Ariana Grande’s Chin-Skimming Bob Is Her Shortest Hair in Years

I never thought I'd see the day Ariana Grande swapped her signature sky-high ponytail for hair this short, but here we are—welcome, Bobiana!

ICYMI, the Wicked star took to Instagram to share a fresh new cut, trading her signature lengthy strands for a chin-skimming bob with flicked-out ends and plenty of bounce. [Insert collective gasp here.]

Dubbed the ‘malt shop bob,’ this ’60s-inspired style is not only giving old-school Hollywood glamour, but also the illusion of fuller, thicker hair. How is that possible? I hear you ask. Well, the curved shape creates the appearance of density through the ends, while the shorter length removes excess weight that can leave thinned-out strands looking limp and lifeless. It's a win-win: A bouncy, voluminous silhouette that feels perfect for the autumn and winter seasons.

Of course, we have to give credit where credit is due with a shoutout to the genius behind this look, celebrity hairstylist Brandon Pietsch. He captioned his own post of the new cut and color “The ponytail is taking a hiatus 🙊.”

With Ari's post amassing more than 2 million likes in less than a day, I think it's safe to say that her friends, fans, and followers all love the look just as much as we do. Plus, she’s not the only celebrity recently opting for chin-skimming ends. Billie Eilish and Taylor Swift both just cut their hair into shorter bobs for the fall season as well.

If you’re thinking of leaning into a vintage-esque bob for the colder months ahead, let Ari, the former reigning queen of hip-sweeping hair, be your new haircut inspiration.