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“For a glossy bob like this, hair that’s straight with medium thickness and density works finest,” says Ryan Forsythe, Creative Training Director at Trevor Sorbie. “Hair with a whole lot of quantity, curl or texture can spring up and turn out to be excessive upkeep; on this case, a smoothing therapy could assist calm down the feel and make the model extra manageable.”

The important thing to this model is committing to that shorter size – no backing out! “Very brief bobs are tremendous flattering for opening up the neck,” says Chad, “but when they’re even a fraction too lengthy they don’t have the identical impact. They’re nice for contouring the jaw and highlighting cheekbones.”

The mid-part bob

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Stylish and polished however with an fringe of angle, the one-length, mid-part bob is the final word all-rounder. “This is without doubt one of the most timeless, low-maintenance bobs we’re seeing for the time being,” says Larry. “It really works as a result of it’s extremely balanced. There’s no preventing with layers or over-styling — it’s clear, fashionable and stylish. If it’s reduce correctly, it nearly types itself. It fits most face shapes as a result of the centre half elongates the face and retains every part symmetrical. The bottom line is tailoring the size — that’s what makes it flattering reasonably than flat.”

Look to the likes of Jules Hough, Danielle Galligan and Jenny Slate for additional examples, although it’s value noting that not all hair sorts will fall in an ideal centre parting. “Mid-partings are very hanging however can generally look extreme, which can not swimsuit everybody,” provides Ryan. “Pure progress patterns additionally have to be thought-about, as some hair merely gained’t sit completely central.”

The flexible bob

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Our Patron Saint of Bobs, Leslie Bibb, is a fan of this model for pink carpet occasions – including only a trace of a wave to her naturally-straight hair.

“That is the bob that feels relaxed, however nonetheless polished,” says Larry. “It really works finest on high quality to medium hair, particularly if you wish to create the phantasm of fullness. It’s not overly structured — it’s easy, fashionable and really wearable.”

Ryan provides: “This model will be achieved simply utilizing straightening irons. Create flat S-bends by means of the hair, or kind comfortable waves by curving the irons over and below as you’re employed down every part. It really works on many hair sorts, though wavy, curly, or textured hair will have to be smoothed beforehand. Very thick hair might also want some bulk elimination to assist the form sit flatter and extra relaxed.”

The retro bob

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Classic-style curls are having a second, with Raye main the cost together with her pin-up model bob.

“To realize this look, you want a strong, weighty bob with clear strains, usually paired with a powerful parting,” says Larry. “Styling is every part right here — assume blow-drying with intention, setting and shine.”

Talking of styling, it may be time to brush off your heated rollers for this one. After eradicating them, “don’t be afraid to brush, brush and brush to create the right classic waves,” says Chad.

The snipped-in bob

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Might this be 2026’s subsequent large haircut? We expect so. This ethereal, grown-out pixie look has already been championed by the likes of Emma Stone and Jessie Buckley – maximising on clipped-in, tufty texture and comfortable layers.