Bobs for thick hair are a women’s short hairstyle done using techniques such as layering to remove weight from the hair. Voluminous hair has never looked so good in a bob as it did on megastars Julianne Hough, Rita Ora, Naomi Campbell, and Priyanka Chopra, and their footsteps are indeed worth following!
Getting a fitting bob is the best way to take advantage of the fullness and texture of your naturally thick mane. Plus with all that hair, you’ll surely have tons of options to choose from – wear it straight and polished or wavy for an easy shattered, beachy look.
De-bulk with Bob Haircuts with Bangs for Thick Hair!
“Having thick hair gives you so many options for short hair. A short hairstyle for women with thick hair can have fullness and texture with their bob and that is so on-trend right now,” says Holly Painter, renowned hairstylist and owner of the Prissy Hippie Beauty Shop in Virginia.
“Don’t be afraid of texture! I love the look of a blunt bob, but if you have thick hair, it will need internal texture in order to have movement! It doesn’t mean your hair will be thin! Adding texture will shift the weight of your hair to give you volume and a modern feel,” she tells us. You could even opt for a pixie bob, which will help to remove bulk if your hair is too heavy.
Holly also suggests staying away from products that will leave your hair weighed down like heavy styling creams, pomades, and strong hold hairspray. “Products I love for thick hair are a lightweight shampoo and conditioner,.., texture spray to create that beachy, textured look, and shine spray to leave it shiny without feeling weighed down,” she tells us.
Before your next hair appointment, check out these inspirational pictures of the trendiest bob haircuts for thick hair!
#1: Angled Bob Haircut for Thick Hair
An angled bob is a great way to manage naturally thick tresses. Layers make a shaggier look, but you can still enjoy layers when you keep them at a minimum. An advantage for thick locks is that they keeps their form in various hairstyles such as this, so you’ll be sure to enjoy your new look every time.
#2: Jaw-Length Bob
Keeping a short bob for thick hair may result in a messy look but keeping the cut tapered and layered would thin out the hair a bit. This would make it more manageable and flexible for various styles.
#3: Swing Bob with Natural Highlights
If you have thicker hair and want a modern shortcut, ask for an inverted bob. Ask that it’s longer in front to create a beautiful swing. Use a razor to add texture and definition to your layers. If you are looking for more movement, ask your stylist for a razor cut. You can add a few subtle face-framing highlights to your cut. They will give your look even more dimension.
#4: Highlighted Bob with Layers
If you have thick hair and are looking for a lighter look, then I suggest getting this bob with layers. This style is ultra-flattering from its graduated layers. They help soften the outline of your silhouette. And it brings texture through movement. The highlight accents give an added dimension. This cut is perfect for those who want more depth and vibrancy from their color palette too! To maintain the shape, opt-in for regular trims every 4-8 weeks. Use a heat protectant on damp hair before applying hot styling tools. Aquage Defining Cream Gel works at creating a shine without being heavy or greasy.
#5: Curly Bob for Thick Hair
A bob for curly thick hair does a wonderful job at helping thin out your hair for a lighter look and feel. The shaggier it looks, the more attitude it has! Get the look by having your curly hair cut into a shoulder-length bob, then add some light bangs to the look.
#6: Natural-Looking Tousled Bob
If you need a low-maintenance hairdo, try a tousled bob. For those with wavy hair, the best way to style is to apply a product with hold. Try Oribe Matte Waves texture lotion to damp hair, then air dry. No waves? No problem. Use a wand or flat iron. Twisting your hair vertically will ensure a soft, natural bend along the hair strand.
#7: Rooted Blonde Thick Bob
If you’ve got thick, blonde hair, don’t shy away from a rooted blonde bob. I highly recommend thick-haired women try bobs with lots of texture. It will give an edgier vibe to their look. Trying the bob with a rooted blonde helps blondes transition into a more lived-in look. But, with that, avoid going too dark with the root so that it blends more with your blonde.
#8: Slightly Angled Rounded Bob
If you have thick hair but want a bobbed cut, ask your stylist for a razor cut. Thick hairstyles need a textured cut along with additional texturizing to remove bulk. Because when was the last time thick bobs were in? If you have wavy to curly thick hair, consider thinning shears instead of the razor. Sometimes, a razor cut can give the appearance of more frizz. Whereas thinning shears cut in between your hair and layers.
#9: Dark Caramel French Bob
If you’re a woman with thick locks, try a dark caramel French bob. A bob is so versatile and can work on many different hair types including the thickest hair. Layers will be great to give some movement and height at the crown. Remove any unwanted thickness to remove bulk and have a lighter wispy feel.
#10: Thick Black Bob with Bottleneck Fringe
Going for the grungy look seems stylish with options like a bob with bottleneck fringe. To achieve this style its best fitted with textures from straight to curly. The bottleneck bangs can be cut in stages. You can model the grown out curtain bangs, or begin shorter for a longer wear.
