Tracee Ellis Ross' New Bob and Bangs Have Incredible Volume

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Tracee Ellis Ross is no stranger to a retro hairdo (or any hairdo, for that matter). Last month, she arrived at the Fast Company Innovation Festival with her hair in '50s bumper bangs, and now, she seems to be taking the vintage inspiration a step further with a new bob and side-swept bangs.

The Pattern founder debuted her new chop for a feature in Hommegirls Magazine, which was released Wednesday, October 25. On the cover, which marked the menswear-inspired multimedia project's 10th issue, Ross wore a structured black suit-jacket and leather tie. Still, her smooth, gravity-defying bob, which framed her iconic smile as she flashed a closed-eye grin, stole the show.

"IM SO IN LOVE WITH THIS COVER STORY. What a great day we had. What a team! THANK YOUUUUUUUU," commented Ross on the magazine's Instagram.

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The look is heavily reminiscent of a heavy '60s bob, with a little bit of '90s runway worked in for good measure. Ross' bob and bangs, which were styled by hairstylist Eric Williams (using Pattern Beauty products, naturally), are so expertly blown out they reach new heights—and widths. I'd guess the Pattern Beauty hairdryer, which was specially designed for hair with texture, was used to create this look.

The Girlfriends actress launched Pattern Beauty in 2019. Black-owned and Black-centered, the then-small product line was created for people with textured, curly hair. Now, the company boasts more than 50 products. "This is made from the heart of a woman who is honored to be a part of this community. This is 20 years of dreaming, digging in my hair, and thinking about what I was longing for," Ross told Marie Claire when launching the brand.

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Sophia Vilensky
Sophia Vilensky
Freelance Writer

Sophia Vilensky is a Freelance Beauty Writer at Marie Claire with a beauty, wellness, and entertainment journalism portfolio that includes contributions to Byrdie, Bravo, Teen Vogue, and Us Weekly. Growing up in a family of beauticians—and through her own personal studies—she developed an in-depth understanding of aesthetics, cosmetic product formulation, and beauty treatment development and has also held roles as a senior copywriter, content strategist, and proofreader for top beauty and wellness brands. Even so, you'd be hard pressed to find her with her hair and makeup actually done. Sophia is based in Minneapolis and is a 2019 graduate of the University of Minnesota, where she majored in English and minored in cinema studies. During her time at the university, she was the Arts & Entertainment Editor for the Minnesota Daily, earning the 2019 Editor of the Year award for her work. She connected deeply with the Twin Cities arts scene, collaborating with leading beauty professionals, designers, and artists. Graduating Summa Cum Laude, her thesis—a close-reading of Vanderpump Rules—was featured on NPR. When not immersed in writing or testing new products, Sophia enjoys watching reality TV, reading, and exploring the newest woo-woo wellness trends. Keep up with her on Instagram @sophiavilensky.

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