After wearing a sharp bob with blunt bangs to the NAACP Image Awards, Viola Davis went in a completely different direction for the Actor Awards while still staying decidedly in bob territory, wearing a deeply side-parted, wavy A-line bob.
As an actor, Viola Davis definitely has serious range. I just think about her in Doubt versus her role in The Woman King—it's mindblowing that that's the same person. So I guess you could say the bob is the Viola Davis of hairstyles.
It shows up in incredibly diverse ways, and it always impresses. A bob is never just a bob. And Davis herself demonstrated that over the weekend when she attended at the NAACP Image Awards and the Actor Awards—just a day apart—in two distinctly different bobs. On Friday, Davis was honored with the Chairman's Award at the Image Awards, which honors excellence, impact, and advocacy. She wowed the audience with both her inspirational acceptance speech and gorgeous, strapless Marmar Halim burgundy gown and cape. Makeup artist Sergio López-Rivera even matched her lips to the rich color. But it was her sharp bob, styled by Jamika Wilson, that literally and figuratively topped off the look. Styled perfectly straight with blunt bangs, the subtly highlighted style couldn't have looked more glamorous. And it's not as intimidating as it may look, according to hairstylist Olya Iudina, who previously told Allure, “If I have a client who wants to cut a bob the first time, I would recommend this one, since it’s simple and very easy to style.” No matter how amazing she looked, Davis knows it's downright gauche for an A-lister to wear exactly the same hairstyle to another award show just 24 hours later. But even though just a little adjustment would have been fine, she went in a completely different direction for the Actor Awards while still staying decidedly in bob territory. Wearing a gorgeous, off-the-shoulder, teal gown, Davis switched to a wavy A-line bob, meaning it's a little shorter in the back than in the front. Wilson gave it soft yet sculptural waves that conveyed the retro 1920s and 1930s theme of the night, deeply parting it to the side to give it some extra drama. “This style adds structure and drama without sacrificing elegance, making it a favorite for those who want a modern yet timeless look,” stylist Rogerio Cavalcante previously told Allure. “Ask your stylist for a precise, graduated cut with a clean angle from back to front. Whether worn straight or with a slight wave, the A-line bob always delivers a bold, sophisticated edge.” And there's no clearer proof of that than Viola Davis. More celeb beauty news: Jennifer Garner Says She's Ruled Out Botox—But Not a Future Facelift Demi Moore's Wet-Look Gucci Bob Is So High Fashion Jenna Ortega's Brows Are Back Now, watch Yerin Ha explain her Bridgerton beauty looks: Follow Allure on Instagram and TikTok, or subscribe to our newsletter to stay up to date on all things beauty.
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