Post updated August 23, 2021.

Few things can transform your look (or your mood, for that matter) like a good haircut. Shedding the extra length just feels so damn good, especially if you've been tucked away in a seemingly endless lockdown.

And if we take our style cues from the other side of the world, it looks like it's set to be the season of the bob.

The style has dominated celebrity Instagram feeds as of late, with A-lister after A-lister going for the chop.

Kourtney Kardashian recently traded in her mermaid waves for a chic, chin-grazing bob, before Chrissy Tiegen followed suit with her own short hair transformation, captioning her Instagram post: "cause @kourtneykardash looked so keeeeyute!"

“Women are looking for something that really screams strong and independent,” Leader of Cutting Education and Style Director at Edwards & Co, Matt Jones, toldMamamia.

“This look is classic and strong and pretty much anyone can wear it.”

The main difference to other short cuts is that this style is typically one length the whole way around your hair. What really sets it apart is its versatility: there’s no end to the ways you can style a choppy bob – and whether your locks are straight, wavy or curly, there’s a version to suit you.

You’re best to consult with your hairstylist on the variation that will best work with things like your face shape and hair texture, says Matt.

“Listen to your stylist when it comes to what length,” he adds. “What you see on a Kardashian might not actually suit you, but they could recommend something similar which will play to your features and strengths.”

If you know a dead straight, slick bob like Chrissy's will never be your vibe, fear not.

Convinced? In the name of post lockdown hair-spiration, here are 13 other stellar ladies who've nailed what we’re affectionately calling the B-Bob.

Regina King