Ladies blessed with thick tresses often look for haircuts that are good at removing the excessive thickness and making the mane feel and look lighter. The good news is that you can achieve both of these goals with a bob cut.
In addition to providing thick hair with sassy volume and lightness, bob haircuts look extremely stylish and help you showcase the mind-blowing fullness of your hair from the best angle. Let’s explore a wonderful compilation of bob haircuts for thick hair.
1. Wavy A-Line Bob
This dark brown bob features multiple layers for that coveted lightness, which looks absolutely amazing when paired with loose waves and caramel highlights. While it’s a great choice for naturally wavy thick hair, this hot bob hairstyle is a breeze to create even if your tresses are on a straighter side — use a curling wand or flat iron to make waves.
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2. Short Bob with Side Bangs
This short bob looks especially feminine due to its soft waves and cute bangs. The latter, by the way, play a key role in drawing attention to the woman’s eyes and highlighting their beauty. If you want to copy this incredibly sexy hairstyle, don’t forget about texture spray to keep your waves messy.
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3. Bob Haircut for Straight Thick Hair
A stacked bob is a surefire way to reduce thickness and help your thick tresses feel lighter. Depending on your mood and occasion, you can make your bob sleek or go for a messy hairstyle like in this pic.
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4. Long Layered Blonde Bob
A longer version of bob cut combined with light blonde hair is an all-time classic. Feathery texture works wonders removing excessive thickness, while super long curtain bangs add the drama you might be craving for.
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5. A-Line Bob Haircut for Thick Hair
This medium bob is all about volume and movement, with elaborately placed highlights adding extra depth and dimension for a really chic look. Although it requires a bit of a round brush job, this option is worth trying if you want your thick locks to shine through at all times.
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6. Shaggy Bob with Curtain Bangs
In case you’re sick and tired of your unruly thick tresses, going shaggy might be what you need. Shaggy bob haircuts are the best at removing thickness and taming unmanageable locks. To spice your shaggy cut up, try trendy curtain bangs.
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7. Short Blunt Bob
Blunt bobs look awesome on thick tresses, which makes them hugely popular hairstyles for thick hair. In addition, they are pretty versatile — you can wear your blunt bob styled smooth, make it messy, and experiment with the parting.
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8. Romantic Bob Hairstyle
If you’re looking for a way to tame your thick hair without losing the feminine feel, consider a classic bob with youthful bangs. A perfect choice for naturally wavy hair, this cut works well with straight locks, too, and, not to mention, flatters virtually any face shape.
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9. Blunt Bob for Straight Hair
If you’re endowed with thick, stick-straight tresses, consider a blunt bob like this. It features layers to make thick hair appear lighter. Curtain bangs seamlessly integrate with the layers and make this bob hairstyle look way more interesting.
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10. Inverted Bob for Thick Hair
An inverted bob is a type of bob cut featuring shorter layers at the back and longer front pieces, reducing the weight and lifting your hair at the root. Moreover, an inverted bob hairstyle can be your way to go if you’re looking for a low-maintenance option.
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11. Asymmetrical Bob with Money Piece
This is definitely a hairstyle to stand out. While a messy asymmetrical bob is already an attention-grabbing choice, the contrasting money piece is a cherry on top making this hairstyle turn heads.
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12. Short Stacked Bob
A short bob with stacked layers looks really hot and elegant. You can go even further and juice up your short hair with an unusual color solution. As you see, a thick bob cut with multiple layers works well with gray hair, so consider this look for your next big transformation.
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13. Choppy Shoulder Length Bob
If your thick tresses are not that easy to manage, why not let them go wild? For this, choose a messy long bob — longer locks will pull your hair down, while choppy layers will create that blissful mess. Add choppy bangs and irregular parting, and you’ll get an effortlessly cool hairstyle.
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14. Chin Length Bob with Short Blunt Bangs
Want your thick straight hair to get a more textured appearance with minimum commitment? A choppy bob hairstyle might be what you need! For a more dramatic look, cut short blunt bangs and don’t forget to keep them perfectly straight to create a contrast with choppy tresses.
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15. Short Bob Haircut with Soft Lines
If you’re looking for ways to tame your thick hair, a bob haircut looks like a reasonable choice. Still, remember that bob hairstyles come in plenty of versions, and it’s essential to choose one to flatter your face shape and highlight your best features. What is more, bobs range from edgy to feminine and romantic like the one in this photo, making it easy to select an option to match your personality.
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16. Chin Length Bob for Naturally Curly Hair
Thick frizzy hair giving you trouble? It’s possible to fix with an elaborately layered bob cut and the right product to keep your luscious curls in place. Consult with your hairstylist about how to finally stop fighting with your natural texture and help it thrive.
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17. Sleek Bob with Blonde Highlights
It’s no surprise that a straight chin-length bob is a popular choice for both thick and thin hair types. It helps to lift the hair at the root, injecting dazzling volume and movement. A classic short bob doesn’t have to be boring — you can liven it up by playing with colors, for instance, by adding a contrasting money piece like in this photo.
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18. Textured Bob with Choppy Bangs
To make your thicker hair more manageable, consider getting a textured bob with plenty of layers that can significantly streamline your hair styling routine. For a playful, flirty vibe, ask your hair stylist for short choppy bangs.
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19. Jet Black Pixie Bob
A pixie bob is a great option if you’re looking for something between a long bob hairstyle and a short cut. It combines the exceptional convenience of short hair with the volume and fullness of a longer cut.
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20. Long Bob for Thick Hair
A long bob is an awesome choice if you want to showcase your super voluminous, thick wavy hair. Add layers for a lighter and more manageable mane and don’t forget to stock up on the right hair spray for beautiful waves.
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21. Curly Bob with Side Parting
Thick curly hair won’t give you hard days if you approach it wisely. A layered bob is an excellent solution to reduce the excessive thickness and make your curls lighter and bouncier. To make the whole thing look more interesting, employ a side part.
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22. Red Bob with Bangs
A super flattering choice for thick hair, a short bob can take on a brand-new meaning if you inject a bright color in it. This dimensional red is a good example of color making a difference. Still, when choosing your new shade, make sure it matches your skin tone and eye color.
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23. Short Bob for Straight Thick Hair
It would be a waste not to try a chin-length blunt bob if you have perfectly straight thick hair. It looks hot and chic, so all eyes on you are guaranteed! To make your dark bob even more outstanding, ask your colorist for an attention-grabbing color solution like these subtle honey blonde highlights.
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24. Long Bob with Side Swept Bangs
If you love your hair longer, consider getting a long bob going just a bit below your shoulders. Masterfully cut layers do an amazing job in reducing the thickness without removing the length, while long side-swept bangs make this haircut look way cuter and more feminine.
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25. Short Curly Bob
A short layered bob can be your best option if you seek to tame your unruly curls. With the right cut and a bit of texture spray applied on damp hair, you’ll be able to rock your natural texture instead of hiding it in a ponytail.
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26. Undercut Bob with Choppy Bangs
Regardless of which version of bob you go for, there’s a simple trick that can immediately make any of them look edgy and bold — a bob undercut. So, if you’re ready to go bold and express your personality in a haircut, steal this idea.
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27. Coal Black Bob for Thick Hair
This shiny black bob features subtle feathering to remove thickness and add movement without compromising the super sleek finish. The cut looks really elegant, but remember that it requires regular trimming and coloring sessions.
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Without any doubt, a bob is one of the most flattering choices for thick hair. Besides effectively removing thickness and making your tresses lighter, bobs are amazingly versatile so it’s easy to choose one that can perfectly match your face shape, hair texture, and personality.
