Will a blunt haircut look good on thin hair?

Yes. A blunt haircut will give the appearance of thicker tresses, which is definitely a plus if you've got thin or thinning hair. But even if you opt for blunt ends, you may want to stick with cuts that are mid-length or shorter since a lengthy mane can exacerbate thin hair.

Should I get a blunt haircut if I have thick hair?

Typically, blunt cuts will appeal most to those who want to feign thickness. Still, that's not to say that a blunt cut can't work for thick hair. The key is incorporating subtle layering to remove some bulk while keeping ends blunt. Or, if you want to showcase your thick mane, you can't go wrong with a blunt lob.

Do blunt haircuts have layers?

You may have heard that blunt haircuts are one length all around. While that's the case for most blunt haircuts, you can still wear a blunt cut that has layers as long as ends are kept at a uniform length. Those with thicker hair might opt for a blunt haircut with subtle layers to lend movement and remove some weight.

32 Blunt Cuts That Are Chic and Classic

rose bryne — @harryjoshhair / Design by Camden Dechert

Whether you decide to dye, cut, or style your hair a new way, switching up how you wear your hair is undeniably one of the most fun things you can do with your appearance. With so many options though it can feel overwhelming to pick a new look, especially if you already like what you have and just want to experience a subtle change. Thankfully, there are a handful of looks that are timeless yet cool, notably the blunt cut.

"Blunt cuts technically refer to the way the very ends of the hair are cut," says celebrity stylist Gregory Patterson. "So, 'blunt' means straight across the end of the hair, leaving a strong shape to the end, versus a pointy sharp end from point-cutting, or a sliced end from a razor."

Blunt cuts can be worn on all hair lengths and textures, making it incredibly versatile. Yes, there are ways to make pixies and long, frizzy styles blunt — it's just about technique and finding a trusty hairdresser. If you're curious about the look and want to try something new, we tapped two professional hairstylists to share their tips on achieving and styling blunt cuts. Plus, 32 of our favorite styles as seen on celebrities ranging from Ciara and Bella Hadid to Lana Condor and Yara Shahidi. Click through to see 32 celeb-inspired blunt cuts we're loving right now.

Meet the Expert

• Gregory Patterson is a celebrity stylist and a beauty and spokesperson for Sally Beauty.

• Savannah St. Jean is a beauty expert, hairstylist, and the owner of Savannah Rae Beauty in Miramar Beach, Florida.

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French Bob

blunt cut jourdan dunn — Mike Marsland/WireImage

Leave it to Jourdan Dunn to pull of the classiest French bob. Paired with a middle part and glossy strands, it's a blunt cut that feels soft and feminine.

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Half-Up, Half-Down

Cara Delevingne is no stranger to changing up her hair, but this look is a bit more subdued for her. Here, the ends are kept stick-straight while the top of hair is pulled up and away. Slick back with Bumble and bumble Bb. Sumogel ($34) and you've got yourself a modern take on a traditionally preppy look. For a little more pizzazz, incorporate a fun accessory.

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Sleek-Straight Mid-Length

Joan Smalls sleek-straight blunt cut — JB Lacroix / Getty Images

Joan Smalls wears a blunt cut that goes a little past her shoulders. With a clean middle part and sleek-straight finish, it reads as fierce. "You shouldn’t be anxious about blunt ends because hair grows in uniformly, and a blunt edge helps to avoid split ends since there is a sharp clean slice," says celebrity stylist Gregory Patterson.

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Pink Lob

Rita Ora's deep side part adds depth to her collarbone-grazing lob. The subtle pink hue (a slightly acid-washed take on the traditional bubblegum look) is the icing on the cake.

Byrdie Tip

To get this look, ask your colorist to lighten your hair with bleach before adding pink on top.

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Face-Framing Lob

Julianne Hough middle-parted lob — Jerritt Clark / Stringer / Getty Images

We love Julianne Hough's middle part in this blunt lob look. If you've got fine strands, prep with a blowout spray, such as Color Wow Dream Coat Supernatural Spray Anti-Frizz Treatment ($28). It will smooth down flyaways without weighing hair down. Then, when blowdrying, slightly flip hair under using a round brush to get that face-framing finish.

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Curly Bob

blunt cut yara shahidi — Frazer Harrison/Getty Images

Yara Shahidi proves that curly hair can look angular, blunt, and chic AF. Use a curl defining gel such as SheaMoisture's Coconut & Hibiscus Defining Styling Gel ($10) to keep your curl pattern intact and shiny.

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Tousled Textured Lob

J.Lo's long bob is made all the more fresh with blunt ends and plenty of texture. For that "perfectly undone" finish, add a sea salt mist or texturizing spray to your hair and muss it up a bit.

