I’ve Just Noticed Every Stylish Celebrity Suddenly Has This Exact Bob Trend
No word of a lie: every chic celebrity has cut their hair into this viral bob trend. From Lily Collins to Zendaya, uncover the beloved short hairstyle below.
Ava Gilchrist
Now that we're in summer, I've noticed a lot of people switching up their hairstyles and getting a fresh cut for the new season. It seems that everyone around me has decided to go shorter this June, so I have no doubt that the bob haircut will continue to have a huge revival. In fact, just the other day I was chatting to a friend who already has a bob, and she was saying that she's desperate to get a few more inches off the ends.
She's not the only one. A quick look at Google Trends and you'll see that lots of people are searching for "micro bob" hair inspiration this season, and after doing a little digging into this trending haircut, I can totally see why. Of course, that's not even mentioning the number of celebrity style savants who have also chopped their lengths to above-chin length. (Lily Collins! Emma Stone! Ayo Edebiri!)
Not only does this short hairstyle look extremely elegant, but it also pairs perfectly with all of your breezy slip dresses and polished blouses this season. So, if you're thinking about getting the chop, keep on scrolling to learn more about this trending haircut, and check out some of my favourite micro-bob hairstyles to take with you on your trip to the salon...
What Is a Micro-Bob?
So, what is a micro-bob? As the name suggests, a micro bob is a super short haircut where the hair typically sits at your chin or above. It often has a blunter finish, but you can also add shorter layers for more movement. The best thing about this hairstyle is that you can customise it to suit your personal preferences. I recommend speaking to your hairdresser to decide what length would work for you.
As you'll be able to gauge from the styles below, the micro-bob does really run the gamut of what's acceptable in terms of length. Though all ultra-short, you'll find that some micro-bobs hit right at the jawline, whilst others only graze close to the cheekbone. The moral of the story? As long as your ends sit above the chin and expose the nape of the neck, you're in micro bob territory.
The 13 Best Micro-Bob Haircuts
1. Old Hollywood Micro-Bob
Style Notes: Ayo Edebiri unveiled a dramatic micro-bob at the 2026 Golden Globes. With a voluminous shape and softly blown-out ends, this style channels Old Hollywood glamour in the best way.
2. Side Swept Micro-Bob
Style Notes: Don't dismiss micro-bobs as a one-and-done style. With the right cut, you'll still be able to style it so many different ways, as Zendaya's graceful side-swept micro-bob from the 2026 Oscars proves.
3. Art Deco Micro-Bob
Style Notes: As the titular Emily in Paris, it's no surprise that Lily Collins has taken inspiration from the razor-sharp architecture and clean lines that defines one of the city's most enduring design movements.
4. Finger Wave Micro-Bob
Style Notes: Balancing a soft, vintage-inspired shape with a modern polish, bring dimension to a micro-bob with soft, feathery flicks.
5. Framed Micro-Bob
Style Notes: Speak to any hair expert and they'll tell you a shortcut to framing your face is to invest in delicate layers or wispy bangs. But don't forget that a micro-bob can achieve the same effect, especially when parted in the middle and cut to hit right at the top of your jawline.
6. Malibu Beach Micro-Bob
Style Notes: Though Leslie Bibb's cut from the fourth season of The White Lotus might've kick-started micro-bob pandemonium, her allegiance to the style is what's truly made it so enduring. But for a more dimensional style, simply add loose waves, a spritz of texture serum and a healthy dousing in sea-salt spray.
7. "Le Petit" Micro-Bob
Style Notes: Look to any stylish Parisienne, and you'll notice that they've been sporting the micro-bob for years. This exact crop, especially when there's slight movement through the ends, is actually called "Le Petite" micro-bob, which is a fitting adage for a hairstyle defined by its short and sweet shape.
8. Bixie Micro-Bob
Style Notes: Those in the know are acutely aware of just how mutable micro-bobs can be. As Academy Award-winner Jessie Buckley proves here, slicking the style back and holding it firm in place will give the cut an almost pixie-like finish, resulting in a hybrid-esque cut that's incredibly sleek.
9. '90s Layered Micro-Bob
Style Notes: If Rachel Green were alive in 2026, you can bet on the fact that she'd be sporting the micro-bob. For a more nostalgic effect, however, opt for a cut laden with layers to provide that elevated, '90s shape that was so prominent in the decade.
10. Soft Texture Micro-Bob
Style Notes: The most quintessential of all the micro-bobs, this iteration has a soft, textured effect that makes it look both so expensive-looking and low-maintenance.
11. Blue Crush Micro-Bob
Style Notes: Given that she resides in Los Angeles, it should be no surprise that Hailey Bieber has looked to the surf cultures of the early 2000s for her micro-bob. Think: Kate Bosworth in Blue Crush or Cameron Diaz in Charlie's Angels. With this lived-in style, you simply need to wet it, add a few clips to add some small bends and wait for it to air dry.
12. Amélie Micro-Bob
Style Notes: French women are synonymous with chic hair, and for Gracie Abrams, she's taken cues from one of the most famous Parisian hairstyles for her micro-bob: that of Amélie in the namesake movie.
13. Tapered Micro-Bob
Style Notes: This chin-skimming bob looks incredible with all hair textures, but it looks particularly excellent when the style is tapered towards the root, creating an impressive halo-effect around the jawline that looks so enchanting.
Shop the Best Products to Style a Micro-Bob
Dyson's cord-free Corrale hair straightener makes styling a bob so much easier.
This miniature-sized heat-protective spray is so apt for a micro-bob, but also great for on-the-go styling during summer's scorching heat.
If you have natural waves or curls, embrace your texture with Ouai's Curl Crème.
Don't forget a little shine spray to finish.
Combat the season's humidity with this enriching hair oil.
Add shine and a glossy shield with these beloved Kérastase drops.
Anyone with a bob will attest to the pain of constantly brushing out and restyling the cut on the fly, making a quality brush indispensable in your beauty arsenal.
