Suitable option bob haircuts can be selected for any type and length of hair: long, short, medium. This is one of the most popular salon hairstyles. Its shape helps to favorably emphasize the advantages of appearance or hide small flaws. Reception of graduation can mask the insufficient density of curls, the design of the bangs will hide the forehead or hairline.
Features of bob hairstyle
The first appearance of the bob haircut is associated with the name of the professional dancer Irene Castle. In 1915, Irene successfully performed on the New York stage, presenting classic numbers with a partner. They danced tango and foxtrot. Irene's long hair got in the way, so she decided to change her hairstyle.
The haircut helped to create an elegant and unusual look, but the problem was not completely solved, so the dancer asked the hairdresser to make the length even shorter. This is how the classic bob haircut with short hair appeared.
The haircut was done in 1920 by the icon of style, the legendary Coco Chanel. After that, the hairstyle became widespread in demand. Women liked that the shape and length of the strands can be selected in accordance with specific features, so the haircut is still one of the most popular.
Characteristic features of a bob haircut:
- stretching strands on both sides of the face;
- creating additional volume on the back of the head due to a variety of techniques that shorten some strands;
- making bangs with an asymmetric or even cut;
- to get a gentle romantic look, just wind the ends of your hair with curlers;
- if you give your hair a bright shade, the hairstyle will look more interesting.
If you choose the right haircut shape that suits a woman by the type of face and will emphasize unique features, then styling your hair will not take too much time.
A bob haircut for long hair is a kind of compromise between maintaining the usual hair length and a modern and stylish hairstyle.
Key points are highlighted among the advantages:
- versatility;
- practicality;
- the ability to create the ideal shape for each specific case, taking into account the length, type and structure of the hair.
Bob is not suitable for owners of very thin hair, and also requires constant updating in the salon from the master - this can be attributed to the disadvantages of choosing this hairstyle option.
Who suits
How to find out who is suitable for a haircut is a question that must be resolved before going to the hairdresser.
Predicting the result will help to deal with this:
- Cutting the length will expose the neck, so the haircut will suit owners of a beautiful long neck. At the same time, trimming long curly strands will help hide imperfections in this area.
- Lengthening strands on one or both sides of your face will help mask wide cheekbones or chubby cheeks.
- The design of the bangs will hide the flaws of the frontal part.
- Choosing a bang-free haircut with an asymmetric lengthening type will help highlight the beautiful lines of the forehead and cheekbones.
- Beveled bangs with lengthening on one side of the face will visually lengthen the face, that is, suitable for owners of a too wide face who want to make it narrower.
- The volume of the haircut, which is customary to do on the back of the head, will create the feeling of having thick hair.
- Coloring using modern techniques such as ombre, shatush, graduation will divert attention from various shortcomings, make the hairstyle interesting and fashionable.
How to choose
A bob haircut for long hair is very popular. Before deciding on a hair cut, you should choose the right haircut shape, taking into account the basic parameters. Stylists recommend paying attention not only to characteristics related to the type of face or hair structure, but also to age and occupation.
Long hair
A bob cut for long hair is called an "elongated bob". This option is suitable for owners of hair, the length of which goes below the shoulder line. If the hair is shorter, then the hairdresser will offer to make a bob-bob haircut.
An elongated bob, which is made for long hair, helps to hide any imperfections. One of the advantages of stylists is the ability to update the hairstyle every month, experimenting with the cut line, choosing the most profitable option.
By hair type
When choosing a hairstyle, the characteristic of the type of hair is important. Using it, you can predict how the result of the stylist's work will look, as well as what styling will be required to maintain shape.
| Hair structure | Styling options | Recommendations |
| Direct | Creating volume at the back of the head, pulling strands with a tightening. | Asymmetric cut |
| Wavy | Does not require | Any type of cut |
| Thin and rare | Creating volume at the back of the head, styling the front strands with a slight inward curl. | Asymmetric cut, graduation, selection of bangs |
| Thick | Straightening strands | Making bangs along the oblique line. |
By face type
A bob haircut for long hair is selected taking into account the type of face, which is the main criterion when choosing a hairstyle shape. A bob haircut that meets this criterion will help hide flaws. Stylists distinguish several types of face shape. Each type has distinct features.
