8 Celebs Who Have Rocked The Chic Flippy Bob

Few hairstyles manage to strike the perfect balance between vintage charm and contemporary polish quite like the flippy bob. Taking cues from the '60s and '90s, this haircut is defined by its short length and signature flicked-out ends. Unlike the traditional bob, often marked by sharp, blunt ends, the flippy bob offers a softer and more playful look. The ends of the cut curve upwards, creating a flattering shape that frames the face and adds buoyancy to the hair. What's more, it's refreshingly simple. All you need are some irons and a little finesse to smooth the hair and curve it up at the ends to create that trademark flip. Whether you opt for a gentle curve or a more dramatic flick, it's a style that's equal parts practical and chic. With that said, it's no wonder it's a favorite among celebrity style icons.

When Gigi Hadid swapped her defining mermaid waves for a flippy bob, it felt less like a haircut and more like a cultural event. For years, Gigi had epitomized California cool-girl status with her laissez-faire long locks. They were effortlessly tousled, sun-kissed, and spotlessly undone. The decision to part ways with her waves was a bold one, signaling the end of an era. Flowing beach layers were being eclipsed by something braver.

The reveal itself was as much a moment as the haircut. Gigi debuted her new look in an Instagram video with Chris McMillan, celebrity hairstylist extraordinaire and the genius behind Jennifer Aniston's iconic "Rachel" cut. With its softly flipped ends and decisive part, McMillan gave Gigi's new look a perennial edge. Though the style undoubtedly harked back to the fashion of yesteryear, the cut felt entirely fresh in Gigi's hands. She proved the cut could transition seamlessly between aesthetics, whether lounging in a sun-kissed garden or posing against a Vogue World backdrop in Paris, which she did in June 2024.

If there's one face card that never gets declined, it's Zendaya's. When she arrived at the 2023 CinemaCon to accept the honor of Star of the Year, her head turned heads. Her soft, voluminous flippy bob leaned into a loose, undone vibe. This wasn't the first time the actress' go-to hairstylist, Taije Simon, crafted a short look for the actress; at the 2023 SAG Awards, Simon styled Zendaya in a more structured curly bob. But this time, it was paying homage to old Hollywood, especially with the beautiful vintage Versace gown she paired it with. Taking to Instagram to reveal the hair products she used to get the look, the tress tamer said she used entirely OGX Beauty. This included their Silky Blowout Quick Drying Thermal Spray, 5-1 Keratin Smoothing Oil, Coconut Curls Decadent Creamy Mousse, and Renewing Argan Oil of Morocco Weightless Healing Dry Oil."

No conversation about short hair in the 2020s would be complete without mentioning Ms. Hailey Bieber. For years, the influencer-turned-beauty-entrepeneur has been the ultimate mood board inspiration for fashion, beauty, and hair fans. Since her rise to fame, she's become famous for her bobs, and with her take on the flippy bob, she cemented her place as a frontrunner in 21st-century trends.

With this style, Hailey strips the style down to its essence. With a sleek part and an ultra-glossy finish, her cut is minimalist and arresting. The subtle sweep at the ends adds just enough movement to keep the look fresh and dynamic. It's also such a versatile number. Whether she's walking the streets of LA in a casual tank top with her pop star husband, or gracing the pages of a glossy magazine, her hair allows her to adapt her look seamlessly to any setting. Evidently, less really can be more.

We love Lupita Nyong'o for many reasons, not least because of her elegance and individuality. When gracing the October 2024 Chanel show, she added yet another reason to that list. She worked her 'sisterlocs' — coined by her hairstylist Vernon Franćois — into a chin-length flippy bob that was excitingly eye-catching. In this look, the Black Panther actress's locks are swept to one side, beautifully framing her already perfect face. The chin-grazing length also nicely emphasized her sculpted jawline. The flipped-out ends added a fun flourish whilst also creating a sophisticated silhouette. She complimented it with a bold, graphic black-and-white Chanel coat.

François captured the essence of his work in an Instagram tribute to Afro hair. He said: "From the depths of history to the heavens above, you embody resilience, beauty, and power. Each coil, kink, and curl carries the stories of ancestors, journeys, struggles, and triumphs. Your upward spirals defy limits, reflecting boundless strength." Lupita's look didn't go unnoticed, with one fan perfectly summing up its impact: "That hairstyle really suits you. Very powerful." We couldn't agree more.

Gracie Abrams is living proof the flippy bob gets the Gen Z seal of approval. The "I Love You, I'm Sorry" singer-songwriter, whose fame blew up supporting Taylor Swift on her blockbuster Eras tour, has made the bob a celebrated staple of her signature style. She even let it steal the show on the cover of her viral album, "The Secret of Us," where her gently lifted-up bob adds an it-girl aesthetic to her introspective sound.

Gracie's version of the bob captures the understated, unstudied cool that has become synonymous with her generation. Unsurprisingly, then, TikTok has become a hub for Abrams-inspired hair transformations, as fans flock to recreate her look with irons and a touch of styling spray. With its delicate flick at the ends and a relaxed, slightly textured finish, it feels both approachable and unquestionably on-trend at once.

Jenna Ortega's fabulous flippy bob is the kind of haircut that feels like a natural extension of her persona: effortlessly cool and sharp, but still unpretentious. With its flicked-out ends hovering just above her shoulders, the cut tows a perfect line between classy and carefree. Once a shaggy wolf cut, her hair progressed into this updated, softly structured look in a move that feels deliberate without trying too hard. The flicked ends, as this style so often does, give it a sense of movement — as if the style shapes itself rather than requiring heavy-handed practice. Its length, somewhere between a bob and a lob (the shorthand for a long bob), makes it endlessly adaptable. On Jenna, it manages to look timeless and completely of the moment all at once. It's cool without needing to say so, but as she's proven time and time again, that's just the magic of Jenna Ortega.

Florence Pugh's hair journey has been a rollercoaster. She came onto the scene with long schoolgirl locks, as seen during her breakout role in "The Falling" alongside "Game of Thrones" star Maisie Williams. The celebrated starlet then shaved her hair for her role in "We Live in Time," a tearjerking romance alongside Andrew Garfield where Pugh's character learns she has ovarian cancer. In an interview with British Vogue, Pugh opened up about the unexpected effects of getting a buzzcut, saying: "In many religions, hair is the most precious thing on the body — it's where you store your memories and your dreams and your history." The experience left her head hypersensitive and she struggled to adjust. "My body went into a bit of a trauma from it. I was cold all the time."

As her hair began to grow back, Pugh leaned into the process and had fun experimenting with new styles. One such look was our beloved flippy bob. At the 2022 British Independent Film Awards, we saw her sporting one that cleanly bridged the gap between sultry '60s glamour and nonchalant '90s attitude. It, of course, looked amazing.

Selena Gomez has rocked the bob before. Fans may remember her soft, adorable take on the style during her "Wizards of Waverly Place" days when it framed her cheeky smile and puckish persona as Alex Russo. But Gomez's later iteration of the look is a far cry from her Disney beginnings. Instead, it's edgy, streamlined, and mature.

On the red carpet of the Academy Museum Gala in 2024, Selena premiered her new flippy bob haircut with a navy gown and a glossy silver manicure. It hit just below her chin, which flattered her face shape. According to celebrity hairstylist Jennifer Korab, the style "works well on oval, heart, and square face shapes, as its soft edges balance and flatter facial features" (via Glamour). We can't help but wonder if she added her own Rare Beauty "Find Comfort" hair mist, which — as per the brand's website — offers "uplifting notes of sparkling lemon zest, soft jasmine, and smooth cashmere wood."