The Cowboy Bob Haircut Is Trending for Spring—Here’s How to Wear It

Today marks the first day in months when the sun is finally out in NYC and it actually exceeded 65 degrees. So naturally, I’m booking a hair appointment to fix my dry winter ends and cut off a few inches to lean into some fresh spring hair trends. And one of the chicest short haircuts I’m seeing for the season is the chin-grazing cowboy bob.

Now you might be wondering what exactly the cowboy bob is—and no, it’s not a Western hat sitting atop a shoulder-length cut. According to London-based hairstylist Holly Rose Clarke, the cowboy bob is a playful twist on the classic Parisian bob, with shorter layers, soft texture, and face-framing details. She tells Cosmo that “it’s slightly shorter than a traditional bob, giving it a relaxed, voluminous feel.” You can even throw in some short bangs for some extra effortless dimension, and it’s the style that our favorite celebrities have been rocking for months.

So if you’ve been itching for a new cut and are ready to chop some inches off, let me introduce you to the best cowboy bob inspiration, full of texture, layers, and face-framing pieces.