The Resurgence Of The 'Meredith Blake Bob'
Whether or not you like Meredith Blake from "The Parent Trap," there's no denying that her bouncy blond bob is iconic. The chic haircut is resurfacing on TikTok, as many of the app's users are opting for the fictional Blake's haircut as inspo for their elegant, sophisticated new looks. For instance, TikTok user Ally McCabe posted a video rocking a blond Meredith Blake bob with a preppy, stylish, neutral outfit inspired by the movie character, hilariously adding the text, "My bitchy little Bob has entered its Meredith Blake era (with the help of these bitchy little shoes)." Viewers enjoyed the look, commenting, "She's my everything," and "Slay."
Another TikToker who transformed her look, taking inspiration from Blake, is @xoempk. The TikTok user shared a video transitioning from long, curly brown hair to a sleek, bouncy bob, showing the words, "You're looking for an 'adult' haircut," and captioning the post, "Asked my stylist to make me look like Meredith Blake and she delivered ... minus the blonde hair." Once they discover which spin on the look they like best, anyone can get variations of the Blake-like haircut that work for them.
Fully commit to the Meredith Blake look with a blond bob
People with every hair color can rock the Meredith Blake bob, but the movie character had blond hair. So, if you don't have naturally blond locks and want your hair to look as much like Blake's as possible and are open to exploring a new hair color, consider coloring your hair blond in addition to getting the bob.
Get a classic chin-length bob
There is arguably no haircut more timeless and chic than the chin bob hair trend. A sleek chin-length bob will beautifully frame your face and help you appear more sophisticated like Meredith Blake. The short but not too short haircut is ideal for anyone with long or medium-length locks looking for a bold change.
Or go slightly longer
Anyone who wants the Meredith Blake bob but doesn't want to chop their tresses too short should consider starting with a Meredith Blake lob instead. If you plan to try a long bob, ask your hairstylist for a shoulder-length look or just slightly above the shoulders for a longer spin on the traditional bob.
Get layers or curtain bangs
Do you want your Meredith Blake bob to appear even more bouncy and expensive-looking? Add layers for extra volume! Or, try curtain bangs to draw attention to your beautiful facial features. Don't be afraid to rock curtain bangs with short hair, as the face-framing fringe will enhance the already-elegant bob.
Maybe go even shorter than the chin
If you want an edgier, shorter chop but still want to take inspiration from the Meredith Blake bob, consider asking your hairdresser to cut your hair into the extremely short micro-bob. In a micro-bob, your hair will be about as long as your ears, so you'll still flaunt the bob look — but a more drastic variation.
Rock a deep part
Meredith Blake was the queen of luxurious looks, and an easy way to make your hair appear more luxurious is to sweep it to the side in a deep part. Letting your bob fall to one side of your face will add instant drama to your appearance for a Blake-approved glamorous vibe.
Consider styling it into loose curls
People with every hair texture can flaunt the Meredith Blake bob, just as every hair color can look excellent in the haircut. But if you want to exude the voluminous glamour that the film character presents, consider wearing it in loose, bouncy curls for that ultra-sophisticated effect.