Beyoncé has spoken, and the Outdated Hollywood bob is formally — and actually — the most important haircut development for autumn 2024.
Queen Bey proved this herself on the US GLAMOUR Girls of the 12 months Awards 2024. Attending in assist of her mom, Miss Tina Knowles, even Beyoncé couldn’t assist however shed a tear (or just a few) throughout her mum’s acceptance speech. As a magnificence author, nevertheless, I couldn’t preserve my eyes off Beyoncé’s larger-than-life bob haircut (properly, and the truth that her make-up stayed completely in-place regardless of her crying).
Beyoncé’s tackle the development isn’t the primary we’ve seen this season. Previously few weeks alone, Sabrina Carpenter has worn a Marilyn Monroe–impressed Outdated Hollywood bob, Kendall Jenner has chopped her “previous cash” blonde hair right into a lob, and Sydney Sweeney wore the model for her US GLAMOURamouramour Girl of the 12 months cowl shoot. Clearly, the Outdated Hollywood bob isn’t simply trending, however is right here to remain.
“We’re seeing a resurgence of Outdated Hollywood and vintage-inspired haircuts as a result of there’s a longing for timeless class and glamour,” Helen Reavey, movie star hairstylist, licensed trichologist, and founding father of of Act+Acre, tells GLAMOUR. “With the quick tempo of developments right now, many are drawn to those iconic kinds that evoke a way of nostalgia and class. It’s versatile and polished whereas nonetheless standing out.”
Whereas the Outdated Hollywood bob is having a second, it’s not the primary history-inspired hair development of the yr: In February, GLAMOUR reported that massive hair was making a comeback, as impressed by icons like like Brigitte Bardot, Donna Summer time, Dolly Parton, Diana Ross, Tina Turner, and Cindy Crawford. Unsurprisingly, Beyoncé was one of many present-day pioneers; it’s simply that now we’re choosing shoulder-length for fall and wintertime.
“Lots of people are searching for extra versatile kinds that may be simply tailored for various events, and longer bobs and mid-length cuts supply extra styling choices,” says Reavey. “It’s a fantastic in-between size — quick sufficient to really feel recent however lengthy sufficient to be styled in curls or waves. As we head into cooler months, folks additionally need the flexibleness of pulling hair again or layering it underneath scarves and coats.”
Additionally of observe? A mid-length lob like that is nice for all face shapes and hair sorts, so you actually can’t go mistaken. “What makes this haircut so main is that nearly each hair kind, texture, and face form can put on this model with plenty of ease,” says Gregory Patterson, movie star stylist and DIY skilled at Sally Magnificence.
And naturally, it doesn’t harm that it appears so stylish. “It says ‘Materials Lady,’ or within the classic sense, ‘Diamonds are a Lady’s Greatest Pal,’” Amy Abramite, inventive director and stylist at Maxine Salon, says of the look’s evolution over the previous few months. She’s proper on level, too: Carpenter’s personal Outdated Hollywood bob look was impressed by each Marilyn Monroe and Madonna.