Keira Knightley Is Making Me Love the Flipped Bob Again

a white woman with short, brown hair posing for a photo outside — (Image credit: Getty Images)

As a kid, I had a standing hair appointment at my mom’s favorite salon, and I can specifically remember leaving each appointment with my hair styled in a flipped bob that I absolutely hated. So who would've thought that over two decades later, deep into adulthood, Keira Knightley would make me completely change my mind about the style?

The actress was recently spotted on Sept. 25 at the London premiere of The Woman In Cabin 10. She attended the event wearing a mustard yellow turtleneck dress with floral beading and a tan belt wrapped around her waist. Her outfit didn't disappoint, but her glam also deserved some applause. Knightley has spent the better part of this year wearing her hair in a bob cut just below her jawline, and for the event, it was styled in a soft, wavy look. Her bluntly cut ends were slightly flipped out, giving the style a retro look, and call me crazy, but I think she may have just sold me on flipped ends again.

a white woman with short, brown hair wearing a mustard yellow dress with a high neck and white, floral beading posing in front of a white background — Keira Knightley wears a flippy bob to a special screening of "The Woman In Cabin 10" on Sept. 25.

Bobs have been on the rise all year, but the flipped out look has also been popular, as it's been spotted on other stars like Allison Janney, Selena Gomez, and Jennifer Lopez. It was popular in the summer since it's a great way to keep the hair away from your neck in the heat, but it's a perfect fall style, too, and it can add a bit of fun and shape to a simple blunt bob.

Obviously, to achieve a flippy bob, you'll need to have some specific tools on hand. Keep reading to see which products to use to help you create the flipped bob hairstyle of your dreams.

Singlepass Smooth X Professional Flat Iron

A flat iron will help you flip out the ends of your bob while also making it easy for you to create soft waves throughout your hair.

Living Proof

Full Dry Volume and Texture Spray

Grab a bottle of texture spray to give your hair a soft and wavy lived-in look.

Crown Affair

The Texturizing Air Dry Hair Mousse

This mousse will allow you to add some soft, beachy waves to your hair, but it has an airy texture that won't weigh the hair down or make it feel greasy.

amika

Blowout Babe Thermal Brush

This 2-in-1 product can be used to smooth your strands and get rid of frizz while also adding curls and bends to the hair.

Curlsmith

Flawless Finish Hairspray

A light hairspray like this one from Curlsmith will ensure that your curls stay in place for as long as you need them to without falling or wilting.

Danielle Jackson is the former 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.