The ‘Malt Shop’ Bob Is the Sweetest Take on the Short Style

You may not have heard of the “malt shop bob,” but you’ve definitely seen it before. It’s essentially a ’60s-inspired bob with flippy ends. However, today’s take on the trend is a little less… rigid. Beyond the hallmark flared ends, there are so many ways to make this retro bob your own, from adding piece-y layers to dramatic parts.

Thinking about trying the look? We’ve got you covered with the 15 best takes on the malt shop bob. Scroll on for all the malt shop bob inspiration you’ll ever need.

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Silver Malt Shop Bob

Okay… maybe this is the ’60s? Gigi Hadid’s super stylized malt shop bob came complete with a swooping bang, which you can replicate with a large roller.

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Side-Parted Malt Shop Bob

Selena Gomez’s malt shop bob is more of a lob, but that doesn’t matter. The flip is there, and so is a perfect side part.

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Bouncy Bob with Highlights

Though we usually see her with long, long hair, once upon a time Lizzo enhanced her malt shop bob look with shaggy layers, a piece-y side bang, and bright blonde highlights. And guess what? It looks good as hell.

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Super Sleek Flippy Bob

Florence Pugh jumped on the bob bandwagon as well. Here, she styled her flared cut in a super sleek way, creating a glossy, wet look at the top.

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Precise Malt Shop Bob

Lori Harvey’s malt shop bob is crisp and clean. She enhanced her short ‘do by opting for a deep side part.

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Inside Out Malt Shop Bob

Yeah, she made this bob from scratch. Nara Smith’s retro bob is more inward-facing than flipped outward, but the malt shop energy is all there.

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Subtly Flipped Bob

Want to achieve a subtler version of the malt shop bob? Follow Carey Mulligan’s lead and go for lightly flipped ends.

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Slicked Back Bob

To make this vintage bob feel updated, take notes from Vanessa Hudgens. Opt for a slicked-back look on top and a dramatic flip on the ends.

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Modern Malt Shop Bob

Or go *this* route? Greta Lee’s malt shop bob is even more modern, with choppy ends and a middle part that quickly transitions to some slick, tucked back strands.

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Blinged Out Malt Shop Bob

Celebrity hairstylist Kahh Spence drew inspiration from Cher and Rihanna to create Kiana Lede’s bouncy bob. Spence added a little extra glamour to the look by placing a couple of bedazzled bobby pins at the front of the singer’s hair.

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Piece-y Malt Shop Bob

A piece-y cut gives the malt shop bob an effortless vibe. However, the ever-so-slightly flipped-out ends create a sense of uniformity.

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Copper Malt Shop Bob

This deep side part frames the face and adds a bit of volume to what’d otherwise be a fairly straightforward bob. The bob’s copper color also makes the look more of a statement.

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Dramatic Glamour Malt Shop Bob

Keke Palmer’s lob is channeling Old Hollywood glamour vibes. From the swooped bangs to the bedazzled hair accessories, we’re obsessed with the look.

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Retro Malt Shop Lob

Lean fully into the malt shop bob trend like Avani. Celebrity hairstylist Danielle Priano used all SexyHair products to achieve this look.

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Luxury Malt Shop Bob

Ever the fashionista, Paige DeSorbo showed us how to elevate the malt shop bob with an array of sparkling barrettes. These are Miu Miu, but the beauty market’s current passion for hair accessories means you can get the luxe look for less anywhere.

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