Nothing says new season like a fresh haircut – and there are few styles that are more timeless than the bob. This year it is all about a sophisticated look, whether that’s a structured cut or a cool take on a more lived-in bob. To inspire you for spring, summer and beyond, here are five bobs we love that are trending right now.

The micro-micro bob 

Carey Mulligan just unveiled a new, micro-micro bob, which is about as short as you can get without calling it a pixie. Grazing her earlobes, it’s a neat silhouette that offers optimal aeration in the neck area (perfect for hot summer days) – all you need is a little Almost Everything Cream to smooth flyaways.

The luxe bob

Lustrous, bouncy bobs have been all the rage in recent months, with volume, curl and a high-shine finish top of our list for pulling this look off in style. See Simone Biles and Zendaya for chic adoptees of the look, which is easily created with the help of our Multi-Tasker and its blow dry brush attachment – don’t sleep on it.

The bedhead bob

For those who aren’t in the market for a cut that’s too neat and tidy, look no further than the bedhead bob. Artfully mussed-up, spritz some Air Dry Spray into your hair and scrunch in for an undone style that says “I woke up like this”. 

The square bob

Characterised by sharp, straight edges and an angular look, the square bob – as seen on Lily Collins – is a strong, geometric look that takes its cues from the flapper girls in the 1920s. Concentrate on creating a luxurious shine to pull this one off.

The tucked bob

The tucked look – where hair kicks out at ends – works best on a bob with a chunky finish. See Kendall Jenner, Lady Gaga and Halle Berry for great inspo. Simply bend the ends of the hair outwards with a pair of straighteners or a round brush and hairdryer (our Pro Blow Dry Brush and Great Hairdryer will do the job nicely).