The "Prada Bob" Will Be Summer's It-Girl Haircut
:upscale()/2024/05/31/733/n/1922153/c8450be66659fc69a686a1.08277407_.jpg)
There's something different about Joey King, and this we know for sure: we're ready to steal her entire look. The actor popped by the Cannes Film Festival to attend the "La Plus Precieuse des Marchandises" red carpet, but instead of her usual long blond hair, King had a chic new bob haircut. The style, which her hairstylist Dimitris Giannetos dubbed the "Prada bob," is the latest summer hair trend making waves.
Both sophisticated and playful, this latest tweak on the classic bob cut is guaranteed to be all over your social media feeds this season. Ahead, King's hairstylist breaks down everything to know about the trending style, like who it works best on and how you can get the look for yourself.
Keep scrolling to learn more.
Experts Featured in This Article
Dimitris Giannetos is a celebrity hairstylist based in Los Angeles and New York.
What Is the Prada Bob?
First and foremost, it all starts with an exaggerated side part. From there, "The Prada bob is a short blunt cut, swooping inward right above the jawline," celebrity hairstylist Dimitris Giannetos tells PS. "It is asymmetric, but gives the illusion of being a few centimeters longer toward the nape of the neck."
According to Giannetos, any hair type can achieve this look.
How to Get the Prada Bob
If King's new look has you ready to book a hair appointment, make sure you arrive at the salon with inspiration photos in hand. This will ensure that you and your stylist are on the same page about both the length and the style. You can always ask for the cut by name, or you can say you'd like a blunt cut that starts about a half of an inch above the jawline. It should be the tiniest bit longer at the nape of the neck and shorter toward the front — that's what gives it the asymmetric look.
When it comes to styling, Giannetos suggests you straighten the hair and then style it "to slightly curl inward at the bottom toward the chin." If you're on the market for a great tool, we recommend the Ghd Chronos Styler ($329) to help you get your hair nice and sleek. For an extra slick look, use a product like the Wella Professionals Luxury Hair Oil ($45) to add some shine. King's hairstyle featured a simple bobby pin on one side, but you can choose to accessorize however you want, whether it's with headbands or hair clips.
Keep scrolling to check out Prada bob hair cut inspiration you can bring with you to your next salon appointment.
Prada Bob Inspiration
:extract_cover():upscale():fill(ffffff)/2024/05/30/093/n/1922153/6d4a89c066592472cc0ef8.47953072_.jpg)
The Prada Bob With a Side Part
King's hairstylist, who coined the term "Prada bob," envisioned the look with a side part, as shown on the actor here.
The Prada Bob With a Middle Part
The look can be done with a middle part, however, as shown here on Kelly Rowland.
The Prada Bob With Curtain Bangs
The style typically features a blunt cut, but also looks great with added curtain bangs.
The Prada Bob on Straight Hair
The Prada bob is meant to be styled sleek and straight, but you can always tease your hair at the roots if you want a more voluminous look.
The Prada Bob on Wavy Hair
Giannetos says the style works well on all hair types, and above it's shown on wavy hair.
The Prada Bob on Curly Hair
If you have naturally curly hair, you can still try the look. Just add your favorite curl cream or mousse, let your hair air dry, and you're ready to go.
Renee Rodriguez is a staff writer and social producer for PS. She writes across all verticals, but her main areas of expertise focus on fashion and beauty content with an emphasis on reviews and editor experiments. She also produces social content for the PS TikTok and Instagram accounts.