{"id":8985,"date":"2026-07-17T22:05:30","date_gmt":"2026-07-17T17:05:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=8985"},"modified":"2026-07-17T22:05:30","modified_gmt":"2026-07-17T17:05:30","slug":"french-bob-inspo-by-celebrity-hairstylist-sally-hershberger","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=8985","title":{"rendered":"French Bob Inspo by Celebrity Hairstylist Sally Hershberger"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script>\r\n  atOptions = {\r\n    'key' : '644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6',\r\n    'format' : 'iframe',\r\n    'height' : 90,\r\n    'width' : 728,\r\n    'params' : {}\r\n  };\r\n<\/script>\r\n<script src=\"https:\/\/www.highperformanceformat.com\/644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div data-testid=\"segment-text-only\">\n<p>We\u2019ve all been there: you finally <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eonline.com\/news\/1431779\/top-rated-hair-growth-scalp-products-on-sale-at-amazon-summer-beauty?query=hair%20growth\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer\">grow out your hair<\/a> only to be tempted to cut it right off. Call it the circle of life (or celeb inspo from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eonline.com\/news\/keira_knightley\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Kiera Knightly<\/strong><\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eonline.com\/news\/gracie_abrams\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Gracie Abrams<\/strong><\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>Either way, before you commit to the big chop, it\u2019s worth knowing exactly what to ask for and how you\u2019re going to style it, especially once it starts to grow out.<\/p>\n<p>To support your bob journey, <em>E!<\/em> spoke with <a href=\"https:\/\/sally-hershberger.com\/pages\/about\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Sally Hershberger<\/strong><\/a>, the celebrity hair stylist behind icons including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eonline.com\/news\/julia_roberts\"><strong>Julia Roberts<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eonline.com\/news\/meg_ryan\"><strong>Meg Ryan<\/strong><\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eonline.com\/news\/miley_cyrus\"><strong>Miley Cyrus<\/strong><\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re thinking of a tousled French bob or a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eonline.com\/news\/1429269\/celebrity-colorist-tips-90s-blonde-hair-foiled-cashmere-method?query=90s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer\">sleek &#8217;90s style<\/a>, Sally says, \u201c&#8221;The most important thing you can do is bring visual references.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Photos are the best way to communicate what you want \u2013 whether that\u2019s from Instagram, <em>Vogue<\/em>, or anywhere you\u2019re seeing cuts you love.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>\u201dYou\u2019ll also want to be specific about where you want the length to hit \u2013 whether that\u2019s at the chin, just below, or grazing the shoulders \u2013 because even small differences can completely change the overall look,&#8221; she advised.<\/p>\n<p>Bobs aren\u2019t a one-size-fits-all haircut, which is why Sally emphasizes giving your hair stylist precise instructions. That being said, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eonline.com\/news\/1432524\/want-allie-hayes-hair-from-off-campus-her-stylists-share-the-products?query=hair%20stylist\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer\">longtime celeb stylist<\/a> explained that a good stylist will tailor the cut to your face and shape and natural hair texture.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, a fresh chop is \u201cabout customizing the shape so it enhances your features and works with how your hair naturally falls,&#8221; Sally said.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<script async=\"async\" data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/pl30214220.effectivecpmnetwork.com\/9ab3d4df8a7e1a6171e16ddbf732cc19\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<div id=\"container-9ab3d4df8a7e1a6171e16ddbf732cc19\"><\/div>\r\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We\u2019ve all been there: you finally grow out your hair only to be tempted to cut it right off. Call it the circle of life (or celeb inspo from Kiera Knightly and Gracie Abrams). 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