Here’s how you can fake a short chop. No scissors needed!
Bobs are like a fresh page in your life story. They’re clean, refreshing, and extremely liberating. But here’s the thing – when you get a short haircut like this, there’s no way back (unless you’re up for hair extensions at some point). Luckily, the hair fans from all across the web found a solution to this “to cut” or “not to cut” dilemma.
With a couple of hair ties, small claw clips, or a silk ribbon, you can pin your locks in such a manner that they’ll look like a bob. The best thing? These faux bobs are reversible, so you don’t need to wait until your hair grows out naturally. With just one motion, your lengthy strands spring free, much like that viral Korean haircut, but commitment-free!
For this look, tie your locks in a ponytail and loosen the elastic while pulling at your strands for some volume. Then, flip the pony inward to hide the tips underneath your mane.
Secure the hidden ponytail with some bobby pins and fluff things up a bit for a more natural, effortless feel. Leave a couple of loose tendrils around the face and enjoy your no-cut bob!
Got a silky ribbon and a couple of spare minutes? Then, try this easy hair trick and see how you would look with short hair! Take the ribbon and tie it around your hair first. Let it slide down a bit (the lower it gets, the longer your faux bob will be).
Once you’ve come up with a desired length, pull at the ends and hide the tips by tying the ribbon like a headband. You’ll get a rounded bob style without an actual chop!
This hairdo will work great for thick tresses. Firstly, divide your hair into two sections and braid the bottom one. Then, wrap it into a bun and secure with some pins. Next, drop out the top layer and part it on one side. Use crease-free clips to shape the bang area.
Secure the ends with clear elastics and pull the ends to create volume. Use pins to hide the loose tips at the nape area and create a rounded shape. Finish everything off with a hairspray and sport a vintage-inspired ‘do!
For this hack, you’ll need two small claw clips to match your natural hair color. Attach them to your mane by creating two pigtails. Bring those hair sections up and secure the clips so that the upper layer conceals the pinned areas and imitates a neck-length bob.
This is your chance to make your curls look shorter than they are before committing to the new length. Tie the very tips of your hair with an elastic and fold each section in half. Pin the tips to the inner layer. Finally, use your fingers to adjust the strands and rock your new hairstyle everywhere you go.
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