Updated: Jan 4, 2024
From the long bob to the wavy bob, the graduated bob, and even the choppy bob, the bob cut has dominated hair trends for several years. And 2024 appears to be no exception, as indicated by the current rage of the moment, the so-called mushroom bob.
Swati Bhat
This enviously titled cut blends elegance and informal style, making it bang on trend. It's reminiscent of a renowned figure from the world of Super Mario Bros.
Do you want a new haircut in 2024? The bob may not be for everyone, if only because it requires sacrificing a (big) piece of your hair, but it's undeniably popular right now. In reality, several celebrities have drastically altered their hairstyles, albeit sometimes just momentarily, to embrace the bob. Eva Longoria, Charlize Theron, Jenna Ortega, Zendaya, and Taylor Swift are just a few of the celebs that have gone for the chop in 2023, and they may soon be followed by a slew of others as they vie for the mushroom bob, one of the hottest hairstyles right now.
A single Instagram post was all it needed to elevate the mushroom bob from an outmoded throwback cut to a strongly touted trend of the year for 2024. And we owe this hair phenomenon to American actress Megan Fox. On November 8, the "Transformers" star took to social media to show off her completely altered hairstyle. And, while the actress has become accustomed to changing her appearance frequently in recent months, her new hairstyle made an impression. It's a bob, but it's a very unique kind of bob — a showy red mushroom bob. That was all it took for others to follow suit, propelling this hairstyle to the forefront of contemporary hair trends.
The mushroom bob's ascension was no small effort, as it is not one of the most popular hairstyles among women. What's the reason? When very short, it resembles the renowned bowl cut that everyone has been avoiding for decades. Not only that, but its name refers to Toad, one of the popular — but not necessarily hair-inspiring — characters from the famed Super Mario Bros. computer game. Certainly not something that would appeal to the world's most powerful celebrities. Nonetheless, the low-maintenance, casual-chic appearance of this haircut appears to be a favorite with many.
The year 2024 will be no exception, with a combination of classic designs making a reappearance and fresh trends taking the front stage. The world of hairstyles is destined to provide something for everyone, from the classic attractiveness of straight locks to the vivacity of colored tresses and the natural charm of curls.
In 2024, natural textures and curls are likely to make a huge reappearance.
