Mark Our Words, This Is *the* Haircut of 2023 (& It’s HBO-Approved)

Eagle-eyed fans ofThe White Lotusmay recognize this cut fromseason two of the show, as it was seen on Lucia (the impossibly chic Sicilian escort, played by 28-year-old actress Simona Tabasco). Marked by an intentionally ruffled texture and flipped ends, the glamorous style also features plenty of volume and shine.

Before its turn on HBO, the Italian bob garnered buzz whenFlorence Pughwore it toCanneslast summer. Typically cut just below the chin and above the shoulders, the Italian bob carries the bulk of its weight at the ends, so that your hair hugs the back of your neck.

Though the Italian bob works with most hair textures, it’s an especially good option for those with naturally thicker,wavier strands, given the cut’s bottom-heavy nature. However, those with fine, straight hair can still enjoy the look by keeping the ends shorter and using some volumizing spray throughout.

Like the beloved lob before it, the Italian Bob is versatile in that it’s a bit longer than yourclassic bob, which allows you to wear it up or down or parted to one side like Laura Harrier above, for the illusion of even more volume.

With its built-in texture, the Italian bob is a breeze to style with the help of a smoothing serum or cream and letting it air dry. You can also wear it slicked back with the ends flipped out for a red-carpet glam moment like Tabasco.

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