Which Bob Hairstyle is Right for You?
A bob is any haircut wherein your hair is the same length. The exact
origin of the bob cut hairstyle may be unknown, but it is believed that
women from Ancient Greece wore this hairstyle, which is seen in pictures
of women’s hair with the same shape as the bob. In the 1920s, this
hairstyle regained its popularity after the iconic ballroom dancer Irene
Castle, who wore her hair in a bob for ten years, before the “flapper
look” even became popular.
Today, the bob cut hairstyles have made a comeback with a modern look,
thanks to technologies in hair color and other hair techniques. If
you’re looking for a new look, a short bob cut can be a good option.
These kinds of haircuts are easy to maintain, dry quickly and don’t get
tangled easily. Short bobs also make you look younger and provide a
trendy look to most face shapes.
The only rule to sporting a bob haircut is to choose a type that would
suit your personality and face of shape. Round-shaped faces should oft
for an angled cut, while thin faces are better off with an even bob.
However, be aware that when you go to a salon and ask for a bob cut, the
hairstylist may not create the bob on your mind. This is because bobs
come in different variations, so the hairstyle you have in mind may not
be the one your hairstylist makes. To prevent this simple
misunderstanding, here are the types of bob cut hairstyles:
1. Inverted bob hairstyle – Also known as the traditional bob
cut, an inverted bob is worn tapered around the chin line. It could
range from short to medium length, but should always add height at the
crown and the backside should be more tapered. It could be curved in or
out, scrunched in layers of curls or cut with asymmetrical layers.
2. A-line bob hairstyle – As its name suggest, the a-line bob
got its name from the shape it makes on a person’s face. It is probably
the most common bob cut, particularly after Victoria Beckam’s bob cut
made it into a global trend. It is done by leaving slightly longer hair
in front, which is cut in an asymmetrical style and may come in many
variations, such as the buzzcut bob. The a-line bob hairstyle can also
come in varying lengths and is often worn with soft, straight bangs.
3. Layered bob – To achieve this type of hairstyle, each lock
is cut a few centimeters longer than the one above it. It combines the
look of a bob with the elegance of traditional layers.
4. Chinese bob – This bob haircut is created by cutting at the
neck line and bobbed up around the edge. Charlize Theron’s character in
the movie “Aeon Flux” wears a variation of the Chinese bob with longer
locks in front and shorter around the neckline.
5. Pageboy bob – A style popular throughout the 50s and 60s,
this haircut is named after the haircut of English page boys. It is done
with straight hair hanging below the ear, where it usually turns under.
It is often created with bangs. Popular characters with a pageboy bob
include Johnny Depp in the 2005 film “Willy Wonka” and Uma Thurman in
the cult classic “Pulp Fiction.”
6. Curly bob - is like any other bobs, but instead of straight
locks falling around the face, the ends are curled to extend outwards.
Be aware that bob haircuts come in different names, so if you’re
planning to get this style done, it is recommended that you bring a
picture of celebrities with bob hair for the stylist to have an idea of
what you really like.
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