When I saw a plethora of celebrities rocking the flippy bob this year, I was floored! Their hairdos looked utterly refined and sophisticated! “I’ll never be able to achieve that look with my bob,” I thought, green with envy. But guess what? Styling a flippy bob is a breeze!
The style’s surge in popularity makes perfect sense. With 90s hairstyles making a comeback (think modern Rachel cuts or 90s supermodel blowouts) and the ongoing bob craze, shorter hair is all the rage. And within this craze, the flippy bob reigns supreme.
We scoured the media to bring you the most inspiring flippy bob celebrity looks and easy styling tips from their hairstylists to help you replicate them effortlessly.
Julianne Hough recently sported a cute, short bob that sits just below the chin, styled in a sleek C-shape. It’s a clean, structured cut that exudes simplicity and chicness.
To achieve this look, start by evening your hair up with a blow dryer and smoothing styling products. Julianne’s hairstylist Riawna Capri suggests using a flat iron to create the C-shape. The key here is to avoid volume; you want sleekness.
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Ayo Edebiri stole the show this year, winning a slew of awards from Golden Globes to Emmys, and our hearts with her subtly flipped bob. With a center part and straight styling, her hair ends just below the chin with a subtle flip.
To emulate Ayo’s look, prep your hair with leave-in conditioner and mousse for added hold. Part your hair down the middle and style it straight. Ayo’s hairstylist Miles Jeffries praises a 1-inch curling iron for its ability to add gentle kicks and bends for a softer, sleek look with a touch of movement. Finish off with an edge control product to tame flyaways.
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Emma Stone’s hairstylist, Mara Roszak, describes this style as a “lightweight lob.” The root lift and flipped-out ends give it an airy, feathery quality.
To recreate Emma’s style on your long bob, start by saturating the roots with a root lift spray. Blow dry your hair, lifting the roots and adding a soft bend at the tips. Smooth your hair with a hair serum for shine and light definition. Brush through the ends to highlight the airy volume.
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America Ferrera’s flipped bob is fresh and effortlessly chic with its perky flipped ends and soft side part. The side part adds extra volume and curve, giving the style a lift.
To achieve this look, start with an off-center part. Take a leaf from America’s hairstylist Aviva Jansen Perea’s book and use a hair straightener to twist the strands away from your face, adding a little bevel at the tips for that signature flip.
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Laura Harrier’s stylist Lacy Redway proves that a slicked-back bob is always a winner. To make sure your style lasts all day, use mousse or hair wax to shape the hair near the crown and front hairline. Finish off with shine-enhancing oils for a sleek finish.
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Armed with tips from celebrity hairstylists on products and styling techniques, you’re now ready to rock a flippy bob like a pro. Remember, a little kick to your bob never hurt anybody!
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