Inverted bob haircuts and hairstyles are still in style for 2024! Here, you’ll see lots of great ideas for how women are getting this unique bob.
💡 What is an inverted bob?
- An inverted bob is shorter in the back and gradually gets longer in the front. It’s a type of angled or A-line bob but has stacked layers in the back which creates curving at the nape of the neck. It can also be called graduated bobs because of the gradually layering.
- This bob is an option for all hair textures. Depending on your hair density, you’ll want to add more layers or texture.
- If you have a round or square face shape, consider adding bangs or face-framing layers to balance your facial features.
#1: Short, Stacked, and Layered Inverted Bob
Stacked graduation creates a beautiful voluminous bob that slopes at an extreme angle forward. Ask your hairdresser for internal texturizing and sliced layers.
#2: The Dramatic Inverted Bob
An inverted bob isn’t the lowest-maintenance haircut you can get, especially when it’s medium-length. You should also know this haircut isn’t dramatic enough without the sharp, angled perimeter.
#3: Eye-Catching Inverted Bob
A concave bob with shorter back and longer front layers creates a stylish, sloped look for straight hair. It’s versatile and can be styled sleek for formal events or tousled for a casual, edgy vibe.
#4: Inverted Bob with Brown Highlights and Dark Hair
An inverted bob features many options for personalizing, such as adding a vibrant pop of color. You’ll need to keep highlights looking fresh by getting frequent toners and trims every 4-8 weeks.
#5: Reddish Purple Inverted Bob Cut
The shorter back and longer layers on this inverted haircut allow for great lines and a modern shape. You may want to add a fringe that can be customized to match your face shape.
#6: Mid-Length Inverted Bob with a Middle Part
A mid-length bob with a middle part is one of the sleekest and most modern long inverted bobs.
#7: Razor Cut Inverted Bob with Dramatic Angles
Did you know a razor cut with dramatic angles gives an inverted bob an edgier look? The razor provides the shape and texture of your hair with more movement and added volume. Ask your stylist for a more dramatic angle if you want to maintain front length or draw down your round face.
#8: Flattering Inverted Bob for Older Women
For older women, a short inverted bob haircut is one of the most flattering. Shorter bobs like this can lift your face, giving you a more youthful appearance.
#9: Wispy, Shaggy, and Textured Inverted Bob for Thick Hair
A wispy, shaggy, and textured inverted bob hairdo is flattering for thick hair. According to most stylists, this edgy cut removes weight from thick tresses.
#10: Blonde Inverted Blunt Cut Bob
Make your hair stand out with an edgy bob with blonde highlights. The blunt ends make your cut look more fashion-forward and edgy.
#11: Curly Inverted Bob with Bangs
Inverted bobs often work exceptionally well for curly hair, so long as you ask for layers. Try adding some bangs with some graduation for a modern twist in a classic Sassoon haircut called the shake.
#12: Sleek Short Inverted Bronde Bob
An inverted bob that’s shorter features a precisely cut short back with longer face-framing pieces. Stacked back layers will create a more curved bob haircut.
#13: Bulky Bob
Dramatic inverted bobs don’t fit nicely into a wash-and-go routine or busy mornings, but a slight inversion is a great go-to choice if you have thin, fine locks. It’s ideal for creating a bulky, rounded shape at the back of the head that only requires a little blow-drying or daily styling.
#14: Stunning Inverted Lob with Bangs
A choppy long bob with bangs works wonders if you have thin, fine hair. The choppy ends plus the textured style make a great match, creating this stunning wispy inverted bob cut.
#15: Bob with Side-Swept Bangs
A bob with side-swept bangs carries out a sweet, flattering hairstyle. It demands less maintenance and manipulation if your hair has a fine, straight texture. This neck-length cut has subtle layers.
#16: A Very Short Stacked Bob
A very short stacked bob is low-maintenance and is the perfect haircut if your tresses need volume at the root. Add some texture to your hair if you are a woman who is ready to go! The rounded shape adds a livelier feel to the locks.
#17: The Popular Messy Inverted Bob for Wavy Hair
Neck-length bobs are in, and they look great with a warm blonde color. You will likely need to jazz your hair up with beachy waves to form a messy style, and they’ll boost your color’s texture.
