The square is no more. A new, less engaging haircut is taking over this spring.
The end of an era. Yes ladies, the rumors were true: the bob cut is about to bow out. After a few years of reigning over our hair, it seems that she is leaving the throne to a new trend. Easy to adopt, it does not require meticulous daily styling, and can be worn regardless of face shape, age or even hair texture. In short, your new favorite, just in time for spring.
So put down your scissors, if the red carpet of the post-Oscar evening organized by Vanity Fair showed us anything, it is indeed that a return to very natural hair is taking place. Chic and effortless, the midi cut has appeared on many heads: Kaia Gerber (the daughter of Cindy Crawford), Kim Kardashian and even on the model Hailey Bieber. Unlike the short bob or XXL extensions, this hairstyle generally stops between the collarbone and the top of the chest. It’s a length that favors a sophisticated side without the commitment of a too-short style or the complex maintenance of very long hair. “The mid-length cut is an easy hairstyle to wear every day. It allows you to make a change without transforming everything“, explains Etienne Sekola, celebrity hairdresser and founder of the eponymous salon in Paris. It is also the perfect way to let your old bob grow back or to go shorter without radically cutting it. A transition phase which ultimately becomes a style in its own right.
Contrary to popular belief, the midi cut is not necessarily boring. It embodies a form of discreet luxury (in the Quiet Luxury wave), and focuses on the health of the hair: a mirror shine that can be obtained with glosses for example, as well as subtle styling. And to give it a little modern twist if you wish, the professional hairdresser is full of ideas: “There are a lot of options: you can work with a lot more gradients, fringes or even strands that are a little wild, a little rebellious..” Etienne Sekola recommends degrading on the ends, inside the mass and around the face gently, “to bring a little more power and personality to the hairstyle.“For a very refined look, you can also wear it with the ends slightly turned over, like Hailey Bieber did, or with a side parting and an airy texture like Kaia Gerber. You’re spoiled for choice.
One thing is certain: this spring, the “mid-length” is no longer a transition. It becomes a destination in its own right.
