Maximise your joie de vivre this spring with a fabulous French bob! A typical French bob features chin-length hair, paired with a fringe that just touches the brows. But this incredibly versatile style can be adjusted to suit all hair types and face shapes.
The style originated in 1890s France, with actor and singer Polaire who wore her hair in a cropped bob. The trend took off, and was widespread by the 1920s. But it’s appeal is timeless, from Natalie Portman in the 1990s film ‘Leon’ to Karli Kloss on the runway recently.
Our stylists know the best techniques to achieve a perfect look, depending on your hair type and face shape. Our model’s hair is cut as one solid length just below the chin using scissors, but using thinning scissors would give a softer, more texture finish. Using a hand blade would give a more textured, choppy style – perfect for a more ‘unfinished’ result – so let your stylist know the look you love!
So if you feel like a change in 2022, this look is on-trend and versatile enough to suit everyone. 100 years on, why not channel your inner 1920s icon and give the French bob a try?
