13 '90s Bob Trends That Still Look Fresh Today

Victoria Beckham, Winona Ryder, and Drew Barrymore with 90s Bob Hairstyles — Getty Images / Byrdie

Beauty trends are known to recycle themselves, and '90s hairstyles are holding on strong. Bobs in particular have made a major comeback.

With inspiration stemming from '90s icons like Jennifer Aniston, Drew Barrymore, and Naomi Campbell, it comes as no surprise that we're seeing a resurgence of these short-hair looks.

From bubble bobs to flippy bobs, a variety of bob styles are enjoying a revival. We've rounded up some of our favorites to inspire your next look. Ahead, see nine of the most timeless '90s bobs and modern-day examples.

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The Bixie

Winona Ryder and Taylor Russell with 90s Bob Hairstyle — Getty Images

When Winona Ryder debuted this haircut, it hadn't yet been dubbed a "bixie." However, the term is permanently in our beauty lexicon now. This bob-pixie hybrid offers the best of both worlds. It's got that long bubbled bob length around the face, but the above-the-jaw crop and layered neckline in the back venture into pixie territory.

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The Blunt Bob

Linda Evangelista and Lori Harvey with 90s Bob Hairstyle — Getty Images

Basically, anything that happened at the height of supermodel fandom became a trend to be replicated. Blunt bobs, for example, made a major splash in the '90s because of fashion's finest, like Naomi Campbell and Linda Evangelista. Celebs continue to flock to the sharp, straight haircut today.

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The Bubble Bob

Nia Long and Ciara with 90s Bob Hairstyle — Getty Images

The bubble bob has been hot since actresses like Nia Long wore it in the '90s. Today's version, as seen on stars like Ciara, is often worn at slightly shorter lengths. However, the dramatically tucked ends remain, adding a playful feel to the bouncy look. This voluminous look is perfect for those with thick, textured hair but can be adapted for other hair types.

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The Cropped Bob

Cameron Diaz and Hailey Bieber with 90s Bob Hairstyle — Getty Images

Cropped bobs have been flooding our social feeds lately. Model-influencers like Kaia Gerber and Hailey Bieber are bringing back effortless chin-length styles similar to Cameron Diaz's look in the late '90s. This cropped bob is all about its lived-in feel, be it with choppy layers like Diaz or tousled, wavy styling like Bieber's.

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The Curly Bob

Tracee Ellis Ross and Yara Shahidi with 90s Bob Hairstyle — Getty Images

In the '90s, Tracee Ellis Ross and Sarah Jessica Parker were two women who showed off their curls with chic bobs. Throughout the 2020s, we've seen more examples of stunning short haircuts with natural texture. Case in point: Yara Shahidi's short and structured curly bob.

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The Flippy Bob

Drew Barrymore and Taraji P. Henson with 90s Bob Hairstyle — Getty Images

While flippy bobs date back to the '50s and '60s, they also had their moment in the '90s, as Drew Barrymore proved. The retro hairstyle continues to appear on red carpets today, with icons like Taraji P. Henson giving it a go. Henson's high-shine, glossy hair and boldly flared ends give the look a current-day twist.

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The Posh Bob

Victoria Beckham and Selena Gomez with 90s Bob Hairstyle — Getty Images / Selene Gomez

If you grew up in the '90s, you likely idolized The Spice Girls and their beauty looks. Victoria Beckham, known as Posh Spice, often sported a trendy center-parted bob. Selena Gomez has worn a bob much like Beckham's. The signatures of this style include sleekness and tons of shine. For added flair, you can slightly curl the ends under like Gomez.

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The Rachel Bob

Jennifer Aniston with 90s Bob Hairstyle — Getty Images

Whether or not you were a fan of the popular '90s sitcom Friends, you know about "The Rachel." Jennifer Aniston's ultra-layered haircut was a standout style of its time—a hairstyle phenomenon, to say the least. While the deep side part is still present, the actress' current approach to the lob is sleeker, smoother, and straighter overall.

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The Supermodel Bob

Christy Turlington and Zendaya with 90s Bob Hairstyle — Getty Images

'90s hairstyles were notorious for their volume, and the supermodel bob is no exception. Worn by the likes of Christy Turlington and Naomi Campbell, this style features fluffy curls and tons of movement. Seeing these big, billowy blowouts return to the red carpet has been a refreshing contrast to minimalist, no-fuss hair.

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Short and Side Swept

Angelina Jolie and Gracie Abrams — Getty Images

Whether you have a shorter bixie or a classic bob, what matters here is the styling. A super deep side part was all the range back in the '90s, and stars like Gracie Abrams are bringing the vision back today.

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The Curved Lob

Salma Hyek and Hailey Bieber — Getty Images

With its long layers and flippy ends, the curved lob is a favorite for those who don't want to go too short or commit to massive amounts of daily styling. Everyone went crazy for the cut when Hailey Bieber debuted hers earlier this year, and you can easily look a few decades back for reference photos.

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