Short haircuts for women have been huge in 2025—truly the year of the bob in all its forms, from wolf cuts to lobs and puffy bobs. At the Miu Miu fall 2025 show, Miuccia Prada presented a cast of intergenerational models sporting another cropped style, all while questioning modern femininity.

“Do we need femininity to lift us up in these difficult times?” Prada asked. “The classic symbols of femininity—the bra, brooches, fur—what do we keep?”

For many, a certain haircut can bring to mind a grandmother or older relative—often a squared-off shape that rests at the nape of the neck, like my own nonna’s. She went to the salon every week without fail to maintain that style, always sealed with layers of hairspray. It was her signature look, and it’s exactly what came to mind when I saw Prada’s eccentric, chic models.

Photographed by Acielle / Style Du Monde

The collection evoked a bourgeois Milanese woman with a twist: knee socks in vibrant colors, slim lurex sweaters, bias-cut half-slip skirts, fake fur stoles, and conical bras. As Sarah Mower noted in her Vogue Runway review, Prada has referenced the 1950s before—but this time, the beauty statements were especially powerful.

Breaking down the Miu Miu “grandma cut”

Photo: Salvatore Dragone / Gorunway.com
Photo: Salvatore Dragone / Gorunway.com

The models’ hair tapped into nostalgia but felt completely current, cut in three lengths: ear-length, just past the shoulder with flipped ends, and cropped at the back. Inspired by the Italian nonna cuts of the 1950s, the Miu Miu version is mostly one length, creating full-bodied volume and thickness. Short haircuts like this are surprisingly low-maintenance and don’t take much time or effort to style.

The secret lies not just in the cut but in how you style it. Use a large round brush while blow-drying to lift the roots as much as possible. Don’t shy away from product—this look should feel a bit stiff and heavily styled. Load up on thickening mousse, cream, or hairspray. The more triangular and sculpted it appears, the better. Sweep any face-framing strands up and away from your hairline.

There’s a certain power in reclaiming this so-called “frump” aesthetic—it feels confident, lived-in, and self-assured. As solid and unshakable as a helmet of hairsprayed hair. Isn’t that what we admire in our matriarchs? Take that fierce grandmotherly style and make it modern—book your next salon appointment and go for it! Andiamo!

Frequently Asked Questions
Of course Here is a list of helpful and naturalsounding FAQs about The Sciura haircut

FAQs About The Sciura Haircut

Q1 What exactly is a Sciura haircut
A The Sciura is a chic shorttomedium length bob thats slightly stacked in the back with soft faceframing layers Its known for its elegant lowmaintenance volume

Q2 Why is it called a Grandma haircut
A The name is a playful nod to its origins Sciura is an Italian term for a sophisticated mature woman The style was very popular among stylish older women in the mid20th century giving it a classic timeless feel

Q3 What are the main benefits of getting a Sciura
A Its incredibly versatile and lowmaintenance It adds instant volume to fine or flat hair frames the face beautifully and has a builtin polished shape thats easy to style

Q4 What face shapes does the Sciura suit best
A Its very adaptable It particularly flatters oval heart and square face shapes because the layers soften the jawline A skilled stylist can adjust the layers to complement round and long face shapes as well

Q5 Is this a good haircut for people with thin or fine hair
A Absolutely The Sciura is famous for creating the illusion of thicker fuller hair The stacked back and layers add a lot of body and movement which is a huge bonus for fine hair

Q6 Whats the biggest mistake people make when asking for a Sciura
A The most common mistake is asking for layers that are too short or choppy The key to a modern Sciura is soft blended layers not a harsh dated helmet look Bring a photo to show your stylist the vibe you want

Q7 How do I style a Sciura at home
A Its very simple After washing blowdry your hair while using a round brush to lift the roots and create a slight bend at the ends A quick pass with a flat iron or curling wand can enhance the faceframing layers