We can't stop talking about Michaela Coel's BAFTAs bob. After all the Zoom-based award ceremonies we've been accustomed to lately, the 2021 BAFTA TV Awards - IRL! - were an exciting change for all involved and an opportunity to see the stars' red carpet looks in all their glory. Needless to say that the A-listers involved did not disappoint.
When it came to hairstyles at the BAFTAs yes, the red carpet ready up dos were out in full force - the award for best guest appearance at the BAFTAs goes to Billie Piper's scrunchie!, but it was the short crops and cuts debuted on the night that really caught our attention, most notably Michaela Coel's slicked back, blunt cut bob.
Since Michaela's rise to international fame in recent years she has showcased her versatility in the fashion and beauty sphere and is never afraid to switch up her style. From the French plaits we saw her rock as Tracey in E4's Chewing Gum, to her own Bantu knots, twists, and, her signature short hair - Michaela shaved her head due to the lack of representation of dark-skinned women with short hair as romantic leads the actress told BET in 2018.
It might have been Michaela's empowering decision to shave her head that led to some of Michaela's most iconic wig looks. Who could forget the pink ombre bob that became synonymous with the critically acclaimed TV show I May Destroy You , and now the sleek and sophisticated blunt BAFTAs bob cut created by Hair Stylist Christelle Siewe who indicated on Instagram that she worked with a lace front wig when styling the look.
If you're feeling inspired to go for the chop ahead of summer like Michaela, scroll on down for even more inspiration:
Take it to the salon: Bobs
1 of 14Penelope Cruz
Penelope Cruz swapped her signature waves for a bouncy, blown out, asymmetric bob last month
2 of 14Molly-Mae
Molly-Mae's long bob is a great option if you're in between cuts and aren't quite ready for a drastic revamp
3 of 14Bella Hadid
Bella Hadid's soft waves are a romantic take on the straighter, sleeker style
4 of 14Jourdan Dunn
A shorter bob is the perfect length to experiment with statment shades, experiment with thick slices to accentuate your cut
5 of 14Jennifer Lawrence
Naturally curly and want a bob? Keeping one side sleek gives a flatteirng silhouette
6 of 14Emma Stone
A reto style wave on a chin length bob fuses 20's and 50's glamour effortlessly
7 of 14Fearne Cotton
Soft layers encourage natural texture, loosely tong large sections in opposite deiections then shake loose.
8 of 14Kate Mara
Slick your bob back for a totally different look
9 of 14Lily Collins
Shorter lengths don't have to miss out on the baylage trend
10 of 14Marion Cotillard
A sleek, straight bob never goes out of style
11 of 14Michelle Dockery
A sideswept fringe softens a shorter bob
12 of 14Rita Ora
Turn a bob from so so to stunning by experimenting with a temporary colour like Rita Ora
13 of 14Rose Byrne
A sharply defined parting is oh so chic
14 of 14Taylor Swift
An eye kissing fringe sexes up a pne length bob