The Best Bowl Cut Inspo Around a la Charlize Theron

November 7, 2019

There are some hairstyles we hope will never stage a comeback. At the top of the list? The bowl cut. Most of us are all too familiar with the style since it was the easiest cut for our parents to try at home. (Some even used an actual bowl to get the shape just right.) But leave it to Charlize Theron to make the cut cool and change our minds. The Oscar winner has been sporting a bowl cut for several months now and we’re amazed at how many different ways she’s managed to style her chopped locks. From the full bowl to brushed to one side to slicked back, she’s getting a lot of mileage out of her ‘do. So we decided to search through Instagram and the runways to see how many ways you can rock a bowl cut without looking like a little kid. Get ready to book an appointment with your hairstylist.

Cool Bowl Cuts a la Charlize Theron

All About the 90s

This round cut from Alexander Wang’s Fall 2017 show still resonates thanks to the 90s renaissance.

Image: @guidopalau
Unfinished Business

Upgrade a basic bowl cut with some choppy ends.

Image: @lionoftheone
A Little Edge

Reach new heights by spiking a few select sections.

Image: @parlourprecision
Bowled Over

Opt for a little piecey separation on the ends to make the bowl less crisp.

Image: @xmorganleighx
The Long and Short of It

Leave your strands a tad longer up front to balance things out.

Image: @coupesdecheveuxorigir
Neon FTW

A neon green/neon yellow combo makes the cut come alive.

Image: Imaxtree
Bowl With Bangs

This borderline mushroom cut comes complete with almost-curtain bangs.

Image: @flaca_p
Time for Texture

Tons of texture transform a bowl cut into a thoroughly modern pixie.

Image: @lotus_molly

As passionate about feminism as she is about fashion, Morgan C. Schimminger spends much of her time writing and editing pieces on everything from celebrity style to the fight to keep funding for Planned Parenthood. She earned her bachelor’s degree in English from the University of California at Berkeley and a master’s degree in publishing from Rosemont College. Morgan has contributed to a variety of publications, including StyleBakery, Uptown, metro.pop and Sister 2 Sister. Every week for theFashionSpot, she profiles the Top 10 Best Dressed Celebs and provides a daily dose of stylish stars via Look of the Day.