Whether or not to chop your hair into a bob can feel like a life-altering decision if your hair is beyond shoulder length. If you’re currently on the fence, Emily Ratajkowski’s latest hair transformation might be what convinces you to go for it.
Ratajkowski recently sported a wavy bob hairstyle (possibly a wig) while filming for her upcoming Netflix rom-com series Too Much. The bob hit right below her chin with eyebrow-length bangs, making it a marked change from her usual long, layered haircut. The haircut lent to an overall laid back vibe, along with the Bermuda shorts, sneakers, and wraparound sunglasses Ratajkowski had on that day.
Bob haircuts—which are chin length or slightly longer with similar lengths around the sides and back—have been around for centuries in different iterations, says Nicky Clarke, celebrity hairstylist and cofounder of Nicky Clarke hair tools. “A bob is a great starting point to create different textures and styles, it can be very versatile and easy to adjust from sleek and polished to movement and texture,” he says.
With her particular spin on the bob, Ratajkowski joins a slew of other celebrities who have adopted the style recently. For example, Joey King appeared at the Cannes Film Festival with a sharp, chin length bob that had fans speculating that it was a wig. (Spoiler: It wasn’t.) Prior to that, Hailey Bieber sparked a chorus of should-I-or-shouldn’t-I’s among her following when she debuted a bob last year.
All of this is to say that if you’re interested in adopting a bob, you can look to the many celebrity examples to find the best route for your aesthetic and hair type. Emrata’s recent hairstyle makes for an ideal reference point if you’re after the effortlessly cool aura that’s often associated with French women.
