The bob has lived many lives — first in the 1920s as a symbol of rebellion for women, then on just about every celebrity since. In the last year, that meant ends-so-blunt-they-might-cut-you, but this Autumn's take on the trend is much softer.
"The bob is sticking around, but now we're seeing a shaggier bob," said Townsend. "The movement it gives the hair is almost flirty and youthful, and it's a haircut that works on every hair type and texture. A lot of the inspiration behind the transition from a blunt bob to a romantic bob is actress Lucy Boynton. She rocked the look throughout awards season this year and showed off how incredibly versatile a layered bob could be. She wore it up, she wore it down, straight and sleek, with very soft waves."