Prepare your best curtsy, because the bob has received royal approval! Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh just unveiled the season’s most amazing hair transformation, swapping her flowing blonde locks for an edgier, shorter cut. At 61 years old, she looks stunning with her modern makeup that cuts not only the length, but also the years.
The popular royal has shed a good four inches off her style since 2011 – and it’s fair to say she’s trimmed a decade off her look. The new trendy style flows beautifully off her shoulders, adding a modern and energetic feel.
Sophie’s style also showcases the real joy of the bob for mature women: its anti-aging, volumizing magic. Losing the pulling effect of longer lengths, Sophie’s bob instantly gives her naturally fine hair a youthful fullness.
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Sophie looked sensational with bob makeup
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New hair instantly adds volume.
The soft, beveled shape also glides across her jaw, creating an immediate contouring effect that flatters Sophie in her 60s. Her hair also became a little lighter and brighter, adding to her overall glow.
The Duchess unveiled her new look today at the Groundswell Regenerative Agriculture Festival at Lannock Farm, currently a “pinch, pinch, first of the month” moment.
She paired the chic new style with a silk backless blouse to really highlight her new look. Her makeup was kept to a minimum and her hair took all the glory. That’s also absolutely true.
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The Duchess complemented her bob with neutral, shimmery makeup.
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The bob was part of a casual yet elegant look.
While we can’t pretend we saw the changes coming, it may not be as surprising as it first appears. We’ve already noted that the Duchess embraces modern beauty trends, from deconstructed hairstyles to washed-out skin. And like everyone else, Sophie couldn’t help but notice the crowd of famous older women who looked surprisingly refreshed after joining the bob brigade.
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Sophie previously had a bob haircut, back in 2011.
Everyone from Pamela Anderson and Katie Holmes to Sophie Ellis Bextor and (briefly!) Demi Moore have received compliments on their post-cut looks—and we’re willing to bet some of them were on Sophie’s mood board ahead of her salon visit.
What’s next: Princess of Wales getting a Scandinavian bob? Kate, we’re here for it all.