How to Recreate Margot Robbie’s Latest Hairstyle at Home
In the past day alone, Google searches for ‘Margot Robbie hair’ have skyrocketed by 1439% after Margot Robbie debuted her new hairstyle at Paris Fashion Week. The star revealed the look on the Chanel red carpet, ditching her luscious locks in favour of a chic bob with broken bangs.
In an Instagram video shared by Vogue Magazine, fans flooded the comments sharing their love for Robbie’s new style. With one user commenting, “Oh nooo this makes me want to chop my hair”, and another sharing how the style is “So simple, so chic”.
To help fans achieve Margot Robbie’s hairstyle at home, we teamed up with the hair experts at Shark Beauty to reveal expert styling tips.
How to style a bob like a pro
Achieving Margot Robbie’s signature bob isn’t just about the cut; it’s all in the prep, products, and technique. Short hair may dry faster, but that doesn’t mean it’s fuss-free. In fact, bob styles require a bit of effort to look effortless.
Top techniques for nailing the look:
Step-by-step styling guide
- Start with damp hair, NOT dripping wet hair
After washing, towel-dry your hair until it’s damp. This is a crucial step, as when hair is damp rather than soaking, it’s easier to manage, takes less time to dry and responds better to heat styling.
- Apply your products early
Work in your styling products now to achieve your desired look. Use a volumising mousse for some volume at the roots and a frizz control serum or smoothing cream for a sleek look.
- Dry with purpose
Before you start shaping, rough-dry your hair to about 80% dry, focusing on the roots first. This helps avoid unwanted kinks or bends, especially at the crown, and makes it much easier to control the shape during styling.
Use a hair dryer with a concentrator nozzle to direct airflow precisely from roots to ends. Keep the airflow downward and on lower settings to reduce flyaways and minimise frizz.
- Section your hair
Now divide your hair into three horizontal sections: one from the ears down, one from the ears to just above the eyebrows and one from the eyebrows to the crown.
Clip each section separately, then take your round brush and style one section at a time, starting from the bottom and working your way up.
- Shape as you dry
Wrap the section around the brush, starting from the root to the ends. Use gentle tension and roll the brush repeatedly through the same strand to pull the hair and encourage a smooth bend inward. Direct your dryer along the brush, keeping the nozzle aligned with the round brush.
The goal is to pull and shape as you dry to lock in the curved bob look. For a hands-free option, try attaching a brush styler to your hair dryer to smooth and shape at once.
Five extra pro tips to master the look
Whether you’re new to short hair or looking to refresh your styling techniques, these tips can make a big difference:
1. Always use a heat protectant: Even on low heat settings, applying a heat protectant shields your hair from damage and helps retain moisture and shine. Consider investing in hair stylers to avoid heat damage.
2. Clip and cool: Once you finish styling each section, clip it in place and let it cool before releasing. This sets the shape and gives your bob a long-lasting, sculpted look.
3. Trim regularly: Shorter styles like a bob can lose their shape quickly. Aim for a trim every 6-8 weeks to keep it looking sharp and intentional.
4. Finish with texture: If you’re going for the tousled bob look like Margot Robbie, use some texturising spray or sea salt spray through the mid-lengths and ends. Use your fingers to tousle the ends for volume and movement.
5. Avoid overloading products: The bob hairstyle thrives on movement and airiness. Too much product can weigh it down and make it stiff. Use light hair products as a little goes a long way.