Heart-shaped
It is characterized by the presence of a narrow, pointed chin with an unexpressed jaw and prominent cheekbones, turning into a wide forehead. The ideal option for owners of this type of face would be a bob haircut up to the shoulder line or 2-3 cm below this line.
To distract attention from the narrow lower part of the face, you need to choose a shape with an asymmetrical cut and an emphasis on one side of the face.
Pear-shaped
The forehead and cheekbones with this type of face make up the narrowest part. The lower jaw forms a round chin that stands out on the face when the hair is pulled back.
For a pear-shaped face, a classic bob is recommended with pulling strands on both sides of the face. Stylists recommend experimenting with coloring using color transition techniques.
Narrow elongated face
This face shape is characterized by the presence of a pointed chin, retracted cheekbones. The main task when choosing a haircut is to achieve an expansion of the lines. Stylists recommend making straight cuts in one line on both sides of the face. In addition, the designed straight bangs will create the illusion of broadening the forehead, visually making the narrow face wider.
Square
A wide forehead in combination with a wide, almost square chin makes the owner of this face shape less feminine. Therefore, in order to return softness and femininity to the lines, it is necessary to mask the rough features.
A square face needs to be framed with soft, beveled strands. To do this, make asymmetric cuts on both sides of the face, draw out the bangs in the same way, laying it on one of the sides.
A circle
This type of face implies the presence of rounded lines.Plump cheeks with a rounded chin and a prominent semicircular forehead make the face look too voluminous. The ideal option would be a bob haircut on wavy hair. Owners of straight, thin hair are advised to use the techniques of asymmetric cuts and multi-color dyes.
Oval
The oval shape is conducive to the choice of any type of hairstyle. For straight lines with the correct proportions, asymmetrical or straight cuts are suitable. To choose the type of hairstyle for this type of face, it is recommended to focus on the hair structure and the woman's age.
By age
The shape of the haircut is selected in accordance with age. An asymmetrical bob with a cropped temple and corner bangs is suitable for young girls who are not afraid of breaking a certain dress code in the workplace.
The smooth lines of a long bob will suit women from 30 to 40 years old. The features of a layered or cascading elongated bob can dramatically change the look of a woman who is between 55 and 65 years old. Unusual lines will allow you to rejuvenate the image, to give the look of modernity.
Varieties for long hair
Among the options for creating a bob haircut, there are the main options that can underlie a variety of styling. In addition, the method of coloring is important when creating an image.
Classical
This type of bob is the basis of numerous options that are used to style hairstyles, taking into account individual characteristics.
For a classic bob haircut certain features are characteristic:
- lengthening the front strands in one length;
- shortening the back of the head;
- a cut of the back in one line, which differs from the front line by 1-2.5 cm.
To create a classic haircut, the strands are divided into 4 parts. First, the sides are drawn up, then they proceed to cutting the volume and leveling the length at the back.
Bob cascade
The bob cascade is created using the technique of forming steps of different lengths. The cascade refers to the type of multi-layered haircuts, which are characterized by the presence of strands of different lengths. The cascading design option allows you to create voluminous styling from thin hair, devoid of natural density.
Cascading haircut helps to solve several problems at the same time:
- correct the oval of the face;
- create volume at the back of the head;
- divert attention from pronounced shortcomings.
The advantage of a cascade haircut is the ability to create different styling. Multicolor stains look good on a cascading bean.
Graded
A bob cut for long hair can be graduated. It is characterized by a high occipital region. The strands are cut using a graduated tip technique. This helps to achieve volume throughout the hair. Unlike a cascading bob, the graduation is done on strands that are cut to the same length in even cuts.
Multilayer
A layered or layered bob combines the features of a cascading and graduated haircut. On the strands cut in layers, the ends are additionally graded. This haircut looks especially good on wavy hair as it creates a sense of volume.
The layered bob is the basis for creating multi-layered dyeing. Stylists recommend using different shades of the same color to enhance the sense of volume, lightness and elegance of the hairstyle.
Asymmetric
There are several options for creating an asymmetrical bob hairstyle:
- lengthening the facial strand on one side;
- lengthening of both strands at the same level with the design of a cut asymmetric to the main line;
- registration of an asymmetric cut of the bangs.
Asymmetry can be used when making a cut at the back of the head, then the strand is cut along the same line as the main length of the hair at the back.
There are many options for an asymmetrical bob. Many decide to shorten the hair at the back, followed by shaving the pattern on the neck. In this case, the strands that frame the face remain elongated.
