Ok so can we talk about wavy hair for a second. It is honestly one of the most versatile textures out there and I feel like people do not give it enough credit.
From short choppy bobs to long glamorous layers – this list covers pretty much every length and color you could want. I picked 50+ of my absolute favorites trendy looks and I will tell you now, you are going to want to screenshot a lot of these!
Tousled Espresso Wavy Bob
Ok so this bob is really dark, like a super deep espresso brown, and I love it. The waves are kind of messy but in a good way. It hits right at the chin which is so flattering. If your waves get a little wild, this cut is honestly perfect for that because it just works with whatever your hair wants to do.
Beachy Honey Balayage Lob
The color on this one goes from a warm golden root down to really pretty sun-kissed ends. I am obsessed with it. It falls right at the collarbone which is my favorite length for wavy hair. Waves hold their shape so well at this length and the color makes the whole thing look really alive and beachy.
Caramel Balayage Wavy Bob
This is a chocolate brown bob and the caramel pieces running through it are gorgeous. The waves are really soft and polished, not messy at all. It grazes the chin and looks so put-together. Honestly if you want a short cut that still looks really refined, this is the one to save.
Dark Chocolate Long Beach Waves
Long hair people, this one is for you. It is dark chocolate brown with these soft golden highlights scattered through and the waves are just huge and beautiful. The length goes way past the chest. I always tell my clients with long wavy hair to get some long layers cut in and let the waves do the rest, and this is exactly what I mean.
Silver Charcoal Wavy Pixie Bob
Ok this one is so cool, like genuinely one of my favorites in this whole list. It is a short pixie bob with this really beautiful mix of dark charcoal and soft silver tones. The waves give it this windswept quality that I love. If you are thinking about embracing your natural grey, please look at this picture because it shows exactly how chic that can look.
Icy Platinum Tousled Bob
Pearl platinum blonde with soft loose waves, yes please. It is just a little undone which I think makes it so much more wearable than a super polished version would be. Fine wavy hair does really well with a cut like this. The waves create volume at this length in a way that longer hair just can’t.
Espresso Curly Voluminous Lob
The volume on this one is incredible. It is a deep espresso lob with bouncy ringlet-style waves and the shape is just so full and round. Sitting at the shoulder is such a good length for curly-wavy hair. If your waves lean more toward curly, a layered lob like this is really the move.
Vivid Copper Long Waves
Copper hair and waves were made for each other, I really believe that. The color shifts and catches the light differently in every single curl. This goes way past the chest and the waves are big and polished with kind of an old Hollywood feel. Medium to thick wavy hair is going to carry this look the best.
Dark Root Smoky Grey Bob
Dark roots into smoky ash grey is such a cool color combination. The waves on this chin-length bob are bouncy and tousled and they move really nicely around the face. It has this moody, edgy quality that I find really elegant somehow. If you have dark wavy hair and you want to try something different with color, this is a really good low-commitment option to consider.
Dark Wavy Lob with Bangs
Wispy curtain bangs on a near-black wavy lob, it is such a good combination. The bangs soften everything and the waves are loose and lived-in. I think this is really flattering for longer face shapes because the fringe and the wave volume together balance things out really well. It is one of those cuts that looks intentional without trying too hard.
Dark to Blonde Choppy Lob
The contrast on this one is bold and I love it. Dark roots going into a sandy champagne blonde with choppy tousled waves, it looks so cool and modern. The lob sits at the collarbone with a lot of undone texture through the ends. This shows really well that dark roots and pale ends can look completely intentional on wavy hair.
Copper Waves with Fringe Bangs
Pumpkin spice copper hair with straight across fringe bangs is such a fun look. The bangs create this cool contrast against the loose natural waves falling past the chest. I love how the blunt fringe and the relaxed waves kind of balance each other out. If you have wavy hair and you have always been scared of bangs, a full fringe like this actually looks really amazing with waves.
Mushroom Blonde Tousled Bob
This cool ash-mushroom blonde color is so interesting to me, it sits somewhere between blonde and grey and I am into it. The waves are totally windswept and airy and the cut is just above the shoulders. Fine wavy hair will love this so much because the short length uses every bit of wave texture to create shape and volume. No filler needed.
Dark Brunette Curly Wavy Lob
This rich dark brown lob is SO full, like the curls are bouncing and spiraling and the whole thing has so much life to it. There are subtle warm caramel pieces through the color that add dimension. The shoulder length gives the curls room to really open up. Anyone with a 2B to 3A wave pattern thinking about going shorter should bookmark this immediately.