#18: The Funky Inverted Bob With Black Dip Dye
The funky bob is trendy and fun to wear! A straight, jaw-length hair appears chic with an icy blonde hue plus the black dip dye. You can try a hidden undercut to help the locks feel weightless.
#19: Extreme Inverted Bob
Inverted bobs can be a bit high maintenance, especially if you get an extreme one like this. You’ll need a trim every eight weeks to maintain the shape, plus time to style every morning. It’s not for the faint of heart. Stacked layers make the back look dramatic and create a voluminous shape for your hair.
#20: Neck-Length and Heavily Textured
A textured bob creates the illusion of high density for both thick and thin tresses. It features a length that touches the neck area and a rounder, fuller shape.
#21: Fashionable Pixie Bob
This inverted pixie bob stacks up with a back profile that looks hot and high-fashion.
#22: Youthful-Looking with a Fringe
This chop brings out an illusion of a sharper jawline. Its length gives fine hair a full-bodied result. This bob cut is best for ladies with straight hair, so don’t miss it.
#23: Bold Inverted Bob with a Purple Ombre
This bob features many options for personalizing, making it adaptable to every hair color and type. California-based stylist Lauryn Lee did this chop, combining texture with an A-line perimeter.
#24: Long Inverted Bob with Layers for Straight Hair
You might be tempted to try a precisely cut long inverted bob with layers with a balayage that showcases lots of dimensions. The deep side part, those sharp lines, and the perfect angle give this lob hairstyle more depth and dimension.
#25: Dimensional Light Blonde Inverted Bob
Go classic with a simple and feminine short bob, especially if you have straight hair. But this hairstyle is also ideal for any hair type and texture if your hair needs dimension.
#26: Modern Blonde Inverted Bob for Women Over 40
This bob pairs perfectly with a platinum blonde hair color. You can go with a natural and beautiful look while still having an easy and trendy haircut!
#27: Flattering Inverted Bob for Fine Hair
This bob creates volume, making fine and thin hair look thicker. If you have curly or fine hair, you’ll want a very textured cut to give your hair more volume.
See more flattering bobs for fine hair.
#28: Sophisticated Super Short Bob
A short inverted bob haircut is for any woman who’s ready for a big chop and has a big personality. However, one disadvantage is it’s not like a pixie bob haircut. Instead, it’s an edgy and versatile twist on an A-line bob.
#29: Trendy Inverted Bob Haircut with Bangs for Women Over 50
This short bob with bangs is perfect if you’re a woman over 50. As long as you currently have long hair and are considering getting a short hair cut and color that’s trending, this is it! You can show off the smoothness of this fantastic color by simply getting an angled lob and a full fringe.
#30: Stacked Inverted Bob with Vivid Red Highlights
The key to a stacked bob is adding layers to create texture. This will create a soft, complete, and sleek haircut. This can be an excellent haircut for thick hair as it removes weight while keeping its fullness.
#31: Cool Stacked Inverted Bob with Layers
A cool stacked inverted bob hairstyle with layers is a chic option that adds volume and movement to your hair. This hairstyle works best for those with oval or heart-shaped faces and medium to thick hair.
#32: Balayage Messy Long Inverted Bob with Layers
If you want more texture and volume, layer the ends of a shoulder-length long bob. This is a much-updated version of the more classic angled bobs with layers.
#33: Undercut Bob for Straight Hair
Get an inverted bob with a nape undercut and add little layers with graduation to give it a unique look. It’s best suited for oval and long face shapes.
#34: The Classic Asymmetrical Inverted Bob
The asymmetrical bob is one of the best looks for women in their 20s and 30s. It’s also a style that suits most face shapes and hair types, including straight, wavy, and curly.
#35: Chocolate Jaw-Length Inverted Bob for Older Women
Jaw-length bobs are what’s trending right now for older women. Try styling in beach waves with a side part if you want a younger and fresher look.
#36: Youthful Inverted Bob for Older Women
This chin-length bob cut was shaved in the back a bit and then textured the top for hair to have a smoother blend.
