What is “The Charlotte”? A Look at 2025’s Romantic One-Length Haircut
Trending Haircuts: “The Charlotte” is 2025’s Softest, Polished Style
“Sex and the City” has been taking over our screens since the late ’90s, but “The Charlotte” haircut is just now trending. Perhaps because 2025 hair trends are moving into a much softer, romantic and feminine direction—much like Charlotte York Goldenblatt’s hairstyle and personality. The 2025 version of “The Charlotte” is essentially a one-length lob that skims the collarbone and is perfect for clients in the bob grow-out phase or those looking for an easy-to-style look.
Whether you identify as a Samantha, Miranda, Carrie or Charlotte—read on for a look at the modern take on the trend, plus how to style.
A look at Charlotte’s classic style:
What is “The Charlotte” haircut?
The universally flattering look is essentially a lob or collarbone-length style, cut one-length with minimal or invisible layering. It is polished and smooth yet has movement, body and a little fluff. The key is to not over-style so it still gives approachable “girl next door” vibes.
Scroll for screenshot-worthy “The Charlotte” inspo pics:
Here’s How to Style The Look:
- On damp hair, use a little mousse to add long-lasting volume, shine, bounce and body.
- Product Suggestion: Redken Stay High Mousse.
- Use a round brush at the root and roll the brush forward within the section while blow-drying for smooth midlengths.
- Curl the round brush inward toward the face for a face-framing look, or outward for a flipped-out look.
Other Names for “The Charlotte”:
While the concept of “The Charlotte” isn’t new or groundbreaking, here’s what you may know it as:
- Mid-Length Bob
- Shoulder-Length Bob
- Collarbone-Length Bob
- Invisible Layers
- Lob
- One-Length Lob
- ’90s-Inspired Blown-Out Lob
- Medium-Length Cut
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