Pixie bob
The creation of a pixie bob hairstyle is based on several techniques typical for the design of a classic and asymmetrical bob:
- styling a strand on one side of the face;
- layering in the design of the strands on the back of the head;
- asymmetry of cuts.
The term "pixie bob" is most often understood as a short haircut with bare neck and temples, but if you wish, you can create a pixie on long hair by cutting the strands as much as possible in the front and shortening the strands on the back of the head. The main feature of a pixie is an easy haircut without the need for additional styling.
Long version or long bob
Long bob or elongated version of the classic bob allows you to cut hair of any length. Long hair with a long bob remains long in the front and is shortened by 1-2 cm in the back. This technique does not expose part of the neck, and also hides the lines of the cheekbones and chin. Long bob is liked by those women who want changes, but are not ready to change the main hair length.
Volume
A voluminous bob is options for a layered, graduated or cascading haircut. To create the illusion of layering, stylists use several techniques at the same time.
In addition, the design of the back of the head is important, when the strands are cut at the back of the head, and then the ends of the hair are graduated and milled.
Disheveled
A tousled bob is a mix of a cascading and layered bob. The main distinguishing feature of this type of haircut is the ability to create an interesting styling by highlighting the graduated strands. Typically, the strands are isolated with wax or hair foam.
With a shaved temple
The shaved temple allows you to create 2 zones of volume: on the other side of the head and on the back of the head. This hairstyle is in demand by young girls, it suits those who have a beautiful neckline.
Haircut with bangs
When creating a bob haircut, bangs can be part of the hairstyle or act as a separate element. This means that this part of the hairstyle is able to emphasize the forehead or close it if the forehead lines overload the image.
Long bangs
Long bangs most often create the feeling of continuing the haircut. The bangs are combed on one side of the forehead. The bangs can also be long and fall below the eyebrow line, then frequent thinning techniques are used to create a comfortable frequency.
Long bangs when cutting a bob perform several functions, which depend on the shape:
- long bangs, combed to one side, opens part of the forehead, makes the face more elongated, hides the width of the cheekbones, smooths out the angularity of the lines;
- long thinned bangs visually lengthen the forehead line;
- the bangs combed on both sides hide the roundness of the cheeks, at the same time helps to mask narrow cheekbones.
With asymmetric
The role of asymmetrical bangs when creating a bob haircut is diverse. It hides the imperfections of the face type and makes the image fashionable and modern.
Stylists recommend the following options:
- bangs cut diagonally;
- long oblique bangs;
- milled asymmetrical bangs.
Torn
Chaotically cut bangs create the illusion of deliberate disorder, but behind this technique is a clear selection of strands and a special creation of torn ends. Such bangs are suitable for decorating a cascading or tousled bob haircut.
No bangs
A bob haircut without bangs has several advantages:
- the ability to style hair, highlighting the parting line;
- opening of the forehead line;
- creation of styling with a curling of hair of any type.
A haircut without bangs is suitable for those women who naturally have thin and oily hair. Bangs begin to look untidy faster than the bulk of the hair, which affects the overall impression of the hairstyle.
Haircut care
Those with naturally wavy hair shouldn't worry too much about styling. Grooming a tousled bob with this data requires only regular washing of the hair and brushing with a thick bristled brush.
For those who have thin, straight or just unruly hair, you should know that styling a bob haircut involves following several rules:
- Occipital area design. Due to the mandatory allocation of strands on the back of the head, it is customary to lay the back of the head separately to create additional volume. To do this, use a hairdryer with a special nozzle and a round brush-brush with a medium type of volume. Part of the strand is picked up with a comb and dried with a directed air stream.
- The strands that frame the face. To style the strands on both sides, an iron and a skeletal comb are required. Each strand is pulled with an iron, tightly clamping between the sides.
- Styling the main part of the hair. In order to maintain the illusion of a difference between the volume of the back of the head and the elongated strands framing the face, the hair on the lateral sections is fluffed with fingertips while applying foam or hair wax.
Before styling, stylists advise using shampoos and conditioners that guarantee the hair's root volume. Haircut care can be considered as coloring the strands.
A bob for long hair is suitable for applying the highlighting technique, shatush or ombre. These techniques help highlight the inconsistency between the front and back cut lines, which is the hallmark of this modern and trendy hairstyle.
Video about bob haircut for long hair
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