Another day, another bob haircut that has been coined a big trend for 2024. So far this year, we’ve seen the romcom bob, curly bob and boy bob (aka the ‘boyb’) all take centre stage, and the Oscars red carpet was awash with bob hairstyles. Now, there’s a new iteration that’s being frequently requested in salon chairs. Introducing: the ‘inverted bob’.

“The inverted bob is a version of the Vidal Sassoon graduated bob,” says Joel Goncalves, senior stylist at Nicola Clarke, John Frieda Salons. But don’t think of harsh lines and severe, pointed edges like Victoria Beckham’s angled bob circa 2006. While it still maintains a shorter length at the back, gradually getting longer towards the front, the inverted bob is executed with a softer, wispier finish.

What’s more, while certain bobs – such as the Italian bob or nape bob – need to be cut to a specific length, the inverted bob is more about the shape. As a result, it can be worn as short as you like or slightly longer – your choice. “It doesn’t have an ideal length,” Goncalves agrees, although he adds that he prefers an inverted bob that sits “along your jawline or cut quite short to emphasise cheekbones”.

Considering it? Here’s everything you need to know for your next haircut appointment…

The ‘inverted bob’ is the low-maintenance haircut that’s everywhere right now