The Universally Flattering Chin-Length Bob You’re About To See Everywhere This Fall—It’s So Chic For Older Women!
September 11, 2024 by Marissa Matozzo
Lately, if you’ve been browsing TikTok or Pinterest, you’ve likely come across a surge of chic, trendy bob cuts poised to take over this fall. You’re definitely not alone in noticing this trend! Celebrities such as Sarah Paulson, Hailey Bieber, and Selena Gomez have been seen showcasing the graduated bob, also referred to as the stacked bob.
This short haircut features layers that are shorter in the back and longer in the front. Renowned personalities like Regina King, Eileen Fisher, and Keira Knightley have also famously donned this stylish cut. To gain more insight into this fashionable fall hairstyle, we spoke with celebrity and professional hairstylists. They praised the graduated bob as a perfect choice for revitalizing damaged, fine, or thin hair, noting that the layers can add both volume and style, infusing your hair with vibrant movement.
Keep reading for expert tips, suggestions, and insights for anyone keen on embracing the graduated bob this fall, particularly mature beauties over 40 who are looking to refresh their look with a chic, sophisticated edge. We caught up with Gina Rivera, celebrity hairstylist and founder of Phenix Salon Suites, Lauren Udoh, professional hairstylist and Hair Creative Director of WigReports, Davis Feliz, owner and creative director at Davis Feliz Salon and Rod Galvao, professional hair stylist at Gem House.
When it comes to a graduated bob, the back section of the hair is meticulously cut at a 45-degree angle, creating a build-up of weight as it ascends the head. Each section of hair is intricately dependent on the one preceding it, forming a sophisticated wedge-like shape. Unlike sharp, abrupt angles, the layers of a graduated bob are typically curved, gradually becoming longer towards the front.