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Pin Straight With Subtle Layers

Khloe Kardashian deep side part and pin-straight blonde hair — Jeff Vespa / Getty Images

The beauty of Khloé Kardashian's blunt cut is that a few subtle layers help to frame her face—while also removing some weight from thicker tresses. The remaining hair remains pin-straight and side-parted, with the blunt ends continuing all the way around her head.

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Super Long

Zendaya sports a long blunt look at the Spider-Man: Far From Home premiere. It looks gorgeous with her open-back dress, and the middle part adds a modern touch. Keeping long tresses at one length all the way around the head adds thickness and dimension, so it's especially great for those with fine hair.

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Wavy Bob

Hailey Bieber blunt, wavy lob — Steve Granitz / Getty Images

Hailey Bieber's wavy bob shows that a blunt cut looks amazing on nearly any hair type. To ensure it looks as effortless as possible, use a spray with a little grit. We like Ouai Wave Spray ($28)—so much so that we even wrote about it—which is infused with rice protein meant to add texture and hold.

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Straight and Glossy

Kerry Washington super-sleek blunt mid-length cut — Frederick M. Brown / Stringer / Getty Images

Kerry Washington's super-sleek 'do is great for any kind of formal event. Plus, it's a breeze to achieve: Straighten your hair (if you need to), then smooth it back with some styling cream. "Don’t forget your heat protection products," says Patterson. Try Paul Mitchell Firm Style Freeze and Shine Super Spray ($21.50) for a shiny finish and serious hold.

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Slicked-Back Ponytail

Bella Hadid takes the blunt trend up a notch, tying it in a ponytail that perfectly displays straight, uniformed ends. If you don't have long hair or the patience to grow it out, this look can easily work with some extensions.

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Voluminous Natural Bob

Gabrielle Union's voluminous bob is artful, thanks to its A-line shape. For this look, you'll want a product with lots of hold, such as R+Co's Outer Space Flexible Hairspray ($36). And to keep it from looking triangle-like, ask your stylist to lighten up or remove bulk at the weight line, suggests Patterson. "This helps keep it looking modern and if you do wear it wavy or curly, it will help to give some push and pull to what appears to be a uniform, one-length cut."

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Beachy Shoulder-Length

Margot Robbie beachy waves — Steve Granitz / Getty Images

Margot Robbie's look hinges largely on the texture, which lands somewhere between curled and crimped. For the ultimate beach waves, let hair air-dry before applying a product like Ouai Air Dry Foam ($28).

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Wavy Bob With Curtain Bangs

A bit of bend throughout the hair lends Rihanna's lob ultra-sexy movement. The jawline-skimming length highlights the blunt ends, while the shape keeps things a bit more bohemian. According to hairstylist Savannah St. Jean, blunt cuts that swing just above the shoulder are supremely versatile. Why? "Because you can either wear this sleek and smooth, or add beach waves and texturizing spray to add some personality to the look," she says.

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Curly Crop With Fringe

Kacy Hill curly crop with blunt bangs — Dimitrios Kambouris / Getty Images

Kacy Hill's waves are pure drama due to their all-over blunt length. Mini bangs add balance and interest. "Blunt cuts are my favorite because they make thin hair look strong and full and they make thicker hair look well-groomed and expensive," says Patterson. "Plus, blunt ends make curls look like they are behaving," he adds.

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Pushed-Back Bob

blunt cut gigi hadid — Steve Granitz/WireImage

Give your blunt cut an even more modern twist by styling it in a pushed-back style that's sleek yet texturized, à la Gigi Hadid.

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Flipped-Out Bob With Fringe

Winnie Harlow blipped-out bob with fringe — Dimitrios Kambouris / Getty Images

Flipped-out hair like model Winnie Harlow's isn't always easy to pull off but she grounds the look with fringed bangs. All-over gloss from roots to blunt tips is key. We recommend Color Wow's Extra Mist-ical Shine Spray ($29) for a similar look.

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1920s-Inspired Bob

Nina Dobrev bob with fringe — David Livingston / Getty Images

Nina Dobrev's 1920s-inspired bob is sharp and sophisticated. Blunt bangs, which blend into the rest of the hair, add to the look, as do a slight roll-under and glossy finish.

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Wavy Bob

Selena Gomez wavy blunt bob — Steve Granitz / Getty

Whether she's experimenting with length, color, or texture, Selena Gomez is not one to shy away from changing up her hair. Here, she goes with a wavy bob that is low-maintenance and great for every day. Blunt ends make hair look even more voluminous, notes Patterson. And a bob that hits just past the chin—and beyond—also serves to elongate a round face.