Caramel Ombré Wavy Lob
Deep chocolate brown melting into caramel and golden ends, it is so pretty. The waves are smooth and polished and they sit at the collarbone in a really elegant way. I think this color photographs really well because the depth and the wave movement create so much visual interest together. It looks fancy but it is actually pretty easy to maintain.
Dark Espresso Glamour Waves
Near-black espresso hair with caramel balayage highlights styled into long sweeping waves, it is old Hollywood and I love it. The highlights catch the light as the waves move which is so beautiful. This works best on thick wavy hair that has enough density to hold big waves all day. Seriously stunning.
Brunette Waves with Curtain Fringe
Cool-toned dark brunette with soft curtain fringe parting in the middle, it is such an effortless look. The waves fall loosely past the chest and they are relaxed and undone rather than perfectly set. I think this works for almost any face shape which makes it one of the most versatile cuts on this whole list. Very low-key but really beautiful.
Espresso to Gold Ombré Bob
Dark espresso roots going into warm honey-gold ends on a shoulder-length bob, yes. The waves make the color transition look really seamless and natural. There is a slight A-line shape to the cut which I think is really flattering. If you have a wavy bob and you want to add color, a warm ombré like this is such a gorgeous way to do it.
Honey Curly Bob with Bangs
This short curly bob with warm golden honey tones and a wispy fringe is one of the cutest things I have seen. The bangs are soft and slightly wavy which works so well with the bouncy curls framing the face. It is very short, well above the collarbone, and the curls create a lot of volume and roundness. Short curly cuts have so much personality and this one proves it.
Golden Bronde Fringed Lob
Warm golden bronde with a wispy fringe and tousled waves past the shoulder, it is very right now. The soft fringe just grazes the brows and the waves have a lot of movement and texture through the ends. The color is a natural-looking blend of warm brown and golden blonde that catches the light really nicely. Medium density wavy hair is going to love this cut so much.
Strawberry Gold Retro Waves
The color on this one is a warm strawberry blonde peach-gold and it is kind of one-of-a-kind. The waves are set with smooth sweeping curves that feel a little vintage but still totally modern. I love when a color makes someone look like they invented their own shade. If you want waves that feel glam instead of beachy, this styling is exactly the reference to bring your stylist.
Rich Chocolate Tousled Lob
Rich warm chocolate brown with casual loose waves at the collarbone, it is pure effortless chic. The color is deep and glossy and the waves are just slightly undone which keeps it from looking too stiff. This works for basically every face shape and a wide range of skin tones. I recommend this kind of look all the time in the salon and clients always love it.
Dark Root Honey Blonde Lob
Cool medium brown roots warming up into soft golden blonde ends, it is such a gentle and flattering color transition. The waves are flowing and sit really nicely at the collarbone. Nothing about this is aggressive or dramatic which is exactly what makes it so wearable. If you want a low-commitment blonde moment without a full lift, this is the direction to go.
Dark Choppy Bob with Fringe
Near-black short bob with wispy fringe and choppy tousled waves, it is seriously cool. The fringe is barely-there and soft and the waves are intentionally disheveled. The cut is right at the chin with a real edge to it. Fine to medium density wavy hair that wants to go short and make a statement, this is your cut.
Brunette Bob with Copper Peekaboos
The hidden copper and rust highlights in this dark chocolate wavy bob are so fun, like you notice them and then you keep noticing them. They add this warm glow that is subtle but really beautiful. The bob is chin-length with bouncy tousled waves and a lot of movement. It is a great way to add color interest to dark brunette wavy hair without doing anything dramatic.
Icy White Platinum Waves
Icy white platinum blonde with long loose waves cascading past the chest, it is genuinely jaw-dropping. The color is bright white with just the faintest cool tone and the waves have this totally natural effortless spiral quality. I think this looks almost editorial and I love it. Thick healthy wavy hair is going to carry this look the best because maintaining platinum does require some sacrifice.
Steel Silver Wavy Lob
A consistent bright steel silver color with polished soft waves, it is one of the chicest looks here. The waves are smooth and controlled rather than tousled which gives it a really elegant feel. It falls just past the collarbone with subtle layering that keeps the shape full. Whether this is natural silver or colored, it looks modern and completely confident.
Blush Rose Gold Lob
Dreamy blush rose gold is such a romantic color and this lob wears it so beautifully. The waves are soft and airy and the tousled texture makes the whole thing feel effortless. It hits at the collarbone with a lot of movement and body. Rose gold tones shift and shimmer really beautifully in waves and this look shows exactly why.
