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Looking for bob haircut inspiration for fall and winter 2024?
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Thats what our favorite beauty icons are doing, anyway.
No, were not talking about theOld Hollywood bob(though we love that cut too).
We mean the doll bob, Old Hollywoods even older, sleeker, and lower-maintenance sister.
Jung Ho-yeon
If youre struggling to picture it, think: a flapper bob meets a90s bobwith contemporary elements and styling.
It has a bit of elevation in the back, she continues.
Theres not a lot of texture, and no layering.
Lily Collins
Jung Ho-yeon
Lily Collins
As for why this look is trending now?
Becauseits fall, of course!
Summertime is all about relaxed, lived-in, and carefree hairstyling.
Lily Collins at the premiere ofEmily in Paris
It also doesnt hurt that it made its debut onEmily in Paris.
Im abigfan ofEmily in Parisand this season gave us Emily rocking this trendy and fashionable look, Cleveland adds.
Sassoon did, indeed, coin his trademark look in 1964.
Meredith Duxbury
Meredith Duxbury
Jourdan Dunn
The doll bob is especially versatile, adds Korab.
A longer versionis ideal for round faces to add length.
In my experience, Ive cuta lotmore bobs in 2024 than usual, says Iudina.
Jourdan Dunn
Plus, much of the looks impact lies in its styling and exact length.
Cleveland says the same.
Kim Kardashian
Coco Jones
Feeling inspired?
Carey Mulligan
Emphasize that youre looking for volume and movement, avoiding sharp lines for a softer, more feminine look.
They will work with you to ensure the mostflattering length for your face shape.
Now for the really fun part: styling.
Greta Lee
For texture, use a one-inch curling iron to create soft wavesmy favorite iron for this is The Beachwaver.
I recommend leaving the ends out for a more relaxed look.
For a sleeker finish, run aflatironthrough small sections, curling the ends.
Kim Kardashian
Finish with a lightweight texturizing spray and flexible hold hairspray, she says.
Just be sure not tooverstyle it, adds Patterson.
Keep your products either skinny or smoothing, he says.
Coco Jones
Remember, the more volume you add to this bob, the more dated it will become.
Still on the fence?
Iudina has some parting words: If youre thinking about it, just do it.
Its not hard to style and it will look gorgeous with lots of styles.
