There’s no denying it, we’re still bob-obsessed. Sure we’ve considered XXL butt-grazing length, but we keep coming back to how easy, foolproof and foxy a well-executed bob haircut is.
Of course, for the sake of variety, we like to play the field, which is why we’ve considered every bob length and shape, from cheek-length French-girl bobs, to shoulder-sweeping outgrown bobs and structured A-line bobs.
The latest rendition to catch our eye though, is the ‘soft-blunt’ bob which we spotted on celeb hairstylist, Kristin Ess’s Instagram.
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She created it for her long-term client (and our low-key bob crush), Lucy Hale. Alongside looking phwooooooooooar, it’s the perfect entry level bob if you’re itching for a change since the length is not too short if you’re transitioning from a longer cut. And, if you’re already on #teambob, it’s a cute, relaxed shape that’s easy to maintain because the aesthetic is deliberately to look a little worn-in.
The soft blunt cut is less harsh along the bottom, than a dead-straight sliced blunt bob, plus it gives the cut extra texture.
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And, to keep the styling on point, like Kristin, this shape works well with ultra loose waves which give pretty movement, and extra definition around the cheeks, but without looking too ‘done’.
As for products to help you along, we’re guessing that Kristin tapped up her own haircare range, to achieve that ‘sexture’. The Kristin Ess Instant Lift Spray (£8) is effectively a volumising mousse but in mist form to add some extra oomf and the Working Texture Loose Styling Powder (£7.33) adds even more root-lift and helps to create and hold beautiful undone texture. Yum.
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