Wavy Faux Bob, c. 1923–1926

This faux bob hairstyle reflects mid-1920s women’s fashion, characterised by softly sculpted waves and a compact silhouette that imitated the increasingly popular short haircut. Faux bobs allowed longer hair to be styled to appear cropped, aligning with contemporary trends while remaining socially acceptable for women who did not wish to cut their hair.

Wavy faux bobs were commonly achieved through finger waving and strategic pinning, producing controlled volume at the crown and rolled ends at the nape. Hairstyles of this type were frequently worn for formal dinners, dances, and evening events, and were typically paired with sleeveless or short-sleeved dresses, jewellery, and headbands.

This style is consistent with fashion imagery from approximately 1923–1926, a transitional period in which softer waves began to replace earlier, tighter Marcel styles.

Credits & Details

• Creator: Melancholy Maiden 
• Original creator site: https://www.patreon.com/melancholymaiden
• Era: Interwar
• Decade: 1920s