#37: Edgy Inverted Bob with Bangs
Pair an inverted bob haircut with bangs with fall-inspired hair color for a cooler look. If you have very fine, straighter hair, the added texture allows your tresses to fall and move how you want without excessive styling.
#38: Textured Neck-Length Layered Inverted Bob
Layered bob cuts are trending with women right now. A neck-length bob is a popular choice that looks amazing with a smoother and straighter style and a curlier or more textured style.
#39: Classy Convext Bob with a Back View
Try a classy inverted A-line bob with sharp, clean lines. It will give your hair a smooth and straightforward hairstyle, yet it still has an edge. This bob is excellent for round face shapes because it helps elongate your face and draws attention to your eyes.
#40: Layered Bob with Side Bangs
A layered bob with side bangs and layers works well with a petite bone structure. Thick locks layered haircut is an excellent choice for all hair types.
#41: Razor Cut Bob on Natural Brown Locks
This wavy bob is done using a feather razor to layer your hair. If you want a cut like this, ask your stylist to create a complete outline of a blunt bob and then go into the interior of your cut and do some shattered layers. Consider adding some nice side bangs to this bob to complete your style.
#42: Low-Maintenance Ear-Length Inverted Bob
An inverted bob haircut can be tapered for women who want to look edgy yet want a low-maintenance hairstyle at the same time. This below-the-ear length and fringe ideally match the soft, angled faces on this haircut.
#43: Layered Bob for a Round Face
An inverted bob is an excellent choice if you have a round face shape. When discussing your haircut with your stylist, explain you’d like more volume at the top and none on the sides. This will make your face look more oval.
#44: Shaggy Shoulder-Length Bob
The shaggy shoulder-length bob is one of the most requested haircuts right now. The best part about inverted cuts is that they can add volume to the crown area and back. This will give the illusion of a longer front.
#45: Flattering Inverted Bob for Thick, Curly Hair
An inverted bob on curly hair is perfect if you have tight natural curls. The model in the photo has a soft and feminine A-line cut. The front layers of this medium-length inverted hairstyle give it the perfect volume if you have dark, thick hair.
#46: Auburn Medium-Length Inverted Bob for Women Over 40
Some of the more popular inverted bob hairstyles will have a bit of texture through the bottom. Adding a warm red hair color, this A-line bob is perfect for the fall or winter season hair colors. This haircut is great for work if you’re a professional. If you’re a woman whose go-to hairstyle is a ponytail, this casual look is not for you.
#47: Choppy Bob for Thin Hair and Wispy Bangs
A choppy, inverted bob with bangs and layers is an excellent haircut for thin hair. If you get it razor cut, this will create a subtly choppy haircut that is textured and airy with wispy bangs. It has weight removal that allows for volume at the root and movement in the interior.
#48: Dark Brown Inverted Bob with a Slight Inversion
A bob with a slight inversion gives a timeless, modern vibe to any mid-length hairstyle. Heavy points in the front make for a robust and confident feel. Dark brown pairs well with a high shine, so a flat iron will be one’s best friend to wear this bob to the fullest fashion potential.
#49: A Sophisticated & Sleek Bob Style
Try a sleek inverted bob style if you want a sophisticated and mature hairstyle. There is a nice amount of wiggle room when playing with the lengths of this cut. Layering is kept at low graduation, making the maintenance around 6-10 weeks.
#50: Younger-Looking Graduated Bob
A graduated bob works great for any face shape. The graduation will allow the layering to hold a round shape, giving you more volume. This hairstyle is most commonly styled straight. However, you can add a few waves on the sides to update your look—Blow-dry with a flat brush against the curve of the head to create natural volume.
#51: Very Short Inverted Bob with an Undercut
If you are looking for something very short with an undercut, ask your hairstylist for a haircut that removes some thickness. A very short inverted bob with an undercut requires cutting the bottom nape shorter than the rest of your hair to remove bulk and allow for the layering to fall smoothly.
#52: The Reverse Bob
If you’re looking for something edgy, try a reverse bob haircut to give fullness in the back, giving fine hair volume. Thicker hair must most likely be thinned at the nape to sit correctly. Just to let you know, this is not a wash-and-go cut.
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