Jourdan Dunn/Instagram; Leslie Bibb/Instagram; Hailee Steinfeld/Instagram Call your hair stylist — 'tis the season for a chop. The summer months are the perfect time to try a shorter style, and luckily for us, there's no shortage of trending looks to test out. BetweenLeslie Bibb's iconicWhite Lotusbobto Gigi Hadid's retro-inspired chop, the stars have been serving up plenty ofshort hair inspo— and the experts say this trend is here to stay. "Shorter styles are having a major moment right now because they feel fresh, modern, and effortless," says celebrity hair stylistJoseph Maine, whose clients includeReneé RappandChloe Fineman. "There's something really empowering about making a bold change — it's almost like a reset." An added bonus of short cuts? "They also tend to photograph incredibly well, which is why you see so many celebrities going for the chop right before press tours, fashion week, or red carpet season," explains Maine (just in time for our summer Instagram dumps!). Thinking of making the chop yourself? Read on for 10 trending short styles, straight from the stars. Leslie Bibb/Instagram This isn't the bob's first time around the block, but the short, fiery look has definitely had a resurgence thanks toThe White Lotus'Kate (played byLeslie Bibb)whoseperfect blonde bobtold you everything about her even before she opened her mouth. The cut was such a main character in the show thatstylist Chris McMillan gave it an instantly iconic (and NSFW) nickname. To score Bibb's bob as your own this season, make sure the cut rests "at the ear or right above the jawline," says celebrity stylist andR+Coco-founder,Garren. "It's done well when you have medium to fine hair." Jourdan Dunn/Instagram The beauty world has had an on-again, off-again relationship with pixie cuts over the past few years, but in 2025, they aremost definitely on. Still, however, the pixie is not for the faint of heart, according to Garren. "If you're going to wear this style, you have to wear it with conviction," he says of the summer's shortest cut, adding that the style "works best with medium to fine hair." Ready to make the ultimate chop? Look no further thanJourdan Dunnfor inspiration. The British star has been modeling a longer pixie with confidence for quite a few months now. molly greenwald/instagram Don't worry, you can still have all the fun and sass of a short haircut without making a dramatic chop, thanks to the lob. Short for a "longer bob," a lob hits around the shoulder, making it a slightly less daunting and lower-maintenance look for summer. We love how actressRachel Sennott's lob features a middle part and rounded ends for a bouncy, sculpted frame. "Shorter styles can be cleansed and conditioned with a simpler routine and hair can be brushed, blow-dried and styled with less fuss," sharesAmy Abramite, creative director & stylist atMaxine Salonin Chicago. She also recommends taking advantage of air-drying to "encourage natural texture" and playing around with different styling products to achieve your desired look. "A texture spray will create waves and movement, and a leave-in conditioner will add moisture and shine." Santiago Felipe/Getty HacksstarHannah Einbinderhas been giving us blunt bob envy for years, and everyone is finally making the cut! "It's cut so blunt and perfect," Garren tells PEOPLE of Einbinder's short, sharp cut. The Emmy-nominated actress is also known for styling the cut in both effortless and edgy ways. "I have been cutting non-stop short, blunt bobs," adds Streicher. "I think that it felt like a long, hard winter and people are ready to shed!" Justine Marjan/Instagram Kris Jennerhad us doing a double-take when sheswapped her signature side-parted pixiefor a pixie-bob hybrid look and full-on bangs in 2025. The cut, courtesy ofcelebrity hairstylist Justine Marjan, was met with much adoration from fans, with one user commenting on Instagram that the new look was "aging [her] backwards." And while the business mogul might have grown out her hair to achieve this flattering style, we argue Jenner's pixie bob is the perfect transition style if you're looking to dip your toes into a micro cut. "I always recommend doing a mini chop first before committing to something super cropped — it helps ease into the change," offers Maine. Hailee Steinfeld/Instagram The style was given the distinct nickname due to gentle, long layers and flattering face-framing that resembles butterfly wings. To mimic theSinnersactress's final look, part your hair to the side for added volume and finish your ends with a soft curl. If you do choose to go the way of the butterfly this season, however, be prepared to style it every day, "because you won't have the fallback option of tying it up," says Oribe global stylistAndrew Livermore. He adds, "If you're looking at photos, find people who have hair texture like yours, and be ready to invest in new products, because it'll be a whole new world." Taylor Hill/FilmMagic For those who want to embrace the short trend without the effort, take a cue from the French. "The French bob is going to be huge this summer," Maine predicts. "Think soft, blunt ends paired with lived-in texture." The look is already a favorite of celebs likeKaia Gerber, Alexa Chung, andKendall Jenner, who first made the chop back in the fall. "The French bob is chic with Parisian charm," says Abramite, who says the key to the chop is a "short blunt length at the chin or above with no layers" and, most importantly, minimal styling, à la Jenner's casual, tucked-behind-the-ear look. Dimitris Giannetos/Instagram One tried-and-true way we find new haircut inspiration? By looking to the past. "The most on-trend looks are soft and a little nostalgic," says Livermore. Case in point:Gigi Hadid's retro-inspired flipped bob — or "FOB," per her stylistDimitris Giannetos. The flicked-out ends add a fun, playful element to Hadid's short style. Combined with her deep side part, the look puts a modern spin on '60s glamour. Greg Doherty/FilmMagic Everyone knowsZendayacan do no wrong, especially when it comes to this other hot cut of the season: the Italian bob. "The Italian bob is super sleek, sits right at the jawline, and gives major European cool-girl energy," saysIGK Hair Careco-founderFranck Izquierdo, noting that the cut works particularly well on oval, square, and heart-shaped faces. Unlike its Parisian cousin, however, the Italian bob requires a bit more structure and polish. Look to Zendaya's deep side part, flippy ends and perfectly tousled texture for a best-in-class example. To embrace your Italian summer (no passport required), ask your stylist for a blunt bob with soft internal layers, which will keep it from looking too heavy, says Izquierdo. Quinta Brunson/Instagram Believe it or not, the bowl cut is back — but in a much cooler way. The distinctive cut — immediately recognizable by its blunt perimeter and rounded shape — might evoke '80s and '90s nostalgia, but the 2025 version of the look is decidedly less mushroom-esque. Instead, stars likeQuinta Brunson,Kerry WashingtonandCharlize Theronare opting for a more subtle baby bowl cut, which keeps the blunt ends of the original look but pares back the rounded shape for a more structured effect. If you've been wanting to go bold with a major chop like the baby bowl, the experts all agree: summer is the best time to do it. "Summer's the perfect time to switch it up because everyone's in a mood to simplify, travel, and feel a little more effortless," says Izquierdo. "There's something really freeing about chopping your hair, especially after a few years of everyone playing it safe. Short hair feels fresh, light, and intentional." Read the original article onPeople
