Looking for a new summer hairstyle? Look no further than the French bob à la Pamela Anderson. It's chic, it's airy and above all, it's super low-maintenance. Thanks, Pam!
The actor's brand new haircut in question dropped via Harper's Bazaar UK's most recent July/August issue. Pam dons the magazine cover wearing a crisp white shirt, sparkling jewels and most importantly, the jaw-length hairstyle.
Beauty-wise, it also appears that Pam is staying true to her diversion from makeup – a decision she made at the beginning of 2023. "I think that with AI technology and filters, people are becoming kind of boring-looking. I want to challenge beauty norms," she says in the Harper's Bazaar interview. "I’ve always been a rebel. I never see somebody and think, “I want to look like that.” I just want to see who I am. A some point, you have to say, “This is all I’ve got.” Surrender to it. And it’s real happiness. It’s freedom to know you can walk on a red carpet without a stitch of make-up on. I mean, why can’t I? Men do it all the time."
Hear, hear!
Now, if, like Pamela, you're looking to challenge beauty norms with a shorter, more rebellious hairstyle, we've got the details on how you can achieve it.
As its name suggests, the French bob draws inspiration from the Parisian chic look; "It's that effortlessly cool, jaw-skimming cut that just screams Parisian chic," Samantha Cusick, Contributing Cosmopolitan expert and professional hairstylist, previously told Cosmopolitan UK. "It’s short, sharp and always looks like you’ve made zero effort (in the best way)."
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But what differentiates it from its bob counterparts? Well, the length! "It’s all about that blunt jaw-length chop," Sam says. "Sometimes you’ll see a bit of subtle layering to give it some movement, but the shape is what really makes it." Think: sharp and thick yet still loose and airy.
And we predict the French bob is going to be *big* this summer. Humidity hair? Embrace the frizz bby! Wavy hair types work great with bobs that are designed to be worn with movement. Anything flipped over or where flicks or texture is desired is ideal for achieving the French bob look.
So, what are you waiting for? Make like Pam Anderson with a French bob for S/S25!
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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.
