Celebrity Bob Hairstyles 2012

We are all inspired by hairstyles sported by celebrities whether we admit it or not. Looking at celebrity hairstyles gives us an idea about which type of hairstyle would flatter our face shape and bone structure. In recent years, bob hairstyles have become very popular and many celebrities can be seen sporting this trendy style. There are many variations of bob hairstyle from the layered bob, long bob to the graduated and asymmetrical bob. Before you ask your stylist to give you a bob hairstyle that is similar to that of your favorite celebrity, ascertain whether such a hairstyle will suit you. If you do not possess Rihanna's incredible jawline and bone structure, then emulating her hairstyle will not work. Given below are some of the best celebrity bob hairstyles 2012.

Best Celebrity Bob Hairstyles 2012

Not all celebrities who sport a bob hairstyle look great with it. But there are some who have made this short hairstyle their signature hairstyle and look awesome in it. Here we are going to discuss some celebrity bob hairstyles 2012.

Victoria Beckham
No discussions about celebrity bob hairstyle is complete without mentioning the queen of style. Known for her edgy and individualistic style, Victoria Beckham has, over the years, gone for variations of different short hairstyles from close crops, gamine, pixie to bobs. Perhaps one her best looks is the one she is wearing now, which is a graduated bob. To get this look, ask your stylist to cut your hair in a graduated bob haircut which is about an inch and a half shorter in the back than the front. The cut should follow the lines of the jaw with long layers through the back and mid layers in the crown area. This gives the bob a lot of movement which looks modern and edgy. To style this kind of bob hairstyle, you can either flat iron your hair, or use small rollers to create waves at the sides.

Jennifer Aniston
Make way for the queen of great hairstyles. Jennifer Aniston's long bob haircut is super sexy and ultra chic. The long bob also known as the "lob" has emerged as one of the most popular and modern version of the bob hairstyle. This hairstyle is suitable for women who have a round face shape or a prominent jawline. To get this hairstyle, ask your stylist to first cut your hair in long layers at the front and then go slightly shorter at the back. To style this haircut, you need to apply a little shine serum through your hair and blow dry hair straight with a blow dryer and a round brush. The long bob is a very stylish hairstyle and I am sure that it will become one of the most requested hairstyle this season.

Katie Holmes
Everyone knows that Katie Holmes looks much cuter in shorter hair than in long hair. Her bob hairstyle suits her elfin features and gives her a polished look. To recreate Katie Holmes' bob with fringes, ask your stylist to give you a bob haircut with long layers, with the hair at the back slightly shorter than the sides. You also need to get a side swept fringe that is wispy and not too thick. To style such a bob haircut, you need to part your hair at the side and apply a smoothing serum before blow drying your hair. Women with a heart shaped face would look great in such a hairstyle.

Keira Knightley
If you have seen recent pictures of Keira Knightley, then you must have loved her tapered bob hairstyle. This is one of the best celebrity bob hairstyles 2012 and it flatters almost all face shapes. This hairstyle is also incredibly versatile and it can be styled in a number of ways. To get this haircut, ask your stylist for a tapered bob haircut with chin grazing hair. Hair at the crown should be slightly voluminous so that hair does not fall flat. Hair at the sides should be an inch longer than the back to give the style some body and movement. If you have thin hair, then the best way to style such a bob haircut is by applying a bit of texturizing cream to hair and flat ironing the ends. This will give the hair a very good texture and will help set the style for a longer time.

Jessica Alba
The long bob hairstyle as sported by Jessica Alba is one of the hottest celebrity hairstyles of 2012. This type of bob hairstyle is suitable for women who have thick and wavy hair. To get this hairstyle, ask your stylist to cut your hair in long layers at the back, keeping the front shorter than the back. The layers at the sides of the face should start at the cheekbone. To style this bob haircut, you should apply a bit of volumizing hair mousse through your hair, and then blow dry it with the help of a paddle brush and a blow dryer.

Ginnifer Goodwin
We all love Ginnifer Goodwin's hairstyle because it is soft and romantic and gives her an ethereal look. A soft bob with side swept bangs is ideal for people who have medium textured hair which is slightly wavy. To get Ginnifer's look, ask your stylist to give you a soft bob haircut with layers cut from the cheekbone. Also ask for angled fringes that are soft and wispy and falls over one eyebrow. To style this haircut, apply a bit of hair serum to the hair ends and let your hair dry naturally. This is one of the low maintenance bob haircuts for 2012.

These were some celebrity bob hairstyles that you can take inspiration from. Getting inspired by celebrity bob hairstyles is great. But make sure that the bob hairstyle you choose suits your face shape and your lifestyle.