Iman / Helen Mirren / Jennifer Lopez
Bobs are back, baby!
That said, the short, sculpted lengths aren’t relegated only to a solely international crowd.
And there’s certainly no age requirement to rocking one.
Iman / Helen Mirren / Jennifer Lopez
Use a combination of curl cream, hair oil, and styling gel to define and enhance yourcurl pattern.
“For this look, blunt cuts make your hair appear fuller,” says Nichole.
“One side is tucked behind her ear and wispy.
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This allows her face to be seen but still adds a little mystery with the long side bang.”
If your hair has a natural wave, scrunch it to style.
Blown-Out Layered Bob
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We’re all about a blown-out bob that shows off layers.
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Tina Turner’s version is loose but still looks sophisticated.
The key here isreducing flyawaysand ensuring plenty of volume and shape throughout the style.
Try a simple cut with rounded body, like Loretta Devine.
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It’s an excellent way to put the focus on your hair color and shine.
Nichole says it’s “a great low-maintenance style that accentuates and elongates the jawbone and neck.”
Bob With Subtle Layers
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If you have straight hair, consider this bob.
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Curly Bob
Who says curly bobs can’t have bangs?
The shape perfectly frames her face and brings extra attention to her eyes with her side-swept bangs.
The cross between a pixie and a bob, the style looks beautiful on any hair texture.
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Having your stylist cut in many layers adds volume to thinner hair that might lay a little flat.
To blow-dry a sleek lob, start by using a volumizing shampoo and mousse if you have fine hair.
Use a large paddle brush rather than a rounded brush to get the ends to curl under.
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Bouncy Bob
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Cicely Tyson’s bouncy bob is chic for any occasion.
A wide barrel curling iron and a light mist of hairspray will help to achieve this look.
For a beachier take, leave the ends of your hair out of the iron when curling.
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(Or that beautifulroot smudging.)
To get the look, blow-dry your hair with a round brush or opt forvelcro rollers.
Side-Parted Bob
Regina King’s cropped cut is low maintenance with plenty of styling options.
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The side part makes it all the more sleek when blown out.
It’d look great with some loose waves, too.
Either way, we’re here for it.
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Be sure to wrap your hair at night, and use plenty ofheat protectanton silk press days.
To keep your silver strands striking (and shiny), consider ahair glaze treatment.
If you’re looking to channel your inner Josephine Baker, be sure to stock up on mousse.
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The slight bend will bring out the dimension of highlighted strands, as seen here on Jessica Lange.
Sleek Voluminous Bob
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A sleek bob needn’t always be so slick.
Alina Cho’s take on soft volume elevates the blunt bob to new hights.
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The undone texture and airy, windswept volume would have otherwise been weighed down by longer tresses.
Wavy Shag
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Sandra Oh’s curly shag flaunts texture, volume, and oomph.
Plus, the face-framing bangs are just the right addition to compliment her features.
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We especially love how the natural silver roots provide extra dimension to the style.
Round Bob
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A jaw-skimming, round bob is ultra-chic.
The graduated, wispy layers add volume and frame the face so beautifully without weighing down her features.
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Glam Bob
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Leave it to Vivica A.
Fox to turn up the heat on a bob.
Those va-va-voom curls and ultra-deep side part came to serve.
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Blown Out
One can never go wrong with a blown out bob.
This style is sleek, shiny, and full of volume.
Go to bed with a silk bonnet to maintain your style while you sleep.
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This voluminous asymmetric bob proves the singer and actor has style to spare.
A bob with layers can give the illusion of fuller, more voluminous hair.
Bobs suit a variety of face shapes, but the style specifically flatters those with an oval face shape.
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