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 tapered bob to the waterfall bob and even the elfin 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 classic French haircuts. 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

Hailey Bieber's tousled, one-length cut oozes low-maintenance cool and looks just as good freshly-cut as it does slightly grown out.

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.

Though the style is sharply cut, the blunt silhouette really lends itself to textured hair and helps to define and add bounce to curly lengths.

Carey Mulligan dips her toe into the trend with this slightly longer French bob worn with soft waves and plenty of volume at the roots.

The perfect off-duty hairstyle for when you want to look casual yet put-together all at the same time.

Emilia Clarke nails effortless French cool with this simple, centre-parted style.

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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