If you ask me, autumn is the time of the year when polished haircuts come into their own. And when it comes to bob trends, one thing I've noticed as a beauty editor who studies hair trends for a living is that every autumn/winter, short haircuts get more structured.
In summer, we tend to opt for low-maintenance hairstyles and beachy waves while embracing our natural hair texture. But for autumn, just as we tend to call upon more structured silhouettes from coats and tailoring in our wardrobes, our hair typically follows suit. And that's the case with the latest bob trend I've seen bubbling up for the season ahead: The mono bob.
What Is the Mono Bob?
Like a blunt bob, the mono bob features the same characteristics with razor-sharp ends, but coupled with hair that is all one length for a clean silhouette, coupled with natural, lived-in texture. What the mono bob presents is a one-length style with slightly softened ends. Unlike the highly layered bobs and bouncy shapes we've seen in recent years, this bob cut features no layers, resulting in an ultra-polished shape, whether it's a lob length, a chin-length bob, or gently skimming the shoulders.
Mono Bob Haircut Ideas
How chic is Rochelle Humes mono bob?
A one-length bob not only looks chic, but the length allows you to easily tuck it behind your ear to frame your face, too.
If you're thinking of getting braids for autumn, why not consider having a protective style in a bob length?
Elsa Hosk's mono bob is going straight on my Pinterest board.
Who What Wear UK's junior branded content editor, Humaa Hussain, has one of the sleekest mono bob's I've seen.
I love the boyish silhouette of Kendall Jenner's mono bob.
The middle parting, the softened ends—there's nothing I don't love about this look.
How to Style a Mono Bob
To create a sleek silhouette, a good pair of hair straighteners will keep your bob shine-focused. Hair glosses and treatments such as Color Wow's Dream Coat can also help to add a glossy, rain-resistant shine that makes this short haircut look elevated.
Shop the trend:
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The wet-to-dry straightening attachment on this Shark Flexfusion is so good and allows you to dry and straighten in one go. It's one of the best hair multistylers I've tested.
A good heat protector spray is essential if you're using heat on a short hairstyle. This is one of my favourites and leaves my hair with a glossy shine.
As flat irons goes, you really can't beat a GHD hair straightener. They deliver perfectly straight hairstyles every time.
You can spray Color Wow's Dream Coat into wet hair before blow-drying to create a waterproof shield that defies those autumnal downpours, ensuring your style stays frizz-free.
I love using this hair serum after straightening for a mirror-like shine.
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