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Bixie with Bangs

blunt cut kerry washington — Frazer Harrison/WireImage

This look is for bold personalities who aren't afraid to stand out. Kerry Washington's angular bixie and bangs combo means business and style.

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Tousled Bob

Kaia Gerber blown-out bob — Peter White / Getty Images

Kaia Gerber's bob is blunt but still natural, thanks to a bit of wave and texture throughout the hair. For this look, try air-drying hair rather than blowing it out. It even works for second-day hair, just don't forget the dry shampoo.

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Bedhead Bob

Lana Condor textured bob — Steve Granitz / WireImage / Getty Images

Actress Lana Condor's blunt-cut bob is teased to perfection. Strategic layering—with blunt ends, no less—adds movement and dimension. For a heavily textured, undone look like this, spritz on a spray like Sachajuan Ocean Mist ($34) before scrunching the ends as you rough-dry hair.

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Long Curls

blunt cut beyonce — Kevin Winter/Getty Images

If anyone can convince us that frizzy hair is in vogue it's Beyoncé. Here, she styled her medium-length hair in a voluminous blunt cut.

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Straight and Swept Back

Kim Kardashian blonde, swept-back hair — Pascal Le Segretain / Getty Images

Kim Kardashian has had a lot of standout hair moments, this golden blonde lob included. She keeps her style pulled back, but not rigid, adding a boost of volume to fine tresses. For a similar look, try a product that offers weightless hold, like Verb Ghost Hairspray ($19).

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Textured Lob

Rowan Blanchard's hair is casual but still chic. Here, the key is to turn the blunt ends out ever so slightly while leaving a bit of natural wave throughout the rest of the hair. A little heat styling and the right product—think: In Common Magic Myst Universal Hair Elixir ($35)—will work wonders.

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Lob With Baby Bangs

Emma Roberts blunt bangs — Frazer Harrison / Getty Images

Emma Roberts' blunt cut is defined largely by her baby bangs, which are short and straight across. They tend to work best on those with straight hair since wavy or curly textures will require more styling time and upkeep.

Byrdie Tip

For a slightly more natural look, have your stylist cut bangs vertically, which will help them lie better against the face.

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Long and Straight With Wispy Bangs

Camila Cabello with long straight hair with bangs — Steve Granitz / Contributor / Getty Images

Camila Cabello's long, straight locks look great with blunt edges, and the addition of wispy bangs helps to frame the face. "Finish this look by either kissing just the ends with a flatiron or creating some bends and waves with a curling iron (or the combo of a flat iron and curling iron)," says Patterson, who recommends the Ion Titanium Pro Curling Iron ($45).

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Pixie with Micro Bangs

blunt cut katy perry — David Livingston/Getty Images

Give your pixie an extra edge by incorporating blunt bangs into the mix. It's the perfect way to make your super-short style more interesting as you grow it out and play around.

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Super-Sleek Shoulder-Length

Olivia Culpo with a blunt bob — Lilly Lawrence / Getty Images

Shoulder-skimming hair (like Olivia Culpo's blunt lob seen here) is flattering on nearly everyone, which is part of the reason we love this haircut. It's also incredibly versatile so style it up, down, straight, wavy; honestly, the options are endless.

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High Ponytail

blunt cut — Santiago Felipe/Getty Images

Ciara's super-sleek, sky-high ponytail is such a statement. It's classic, simple, yet makes a huge impact as her long hair cascades down the sides and into blunt, tucked-in tips.

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Tucked-Under Bob With Bangs

Jeannie Mai bob with bangs — Alberto E. Rodriguez / Getty Images

Jeannie Mai's tucked-under bob provides a nod to the 1960s. The sleek and glossy texture, however, is pure 2020s. "To wear and style a blunt-line haircut, opt for a flat brush instead of a rounded brush for your blow-dry—and this is true even if you are going to add some wave or bend to your style," says Patterson.

FAQ

Will a blunt haircut look good on thin hair?

Yes. A blunt haircut will give the appearance of thicker tresses, which is definitely a plus if you've got thin or thinning hair. But even if you opt for blunt ends, you may want to stick with cuts that are mid-length or shorter since a lengthy mane can exacerbate thin hair.
Should I get a blunt haircut if I have thick hair?

Typically, blunt cuts will appeal most to those who want to feign thickness. Still, that's not to say that a blunt cut can't work for thick hair. The key is incorporating subtle layering to remove some bulk while keeping ends blunt. Or, if you want to showcase your thick mane, you can't go wrong with a blunt lob.
Do blunt haircuts have layers?

You may have heard that blunt haircuts are one length all around. While that's the case for most blunt haircuts, you can still wear a blunt cut that has layers as long as ends are kept at a uniform length. Those with thicker hair might opt for a blunt haircut with subtle layers to lend movement and remove some weight.