Looking for the perfect summer hairstyle? Opt for the most fashionable bob of the season

Although it used to be associated with a childhood nightmare and a homemade "pot cut", today it returns in a big way as the hottest trend of the season. Pageboy bob - a feisty hairstyle is taking salons, red carpets and... our hearts by storm.

Although the "pot" hairstyle until recently brought back traumatic memories from childhood - when our mothers, armed with household scissors and good intentions, gave our heads a bowl shape - today the controversial silhouette is making a comeback, conquering catwalks, red carpets and... lists of the most fashionable hairstyles of the season .

In the summer season of 2025, the most fashionable hairstyle is the pageboy bob , a modern interpretation of the Matilda hairdo from "Leon the Professional" .

Natalie Portman as Matilda in Leon the Professional, 1994, still from the film

Before it graced the heads of style icons, the pageboy bob had its roots in... the Middle Ages. Yes, really - it was English pageboys who wore the rounded, fringed hairdos that gave the cut its name.

In the 60s, the style gained new fame thanks to the Beatles and Princess Diana . Today, it's back - but in a more nuanced, feminine and modern version.

The modern pageboy bob is a short cut reaching from the ear line to the shoulders, with a clearly rounded contour. Characteristic are the ends rolled inwards and the fringe - classic, wavy or freely falling to the side. The key? Movement, lightness and precision.

Pageboy bob is the most fashionable hairstyle for summer 2025 / Shutterstock

Modern versions allow for personalization – you can choose the length, texture, type of fringe, and even wear your hair slightly tousled or smooth as a sheet. Examples?

A smooth and graphic bob, like Nicole Kidman's on the cover of "Allure" , or a slightly tousled one in the style of Taylor Hill .

Pageboy bob is made for people who want to optically "lengthen" the neck and emphasize the cheekbones. It is worth remembering, however, that the hairstyle is not the easiest to "use". If you want to get a cool-girl vibe , the key are:

• regular trimming every 6–8 weeks,
• styling with a brush and dryer
• a bit of texture.

For a glossy finish, reach for a serum or styling cream. Do you like contrasts? Add soft waves with a flat iron and create a festival look.