Sofia Richie Grainge’s French Girl Chop: the short hairstyle you want this summer
Not long ago, I was sitting in the hairdresser's chair, and for a brief moment, the idea crossed my mind to radically cut my hair short and trade my long locks for a bob. But in the past, during the event we organized (The House Of Amayzine), I had a French fringe cut. And the result? A McDonald's ‘M’ on the front of my face. Because as soon as my hair is shorter and the weight is gone, it turns into a crown that bounces in all directions, and that's far from the right side. So, not a good idea, that bob. But stunning Sofia Richie Grainge? She went for it. The scissors went in, and we fell in love instantly.
This is Sofia Richie Grainge's new short hairstyle
As if we weren't already in love with Sofia's new short hairstyle, she dubbed it the ‘Du Cap’ bob, named after the luxurious Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc in Antibes, France. The place where she said ‘I do’ in 2023 to her husband and where she showcased her new look in a TikTok video from the balcony of her suite. And we can't help but sigh with jealousy. So chic and beautiful. Check out the video of the whole process here. You can feel the tension through the camera, but Sofia knew after weeks of weighing her options, this was the moment.
@sofiagrainge Call me Bob @georgecurranhair ♬ original sound – Sofia Richie Grainge
This is the work of this London top stylist
The look is the work of London top stylist George Curran, a favorite among celebs. Think: Jennifer Lopez, Kylie Jenner, Jessica Alba, Selena Gomez, Kris Jenner with her short hairstyle, and many more. He gave Sofia a bob that falls just below the jawline, with a subtle texture that creates that effortless, slightly voluminous effect. The result is everything you want in a hairstyle: playful, light, and with a hefty dose of je ne sais quoi. According to Sofia, the chop was more than just a style switch. In her TikTok, she confessed that she had “one keratin treatment too many,” resulting in dry and split ends. Time for a fresh start, and what a start it is.
Curran styled the look to perfection with a classic ‘bouncy blow-dry’ using a round brush and hairdryer, giving Sofia's hair that elegant, almost 90s Hollywood shine. So if you're still hesitating to finally take the scissors to your hair this summer? Sofia's ’Du Cap‘ bob makes it very hard not to, except for me, of course. As you can understand.
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Want to try the ‘Du Cap’ bob yourself? According to stylist Luke Benson, it's best to ask for a bob with soft, internal layers and a natural finish. For styling, he advises: “Work a bit of Keune Cashmere Cloud Mousse into towel-dried hair and let it air dry or use a diffuser for a light wave and volume.”
Whether you go for a simple and longer French bob or add some extra layers, one thing is for sure: the short cut is the look for summer. And Sofia Richie Grainge proves once again why.
