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Go for something short and breezy.
The Gist
- For those craving more Euro-summer in their life, take inspiration from the very Parisian micro bob
- Sleek and short, it’s a cut that lands right at the jawline.
- The micro bob is versatile and easy to make your own
As we power through heatwave after heatwave, it’s only fitting that we have a look to match. Nothing is hotter and chicer than a summer chop, and as they say—go big or go home! This season, think beyond the classic shoulder-length cut, and welcome the statement micro bob.
A true micro bob is “short, Parisian, and precise,” says expert stylist Rogerio Cavalcante. “It sits right at the jaw and feels intentional. The key is keeping it compact and glossy.”
A favorite look of celebrities like Lily Collins and Gigi Hadid, the micro bob is a short, sleek cut that’s versatile enough to shift with the ever-changing trends in beauty and fashion. Whether you prefer your hair pin straight or bouncy, with bangs or without, there is a micro-bob out there for you.
“What my clients and I love about it specifically is how it perfectly highlights certain facial features like the cheekbones and jawline,” says professional stylist Juan Flores. “It’s a chic, statement cut that’s easy to personalize.”
Interested in the micro bob but not sure where to start? We’ve got you covered with eight inspirational looks to take to your next appointment in the salon chair.
Meet Our Expert
- Juan Flores is a professional hairstylist based in Dallas, Texas.
- Rogerio Cavalcante is an expert hairstylist in New York, owner of The Second Floor Salon, and founder of Brazil Edition.
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Lily Collins
Nobody has been holding down the micro bob for quite like Emily in Paris herself, Lily Collins. Her sleek and polished micro-bob cuts straight across above her jawline, for that quintessential “It-girl” look.
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Ayo Edibiri
The Bear star Ayo Edibiri took the micro bob to new heights with this voluminous style. Still keeping a classic short, jaw-line length, this cut emphasizes a sleek and curly side-swept front piece.
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Zendaya
Blending the chic look of a micro bob with the dramatic “wet-look” trend, Zendaya once again proves that wherever she goes, we will follow. This ultra-short cut lands just below the ears and flips up to give the look more movement.
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Gigi Hadid
The spirit of the 1920s pin curl lives on in this Gigi Hadid micro bob. Each piece perfectly in place, this look features a dramatic and sleek side part that gently cascades into a curly bang.
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Greta Lee
Toy Story 5 star Greta Lee looks effortlessly iconic in this extra short micro bob that’s almost landing into pixie territory. Fringe bangs add movement to this chic, rounded cut.
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Sarah Catherine Hook
This style from The White Lotus and People We Meet On Vacation star Sarah Catherine Hook is the perfect example of how a middle part and micro bob go hand in hand. With one side of hair sleekly tucked behind the ear, this cut meets right at the jaw, and accentuates the jawline.
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Zoë Kravitz
Zoë Kravitz’s micro bob is glamour personified. Sleek and short, it frames her face with styled bangs and a flip in the back.
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Carey Mulligan
Carey Mulligan has long been queen of the micro bob, and she isn’t letting up the throne anytime soon. Always impeccably styled, her micro bob features long, straight across bangs that perfectly frame her face.
Read the original article on InStyle
