The bob is like a perfectly cut blazer for hair: it’s been around forever never goes out of style, and for some reason, it makes everything else look better. That’s why so many of us keep coming back to it, even though we secretly worry that it might fall a little flat on fine hair.
Andy Heasman, the International Creative Director at Rush Hair, says that the bob is one of the best cuts for making hair look thicker, as long as one smart detail is added to the shape properly.
He says, “Big, voluminous hair is at the top of this season’s trend forecast.”
He says, “Big voluminous hair is at the top of this season’s trend forecast.” But this style isn’t just for long hair and big, bouncy blow dries people with bobs can get in on the fun too.
The classic cut is already ahead of the game, though.
The classic cut is already ahead of the game though. Andy says, “The bob is probably the most versatile classic cut. It makes hair look naturally thicker.” But the hard part is getting that light, relaxed volume with shorter lengths, which can be hard to lift.
The trick is? It’s all about the ends.
The trick is it’s all about the ends in a very real sense for styling. He says that texture and movement are the most important things when it comes to styling the bob. “Adding feathered ends and blending long layers throughout will give the cut more depth and movement overall.”
Feathering may seem subtle, but that’s the whole point.
Feathering may seem subtle, but that’s the whole point. Feathered ends soften the shape and make little pockets of movement instead of leaving the hair blunt and heavy, which can make fine strands sit flat. The result is a bob that looks lighter fuller, and much more lively with that easy, slightly messy look that everyone wants.
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Of course, the cut does half the work and the style does the other half.
Of course, the cut does half the work and the style does the other half for volume. Andy says that using a medium-sized round brush to blow dry your hair will help it lift. “Concentrate the heat at the root to lift the hair properly,” he says, and use a volumising mousse with the technique to make the long layers look better and make the big bouncy effect even bigger.
A fringe can help tie everything together and add even more dimension.
A fringe can help tie everything together and add even more dimension. Andy says if you want to add more dimension a face-framing fringe will make this look even better.
That’s all to say: long hair isn’t the only kind of big hair even fine hair can look fuller lighter and noticeably more voluminous with a bob that has feathered ends and is cut carefully.
