The Parisian bob is the bob we're all getting this spring

Look up “chic haircuts” in the dictionary, and guaranteed, there'll be a picture of the French Bob. But, our fave Frenchie chop has had an update and the Parisian Bob is here to pick up from where its counterpart left off.

What is the Parisian bob?

For the uninitiated, the French Bob is defined by its cheeky lip-length shape and signature full, brow-skimming fringe. The Parisian Bob, however, is a looser, less strict rendition, with a longer length and a wispier take on the fringe, or it skips the fringe entirely.

Why choose the Parisian bob?

Heading into spring, the cute, flirty style offers up a fresh, gorgeous chop that lifts back the layers, manages to feel breezy, but keeps enough length for versatility, too.

How to cut the Parisian bob?

One celebrity fan who's jumped on the trend recently is Kendall Jenner. Her hair stylist, Sally Hershberger, explained the exact anatomy of the cut to GLAMOUR so you know what to ask for when you go to the salon.

“This look embodies that effortlessly chic Parisian vibe,” Sally said. “I crafted a blunt bob that is cut just below the jawline, giving it a French allure. The length allows for versatility with face framing pieces cut to give the style more gesture – she can tuck it behind her ears for a more casual, understated elegance. It’s all about achieving that timeless, ‘je ne sais quoi’ style that French women are renowned for,” Sally explained.

“With Kendall, I had a very specific vision in mind. I loved a shoot she had done with shorter hair, and I wanted to take inspiration from that while giving her something even stronger — just a few extra inches to keep it versatile. But this was the perfect step in that direction,” Sally said. Explaining her process she shared: “I work visually — I look at a person’s face, their hair texture, and what will bring out their best features. Kendall is stunning, so she can wear her hair any way she wants. My goal was to make it as healthy, manageable, and effortless as possible.”

In terms of the length, there's a lot of skill that goes into making a chop look like it's effortlessly fallen into place. “Getting the length just right wasn’t a happy accident — it was intentional. I’ve been doing this long enough to know exactly where to cut so she could still pull it into a ponytail while keeping the look short and sleek. Hairdressing is a lot like architecture — it’s about structure, balance, and precision. You can teach someone the techniques, but having the eye for it? That’s instinct.”

And Sally's advice for anyone looking to make the cut themselves? “When it comes to making a bold change, like a big chop, the most important thing is wanting it. It’s that simple. If you’re drawn to a drastic transformation, lean into that excitement and commit. Sure, looking at reference photos can help, but ultimately, it has to be something you truly desire. There’s no overthinking it — just go for it,” she says.

Beyond the length and exterior, Nick Latham, pro London hair stylist and one half of The Hair Bros, explained “this haircut is a combination of using scissors and also using the razor for softness. Scissors are what’s going to get the structure through the base – you want a really nice graduation – then cutting the hair with the razor maximises the volume. It builds the movement.

As for the fringe, a swooshy, wispy fringe that can be tucked sideways, like curtain bangs, makes everything more versatile. “Keep the middle pieces super fringy, with loads of really nice different lengths throughout the rest of the hair. Our key on achieving this and making sure that it doesn’t look too blocky is cutting the fringe in small sections and point-cutting into it, avoiding any really harsh straight lines,” explains Nick. And that swooshy shape doesn’t stop at the fringe because, “we don’t want the fringe to feel too disconnected from the rest of the haircut,” he says.

Styling-wise, there's lots of cute options to consider. “It looks amazing half up and I think that’s what a lot of people forget, especially going into the warmer weather, that there is the option of still being able to tie some of it back away from your face and it still looking really cool,” Nick says.

As for how to make it look phwoar yourself? “Towel dry hair and use a tiny bit of cream hair balm,” says Nick who recommends Evo’s Whip It Good and HairStory's Undressed texture spray. “Then speed up the air-drying process using a diffuser. Just hover the diffuser over the hair, letting the hair set into the place it wants, letting the haircut and the movement work together,” he says.

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Consider us sold, alongside everyone else. “It’s quite obvious why this has been one of our most prolific and popular styles,” says Nick. “It's a really effortless, French-feeling soft bob that requires no maintenance at all and should last really well throughout the next six months.” Sounds like exactly our kind of party.

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