22 Bob Ideas for Thick Hair That Are Full of Body and Bounce (2024)

Voluminous Curly Bob

By hiding your hair's natural parting, as Zendaya's done here, you're instantly creating a fuller-looking bob. Blow drying your roots in various directions and lifting up from the scalp will help you establish that volume up top. Her gorgeous curls break up that thicker density by giving it some movement and offering a feminine finish to the 'do.

Tightly Coiled Bob

Fine-tuning smaller ringlets can give you heaps of body and shape to your bob. To achieve ringlets like Janelle Monae's, have a tiny barrel on hand. We recommend a 1/2-inch curling iron, but you can use even smaller irons for tighter curls.

Curly Bob

Natural texture bobs are always stunning. But if you're planning to wear your bob with your curls on the reg, tell your stylist so they can cut the hair in its natural state, ensuring the haircut's shape is to your liking.

Sleek and Smooth Bob

A straight blowout and flat iron will help you achieve a silky smooth bob like Maya Rudolph's. To ensure your roots lay flat, go over them with a pencil flat iron or root comb. Make sure to use a heat protectant and keep your tool's temperature mid-range to avoid any damage.

Face-Framing Bob

Kat Graham's chunky fringe and thick bob complement her face shape, as all good haircuts should. If you've got a strong jawline like Graham's, consider getting a bob that hits at your chin. The chunky fringe and full waves add some symmetry to the look.

Dramatic Part Bob

Consider a dramatic side part like Vanessa Hudgens' to show off how thick and beautiful your bob is. Tucking the lighter side behind the ear and letting the heavier side hang out is a subtle yet chic styling detail.

Blunt and Bouncy Bob

Regina King's razor-sharp cut is the textbook definition of a blunt bob. The deep side part instantly enhances her sleek hairstyle.

Long Layered Bob

Long layers are an excellent way to break up the ends of a thick bob or any haircut, really. Whereas shaggy layers bring more body and shape throughout the style, longer layers give the hair softer movement and airy bounce.

Balanced Body Bob

To get a mushroom lob like Selena Gomez, symmetry is key. You'll want to part your hair precisely in the middle. Wet your hairline and use a rat tail comb to easily adjust your parting, then use your blow dryer to set your hair in the right direction.

Choppy Bob

Here, Gabrielle Union takes a fun and unique approach to her thick bob. Simply by cutting in choppy layers, her look has much more dimension and an asymmetrical feel. Sweeping it all in one flipped-out direction also gives Union's style a playful touch.

Flapper Wave Bob

A part of what makes Katy Perry's thick bob look so retro is the cropped illusion of her curls. Her '20s-inspired hairdo features one-directional curls—which are easy to achieve with a one-inch curling wand—giving her style that full-on flapper effect.

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Tousled Layered Bob

Naomie Ackie's long bob is accented with heavily texturized layers. Use a curling iron to add subtle bends and flips to your hair for added flair.

Choppy Fringe Bob

Adding a straight-across fringe is a great way to break up one-length haircuts like a bob. Giving your fringe a choppy finish like Taraji P. Henson can offer some contrast and add character to the hair.

Flipped Over Bob

Kelly Rowland is a vision in this thick, tousled bob. We love how messily over-directed her bangs and parting are, creating an effortlessly elegant look.

Retro Mushroom Bob

Florence Pugh's bob is a clear ode to Michelle Pfeiffer's role as Elvira Hanco*ck in Scarface. The mushroom-inspired haircut and tucked ends offer a slightly more modern take on the timeless 'do.

Wispy Bob

A great way to break up thick bobs is to give them a little edge. Wispy edges, that is. To emulate Venus Williams' long bob, ask your stylist to use a razor to shape your one-length cut.

Old Hollywood Bob

Lori Harvey gave her bob an Old Hollywood feel, opting for perfectly sculpted waves. She completed her glamorous style with sleek and slick edges—use an edge styler and edge control to get the look.

Ballerina Bob

Maya Hawke's bouncy bob is giving us some serious ballerina vibes. Round brushing the ends will give you the perfect angle needed to achieve the flipped-in look.

Gentle Wavy Bob

Beyoncé can pull off any hairstyle—and this wavy bob serves as proof. This tousled short 'do is enhanced with gentle waves and tons of shine.

Heavily Highlighted Bob

Let's not forget that bobs don't have to be limited to one length or color. This heavily layered a-line bob is one of Halle Berry's best haircuts. The heavy blend of highlights and lowlights helps break up the thickness with some much-needed dimension.

Half-Up Bob

Half-up hairstyles are a great way to give your thick bob a more airy feel. Lucy Hale's half-up 'do places the volume at the crown with a bit of backcombing behind her center part.

Brushed-Out Bob

Brushing out the natural texture of your bob, like Solange did at the Met Gala, can add tons of fullness and shape to your look. The micro curly bangs are a cool finishing touch.