In spring 2026, the desire to go shorter is felt: we forget shapeless lengths for squares that move, easy to style and capable of transforming a silhouette into an appointment at the hairdresser.
Salons rely on very clean, but never rigid, square cuts. Hairstylist Sam McKnight sums up the trend by speaking of, according to comments reported by the magazine: just the chic spirit we want this spring.
90s square and French micro-bob: chic volume for spring 2026
The 90s bob, inspired by Christy Turlington’s Christy Cut or Carey Mulligan’s bob, plays with volume and bounce. For Frankie Pullen, , he explains, hairdresser at Larry King Marylebone, in .
More graphic, the inverted micro-bob is worn very short, with a clear nape and strands a little longer towards the face, impeccably clean French bob style. Melissa Timperley recommends: , she explains in .
Messy wavy bob and fringed lob: the easy move
For a cooler look, the messy wavy bob remains a little longer, from below the jaw to the collarbone. , specifies Melissa Timperley, who then uses a salt spray and free drying.
The fringed lob is suitable for those who are wary of the big scissor cut, with a length just above the collarbones and light bangs. Melissa Timperley advises: . , she adds.
Short curly bob and shiny sculpted bob: effortless glamor
On curly hair, the short curly bob, or curly crop, provides structure without weighing it down. For Lorraine Dublin, she explains in . The idea: focus on moisturizing treatments and let the curl live.
For evening glamour, the ultra-shiny sculpted bob inspires a modern Hollywood look. Frankie Pullen describes it as and specifies: , he confides. Marked side parting and wide waves finish setting the scene.
Which bob cut for fine hair?
The 90s bob or the wavy bob give volume.
Which square to choose if you want length?
A fringed lob just above the collarbones remains ideal.
What cut for curly or frizzy hair?
The short curly bob, worked without heat, enhances the texture.
