We’re leaving summer behind and about to embrace the fall season which means you may be looking for your new signature style. Look no further than the French bob haircut which has been undeniably making a comeback this year. This is a flirty, fun, and chic style that is face-framing and trendy for all hair types. It’s a versatile cut that we have worn across several hair textures and can help give your hair a much-needed health boost if you’ve been needing to reduce styling with heat. We’ve seen the French bob on celebrities like Zendaya, Kat Graham, and Rihanna who have played with sleek and curly versions of the cut. If you’re interested in seeing if this is the new cut for you, then keep reading.
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What Is a French Bob?
When you think about a French bob what comes to mind? A short cut? Perhaps something from a black and white movie? The French bob is typically a blunt ear-length cut that can be accompanied by bangs but can be adjusted to fit your face shape and personality. More modern takes on the cut specifically focus on a lightweight length that encourages curls, waves, and fringe. As a classic Parisian haircut, it’s always associated with ultra-chic style and fun accessories like hair clips and a beret. The key to pulling off a French bob is maintaining the texture and avoiding an over-styled look, it’s meant to be effortless and easy.
Is It Curl-Friendly?
The French bob has evolved since its 1920 origins which means we’ve seen tons of variations of it across the natural hair spectrum. The misconception is that need straight or loose waves in order to truly pull off this look and that couldn’t be further from the truth. Having curls, coils, kinks, and waves allows for this style to have lots of volume and for your stylist to play around with layers versus just a blunt cut. Products like mousse and styling creams can add definition and dimension to the French bob and elevate it to a more textured look.
Inspiration comes in many forms and whether you’re looking to make it short, textured, layered, or a straight cut, we’ve compiled 15 French bob haircuts to save for your stylist.
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These looks are stunning and can have you rethinking your currently curly style for the upcoming holiday season. If you’re ready to make the big chop and transform your curls, coils, and wave s into this chic French bob, you can show your stylist the following Instagram Reels and TikToks! The transformations are stunning and showcase the versatility of this unique cut on a variety of textures.
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Which French Bob do you plan to try this season? If you’re looking for additional information to help elevate this cut, read how you can learn how to Diffuse Curly Hair Without Frizz.