Dark Root Ash Blonde Lob
Deep warm brown roots shifting into a cool ashy taupe blonde, it is such a sophisticated color combo. The lob is choppy with a lot of texture through the ends and the waves are loose and slightly messy. I think the cool ends against the warm roots is really interesting to look at. If you love the rooty look and want to go a little more blonde, this is the level of contrast to aim for.
Burgundy Waves with Side Bangs
Rich burgundy-plum brown with long sweeping waves and soft side-swept bangs, it is so lush and romantic. The color is glossy and jewel-toned and the big waves make the whole thing feel really luxurious. The bangs blend softly into the layers rather than sitting as a separate element which makes it look very seamless. Long wavy hair wanting a dramatic color moment with a classic cut, this is it.
Jet Black Polished Wavy Lob
Jet black with a high-gloss finish and smooth controlled S-bend waves, it is genuinely so glamorous. The color makes the waves look incredibly healthy and defined. It sits at the collarbone with a rounded polished shape. Dark-haired wavy girls who want to lean into their natural depth and add real glam factor, this cut is for you.
Dark Choppy Textured Bob
Short and choppy with deep espresso tones and cool silver undertones, this bob has incredible texture. The waves are piecy and tousled and the cut is very short at the chin with a lot of lived-in charm. The cool tones pair really well with the choppy undone cut and give it a slightly edgy quality. Wavy hair going short can look completely stunning and this is proof.
Strawberry Copper Wavy Lob
Warm strawberry copper going into peachy blonde is giving all the autumn vibes and I love it. The waves are soft and flowing with a really polished finish at the collarbone. The brightness of the color shifts and catches the light in the waves in a really beautiful way. Natural redheads or warm brunettes thinking about going lighter, this is a really flattering direction.
Dark Curly Bob with Highlights
Face-framing caramel highlights on a dark espresso curly bob, it is so full and bouncy. The highlights are placed right around the face to add brightness and the curly waves create a gorgeous rounded shape. Just below the chin is such a good length for curly-wavy textures. If you want to add some color without a full service, face-framing highlights like these are a really smart approach.
Chestnut Balayage Wavy Lob
Warm chestnut brown with golden balayage on a relaxed collarbone-length lob, it is a classic for a reason. The lighter tones are concentrated through the mid-lengths and ends where the waves catch the most light. The waves have a very natural laid-back quality that I find really beautiful. This kind of warm balayage on a wavy lob is basically never a wrong answer.
Espresso Volume Wavy Bob
Deep espresso waves in a short bob with incredible volume and shape, wow. The darkness of the color makes every wave and bend really visible which is so cool. It creates this rounded silhouette from the front that is really striking. Dark wavy hair that worries a short cut will look flat needs to see this, because volume like this is totally achievable with the right cut.
Platinum Choppy Wavy Lob
Icy platinum white with tousled choppy waves at the shoulder, it is cool and a little edgy in the best way. The color is a bright clean white-blonde and the waves are undone with a lot of textured movement through the ends. I love how this approach to platinum looks more editorial than salon-perfect. If you want platinum but you hate the idea of anything too polished, this choppy tousled version is the way to go.
Espresso Tight Curly Bob
Short dark espresso curls in a tight springy bob, it is honestly one of the most adorable cuts here. The curl coils are small and bouncy and they create a very full rounded shape. The color is so deep and rich that the natural light play in the curls creates all the dimension you need. People with 3A or 3B curl patterns wondering if short hair will work for them, this is your answer.
Golden Bronde Voluminous Lob
Big warm golden bronde waves in a tousled lob, it is so full and free. The waves are slightly frizzy in a totally intentional way and I think that is what makes this look so special. The color is a natural-looking warm blonde-brown with soft highlights through it. Medium to coarse wavy hair that has a lot of body is going to thrive with a cut like this.
Dark to Caramel Beach Waves
Dark espresso roots melting into warm caramel and golden brown ends in long sweeping waves, it is so polished and glamorous. The color transition is incredibly seamless, like you genuinely cannot see where one color ends and another begins. The waves are large and controlled and go well past the chest. If you want color that looks soft and melted rather than harsh or high-contrast, this is the exact balayage to ask for.
Dark Bob with Blonde Highlights
Chunky silver-blonde face-framing highlights on a dark curly bob, it is bold and so striking. The highlights light up the front sections in a way that creates this beautiful contrast against the deep espresso base. The waves are tousled and curly and the bob has a really full lived-in shape. Face-framing pieces are genius for wavy brunettes because you get maximum impact without having to lighten everything.
