We can always count on our Instagram feeds to help us stumble upon a hair trend or moment that stops us in our tracks and often leads us down a rabbit hole. Last year, it was the stunning knotless box braids that practically took over, and now it’s the geometric cut that may or may not just inspire our next trip to the salon. The style in question is an angled bob haircut.
If you aren’t familiar with the cut by name, trust us – you’ve absolutely seen it on the heads of some of your favorite celebrities and influencers. Plus, this particular look actually goes by a few names. It can be referred to as an A-line bob, an inverted bob, and, occasionally, the “Mona cut.” It was super popular in the early 2000s but has since made a strong comeback as different types of bob haircuts begin to trend.
Ahead, learn more about the angled bob hairstyle straight from an expert, and check out different iterations of the cut, like the long angled bob haircut, and the angled bob haircut with bangs.
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Mona Baltazar is a New York City-based hairstylist.
What Is the Angled Bob Haircut?
The angled bob haircut is characterized by the sharp angle at which hair is cut. It’s typically shorter in the back and longer in the front to frame the face. For curly hair specifically, the version known as the Mona cut is somewhat of a signature of New York City-based stylist Mona Baltazar. Baltazar has become well-known on social media for the magic she’s worked on curly-haired people around the city, proving just how good this style looks on all hair types.
How to Get the Angled Bob Haircut
If you want to ask your stylist for the look, make sure you show up to your apointment with inspiration photos in hand. It’s best to bring photos of hair that looks similar to yours in texture. Tell your stylist you want an angled bob, and let them know if you want to do anything different than the typical look, like add curtain bangs or face-framing layers.
Angled Bob Haircut Inspiration
Take a look at some examples of the cut ahead, from short angled bob haircuts to softer, more blended styles. Just prepare to feel inspired to book your next appointment immediately.
