definitely a lower-maintenance take on blonde.

Usually, we'd tell you to resist the urge to impulsively get bangs, but in this case, we're on board. Bangs are trending for the upcoming winter season, and this goes for curtain bangs, full, blunt bangs, and piece-y bangs. "Front pieces are a total in," celebrity hairstylist Ashley Streicher told Bustle, explaining that bangs of all types are in for the winter. Hairstylist Keka Heron agreed: "Fringe textured bangs are a great winter look," she said.

Since shaggy, layered cuts are in, a layered bob with fringe is the perfect way to keep your hair on-trend in 2023. Or, if you're feeling particularly brave, you could opt for baby bangs, which hairstylist Clayton Hawkins said will become increasingly popular this winter. "So many girls are wanting a major change without losing all their length," he said. If this sounds like you, baby bangs may be the perfect option.

Okay, hear us out: Bowl cuts can be cool when they're done right. A bowl-cut inspired bob — that is, one that has rounded bangs and corners with layers around the cheekbones — is no longer just a hairstyle of the past; it's on-trend for 2023, according to editorial hairstylist Cheryl Bergamy (via Bustle).

We get it, a bowl cut isn't for everyone, but the modern take on the cut certainly isn't anything to be afraid of. "It's similar to a bob cut with the addition of subtle layers added to allow for movement to your hair," renowned hairstylist Frédéric Fekkai told Allure. Fekkai added, "As we move into 2023, we'll be seeing a bit more of a '70s resurgence," which makes the bowl cut a trendy, retro option.

One thing to note? A bowl cut can require more maintenance than other hairstyles, so people interested in the cut should be prepared to devote a bit more time to styling and maintaining this look.

There's the mixie, the bixie, and the long pixie. (Clearly, pixie cuts are having a moment.) Similar to a bixie, a long pixie is exactly what it sounds like: a feminine, layered, short haircut that is slightly longer than you'd expect for the typical pixie, but not quite as long as the bixie, which is bob-length. "It's perfect for those who want to try shorter hair but don't want to fully commit," hairstylist Austin Call told Byrdie. It's also an ideal hairstyle for anyone looking to grow out a short cut, according to Call.

"Winter hair is a time of change, a time to reinvent yourself and your look," hairstylist Todd Edwards told Byrdie. "It is also a time to have fun with your hair and be a little more flirty with it, because we all know it's holiday season and you'll be attending lots of parties." Precisely the reason you should try a long pixie in 2023!

A short-to-medium haircut, plus curls, plus lots of volume = the perfect hairstyle on natural hair. "Together, the length and shape of the cut help to build really stunning volume for natural girls," said César DeLeön Ramîrez, Mizani global artistic director and celebrity stylist, per Glamour.

This cut is also pretty low maintenance once you figure out a routine that works for you. Hairstylist Devin Toth recommended (via PopSugar) mixing a curl-defining cream with a gel. "You can scrunch it or twist sections of hair into smoother and thicker coils," he recommended. For those who feel like a curly bob may not offer much versatility, Toth has a recommendation for that, too: "Slicking one side back with a styling gel and securing it with a fun hair accessory is a really cool way to change up your curly bob hairstyle," he said. Overall, a curly, medium-length bob is a fun and stylish way to update your hairstyle in 2023.