Kelly Clarkson Joins Taylor Swift On The Short Hair Train With A Chic Above-The-Shoulder Bob
It seems Taylor Swift isn't the only one chopping off her long locks for a shorter cut, as Kelly Clarkson is eagerly hopping on the bandwagon as well. The "Since U Been Gone" singer unveiled her new and chic above-the-shoulder bob on a segment of the "Today" show on September 21, 2026. And considering it's one of the hottest haircut trends for fall 2026, it's totally understandable why she'd want a change.
What's more, Clarkson is showcasing how truly versatile her new hairstyle is. Her "Today" show appearance showed curlier hair, but a later appearance on "Late Night with Seth Meyers" showed Clarkson with a more wavy, windswept style. In an image the "American Idol" winner posted to her official Instagram account, Clarkson credited hairstylist Robert Ramos for a job well done, and fans couldn't agree more. "She's in her 'short hair, don't care' era!" one Instagram user commented. "Loving the bob!" another fan gushed, alongside a purple heart emoji.
It isn't the first time Kelly Clarkson has rocked a bob
Kelly Clarkson's "Today" show appearance wasn't the first time she rocked a chic above-the-shoulder bob. Back in March 2026, the three-time Grammy winner was pictured posing behind her judge's chair on the set of "The Voice" with a stunning new curly bob. Uploaded by lauded celebrity hairstylist Robert Ramos to his official Instagram account, Ramos wrote in the caption, "First look for the @nbcthevoice. What did we think about the bob?"
Fans were overflowing with praise in the comments and they were all for the vocal powerhouse's new look. "The bob is giving, it's so good," one Instagram user commented, among a sea of other comments with heart and fire emojis. And it seemed Clarkson really liked this hairstyle as well, so much so that she returned to it in September 2026. We think it's the right way to go, as it's definitely one of Kelly Clarkson's most striking hair looks of all time.