A Fringe Is the Chicest Way to Elevate Your Bob This Autumn—This Expert Agrees

We all know that bob hairstyles are having a moment right now, with everything from the French bob to the box bob trending on social media. However, there's one style that I've been seeing everywhere, and I think it's seriously chic. That's right, I'm talking about the fringed-bob hairstyle. I don't know what it is about a fringe, but I think it instantly elevates any look. Pair it with a bob and you've got a winning combination this autumn.

It seems I'm not the only one who is obsessed with this style, as I spoke to Jordanna Cobella, Wella's official colour and trend ambassador, who confirmed that this hairstyle is having a revival. Keep on scrolling for everything you need to know...

What Is The Fringed-Bob Hairstyle?

Simply put, this trending hairstyle that we are seeing everywhere involves a more blunt bob and a statement fringe to match. "This look has a Parisienne attitude and a feminine silhouette," says Cobella. "The fringe really exposes the eyebrows and eyes and highlights facial features in a beautiful way."

Which Bobs Do Fringes Work Best With?

Just because we're seeing a fringe on blunt bobs everywhere, doesn't mean that it can't work with lots of different styles. However, there's a tip that Cobella recommends when giving this style a go. "If you've got a bob, your fringe is best worn disconnected from the rest of the haircut [i.e., you don't want to blend your fringe into your bob] so that the sharp corner of the bob is not compromised. This is the focal part of the haircut and a fringe should only enhance, not take away from the corner." 

How to Style a Bob With a Fringe:

"When it comes to styling, it all depends on your face shape," says Cobella. If you're unsure how to style your fringe, I recommend speaking to your hairdresser to see what they think will suit you best. However, no matter what fringe you have, Cobella recommends wearing your fringed-bob cut with a slight bend or a natural wave for that "effortless" look that will have people thinking you simply woke up like that.

Keen to give it a go? I've rounded up all the inspo you need.

Fringe Bob Hairstyle Inspiration:

This is giving us serious French-girl vibes. If you want to achieve this look, add in some tousled waves for that undone finish.

The outfit, the hair… everything about this is très chic.

If you don't want a block fringe, why not opt for softer, stylish curtain bangs like Millie Bobby Brown?

This trend looks also looks so good on curly hair. 

If Alexa Chung is doing it, we're doing it.

This hairstyle also suits a shorter, more rounded bob. I mean, just look at that statement fringe!

Emma Stone recently wore a chic updo with a sweeping side fringe, proving that bobs can look great worn both up and down.

This hairstyle is just the coolest.

I feel like side fringes are going to be big this season.

A leather jacket, a chunky scarf and a block fringe is all I need to elevate my look this autumn.

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