Seen at Cannes: The Effortless Summer Bob Trend That Everyone Fashionable Is Obsessed With

      (Image credit: Lyvans Boolaky/Getty Images) Halle Berry is well-acquainted with taking risks, whether it’s performing her own stunts or stepping onto the Oscars red carpet in a bold high-slit gown. However, it’s uncommon to see the Academy Award-winning actress sporting a style that feels, if I may say, achievable. So when Berry made her entrance at the Opening Ceremony of the 2024 Cannes Film Festival with an alluring, effortlessly tousled chop, I could practically sense this look fueling the trend of French bobs. The 78th annual Cannes Film Festival officially commenced today, May 13, with the typical influx of dazzling celebrities gracing the French Riviera (along with an unexpected announcement prohibiting nudity and “voluminous” dresses on the red carpet). While fashion and beauty inspiration abound at the festival, we are particularly attentive to the standout beauty moments at Cannes, as the trends observed here often shape the summer beauty styles to follow. Berry’s trademark short hair on the first day certainly leads the trend, styled in a wavy French bob that appears effortlessly natural against her beachy backdrop.

      (Image credit: Karwai Tang/WireImage via Getty Images) After a last-minute outfit adjustment due to the festival's updated wardrobe guidelines, the acclaimed actress (and juror for the 2025 festival) made her appearance in a flowing striped gown with her hair styled in a beautifully tousled bob, crafted by celebrity hairstylist Renato Campora. The impeccably chic look was solely enhanced with products from Christophe Robin, a premium French haircare line.

      “A beautiful haircut is vital for maintaining the health and shine of the hair,” Campora explains in a press release, having given Berry a fresh, chin-length chop right before the first day’s events. The cut and style were intended to highlight Berry’s natural, healthy texture, inspired by “the effortless French A-line bob.” Campora began by utilizing a shampoo alternative, the Christophe Robin Cleansing Purifying Scrub, to cleanse the scalp of buildup, followed by the Regenerating Mask to nourish and mend the hair from root to tip. After cleaning and conditioning her hair, Campora applied the Volumising Leave-In Mist to Berry’s roots and ends to achieve that chic, tousled look that's perfect for summer.

      After towel-drying and trimming to perfection, Campora incorporated a small amount of the Hydrating Leave-In Cream and Regenerating Serum into the actress’s hair to enhance her natural curls, twisting specific sections to define them further. To maintain her sweeping waves, Campora strategically added clips to allow her hair to dry in its natural form. Once her hair dried completely, Campora used the leave-in cream once more for added shine and set the stylish natural bob with a touch of hairspray for a red carpet-ready finish. A list of products that celebrate natural texture and prepare hair for humid summer conditions? Count me in.

      I am looking forward to swapping my sleek, straight bob for natural waves this summer. Continue reading for the exact products needed to recreate Berry’s quintessential French cool-girl bob as the festivities unfold in Cannes.

      Shop Products to Recreate Berry's Natural Cannes Bob

      **Christophe Robin Cleansing Purifying Scrub With Sea Salt**

      This gentle buildup remover, featuring exfoliating sea salt crystals and soothing natural ingredients, serves as an excellent weekly treatment for itchy scalps.

      **Christophe Robin Regenerating Mask With Prickly Pear Oil**

      Struggling with damaged hair? This nourishing mask requires only a brief application to deliver noticeably improved shine and hydration for dry and chemically treated hair.

      **Christophe Robin Instant Volumising Leave-In Mist With Rose Extract**

      The secret behind Berry’s voluminous bob may lie within this white-and-pink bottle. This alcohol-free mist, composed of 96% rosewater, not only softens and conditions the hair but also provides hold and enhances texture, giving your strands added lift.

      **Christophe Robin Hydrating Leave-In Cream**

      I can already sense this will be my go-to summer hair product. This Hydrating Cream envelops the hair in a blend of nourishing antioxidants and aloe vera, smoothing split ends and natural frizz while enhancing your texture’s resilience in summer heat. (And it also doubles as a heat protectant!)

      **Christophe Robin Regenerating Serum With Prickly Pear Oil**

      At this point, stylish bobs and glossy hair serums are a perfect match. This French formula is 94% natural; it hydrates, smooths, and enhances the glossiness of your hair while providing heat protection for hot-tool styling. Additionally, this product is recommended for damaged and mature hair.