How to Make an Inverted Bob Hairstyle Your Own
In the 1920s, the inverted bob hairstyle was a must-have hairdo when
the flapper fashion became a global sensation. Although the original
inverted bob featured blunt edges and a simple style, the modern
inverted bob hair cut has been constantly updated with several
variations to fit almost anyone, regardless of hair length, hair type,
facial structure and age. In fact, celebrities such as
Victoria Beckham, Rihanna, Paris Hilton, Jenny McCarthy, Kelly Clarkson and Kiera
Knightley (among many others) have embraced these cut variations.
Variations of the Inverted Bob Cut – Generally, an inverted bob cut is
tapered at the neck and left hanging long towards the face to create an
asymmetrical shape. Also known as the concave, stacked or wedged bob,
the inverted bob is a great cut if you want to show off your long and
slender neck, lengthen your short neck, add volume to thin hair and even
keep thick hair under control. You can wear the inverted bob straight,
wavy or curly. If you’re planning to get an inverted bob hairstyle, here
are some of your options:
- Smooth, tapered or curved ends
- For casual texture, gentler layers along the side can be done
- To increase volume at the crown or add drama to the inversion
cut, add rear layers
- For a subtle inversion effect, gradual tapering can do the trick
- Sharp angles can make a more dramatic look
- To have the sedu hair cut, ask for an ultra sleek, straight bob
- Varying front lengths – choose up to the earlobe, the collar or
chin
- Bangs can be side swept long bangs or even bangs that cover both
eyes
- To frame the face better, bolder and chunkier highlights in the
front is needed
- For a more natural look, subtle hair highlights can help
- Highlights can be placed in a large triangle section at the top
front of the head to frame the face more dramatically
If you’re planning to go to a salon and have this bob done by a
stylist, but don’t know how to describe the type of inverted bob you
like, it is better to look up pictures of celebrities with inverted
bobs. However, if you trust your stylist enough, he or she can study
your facial features and have the perfect inverted bob done based on
your skin tone, eye color, bone structure, body size and shape of face.
While the inverted bobs are low maintenance when it comes to styling,
the cuts still require some care to look their best. There’s no better
way to keep any style well-maintained than to keep your hair healthy. To
do this, eat a healthy diet, drink lots of water, use conditioner
regularly and have regular trims done. When styling the bob, you don’t
need to go to a salon daily, but invest on a good blow dryer, flat iron
and a smoothing paste of your choice. You can style your hair by
blow-drying the layers from the back to accentuate the bob’s texture. TO
maximise volume, use a flat iron on the top layers of the hair. To
control fuzziness, you can use an anti-frizz serum or smoothing paste.
With the right tools and proper techniques, styling an inverted bob can
lead to dozens of possible looks.
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