We’re Entering The Renaissance Of The Bob
When it comes to hair trends to know this season, bobs are officially back and better than ever. From Hailey Bieber and Zendaya to Taylor Lashae, celebrities are undoubtedly embracing the revival, and they’re not alone.
“Searches for bobs on Google and TikTok are sky–high right now,” says celebrity hair stylist, Luke Hersheson, “and no wonder: they’re fresh yet feel timeless, are low–maintenance yet come with easy polish and – best of all – there’s a bob out there to suit everyone.” Here, Luke reveals how to pick your perfect bob style (did you know that there are at least five different types?) and switch up your look as we head into autumn.
1. The Chunky Bob
“This bob is minimalist, graphic, super current, and all about the ends. Think Hailey Bieber, Kaia Gerber, and Lucy Boynton: this bob skips the layers and, instead, relies on blunt tips to give it its shape and volume. It’s beautifully simple but also surprisingly versatile. You could just run some texturising cream or sea salt spray through the lengths and ends before leaving it to dry naturally. Or you could wear it in more of a slicked style using a hair gel or balm and tucking the sides behind each ear.”
2. The Flipped French Bob
The newest bob on the block, “The Flipped French Bob is inspired by models Arizona Muse and Taylor Hill. It has a carefree, Parisian vibe that takes its effortlessness from the precision of the ‘swirl cutting’ technique used to create it. This forms the foundation of natural movement and texture, while thinning scissors can remove any bulk, so your hair feels full of life. Dry hair with a diffuser, flip the front section to the side, and voilà!”
3. The Wavy Bob
“Whether your hair is wavy or full–on curly, a bob is an ideal way to embrace the natural texture and get instant shape. I love to add face–framing layers to a chin–length curly bob to create a natural–looking bowl shape that’s full of movement and is super low maintenance to style. This bob also looks great with Curtain Bangs if you want to accentuate your eyes and give it more shape around the hairline.” Use a sea salt spray to give the style more of an undone, beachy vibe.
4. The Butterfly Bob
“Aptly named for its slightly shorter layers through the crown (like butterfly wings). It usually sits around chin–length to really enhance the jawline and has built–in movement at the tips. Its defining feature is natural volume and side–swept finish.” For full impact, turn to your volumising styling products to add some va-va voom.
5. The Long Bob
“Inspired by the long bobs (or “lobs”) of the 90s/00s (think Jessica Alba and Jennifer Aniston), this style is back as the ultimate low-key mid-length style that anyone can wear. If you’re someone who wants to shake up your look without losing your long hair, this is the perfect solution: it hangs somewhere around collarbone height, has face-framing layers, and looks great with a fringe.” Tousle or tie your hair up, flick it to one side. To enhance your layers and save you time, put hairclips around the frame of your face to create effortless shape and movement. Just don’t forget to remove clips before you leave the house!
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