Elegant, Anti-Trend and Fuss-Free—the French Bob Is the Only Bob I’m Into

What is it about a bob hairstyle that immediately gives off sophisticated vibes? From the inverted bob to the hydro bob, and even the old-money bob, there's no denying that this hairstyle elevates any look. If you know me, then you'll know that I'm not only a big fan of a bob but also that I'm very into French hairstyles. So much so that I've written about everything from French hair colours to French short-hair trends. Like the bob itself, there's something so sophisticated about the way the French do their hair, and I'm always striving to make mine look as effortlessly chic as possible. So, you can imagine my excitement when I came across the French bob hair trend. As a beauty editor, there's nothing better than when two of your favourite trends combine to create one seriously elegant result, and I think this bob hairstyle might be the best one I've seen all year.
Wondering what the French bob hair trend might be? If you're looking to switch things up this spring and give something different a go, then I highly recommend you keep on scrolling to find out about this popular hairstyle. After reading this, I guarantee that you'll be just as obsessed as me.
What Is the French Bob?
So, what on earth is a French bob? Like many French fashion trends, this timeless haircut is so simple. It often features a sharply cut hairstyle finishing anywhere from the cheekbone to the chin and can often be seen styled with a relaxed wave. If you really want to get Parisian, then you can also add a wavy fringe for that softly defined look. As you'll see below, there are lots of different ways to tailor this trend to suit you and your hair type, and I've already asked my hairdresser what he thinks will work best for me.
What I love about this style is that it encourages you to embrace your natural texture, which means you won't be spending hours styling your shorter locks. Just take a look at some of the effortlessly cool French-bob hairstyles below, and don't forget to screenshot your favourites to take to the salon.
French Bob Inspiration
This hairstyle really is a French bob in all its glory. Pair it with a red lip and everyone will be thinking you've just got off the Eurostar.
The perfect off-duty hairstyle for when you want to look casual yet put-together all at the same time.
Yep, even Sienna Miller is a fan.
This haircut looks incredible with curls.
Très chic.
I love how Emma Stone opted for a side fringe to switch things up a little bit.
If a fringe isn't your thing, never fear, as Alexa Chung proves that this hairstyle looks just as sophisticated with a middle parting.
I mean, everything about this picture is so elevated.
Wispy fringes are huge right now, and they look so great with a French bob.
Another example of how a middle parting can take this hairstyle to the next level.
If you want to keep things really Parisian, why not opt for balayage too?
This whole look is perfection.
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Grace Lindsay is the junior beauty editor at Who What Wear UK. At the age of 18 she decided to train as a makeup artist before going on to study english and media at Goldsmiths University. It was during that time that she explored her love for journalism by interning at a small beauty start-up based in Shoreditch. Since then, she has worked at a number of publications including Marie Claire and Hello!, where her love for all things beauty continued to grow.
As Who What Wear UK's junior beauty editor, she covers everything from the latest hair trends to the stand-out makeup products of the season.
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