21 years ago, Keira Knightley famously said, and I quote: "I look quite pretty" and that still rings true today with her new bob haircut. We don't like it, we love it, actually...
Earlier this week in London [December 3, 2024], Keira attended the world premiere event for Black Dove, a brand new Netflix series in which she plays the leading role, Helen Webb. Of course, as one does for such a coveted red carpet soirée (bc, y'know, I go to them all the time...), the actor went above and beyond in the fashion department wearing a black patent dress-coat-hybrid layered over a studded floor-length gown.
It's chic and grunge in equal parts.
However, as much as we love the 'fit, what had us reeling with excitement was Keira's newly chopped 'do! She's gone from having chest-length locks – per her summer style at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships earlier this year – to a now shoulder-hovering bob.
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The bob brigade is only continuing to expand, with Keira being the latest short-haired member. She joins a lineup like no other, including some of our fave celebrities, Kendall Jenner, Nicola Peltz Beckham, Shania Twain and Camila Cabello. Gang's all here!
Length aside, if you want to achieve a subtle yet defined wavy hair texture like Keira's – because let's be real, who wouldn't? – we recommend investing in one (or all!) of the following.
Your textured bob tool kit
R+Co Labyrinth 3-in-1 Texturizing Shampoo, Conditioner and Styler 177ml
R+Co is the hairstylist-approved brand to have on your radar. This all-in-one product adds texture to locks while streamlining your routine.
Use a pea-sized amount of this cream on damp hair before drying. It's a magic mix of lightweight hold and heavyweight nourishment that embraces your natural texture and leaves lengths touchably soft, smooth and shiny.
After a soft, mermaid wave? amika's High Tide Deep Waver is an easy-to-use tool that celebrates different tresses textures, types and styles.
Created by the one and only Sam McKnight (Princess Diana's hairstylist!), this texture mist is ideal for those effortless, sexy, tousled styles with a matte-sheen finish.
Hershesons Air Dry Spray
Sea salt spray is a one-way ticket to textured hair. Use with or instead of texture spray, depending on how big you want your mane to be!
With that said, Santa, if you're reading this, you know what I want for Christmas this year. Hint, hint.
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Lia Mappoura (she/her) is the Beauty Writer at Cosmopolitan UK, with over four years of experience reporting across the brand's print, social, video and digital platforms. Lia covers everything from emerging trend analysis to viral celebrity hair and makeup moments, making her an expert at spotting the season’s next big beauty look (before it takes over social media feeds).
In 2025, she was named The Rising Media Star at the Love Perfume Awards with The Perfume Shop, recognised for her outstanding digital fragrance content and for building genuine authority within the space. She is passionate about challenging outdated beauty stereotypes, championing inclusive representation in beauty, and educating readers on the trends, products and conversations shaping the industry today. Follow her on Instagram or find her on LinkedIn.
