If there were ever a case for the power of a good chop, it's Millie Bobby Brown's new beehive bob–a hairstyle that manages to be both retro and modern bombshell in one glossy, shoulder-length cut.
Debuted on Instagram in honor of her birthday, the look arrived with a wink. "I don't know about u 🎂🧁🍬" she wrote, cheekily nodding to Taylor Swift's anthem "22" as she marked turning 22 on 19 February. Tay Tay and MBB, the crossover we never always knew we needed.
Celebrations aside, the haircut itself is super neat–classic bob territory—but the styling is all theatrics. Think: Regency-inspired height at the crown and a subtle beehive silhouette that calls to mind drawing rooms, lace-trimmed bustiers, and the strategic deployment of a fan. It's Bridgerton by way of a very good blow-dry.
To achieve the look, Millie's hairstylist has concentrated volume at the roots, creating that coveted XXL shape, while the ends remain flicked upwards with polish and control. And to top it all off, her face-framing bangs have been styled with a slight curl, lending the entire 'do that Regency-inspired romance.
By keeping the length short, the amplified crown feels intentional rather than theatrical. It elongates the neck, sharpens the jawline, and frames the face with precision – definitive proof that cropped cuts aren't limiting, but liberating, offering just as much versatility (and drama) as their waist-skimming counterparts.
So, consider this your sign to go short and not be afraid to turn the volume all the way up.
Lia Mappoura (she/her) is the Beauty Writer at Cosmopolitan UK. Covering everything from viral celebrity hair and makeup news to the latest trend predictions, she’s an expert in recognising the season’s next big beauty look (before it ends up all over your social media feeds). You’ll usually find her putting TikTok’s recent beauty hacks to the Hype Test, challenging the gender-makeup binary and social stereotypes, or fangirling over the time Kourtney Kardashian viewed her Instagram Story (yes, it’s true). Find her also on LinkedIn.
