Cher Lloyd debuts White Lotus-inspired 'Italian bob'– how to style it at home

Daily Mirror

2 days ago

Cher Lloyd takes inspiration from White Lotus character Lucia with a glamorous new bob haircut
Summer 2025 is all about the bob haircut. With top asked-for styles ranging from shoulder-skimming 'lobs' to shorter micro-bobs, this chic style isn't going anywhere soon. And one person who is getting in on the action while the trend is still hot is Cher Lloyd.
You may remember Cher from her The X Factor days, and more specifically, her Turn My Swag On audition. However, be prepared for a bit of a shock if you haven't followed her since 2010. Now, Cher, a 31-year-old mother-of-two, looks like she's walked straight off the set of The White Lotus thanks to a new bob seemingly inspired by the HBO show.
Posing for a new TikTok clip, Cher debuts her new short hairstyle, which is a far cry from the ultra-long extensions she used to favour a decade ago. In fact, her Instagram feed shows she still favoured her lengthy locks until just last week when she decided to try a bob. The exact name of her cut is dubbed an 'Italian bob', and is characterised by tousled length and chin-skimming layers.
Celebrity hairstylist Ricky Mota explains: 'The Italian bob evokes classic Italian glamour, inspired by icons like supermodel Christy Turlington, Monica Bellucci, or modern interpretations seen on the runways. This style is versatile by working with various hair textures and its ability to be styled sleek, tousled, or wavy. This cut looks stunning even with minimal styling, making it ideal for those seeking effortless beauty."
He adds: 'To maintain this style, you'll need to get regular trims to keep the look fresh, and to care for it at home, you want to use a lightweight, hydrating shampoo and conditioner."
Cher isn't the first celebrity to jump on board the Italian bob trend. After series two of The White Lotus aired, watchers were keen to copy character Lucia's gorgeous short cut. Played by Italian actress Simona Tabasco, who favours this bob in her real life, celebs and series fans alike rushed to get a similar style for themselves.
Since then, Kendall Jenner, Khloe Kardashian, Selena Gomez, Lily Collins and Pamela Anderson, to name just a few, have followed suit with similar cuts of their own.
How to style your Italian bob at home
If you want your bob to look more Bonica Bellucci and Lord Farquaad, the key is in the styling. You need a full kit of body-boosting, texture-creating and style-holding helpers to ensure it doesn't fall flat.
A top trick to get the body, bounce and flicked-under ends is to invest in a good heated styling brush. ghd's Rise Professional Hot Brush, now on sale for £134.25, creates 2X the volume of naturally dried hair, providing long-lasting results. Plus, it's small enough that you can use it near your roots, but still large enough to create volume at the ends.
For your in-shower routine, you want a shampoo and conditioner that cleanse and hydrate your hair without weighing it down and causing lengths to appear limp. Ricky recommends Unite's 7SECONDS Shampoo and 7SECONDS Conditioner, £31 and £33. Pricey, but both are definitely worth the splurge.
A quality heat protector is a crucial part of any styling routine to prevent damage and dryness. The Color Wow Dream Coat Supernatural Spray, costing £12.50, has received glowing reviews for leaving hair in silky condition. One shopper even claimed it made their hair look salon-fresh.
Rollers are a simple solution for achieving a salon-style blowout without the need for heat. The Drybar High Tops rollers, priced at £10, grip on their own and are made from a gentle material to prevent hair tugging or snagging. They can be used with a hairdryer or simply placed on your fringe overnight for a voluminous, bouncy look.