Ayo Edebiri's Curly Bob During the New York Film Festival

a black woman with long brown hair wearing a strapless red gown on a red carpet in front of a crowd of paparazzi

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published 29 September 2025

2025's bob takeover taught me that there are so many more ways to wear a bob than the simple blunt cut. For example, Sofia Richie reminded me that French bobs exist, while other celebrities like Tyla and Keira Knightley made the flipped bob cool again. Now, Ayo Edebiri is serving curly bob inspiration up on a silver platter, proving that bobs are one of the most effortlessly chic haircuts of them all.

The actress has spent the last few days in New York City promoting her upcoming film After the Hunt. Over the weekend, she was photographed running errands while wearing a long-sleeved, oversized white T-shirt with a sweatshirt draped over her shoulders, paired with navy blue athletic shorts. She wore black sunglasses and completed the chic, just-got-out-of-bed look by wearing her brown ringlets in a shoulder-length bob haircut.

a black woman with brown, shoulder length curly hair photographed walking down the street in a white sweatshirt with navy blue athletic shorts and black heels — Ayo Edebiri photographed in New York City on Sept. 27.

Edebiri attended the After the Hunt red carpet at the New York Film Festival the night before, and during that event, her hair was slightly blown-out with a few natural waves, but it looks like she decided to go all in with more springy curls the following day.

Curly bobs are a great way to wear thicker textured hair when the weather is warm, but they can also give the illusion of more volume. They're also pretty easy to maintain at home. If you just added Ayo Edebiri's springy bob to your fall hair inspiration lookbook, read ahead for a few products and tools that may come in handy when styling one.

Curlsmith

Bouncy Strength Volume Foam

Mousse is pretty essential when styling curly hair. Just add a bit of this to your curls when you're in need of some quick and easy definition, then scrunch it together with your hands or follow it with a diffuser.

Mane

Ready or Knot Detangling Paddle Hair Brush

Also necessary for curly hairstyles is a good hairbrush that can brush through the hair without causing further tangles. This one detangles without pulling or ripping the hair.

Innersense Organic Beauty

I Create Curl Memory Gelee

Apply this soft gel to wet curls to slightly elongate them and ensure that they won't frizz up from humidity.

Bumble and bumble.

Curl Reactivator

If you have second- or third-day curls that are a little dry and in need of a refresh, grab this spray to add some hydration.

Drybar

The Bouncer Diffuser

A diffuser will help you dry wet curls quickly without the risk of frizz and dryness.

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Danielle Jackson is the senior beauty writer at Marie Claire. She has nearly a decade of experience covering beauty, lifestyle, and entertainment and was previously the senior beauty editor at Women's Health, where she thoughtfully covered topics related to skincare, haircare, aesthetics, and wellness. Before that, she spent three years as an assistant beauty editor at PS, and in the years since, her work has appeared in titles like Vogue, InStyle, Glamour, and more. Danielle graduated from the University of Georgia with a BA in English, and has lived in Brooklyn for almost ten years. When she's not writing, you can find her reading romance novels and talking about sunscreen. You can find her on Instagram @danielleknecole.