These 6 Bob Hair Trends Will Be Most Requested in Salons This Season

Yes, you heard it right. The bob is here to stay in 2026. Easily one of the biggest hair trends of the past few years, short hair is still reigning supreme this January. However, things are definitely shifting. The start of 2025 saw the rise of sleek, polished, anything-but-effortless bob hairstyles that could sometimes take hours to style. Not only that, but it was all about micro bob styles, which meant having to visit the hairdresser every few weeks for a trim. Don't get me wrong, I love the way these short hair trends look, but I personally don't want to be devoting that much time to my hair this season.

Luckily, it seems that this year is about embracing more laidback looks. I recently caught up with Izzy Warren, stylist at one of my all-time favourite salons, Hershesons Fitzrovia, and asked her all about the biggest bob hair trends of 2026. Warren told me that the following six styles are set to be everywhere, and I was delighted to see some super cool, wearable looks.

Intrigued? I thought so. Below, I've included details on each bob hair trend, along with my favourite products to help get the look. If you've been thinking about getting the chop or want to switch up your short hairstyle for the new year, then keep on scrolling.

6 of the Biggest Bob Hair Trends of 2026

1. The Beach Bob

If the cold weather is getting you down, the beachy bob hair trend is sure to lift your spirits. According to Warren, this relaxed short hairstyle is set to dominate in 2026. " is a low-maintenance bob that is kicked out on the end," she says. "It's perfect for lazy days by the beach."

Of course, you don't actually have to be by the beach to pull off this look. All you need is a good texturising spray to add a tousled finish and create movement in the ends of your hair.

Get the Look:

As the name suggests, this product will make your hair look as if you've just stepped out of the ocean (but in a really chic way).

Beachy waves are easier than ever with this innovative Hershesons tool.

2. The Shaggy Lob

As you can tell, relaxed, slightly longer bob hairstyles are really in this year. Next up, the shaggy lob. " shoulder grazing length with curtain bangs, and movement through the ends rather than a blunt outline," says Warren. " is more lived in and aligns perfectly with that fresh 2026 feel."

As you can see, this style looks stunning with a range of hair types, and if you don't want to go too short, it's the perfect in-between finish.