In 2025, Bobs And Fringes Are Very Much In

Despite the style’s permanence in the cyclical trend machine, the mere suggestion of a bob and a fringe coexisting is often met with concern.

Perhaps it’s the memory of poorly executed at-home haircuts, but the seemingly classic cut is usually referred to with the same disdain typically reserved for a Disney villain.

Regardless, 2025 isn’t interested in ‘taking it easy’, with the contentious cut officially forecast as the ‘in’ trend of the year.

Fearful that the combination of short hair and a fringe will leave you with decision anxiety? Relax.

Here, beautyheaven, shares the best ways to wear the style in 2025 without compromising your mental health.

1/ The Undone French Bob

The French bob is a timeless classic for a reason. But this version takes into account that not everyone has the time to blow dry their hair every day. Defined by a long layered fringe that seamlessly blends into the lengths of the hair, the undone French bob plays well with the hair’s natural texture. To style this cut, simply scrunch a few lightweight leave-in products into the ends of damp hair. Then, let airdry, tucked behind the ears, for the perfect C-wave.

2/ The ’90s Grown Out Pixie

Remember Winona Ryder, Meg Ryan and Ashley Judd’s grown out pixie cuts in the ’90s? We sure do — the low effort look has been permanently seared into our brains as a core memory. The ’90s grown out pixie is short, but still very feminine. It’s feathered layers create to-die-for volume. While the lash-grazing, front layers frame the face, without feeling as blunt or heavy as a full fringe.

3/ The Bixie Cut

Hairstylist Sam Labella coined the term ‘bixie’ in 2022, but the trend is still going strong in 2025. Consider it the unofficial predecessor to the ’90s grown out pixie. “This look gives me the ‘Meg Ryan’ circa ‘90s vibes,” Sam explained to The Zoe Report. “Tapered at the nape and razor textured in the front makes this super playful and ultra sexy.”

4/ The French Bob

If the laissez faire attitude of the undone French bob isn’t your style, you can still quench your Francophilia with this neater take on the look. Lacking in layers, the French bob is a chin-grazing, point-cut style. It’s lightweight, bouncy, and features a pliable curtain fringe that’s easily styled with little, to no, products. Word to the wise: If your hair is on the thicker side, ask your hairdresser to take some weight out of the ends for best results.

5/ The Blunt Bob

The blunt bob can be a little intimidating, but rest assured, it works for a multitude of styles. Especially if you ask your hairdresser for a curtain fringe to soften the final look. Personally, we’re loving the ways people are styling this truly versatile cut in 2025. Think: textured ‘bedhead’ blow outs and kicked ends.

6/ The Long Bob

The long bob is the commitment-phobe’s answer to short hair. It’s unbelievably easy to grow out if you wind up wanting to return to your long hair. Simply ask your hairdresser for a longer, lash-length fringe that will grow out gracefully into a curtain fringe, and eventually, face-framing layers.

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Are you tempted to try this hair trend in 2025?