The Draped Bob Is the Breezy Summer Haircut That Looks Good on Everyone

A little peek around Hollywood, influencer culture, or even the streets in your own neighborhood and one thing is for certain: Short hair is the vibe right now. We’ve seen countless iterations of the bob and lob, not limited to the Parisian bob, Christy cut, or boyfriend bob. The draped bob is the latest short-energy fare that’s making the salon rounds, and it might just be the look that inspired you to run to the salon for the big chop at last.
What Is the Draped Bob?

A draped bob is a short haircut with soft layers throughout and curtain-esque bangs that beautifully frame the face, says Gina Rivera, hair artist and founder of Phenix Salon Suites. The cut gets its name because of the soft layers, which are “draped” across the head like beautiful, satin-y fabric that “falls into place without effort,” Rivera notes.

The style’s meant to work with your natural hair texture and can be blown out or tousled depending on the look you’re going for that day.

So how is it different from other trending looks? It’s the way the layers are worked into the hair. For example, some bobs or lobs don’t have any layers at all, and others may be shorter or have more of a graduated effect. The draped bob stands out for its softness and easy-going layers.

“It's a great effortless summer cut,” Rivera tells us. “It is low maintenance and looks good after letting the hair air dry which makes it easy when traveling to different climates.” Plus, it works well on every hair type and is easily customized to your facial structure.

How to Get the Draped Bob Yourself
First thing’s first: Always bring a picture to the salon to show your stylist. They’ll be able to see what you’re talking about and customize the draped bob to your own hair texture and face shape. Along with that, Rivera says, “Ask for a bob that has softer, longer layers, adding more layers around the face. And if you like bangs, the curtain bang works well.”

She adds that the cut is super low maintenance and grows out well, which means it’s a great option for those who like to space out salon visits or who can’t get into the salon every six to eight weeks like you need with some bobs.

For styling, you can simply wash and let air dry; a little air drying product will go a long way to minimize frizz and flyaways and enhance your natural texture. Rivera especially loves a mousse for this style (versus a gel or heavy cream) because it keeps the look soft and moveable.

If you want to try a blowout, use a heat styling product and smoothing cream, then blow out in sections with a small to medium-size round brush. This creates a nice ‘90s blowout look that’s so popular right now.