The Flicked-Out Bob: This Season’s Fresh Spin on a Classic Cut

Thinking of switching up your hair this season?

Bobs are always in style but every season brings a new way to wear them - and this autumn, it’s all about flicked out hairstyles. The flicked-out bob is this season’s standout, offering a softly sculpted alternative to the laid-back textures of summer. With its retro nod and modern polish, it’s no surprise this shape is dominating everything from high-fashion runways to off-duty celeb looks.

Even Molly-Mae Hague has made the chop, swapping her signature long lengths for a glossy, shoulder-skimming bob that perfectly captures the season’s biggest short hair moment. Whether you’re after red-carpet glamour or everyday ease, this short flicky hairstyle is equal parts playful and polished - making it the ultimate transitional cut for autumn and beyond.

What Is a Flicked Out Bob?

The flicked out bob is a modern twist on the traditional bob, defined by its outward-styled ends that lift away from the face. This gives the hair movement, bounce and that coveted high-shine finish. Unlike previous seasons’ undone or beachy textures, flicked out hairstyles are all about shape, volume and gloss.

Whether you’re working with a sleek chin-length cut, a layered bob or a shoulder-grazing satin finish, the key detail lies in how you style the ends. It’s a subtle nod to the '60s, brought bang up to date with clean lines and a mirror-like shine.

How to Style the Flicky Bob?

Start with a clean base
We always recommend starting with a clean base to get the best results from your styling tools. Wash with Beauty Works Pearl Nourishing Shampoo and Conditioner to deeply cleanse and hydrate the hair. Blow-dry straight or smooth your hair using straighteners, depending on your natural texture. Always prep with Beauty Works Heat Protection Spray or 10-in-1 Miracle Spray to protect your strands from heat damage and enhance shine.

Create the flick
For the perfect flick, reach for the Beauty Works x Molly-Mae XXL Volume Hot Brush (32mm) or the original XXL Volume Hot Brush (38mm) if you prefer a wider barrel. Glide the tool through the lengths, rotating outward at the ends to create that signature flick with minimal effort. Or, if you prefer a sharper finish, use straighteners instead - angle the plates up and away from the face to sculpt the ends into a clean, defined flick. Both tools deliver the softly structured finish that defines the flicked out bob.

Set the shape
Lock the flick in place using the Beauty Works x Molly-Mae Thermal Rollers, focusing on the ends of your hair. Let them cool to set the shape in place, before removing the rollers. For extra hold and all-day polish, spritz with Beauty Works Super Hold Hairspray - lightweight but effective.

Why we love flicked out hairstyles?

There’s a reason flicked out hairstyles are having a moment - they’re fresh, flattering and effortlessly feminine. This shape works beautifully across all hair types and complements both blunt cuts and layered bobs. It’s also a perfect way to show off face-framing highlights or an ultra-glossy colour.

From casual coffee runs to date night glam, the flicked out bob is versatile, elevated and endlessly wearable.

Spotted: Flicky Bob IRL

Some of the biggest names in fashion and film are embracing the flicked out bob, proving it’s the ultimate short hair upgrade.

Molly-Mae Hague

Molly-Mae’s take on the flicked out bob is pure glossy perfection. She debuted the cut at the L’Oréal Paris Le Défilé, stepping out with a sleek, shoulder-grazing shape and softly flicked ends that framed her face beautifully.
Want her exact look? Molly-Mae is wearing Beauty Works Invisitip®Nanobonds® in Glacier Blonde to add natural-looking volume. Her hair was styled using the Beauty Works x Molly-Mae XXL Volume Hot Brush, rotating outward at the ends to create that signature flick. Finished with a spritz of Super Hold Hairspray, it’s the ultimate example of high-shine, low-effort glamour.

Hailey Bieber

Hailey proves that short hair doesn’t have to mean high-maintenance. Her flicked out bob keeps things minimal yet chic, with clean lines and flicked-out ends styled away from the face. To recreate her style, reach for your straighteners, tilting the plates up and outwards to flick the ends. Finish with a touch of Mirror Shine Spray or Argan Oil Serum for that effortless, high-gloss finish.

Gigi Hadid

Gigi’s spin on flicked out hairstyles channels a vintage mood with a modern edge. She’s been seen with a chin-length bob styled with a deep side parting and softly sculpted ends flicked outwards. To recreate her look, prep your hair with the Beauty Works 10-in-1 Miracle Spray, then use the XXL Volume Hot Brush to smooth through the lengths. Set the ends with Large Thermal Rollers to lock in shape and body, creating that soft, face-framing flick.

Florence Pugh

Florence’s take on the flicked out bob brings bold, structured glamour to the red carpet. Her look often features a slicked-back crown with sculpted, flicked-out ends that add drama and definition. To recreate it, smooth your hair back using the Beauty Works Argan Oil Serum to add shine and control without weighing it down. Then, use straighteners to flick the ends away from the face for that signature shape. Finish with Beauty Works Super Hold Hairspray to set the style in place and keep everything polished all night long.

Your Next Hair Move

The flicked out bob isn’t just a passing trend - it’s a bold yet wearable rework of a timeless classic. Whether you’re considering a full chop or just want to update your short hair routine, this cut delivers modern shape, gloss and instant polish.

Perfect for layered bobs, blunt styles and everything in between, the flicked out bob brings a clean, sculpted energy to any look - and it's easier to style than you might think.

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