If you loved Jennifer Lawrence’s bold and statement crop and you’re thinking about following suit and losing your long locks then check out our pick of the best statement new season bobs.
Opting for a dramatic hair cut can be daunting to say the least. So StyleNest have taken time out to talk to some of our favourite hair stylists to get some top tips on what style to go for and how best to maintain your crop for a stylish above the shoulder style.
Whether you are looking for rebel short or a sleek bob, StyleNest have rounded up the best looks to inspire you to go short this season.
Weightless Texture
“To create this weightless volume and texture, use Pure Abundance Potion, this powder to lotion formula will deliver long lasting voluptuous hair. Finish with a spritz of control force to provide long lasting hold.” – Michael Lendon our Advanced Creative Director
Smooth Bob
“After blow-drying your hair, finish with Aveda Light Elements Smoothing Fluid to keep frizz and fly-aways at bay whilst adding shine. Keeping up with regular appointments at your salon, will help to maintain those sharp ends, particularly with the fringe.” – Michael Lendon our Advanced Creative Director
Layered Chop
“The bob is proving to be a popular style this season, with celebrities Karlie Kloss and Berenice Marlohe already wearing it well. For spring/summer, I’d recommend wearing it soft, natural-looking and tousled, rather than sleek and super straight.
Curling tongs are essential to give hair movement and body, but rather than opting for regimented curls, try using a salt spray to enhance your hairs natural texture, before curling random section of hair to give the end result a more effortless finish. To get a similar finish, try sleeping with sections of your hair in large, chunky plaits, so that when you wake, you have a soft wave working through your lengths.
To dress up a bob for evening, try plaiting the front section of hair along the fringe line, and follow down towards the ear for a slightly kooky finish.
Bobs work best on oval, diamond and heart face shapes. If you have a round or square face shape, avoid chin length styles as these will accentuate the roundness – the key is to look for a longer style that’ll elongate your face, rather than shorten it.”
Contemporary Bob
“This is a fun current interpretation of a classic. It’s all in the cut to ensure that iconic crisp bob shape frames the face and immediately gives a polished finish.
A small amount of “dusting” on the ends of this bob is used, a cutting technique to take away messy ends, builds in a little depth at chin level.
Smoothing over the bob with a straightener gives the finish, but can dull the shine. Treat & Style is a professional level heated styler with a Keratin Capsule System that allows a steam infusion of natural hair protein as you straighten, really delivering not only protection but a glossy finish.”
Slick & Smooth
“Bobs are a constant trend, something that never goes in or out of style. The bob is a classic and if used in the right way is guaranteed to make anyone look and feel great.
If you’re going for a shoulder length wavy bob use the Trevor Sorbie Beautiful Curls Beach Hair (£5.10).
Apply from mid length to the ends and twist in for large ropes and leave to dry naturally, to reveal a beach wavy bob. For a short sleek clean bob use Trevor Sorbie Beautifully Straight Smoothing Balm and wrap dry the hair using a flat brush, finish with a shine spray serum to give the glass like shine.”
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