It’s now autumn, and if that doesn’t give you an excuse to change up your hair game, we don’t know what will! This season, short hair is in, it’s making its comeback, and we know some of you may be ready to go for the chop! Bobs are sassy, chic and fun – so why shouldn’t you get a piece of the action?
With the 90s being a huge trend, of course the 90s-style bob is the new bob for It Girls all over! This kind of bob falls longer at the front than it does the back and can be blunt or layered – the choice is yours! We particularly love the messy kind of vibes we are seeing on Pinterest, slightly tousled waves with a carefree approach, and maybe a touch of ombré to blonde to be even more chic!
We know that cutting off those luscious locks of yours is enough to make you go into a meltdown – we too know the fear of missing our longer hair, but this is so edgy yet feminine you will love it! No regrets here! And when we see our all-time hair icons such as Kristen Bell and Dua Lipa braving the bob, it’s just made us realize how fabulous and elegant the cut truly is!
Now you’re contemplating the thought of going for the chop, here are a few tips and tricks to style your bob and keep it looking lush!
The Aftercare
This is something you need to take into account before even booking your appointment – shorter hair is cool, looks rebellious and hassle-free, but truth be told, it’s very high maintenance. A bob, if not looked after, can look very bland and flat – you need to blow dry your hair after every wash to give it bounce and volume, it can’t look blaahhh.
Heat-styling products, your hair dryer, and a few heat protection hair masks once a week will be your allies whilst styling your hair. Afterall, you don’t want it to look dried out, even after your best attempts at a salon-quality blowdry. Your hair needs prepping and looking after generally, but even more so one it’s short. If you are not ready to dedicate time and effort into this style, this may be one to dodge! You need it super sleek and straight, or wavy, perhaps even curly – so this all requires reaching for the straighteners or a curling wand.
Clavicle-Grazing Bobs
If short hair is an idea that intimidates you, then a clavicle-grazing bob allows you to have mid-length hair at the front that brilliantly frames your face, like Jennifer Lopez’s new look. With soft layers, this will give you the oomph and volume you need to make sure your bob is looking far from bland. It is sleek, glossy and with an off the shoulder or a bustier dress, will look stunning. Remember to highlight your clavicle for an extra bit of wow factor!
Sleek And Straight Bobs
As mentioned before, bobs require serious heat treatment – and one of these possibilities is by straightening it. A super sleek bob à la Irina Shayk is perfect for taking you from desk to dinner, it’s sophisticated for an event like it is for every day with your most casual outfit. Make sure you apply plenty of heat protection spray before opting for a poker-straight ‘do! For day time, add a cute hair clip and to take it to night time, a bold lip shade, perhaps a hot pink, will turn heads.
A Hint Of Bangs
To add more depth and layers to your hair, a hint of bangs will do the trick. Another very Parisian look that will look cute with blunt cut hair. Play with casually tousled waves for a messy, every day-appropriate hairstyle. This is a very popular look for its texture and oomph – and to hold that volume, you need to apply a styling mousse before grabbing the curling wand. Add a beret or a baker boy cap for street style credentials!
Full Fringe
90s supermodel Naomi Campbell has got us lusting for a 90s super sleek, glossy bob with a full fringe – it’s a bold look that makes your look sassy and fierce, mainly for the Cleopatra vibes. We can see this with a bold red lip and lashings of mascara to complete the look.
The Very Short Bob
If you are daring enough to really go for the chop, then Vanessa’s latest cut is the one for you. The French-inspired hairstyle with flicked ends is edgy, yet timeless. We love the messy kind of volume and the simplicity of the style, with the flicked ends perfectly framing her face. This style is one of our favorites for the season, and is so statement! #Hairgoals!
