Photo: victoriabeckham on Instagram 

While countless long-haired lasses are embracing the look of flowing loose curls this season, long bobs have also resurfaced as a leading celebrity haircut. For Summer 2016, the once sleek and demure bob has been transformed with subtle texture, ombre highlights and slight waves,

For anyone who has been planning to crop their locks this season, the textured long bob may be a hairdo to embrace. The look has been rapidly gaining popularity among celebrities, with trendsetter Victoria Beckham displaying a chic take on the trend. The 42-year-old British style icon recently shared an Instagram snapshot, which featured a layered brunette bob accessorized with a daisy chain.

Photo: annehathaway on Instagram 

Meanwhile, Anne Hathaway has also graced Instagram with a variation on the classic bob. The gorgeous 33-year-old Alice Through the Looking Glass star has lightened her dark tresses with blonde highlights. Her above-the-shoulder bob brings the focus to her striking features and wide dark eyes.

Photo: officialjdunn on Instagram 

The bob trend is also reigning supreme among younger stars, with 25-year-old model Jourdan Dunn rocking a wavy ‘do with sunny golden streaks. Her voluminous thick locks and tousled texture certainly offer the illusion of longer locks, although it’s clear that Dunn has chopped off her longer locks!

We are loving this playful length, which certainly offers an alternative to a sticky mane as we fight the summertime humidity.