Never one to shy away from a major beauty transformation, model and ELLE UK cover star Emily Ratajkowski just debuted her most effortless haircut yet: an airy, textured French bob, complete with a wispy full fringe. The star, also referred to as Em Rata, took to Instagram to share a sneak peak at her wavy cropped style, which she appears to sport throughout her appearance in Lena Dunham's latest rom-com Too Much.

While we're almost certain this dramatic alternative style was courtesy of a wig, most likely used exclusively for filming the project, there's no denying the epic alternative look it offers the My Body author. It wouldn't be the first time one of her dramatic faux cuts has served as major haircut inspiration.

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If you're thinking of opting for a bold bob trend this summer, a French bob could be the perfect option. It's lived-in and leans into natural texture, meaning it doesn't require the same daily styling as other popular styles (we're looking at you, box bob).

'When we think of a French bob with a fringe, we think classic Parisian cool,' hairstylist Abigail Constanza recently told ELLE UK. 'Chin-length, a little bit cheeky, and paired with soft bottleneck bangs, it’s low-maintenance but has real character. Ask your hairstylist for a chin-length bob with minimal layers, textured ends, and bottleneck bangs that taper out into the sides,' she adds.

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To style the look, she recommends adding a little mousse at your roots and diffusing for a natural wave. Alternatively, you can wear it sleek, using a glossing serum for that coveted lived-in polish.

Remember, when it comes to bangs, it's always best to ask your stylist to cater your cut to your personal facial anatomy. A full fringe is fantastic for making a statement, but there are plenty of other options like contouring curtain bangs or a playful micro-fringe.

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Katie Withington
Beauty Writer

Katie Withington (she/her) is the Beauty Writer, at ELLE UK and Harper’s Bazaar. Working alongside the ELLE UK Beauty Team, she covers all things beauty for both print and digital, from finding backstage make-up trends at London Fashion Week and investigating buzzy skincare ingredients, to unzipping the beauty bags of Hailey Bieber and Margot Robbie. Prior to joining ELLE UK in 2022, Katie studied (BA) Fashion Journalism at London College of Fashion and has previously contributed to Red, Good Housekeeping and Prima.