Trust Me: This "Dated" Bob Haircut Is Making a Comeback for Autumn

Grace Lindsay
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Something I love about beauty is that trends always have a way of coming back around. From '90s lip liner to bold blue eyeshadow, we've seen our fair share of makeup trends make a comeback this season, but this autumn I predict that we'll be seeing plenty of "dated" hair trends come back into style. In fact, it seems that one hair trend is already proving popular. Let me introduce you to the feathered bob.

What Is a Feathered Bob?

There are plenty of trending bob hairstyles at the moment, but according to Google Trends, the feathered bob is growing in popularity. This "feathered" style was hugely popular back in the '70s and '80s, and experienced a big resurge in the early '00s too. It consists of multiple layers that add both shape and volume to the hair; these layers are often given a wipsy finish for that "feathered effect". Although this hairstyle is mainly associated with medium to long hair lengths, I happen to think that it works beautifully on short hair.

Don't believe me? Keep on scrolling for some of the chicest feathered bob haircuts and prepare to be blown away by the beautiful movement that this hairstyle can create...

Feathered Bob Hair Inspiration

@hoskelsa feathered bob

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A feathered bob can add so much volume.

@jennaortega feathered bob

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Try a shaggy feathered bob for a chic yet cool finish.

@anaasmood feathered bob

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A feathered bob looks so great with curly hair.

@lefevrediary feathered bob

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A feathered bob and a wispy fringe is seriously chic.

Sydney Sweeney feathered bob

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A feathered bob and a sweeping side fringe? Yes please.

@alyssainthecity feathered short bob

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This style works well with a shorter bob too.

@selenagomez feathered bob

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No words.

@lilyallen feathered bob

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Add a slight flick to your ends for a polished finish.

@cassiskovic feathered bob

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Look at that volume!

Products You Need for a Feathered Bob

Ghd Duet Blowdry 2-In-1 Hair Dryer Brush, Black
GHD
Duet Blowdry 2-In-1 Hair Dryer Brush

This GHD brush will give your layers lots of volume.

Olaplex Volumising Blow Dry Mist
Olaplex
Volumising Blow Dry Mist

Don't forget a volumising blow dry mist.

Pattern Curl Gel
Pattern
Curl Gel

If you are blessed with naturally curly hair, this gel will help to nourish and define your style.

Living Proof Full Dry Volume & Texture Spray
Living Proof
Full Dry Volume & Texture Spray

For added texture, I swear by this Living Proof spray.

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Grace Lindsay
Grace Lindsay
Junior Beauty Editor

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

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