I'm Putting It Out There: The "Waterfall Bob" Will Be the Chicest Hairstyle of the Summer

Move over, blunt bob, there's a new style in town.

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Whilst bob hairstyles continue to be one of the biggest hair trends of the season, I still haven't been tempted to get the chop. Sure, every time I see a chic blunt bob or asymmetric style, there's a part of me that thinks "I'd like to give that a go", but at the end of the day, I know it's just not me. I've had long hair for as long as I can remember, and I love styling it in loose, relaxed waves, especially during the summer months.

One hair trend I love in particular is "waterfall" waves. You know those effortlessly cascading curls that look so smooth, shiny and fluid? You best believe I'm reaching for my go-to curling wand and shine spray every day to try and recreate that look. So, when I saw a certain celeb rocking what I have coined the waterfall bob, it was the first time in a while that I thought about actually cutting my hair. The celeb in question? Carey Mulligan, of course.

Carey Mulligan with a wavy bob hairstyle

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Arguably one of the best celebrity bob hairstyles of all time, Carey's shorter 'do always looks chic, but these natural-looking, waterfall waves are giving her blonde bob all of the sophisticated summer vibes. This haircut is so good that I predict it will be one of the most popular bob hairstyles of the summer.

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Below, I've rounded up more waterfall bob inspiration, so keep on scrolling to get the look.

Waterfall Bob Inspiration

A close-up picture of Emma Stone with a wavy bob

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Emma Stone is my ultimate summer muse with her glossy, waterfall bob.

Creator @frannfyne taking a mirror selfie with a wavy bob hairstyle

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Pair with a fringe for extra style points.

Creator @lindseyholland_ with a blonde, wavy bob hairstyle

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So effortlessly chic.

Rochelle Humes with a wavy bob hairstyle

(Image credit: @rochellehumes)

A middle parting works so well with this hairstyle.

Rose Byrne with a wavy bob hairstyle

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A little bit of beachy texture goes a long way.

Creator @emmahoareau taking a mirror selfie with a wavy bob hairstyle

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An ethereal look from head to toe.

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Grace Lindsay
Grace Lindsay
Deputy Beauty Editor

Grace Lindsay is the deputy 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 deputy beauty editor, she covers everything from the latest hair trends to the stand-out makeup products of the season.