There is nothing chicer than a classic bob, but have you seen its Italian counterpart?

Yes, it seems the Italians just do everything better: pizza, pasta, wine – and now hair. 

The Italian bob is characterised by its chin-skimming length that gently hugs the face and, unlike other bob styles, doesn’t have longer corners at the front, making it chunkier. It’s a fresh take on the classic – almost gamine – and the relaxed cut means it is the perfect autumnal hairstyle if you wish to go shorter. 

If you were a fan of the second season of The White Lotus, you would have seen Lucia (played by Simona Tabasco) sporting the style in all its glory. 

And it seems to be a favourite among the online beauty community too, with the hashtag #ItalianBob sporting over 3.2 million likes. 

Wear the Italian bob hairstyle long, chunky or cropped – the possibilities are truly endless with this trendy haircut. 

According to Nick Latham and Seán Paul Nother, the leading hairdressing duo known as Hair Bros, the neck-grazing Italian bob is versatile, full of volume and has defined, heavy ends. 

In a detailed post on TikTok, Latham breaks down the style: “We start by cutting the length and finding a good base and really lightly graduating it into the baseline, to make sure it’s got a bit of a softer finish. Working our way around to the front, making sure that the front corners aren’t left too long. Following that up by adding a bit of face-framing shape.”

Then, Latham moves on to styling. 

“We’re going to add a little bit of product, I’m using the Hair Story Lift Volumising Spray), £42. Then, we put the hair in some small buns and lightly clip the top pieces, which will really help with lift and volume. Last, we use a hairdryer on the top.”

If the Italian bob feels like a step too far, take a look at the midi bob. It’s slightly longer, falling at the space between your chin and neck, and looks instantly lived in. Similarly versatile, both bobs encapsulate the natural movement and body of less-styled hair while still maintaining the chicness of a statement cut.  

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