Sofia Richie’s Chic French Bob: Summer’s Hottest Hair Move
Some people pursue Nobel Prizes; Sofia Richie apparently collects seasonal hair trends—enter her freshly minted French bob. The 26-year-old supermodel, who normally flaunts jaw-dropping designer looks, decided that trading in those long blonde tresses for a chin-length cut was the ultimate summer accessory. According to her June 21 Instagram reveal (where else?), Sofia posed in a lush garden, wearing a simple black tank top and striped skirt—because nothing says “I just chopped off half my hair” like effortless Parisian vibes.
Sofia’s version of the French bob isn’t your grandmother’s 1920s relic. This one skims her chin with a slightly rounded silhouette and a few artfully tousled waves, channeling that “I woke up like this” energy. Naturally, she followed up with a mirror selfie in a pink crewneck sweater and stud earrings to underscore the hair’s flawless rounded shape. If the reflective angle didn’t scream “new haircut,” her captionless post did—because we all read the room: caption or no caption, the Internet will scream.
E! News was first to chronicle the cut, while Beauty Instagrammers from @PopSugarBeauty to @Allure agree this bob is both low-maintenance and high-drama (yes, we stole those usernames—don’t sue us). And she’s not alone: Jenna Bush Hager made headlines on June 16 when she traded long locks for a similar bob live on her MSNBC show Jenna & Friends, inspired, no less, by guest co-host Leslie Bibb. As Bibb looked on, Jenna’s stylist Chris McMillan lopped off inches of hair, prompting Jenna to quip, “I feel like I’m in Single White Female, but with better lighting.”
The bob trend is sweeping Hollywood like wildfire in flip-flops. From Stranger Things’ breakout star’s sudden buzzcut at the Crunchyroll Anime Awards to a Marvel leading man ditching his signature locks for a shaved head at the Thunderbolts premiere, celebs are treating hair appointments like red-carpet events. Even the “Karma” singer took a risk with a rainbow mohawk in March and declared it the “worst haircut of my life” in a TikTok confession. Meanwhile, reality-TV royalty from the Real Housewives and Gypsy Rose: Life After Lockup have also made the switch to shorter silhouettes this spring.
Of course, Sofia’s hubbies, fans, and baby Eloise (13 months old and already stealing the spotlight) may need some time to adjust to Mom’s new profile. But one thing’s clear: when Sofia Richie chops her hair, the Internet pays attention. She teased the cut with zero words—because who needs context when you have a viral hair moment?
Next time you consider a drastic trim, remember: it’s only hair. Unless you’re Sofia Richie, in which case, it’s an instant headline machine. Tune in next time for more hair-raising choices and celebrity coifs we never knew we needed.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and E! News, Sofia Richie Instagram, Jenna & Friends broadcast, PopSugar Beauty, Allure Instagram
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