#11: Chin-Length Thick Bob Cut
In my experience, a chin-length bob can be a good choice for thick hair. A thick bob can help you create the illusion of a strong jawline. Ask for interior texture to keep your hairline from becoming too bulky. To get the ends to turn under, use a flat iron and flick the iron toward your face as you get to the ends.
#12: Thick Hair Stacked Bob
A mid-length stacked bob is perfect if you’re a lady with thicker hair and you are looking for a polished finish that’s low-maintenance. The bevel and texture in the cut really help the style to fall into place. A thick bob cut has clean lines that are versatile when styling. You can go with sleek and sophisticated, or use a curling wand and toss some texture in for a more playful look.
Be prepared for the upkeep of this rounded bob hairstyle for thick hair. To keep it looking fresh and those lines crisp, you need to have your hair trimmed and reshaped every 6-8 weeks. When styling, use either a cream leave-in conditioner or light oil, as well as a thermal styler on damp hair. Tousle dry with your fingers, or flat wrap with a paddle brush until dry. Finish up by smoothing with your flat iron or adding texture with a curling wand.
#13: Stunning Bob Makeover
If you want to donate your hair or simply chop your locks, opt for a stunning bob makeover! To wear your hair super long requires a lot of product, feta going, and tired arms. Women who go from long to short will love the newfound freedom and styling ease that comes with a short bob.
#14: Modern Short Bob with a Middle Part
A modern short bob with a middle part is one of the best hairstyles for medium to thick hair. Classy and chic, a bob is perfect if you want a low-maintenance style. Remember to ask your stylist to texturize in certain areas to allow your hair to lay properly.
#15: Chic Thick Bob with a Center Part
A thick bob with a center part is one of the most classic looks. Shortening the locks to a more manageable length, can also add body, and shape, and cut down on style time. For thicker hair, I recommend the addition of texturizing, by asking your stylist to point cut into the ends for a softer look. This will also minimize bulk on the ends of your hair strands. If you have been toying with the idea of changing your side part to a center part, a chic bob hairstyle can be an inspiration to do so.
#16: The Choppy Bob
Choppy bob haircuts for thick hair look amazing when you add waves and highlights to create more dimension. This is a great cut for women with more angular faces because the shorter layers give you a fuller look. Ask for a balayage bob to enhance the layers even more.
#17: Short Bob for Over 50
A graduated short bob for women over 50 with thick hair is classic and chic. It elevates your style but is simple and wearable.
The thing about a graduated bob is that it can work with pretty much any type of hair. It can make fine hair bob look thicker and also sort of de-bulk the locks. Straight hair looks sleek, and curly hair looks polished and edgy.
Women with thick hair considering this traditional bob style should know the length and steepness of the angle are dependent on your face and head shape and overall aesthetic. A graduated blonde bob can be subtle or totally extreme in its length and shape.
Styling of any bob haircut for thick hair should be fairly effortless. The beauty of a great cut is that you shouldn’t have to spend tons of time or use a million products to make it look good.
#18: Graduated Bob for Wavy Thick Hair
A great way to get a graduated bob for wavy, thick hair is to get a blunt, textured cut.
Bobs on thick hair benefit from using the razor cutting technique, you can remove a lot of weight to give a more lived-in feel.
To style this razored bob, use Privé Smoothing Solution and round brush your hair, and when your hair is dry, use a 1-in curling iron to create soft waves followed by Privé Finishing Texture Spray for separation and definition.
This graduated bob is perfect for women who want to stay low maintenance and not have to come to the salon every four weeks. It’s also for the woman who isn’t afraid of texture and wants to stay trendy without having to do a lot to their hair on a daily basis.
When it comes to short hairstyles for women with wavy thick hair, the bob is a classic style with many different variations, so it can be fine-tuned to fit any woman’s face shape.
#19: Shoulder-Length Bob With Fringe
A shoulder-length bob with a fringe is a popular cut and works well on thick full hair. A bob on thick hair gives you a beautiful line at the bottom. Style this with some gel for a lived-in look. A messy layered bob cut is an edgy look for young women and will make you appear super stylish.
#20: Layered Bob Haircut with Bangs
A layered bob with bangs is a great cut for women with thicker hair who want a more casual, messy hairstyle.
The wild look here is all thanks to multiple layers that are cut shorter than your typical bob length. Therefore, the choppy layered bob for thick hair is optimal for thick-haired ladies.
#21: Shaggy Bob for Thick Frizzy Hair
A shaggy bob for thick, frizzy hair pairs perfectly for women with a more natural curl in their tresses.
Adding waves adds a soft form to this wild tapered bob cut, while still balanced out with tapered ends.
#22: Lob for Thick Hair
A lob, or longer bob, is ideal for thick-haired girls when multiple layers are added to create texture.
