Let me tell you a story about an accidental haircut that became one of the most iconic styles in Hollywood history. Back in the mid-'90s, Meg Ryan was filming her beloved movie French Kiss, and that’s where it all began. Believe it or not, this shaggy bob wasn’t part of the original plan—it was more of a happy accident. In fact, it happened during a moment of pure chaos on set. Talk about turning lemons into lemonade, right?
How the Shaggy Bob Was Born
Meg Ryan, the queen of romantic comedies, was tasked with playing a character who was stranded in Paris without luggage, money, or even a place to live. Now, think about that for a second—how do you style someone who’s supposed to look like they’ve been through the wringer but still manage to maintain a certain level of charm? That’s where Meg’s stylist, the legendary Sally Hershberger, came into the picture. As Meg wrote in an essay for InStyle, the goal was to create a hairstyle that looked "bad but sort of good all at once." Quite the challenge, if you ask me.
Here’s the kicker: during a camera test, Sally was using a curling iron to figure out the perfect look when something went terribly wrong—or maybe wonderfully wrong, depending on how you look at it. While making a gesture with the curling iron, Sally accidentally singed off a chunk of Meg’s hair. The moment was chaotic, to say the least. Sally, with her iron held high, looked like the Statue of Liberty—but a little greener, as Meg humorously recalled. Despite the mishap, they made it work, and the rest is history.
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The Legacy of the Shaggy Bob
Once the movie hit theaters, fans were absolutely obsessed with Meg’s new look. For years after French Kiss, women from all over the world flocked to Sally Hershberger’s salon, clutching crumpled magazine pages of Meg’s shaggy bob, hoping to replicate the style. Sally did her best to accommodate everyone, but as Meg pointed out, some hair textures just weren’t meant for the shaggy bob. Still, it didn’t stop people from trying. The demand for this accidental style was so high that it became a cultural phenomenon.
Meg’s Daughter Loves Messy Hair
Interestingly enough, Meg’s own daughter, Daisy, seems to have inherited a preference for a more relaxed, disheveled look. Meg shared a sweet story about a time when she had her hair flat-ironed for some reason. When she kissed her daughter goodnight, Daisy whispered, “Say that to me with messy hair.” It’s a heartwarming moment that shows how even the simplest things can bring joy to our loved ones. Who knew that messy hair could be so endearing?
Meg rocking her iconic shaggy bob at the premiere of French Kiss in 1995.
So, there you have it—the story of how an accidental haircut turned into one of the most beloved styles in Hollywood history. Whether you prefer your hair neat and tidy or a little more undone, there’s something to be said for embracing the unexpected. After all, sometimes the best things in life are the ones we don’t plan for.
