On Instagram, Hailey Bieber reappeared with an ultra smooth mid-length bob, immediately compared to Rachel Green’s legendary cut in . Exit her shiny lengths: the founder of Rhode Beauty returns to a very 90’s layered bob, just in time for the end of year celebrations and the start of 2026. The result remains chic, but much more graphic.
This return to the bob confirms the domination of retro cuts in hairstyle trends, between nostalgia for sitcoms and the desire for easy-to-wear cuts. And behind this new generation “Rachel bob” hides a very precise construction that the pros already describe as one of the cuts to ask for at the salon.
Hailey Bieber, from the boy bob to the mid-length Rachel bob
This isn’t Hailey Bieber’s first short adventure: her very frank boy bob sparked a wave of bobs among celebrities. This time, the length skims the shoulders, with a soft curve and several levels of gradient at the front to frame the face. Everything remains smooth, shiny, almost minimalist, but the movement is directly reminiscent of the heroines of 90s series.
Hershesons hairstylist Silver Mestre perfectly sums up the spirit of this Rachel Green-inspired cut. , explains Silver Mestre, quoted by Elle UK. . This is exactly what Hailey does again, in a straighter and more polished version.
From Jennifer Aniston to Hailey Bieber: the rebirth of the Rachel cut
Originally, the Rachel cut that Jennifer Aniston wore in relied on long locks cut at different levels to create a strong layer. The locks around the face were shorter and brushed inwards, with lots of volume and a very worked effect. Years later, hair blogs already pointed out that the “Rachel modern haircut” was worn less wavy but more voluminous, reinterpreted by Hailey Bieber or Selena Gomez on long hair.
Hailey’s new bob transposes this code to a lob length, between chin and collarbones. The structure remains the same: locks that frame the face, rounded ends, volume concentrated at the bottom. But the texture is smoother, the gradient more discreet, with an overall silhouette that is more refined than the 1997 Rachel version.
How to adopt Hailey Bieber’s Rachel cut at the hairdresser
To request this cut, we can talk about “bob Rachel” or “modern Rachel cut”. Concretely, it is a mid-length bob that reaches shoulder level, with a slight gradient only at the front to soften the features. The back remains fuller to maintain density, while the locks that frame the face are cut in several levels to create that famous 90’s curve. The hairdresser can adjust the depth of the gradient according to the shape of the face, in the spirit of contour cutting.
On the styling side, Silver Mestre insists on the potential of this cut. , he said. . You can also twist the cut into a soft wavy version or a very voluminous 90’s blow-dry to further accentuate the Rachel effect.
FAQ around Hailey Bieber’s Rachel bob
What is Hailey Bieber’s Rachel cut?
It’s a mid-length bob inspired by the original Rachel cut, with a discreet gradient at the front, highlights that frame the face and a very shiny smooth finish.
Who wears the Rachel bob inspired by Hailey Bieber?
According to Silver Mestre, this cut works for most hair types. The subtle gradient is easily modulated on round, oval or square faces.
What length should I ask for for the Rachel bob cut?
Ask for a lob that hits between the base of the neck and the shoulders, long enough that it can be tucked into a collar or tied into a mini ponytail.
How to style Hailey Bieber’s Rachel cut on a daily basis?
It can be worn very smooth with a marked inward curve, in an Olsen tuck under a coat, or with a more casual light wavy.
