The Parisian Bob Is The Easy-Going Bob We’re All Getting This Spring
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Look up âchic haircutsâ in the dictionary, and guaranteed, there’ll be a picture of the French bob. But recently, our fave Frenchie chop has had an updateâand the Parisian bob is here to pick up where its counterpart left off.
What is the Parisian bob?For the uninitiated, the French bob is defined by its cheeky lip-length shape and signature full, brow-skimming bang. The Parisian bob, however, is a looser, less strict rendition, with a longer length and a wispier take on bangsâor without them entirely.
Why choose the Parisian bob?Heading into spring, the cute, flirty style offers up a fresh, gorgeous chop that lifts back the layers, manages to feel breezy, but keeps enough length for versatility, too.
How to cut the Parisian bob?One celebrity fan who’s jumped on the trend recently is Kendall Jenner. Her hair stylist, Sally Hershberger, explained the exact anatomy of the cut to Glamour UK so you know what to ask for when you go to the salon.
âThis look embodies that effortlessly chic Parisian vibe,â Hershberger says. âI crafted a blunt bob that is cut just below the jawline, giving it a French allure. The length allows for versatility with face framing pieces cut to give the style more gestureâshe can tuck it behind her ears for a more casual, understated elegance. Itâs all about achieving that timeless, âje ne sais quoiâ style that French women are renowned for.”
Hershberger continues, âWith Kendall, I had a very specific vision in mind. I loved a shoot she had done with shorter hair, and I wanted to take inspiration from that while giving her something even strongerâjust a few extra inches to keep it versatile. But this was the perfect step in that direction.” Explaining her process, she shares: âI work visuallyâI look at a personâs face, their hair texture, and what will bring out their best features. Kendall is stunning, so she can wear her hair any way she wants. My goal was to make it as healthy, manageable, and effortless as possible.â
In terms of the length, there’s a lot of skill that goes into making a chop look like it’s effortlessly fallen into place. âGetting the length just right wasnât a happy accidentâit was intentional,” Hershberger says. “Iâve been doing this long enough to know exactly where to cut so she could still pull it into a ponytail while keeping the look short and sleek. Hairdressing is a lot like architecture â itâs about structure, balance, and precision. You can teach someone the techniques, but having the eye for it? Thatâs instinct.â
Hershberger’s advice for anyone looking to make the cut themselves? âWhen it comes to making a bold change, like a big chop, the most important thing is wanting it. Itâs that simple. If youâre drawn to a drastic transformation, lean into that excitement and commit. Sure, looking at reference photos can help, but ultimately, it has to be something you truly desire. Thereâs no overthinking itâjust go for it,â she says.
Beyond the length and exterior, Nick Latham, pro London hair stylist and one half of The Hair Bros, explains, âthis haircut is a combination of using scissors and also using the razor for softness. Scissors are whatâs going to get the structure through the baseâyou want a really nice graduationâthen cutting the hair with the razor maximises the volume. It builds the movement.
As for the fringe, a swooshy, wispy bang that can be tucked sideways, like curtain bangs, makes everything more versatile. âKeep the middle pieces super fringy, with loads of really nice different lengths throughout the rest of the hair. Our key on achieving this and making sure that it doesnât look too blocky is cutting the fringe in small sections and point-cutting into it, avoiding any really harsh straight lines,â explains Latham.
And that swooshy shape doesnât stop at the bangs because, as Latham says, âwe donât want the fringe to feel too disconnected from the rest of the haircut.”
How to style the Parisian bob?
Styling-wise, there’s lots of cute options to consider. âIt looks amazing half up and I think thatâs what a lot of people forget, especially going into the warmer weather, that there is the option of still being able to tie some of it back away from your face and it still looking really cool,â Latham says.
As for how to get such an alluring look by yourself? âTowel dry hair and use a tiny bit of cream hair balm,â says Latham, who recommends Evoâs Whip It Good and HairStory’s Undressed texture spray. âThen speed up the air-drying process using a diffuser. Just hover the diffuser over the hair, letting the hair set into the place it wants, letting the haircut and the movement work together,â he says.
Here’s some of our favourite ways to wear the Parisian bobâŠ
Half up top knot
Flipped and flirty at the ends
Messy half-up bun
Loosely waved
Longer at the back
Outgrown
Half-up space buns
Wet-look and tucked
Wavy and half-up
Consider us sold, alongside everyone else. âItâs quite obvious why this has been one of our most prolific and popular styles,â says Latham. âIt’s a really effortless, French-feeling soft bob that requires no maintenance at all and should last really well throughout the next six months.â Sounds like exactly our kind of party.
This article was originally published by Glamour UK.
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