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. 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.
Long Angled Bob Haircut For a softer look, go for a long angled bob with a subtle graduation from the back of the head to the front. Add in some lighter pieces in the front to give the hair dimension. Short Angled Bob Haircut This super-short look feels almost like a chic French bob, except it's angled instead of one length.
We love the intense side part which gives the look tons of volume. Angled Bob Haircut With Bangs Curly hair looks great with an angled bob, as evidenced by this look, which also features curled bangs that are pushed off to the side. Curly Angled Bob Haircut With Layers Whether you have fine or thick hair, incorporating layers into your angled bob is always a good idea.
For thin hair, they'll add body and movement; for thick hair, they can help remove some of the weight on your neck. Straight Angled Bob Haircut With Layers Layers also work great on this style if your hair is straight. The addition of layers will add plenty of volume to your hair, especially in the back.
Plus, the layers make it a simple wash and go style. Soft Angled Bob Haircut This angled bob is softened by the addition of very wispy curtain bangs and face-framing layers. It's cut chin-length.
Angled Bob Haircut on Curly Hair This style works well on all hair types, including curly and natural hair. If you're still deciding whether taking off a lot of length will look good on you, opt for a lob-length haircut cut at an angle if you're afraid of going too short with your look. — Additional reporting by Renee Rodriguez Danielle Jackson was a former assistant editor for PS Beauty.
Renee Rodriguez is a staff writer and social producer for PS. She writes across all verticals, but her main areas of expertise focus on fashion and beauty content with an emphasis on reviews and editor experiments. She also produces social content for the PS TikTok and Instagram accounts.
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