Hold the chop! Here’s how to tame your outgrown bob in minutes.
We all love our bob until it grows out and loses its signature shape. The rounded ends lie flat and lifeless, while textured locks become less voluminous. At this point, we have a choice – either to book a salon appointment for a bob refresh or let our tresses grow until we can come up with a manageable hairstyle and join the “mid-length haircut” club.
We offer you a third option – to style your grown-out bob and make that awkward length work for you! Scroll through the top three life-saving hacks to feel confident with your bob again, even if it’s stuck between a short and long stage you can’t stand.
Get inspired by the flip hairstyles that took the stage in the ‘60s and have survived to these days! First things first, brush your hair and grab a straightener. Then, start gliding it through your tresses, one strand at a time, while applying tension and flipping the very tip of the hair tendril up.
This will create a curvy effect, making your ends appear flicked for an eye-catching effect. The look will work for shoulder-length locks, as it effectively highlights the movement at the tips and keeps them from curling randomly.
Invite some texture to your hair with soft waves that offer a truly classic and elegant style in less time than you think. Start by sectioning off your hair and curling it away from your face with a large-barrel curling iron. Use the “twist-and-pull” method to achieve a wavy texture rather than big, defined curls.
The trick is to clamp each strand close to the roots first, curl the upper section, drag the tool down a bit, and style the ends last, all while unwrapping the barrel in the opposite direction instead of just releasing the strand. This technique will make your style last and distribute the heat evenly throughout the length.
Want to achieve that Rachel Green-inspired ‘do with flipped-in ends? Be our guest! Here’s how to get the look with one tool only. Use your flat iron to style each section separately. But this time, flip the ends towards your face while applying tension. The technique will create a rounded shape and make your hair appear shorter without the actual haircut.
Going through a grown-out bob stage can be frustrating, especially with your locks looking bulky and unmanageable. With the right styling tricks, however, you can easily turn your “not-so-perfect” haircut into a trendy glam. For those of you considering a more dramatic makeover, our AI hair changer is a great tool to visualize a new look before committing. Try it for free now!