Charcoal Silver Tousled Lob
Dark charcoal brown with woven silver and white highlights on a tousled shoulder-length lob, it is stunning. The color has this multi-tonal quality that looks like natural silver blending through a dark base. The waves are slightly undone with a very organic relaxed feel. Anyone navigating natural grey growth and wanting it to look completely intentional, this is the style to show your stylist.
Sandy Balayage Choppy Lob
Dark roots into warm honey-sandy balayage on a choppy lob, the color looks so natural and sun-kissed. It has that quality of hair that has been lightened gradually over time which makes it really wearable. The cut is shoulder-length with choppy texture and relaxed waves. Low-maintenance color that grows out beautifully on a wavy lob is basically the dream, and this is it.
Dark Root Edgy Blonde Lob
Deep dark brown roots into dirty cool blonde ends with tousled choppy waves, it has a real edge to it. The contrast is bold and fashion-forward in a way I really like. The waves are choppy and textured with a lot of movement and the overall look is very cool and undone. Wavy hair that tends toward frizz honestly looks its best when you just lean all the way into the texture like this does.
Sandy Blonde Waves with Bangs
Straight across blunt fringe on a long sandy-to-cool blonde wavy style, it is such a good look. The bangs have this very clean line which creates a great contrast against the soft flowing beach waves past the chest. The color is a dark root to sandy blonde balayage with lovely movement. This combination is really flattering for oval and heart face shapes specifically.
Brunette Balayage Lob with Bangs
Dark brown with warm golden honey balayage and curtain fringe on a wavy lob, I love everything about this. The bangs are soft and slightly wavy themselves so they blend right into the rest of the hair. The color has this beautiful warmth through the mid-lengths and ends. Nervous about curtain bangs on wavy hair, this look is basically a guarantee they will look amazing.
Black to Ash Choppy Lob
Near-black roots shifting into cool ashy taupe blonde with choppy tousled waves, the color contrast is really bold and graphic. The ends are choppy and textured and the waves are slightly undone and editorial. I think this is a look for someone who genuinely wants to make a statement. The wavy texture makes the color contrast look even more dramatic and interesting, which I love.
Warm Auburn Polished Lob
Warm auburn-to-burnt copper in a polished collarbone-length wavy lob, the color is so rich and beautiful. The waves are set in smooth controlled S-bends that give the whole thing a very put-together glamorous feel. Red and auburn tones look so incredible in waves because the color depth and light play create natural dimension all on their own. It is one of those colors that genuinely looks better with texture.
Deep Espresso Vintage Waves
Long dark espresso waves with a really smooth almost retro set to them, it is so elegant. The waves are larger and more uniform than a typical beach wave which gives the whole thing a very intentional quality. The color is a rich deep brown with subtle warm tones through it. If you have long wavy hair and you ever style it up, growing it out with some long layers to support waves like these is so worth it.
Dark Auburn Hair with Bangs
Dark espresso with warm auburn and rust-toned ombre ends and soft curtain bangs, it is really beautiful. The bangs are wispy and side-swept and they soften the face in a really nice way. The waves are tousled and lived-in at shoulder length. Dark-haired wavy girls who want to add color without going dramatically lighter, a subtle warm ombre like this is such a flattering way to do it.
Bright Copper Wavy Lob
Bold bright copper-tangerine orange on a tousled wavy lob above the collarbone, I am completely here for it. The color is really vivid and saturated but the tousled waves keep it from feeling too heavy or serious. It has this fun and energetic quality that I find really appealing. If you have been tempted to go copper but worried it might be too much, seeing it on a short tousled wavy lob shows exactly how cool and wearable a bold color can be.
Bronde Ombré Curly Bob
Dark root into warm sandy-caramel curly bob, the color is so natural-looking and pretty. The base is a rich brown and the ends lighten into a warm blonde with gorgeous loose curls creating a full bouncy shape at the chin. The texture is somewhere between wavy and curly and the cut is rounded in a way that really shows off the natural curl pattern. If your waves lean curly and you want to cut them shorter, this is such convincing inspiration.
Dark Root Beachy Bob
Dark roots into warm sandy blonde on a choppy wavy bob, it looks like you just got back from a week at the beach. The waves are full of texture and movement and the ends are choppy and undone in a way I really love. The cut sits right at the chin and the waves create a lot of volume and width. This is the kind of cut that actually gets better on day two or three when everything relaxes and gets a little more lived-in.