#23: Layered Long Bob with Bangs
Show off your thick full hair by having it in a layered bob cut right at the shoulders. The soft fringe gives a light effect contrary to the weight of the heavy bob on thick hair.
#24: Blunt Bob for Thick Hair
This is a blunt bob haircut that’s styled smooth with minimal volume and beveled the ends under.
The blunt bob is a great bob haircut for women with thicker hair who want to have a hairstyle that’s fun and easy to maintain. This cut is great for anyone with fine or medium-density straight/wavy hair.
For styling at home, all you need is a little bit of leave-in conditioner and some smoothing cream and blow dry smooth with a paddle brush. This is a great hairstyle for a woman who wants to be able to get up and go and still have a great hairstyle.
#25: Short Bob
Short bobs are often influenced by the ’20s era. Adding waves with your thick hair gives a more modern and natural feel than the classic version.
The empty space between the base and the shoulder is entirely part of the cut. This space draws a pronounced line and gives the cut a floating appearance.
To style this short bob cut for thick hair, use a half-moon iron and texturize by hand using a bit of Living Proof Amp2 Instant Texture Volumizer for a more organic look.
The most important thing to consider before choosing a bob hairstyle for thick hair is that you won’t be able to attach your thick hair anymore. For an active woman usually wearing a ponytail, this might not be the best choice.
We often think that shorter hair is easier to style but they’re not. Every morning you’ll have to adjust the volume with the help of a brush and a hair blower.
For thin hair, you will have to pump up the roots. I like doing it with Living Proof Dry Volume Basto, and for coarse hair, I suggest using Living Proof Instant Defrizzer.
Also, a straight bob will give a completely different look depending on the shape of the face. For example, on a square face, the volume of the cut is located at the base which is going to amplify the squareness of the face. For a round face, the line at the base will help to draw a thin jawline for a more defined look.
For short women, the space between the base and the shoulder will stretch out the neck. It all depends on what we want to highlight our morphology and what we want to hide. In the end, if you feel good about this look, the short bob haircut is going to be wonderful!
#26: Asymmetrical Bob with Undercut
This asymmetrical undercut bobs are perfect for women with thicker hair who want an edgy and glamorous look. The size of the undercut can range from a low one to a high one. It’s all depending on the density of your hair and the desired look. The best thing about undercut bobs is that it is completely customizable to fit any face shape.
An undercut bob is best for those women who desire a short and sassy style but have and “hate” their thick hair. It’s the easiest to style because, just think, you have the luxury of styling only half of your hair! No need to hassle with the bottom half of your hair, as it’s not there! For styling an asymmetrical cut, all you need is a little texture spray or dry and no shine styling wax, and she is ready to take on the day!
#27: Inverted Bob
Women with thick hair considering inverted bob haircuts should ask their stylist for heaving layering to ensure optimal volume. You can also break up the ends with deep point cutting for a sassy, textured feel. It gives lots of volume at the crown for easy, low-maintenance styling.
When styling inverted bobs for thick hair, use Living Proof Full Root Pump to give lift at the root when blowdrying and Living Proof Full Thickening Mousse through the midshaft and ends so the hair not only looks thicker. To finish, use Living Proof Dry Volume Blast it a similar texture spray and spray it into the hair while I’m blowdrying at a slower speed. This helps disperse the product and gives the hair all kinds of airy volume!
This black bob is great for so many face shapes since you can adjust the length at the front to hit where it will be most flattering on the guest’s face.
#28: Textured Bob for Coarse Thick Hair
Getting a textured bob for coarse, thick hair is very versatile.
You can get really creative with style this look. It can be made to look more polished with a flat iron and light styling products or can be messed up a bit and styled with some curls. In addition, use products that are denser like a hair putty or stronger hold hairspray to make it an edgier, more piecey bob that really brings out all that fun texture.
Take into consideration how much time and effort you are willing to put into their hair in the morning. Short hair can be super fun and is so trendy but the common misconception is that short hair is easier to take care of, when most of the time, it takes a little bit more effort when styling.
If you’re the type of person who only likes their hair in a high ponytail or doesn’t like any heat styling then this style may not be the best fit for you.
#29: A-Line Bob for Straight Thick Hair
For women with smaller faces, an A-line bob for straight, thick hair is a great way to lengthening the face. The bob haircut is iconic and has an easy styling and correct distribution volume. It looks clean, elegant, and expensive. This haircut is suitable for women of any age. This haircut visually emphasizes the lint of the cheekbones and neck. It’s ideal for those who do not have time for styling. You just blow dry your hair using products for smoothness. You can use a hair iron to create an even clearer geometric image.
#30: Medium-Length Bob
If you have a ton of thick hair, then a medium-length bob with a blunt cut and a few layers is perfect.
For styling a medium bob, use a flat iron to give a slight wave, then use a texturizing spray to give it a messier look.
This brunette bob cut is very low maintenance. If your hair is naturally curly it would be more difficult and higher daily maintenance but still possible.