Is there a more iconic hairstyle than a bob? Originally popularised by silent movie stars in the early 1920s, the blunt bob quickly became a symbol of flapper-era rebellion. By the 1960s, neat bobbed styles were a signature style for designers like Mary Quant and Jean Muir, while the tousled nonchalance of Debbie Harry’s rock chick bob defined the ’70s and ’80s. In the mid 2020s, the bob is as popular as ever. Revisit 40 of the most memorable versions in recent memory.