The bob is one of the most notable hair trends of the past couple of years. We’ve worn the bob every which way, and it has proved itself to be an undeniably versatile cut. Our collective appetite for the breezy bob only grows in the (now fast approaching) summer months, when short styles really come into their own—a little extra ventilation for the neck never hurt anyone, after all. Enter side-parted bobs, the simple yet chic hair trend set to rule this season.
The bob couldn’t be easier to style, but for anyone in need of a little refresh, switching up your parting is an easy and cost-effective (read: free) way to do it. Those who usually wear a centre parting can quickly add volume, body and movement by flipping hair to one side. An easy way to overhaul your look, try adding a little volume spritz or texturiser to add grit and hold.
Whether worn deep or just slightly off centre, with straight strands or decked out in waves, the side-parting is the hair styling trick to get acquainted with this season—see everyone from Simone Ashley and Florence Pugh to Kerry Washington and Zendaya for proof. Below, discover some excellent side-parted bobs to inspire you ahead of summer 2023.
![side-parted bobs_0014_zendaya](https://voguesg.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/11125910/side-parted-bob_0014_zendaya.jpg)
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Zendaya
![side-parted bob_0012_kourtney kardashian](https://voguesg.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/11125904/side-parted-bob_0012_kourtney-kardashian.jpg)
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Kourtney Kardashian
![side-parted bob_0000_kaia gerber](https://voguesg.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/11125831/side-parted-bob_0000_kaia-gerber.jpg)
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Kaia Gerber
![side-parted bob_0017_laura harrier](https://voguesg.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/11125920/side-parted-bob_0017_laura-harrier.jpg)
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Laura Harrier
![side-parted bob_0001_charlize theron](https://voguesg.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/11125833/side-parted-bob_0001_charlize-theron.jpg)
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Charlize Theron
![side-parted bob_0018_kerry washington](https://voguesg.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/11125924/side-parted-bob_0018_kerry-washington.jpg)
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Kerry Washington
![side-parted bob_0011_julia garner](https://voguesg.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/11125900/side-parted-bob_0011_julia-garner-1.jpg)
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Julia Garner
![side-parted bob_0008_nicola coughlan](https://voguesg.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/11125850/side-parted-bob_0008_nicola-coughlan.jpg)
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Nicola Coughlan
![side-parted bob_0015_claire foy](https://voguesg.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/11125913/side-parted-bob_0015_claire-foy.jpg)
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Claire Foy
![side-parted bob_0010_aubrey plaza](https://voguesg.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/11125856/side-parted-bob_0010_aubrey-plaza.jpg)
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Aubrey Plaza
![side-parted bob_0007_florence pugh](https://voguesg.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/11125847/side-parted-bob_0007_florence-pugh.jpg)
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Florence Pugh
![side-parted bob_0005_elizabeth olsen](https://voguesg.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/11125841/side-parted-bob_0005_elizabeth-olsen.jpg)
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Elizabeth Olsen
![side-parted bob_0009_simone ashley](https://voguesg.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/11125853/side-parted-bob_0009_simone-ashley.jpg)
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Simone Ashley
![side-parted bob_0003_kristen stewart](https://voguesg.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/11125837/side-parted-bob_0003_kristen-stewart.jpg)
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Kristen Stewart
![side-parted bob_0004_kirsten dunst](https://voguesg.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/11125839/side-parted-bob_0004_kirsten-dunst.jpg)
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Kirsten Dunst
![side-parted bob_0006_lily james](https://voguesg.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/11125844/side-parted-bob_0006_lily-james.jpg)
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Lily James
![side-parted bob_0013_alexa chung](https://voguesg.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/11125907/side-parted-bob_0013_alexa-chung.jpg)
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Alexa Chung
![side-parted bob_0016_rachel zegler](https://voguesg.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/11125916/side-parted-bob_0016_rachel-zegler.jpg)
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