As timeless as the mini skirt. As functional as the classic 501's. As beautiful and strong as modern architecture. The A Line Bob is a classic style that can be adapted to suit many face shapes and hair textures. Originally cut in the 20's, but it was the legend Vidal Sassoon who brought it to life in the 60's with his pioneering "wash and wear" styles that were fashion forward, strong and still feminine.
It may look simple, to cut all the hair one length, but it is one of the most technically difficult cuts to master, because there is absolutely no room for error. Every single hair has to be cut millimetre perfect and the length must compliment the face shape, features and hair textures. In my opinion, until you can cut the perfect bob, you cannot call yourself a stylist.Face shapes and features are very important to the look of the bob. A large nose needs a soft fringe to draw the attention away. Square jaw lines need a longer length so as not to accentuate the harsh angles. Decide which face shape best describes yours and wheather you have prominent features you wish to accentuate or disguise.
Square face shapes suit longer lengths and asymmetrical fringes. Heart shape and Long faces suit fringes well, with Heart shapes looking great with Jaw Length cuts.
Oval face shapes can get away with pretty much anything!
Once cut, it is the easiest style to keep. If your hair is wavy, let it wave for texture, or blow it out to create swing and shine.
To blow dry a bob shampoo and condition your hair with good quality salon products. Use a lightweight styling lotion and mix a few drops of serum in to it. Apply evenly throughout towel dried hair and blow out some of the moisture. Next get a Denman brush and proceed to dry the hair by brushing it in different directions and pointing the dryer in the same direction. This is called "Wrap Drying" To wrap dry you direct the airflow along the lengths of your hair whilst
brushing it in multiple directions 'wrapping' it around the head and scalp to
build volume. The ends will turn under because you are wrapping it around the natural curve of the scalp. Its very important to use the same amount of strokes in each direction, for instance brush 5 times right, then 5 times left then 5 times down. Continue doing this all over the head until hair is completely dry, then you can smooth it under with your brush pointing the airflow down.
Now, you can of course just tip your head upside down, dry it, then straighten it. Nothing wrong with that, but if you have the time and biceps, give the Wrap a go. The shine and movement is beautiful
Colour wise, one shiny colour really compliments the shape of the bob. Be it a glossy chocolate or a shiny honey blonde, with maybe a few slightly differing tones going through to add movement. Above all, its all about the condition. Healthy hair is needed for the most beautiful bob. Cleanse and condition it well with good quality products, and your bob will keep you looking effortlessly classy and enviously fashionable.
The classic Bob cut always has, and always will be one of my most favourite styles to cut. There is no hiding behind texture and "choppyness", it's all about the technical side of the cut. Its simple and classy. It has been worn for decades and will be worn for many decades to come.
.
