Bob haircuts are back. Or rather, bobs have never fully left but rather, 2023 is bringing a few new variations to suit every hair type. One of the many things to love about bobs is their versatility. There’s a bob style for just about every single hair type, face shape and preference. From the ever-classic lob to French bobs, pixie bobs, blunt blobs, braid bobs, wavy bobs, old-school glam bobs, and many others, we’re sharing a few bob haircuts to change up your style.
Bob Haircuts to Suit Every Hair Type
Bob haircuts can give you drastic change without being extreme. Easy to style, these cuts frame your face, accentuating your best features. Here are a few of our favourite bobs for every hair type.
- Straight hair: Straight hair types have a lot of options to choose from - short pixie bobs, sleek blunt bobs, A-line bobs, asymmetrical bobs, sliced bobs, and fringe bobs. The trick here is to make sure that the cut is extremely even to avoid jagged edges. Keep it sleek with a flat iron and hair spray.
- Wavy hair: Wavy bobs include layered bobs, wolf cuts, French bobs, fringe bobs, asymmetrical bobs, and lobs. Layers are important to keep bobs in shape without the dreaded triangular effect. Use texturing gels and sprays, mousse and anti-frizz products to add texture while keeping frizz away.
- Curly hair: Just because you’ve got curls, it doesn’t mean you can’t have a bob, too. Like waves, the trick is to use layers. Lobs, pixie bobs, fringe bobs, asymmetrical bobs, curly mullet bobs, and old-school glam bobs all work well.
- Fine hair: Go for sleek, even bobs if you have fine straight hair (and make sure you use styling products to keep it in shape). If you have fine curls or waves, soft layers will allow your hair to naturally stay in shape with a bit of help from mousse or spray to hold the style as it dries.
- Thick hair: French bobs, fringe bobs, blunt bobs, A-line bobs, lobs or even pixie bobs cut in layers to provide a textured look will all work well with thick hair, whether it’s straight, wavy or curly.
- Coarse hair: Fringe bobs, lobs, pixie bobs, and layered bobs all work with natural hair and coarse hair. You can also go for a braid bob if you want a simple protective style that requires no styling.
Whichever bob haircut you choose, you can keep it in style with our range of L’Oreal products, available at Retail Box.
FAQs and Answers
1. What bob haircut is best for straight hair?
Straight hair works well with sleek bob styles such as blunt bobs, A-line bobs, asymmetrical bobs, and sliced bobs. A flat iron and hair spray can help maintain a polished look.
2. Can wavy hair suit a bob haircut?
Yes, wavy hair looks great with layered bobs, wolf cuts, French bobs, fringe bobs, and asymmetrical bobs. Layers help prevent the triangular effect, while texturing sprays and anti-frizz products keep waves in shape.
3. Are bob haircuts suitable for curly hair?
Curly hair can look fantastic with lobs, pixie bobs, fringe bobs, asymmetrical bobs, curly mullet bobs, and old-school glam bobs. Layers help maintain shape, and styling products enhance definition.
4. What type of bob works best for fine hair?
For fine straight hair, sleek, even bobs are ideal, while fine curly or wavy hair benefits from soft layers. Mousse or styling spray can add volume and hold.
5. Which bob styles are best for thick hair?
Thick hair suits French bobs, fringe bobs, blunt bobs, A-line bobs, and pixie bobs cut with layers to create texture and remove bulk.
6. Can coarse hair hold a bob haircut?
Yes, fringe bobs, lobs, pixie bobs, and layered bobs complement natural and coarse hair. A braid bob is also a great protective style option.
7. How do I maintain a bob haircut?
Regular trims are essential to keep the shape of a bob. Using the right styling products, such as texturising sprays for waves or heat protectant sprays for sleek styles, helps maintain the look.
8. Where can I find products to style my bob haircut?
Retail Box offers a range of L’Oreal hair products, including shampoos, conditioners, and styling products to help maintain your bob haircut.
