3 Ways to Style a Bob, According to a Celebrity Hairstylist
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If you've ever spent far too much time washing, conditioning, and then untangling your long hair and thought, "I might as well chop it all off into a bob," now is the time to finally commit. Celebrities like Lucy Boynton, Khloé Kardashian, and Dua Lipa, to name a few, have been jumping on the bob trend — showing just how versatile the look can really be.
Regardless of which style of bob you choose — A-line, inverted, or an asymmetrical version of the cut — how you choose to style it can completely transform the final look. We reached out to hairstylist Linet Keshishian for some tips. Read them ahead.
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Sleek and Straight
For a sexy, sleek look, whip out your flat iron. Be sure to spray your hair with plenty of heat protectant like the Chi 44 Iron Guard Thermal Protection Spray ($16) prior to styling.
"Once your hair is completely dry, use a flat iron to straighten small sections," Keshishian said. She recommends you go over each section two to three times to get it super smooth and use a shine spray like It's a 10 Miracle Shine Spray ($21).
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Beach Waves
Looking for a supereasy, fast way to style your new cut? Go for the boho beach wave look. All you need are your hands and a few spritzes of a salt spray like the Captain Blankenship Mermaid Spray ($14). "As it air dries, twist pieces of your hair to create undone, natural-looking waves," Keshishian said.
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Flat-Iron Waves
Your flat iron can do more than smooth out your hair — it can also create texture. "Take small sections and twist it away from your face while pulling down on the iron," Keshishian said. When you reach the end of your hair, a curl will form and you can stretch and loosen it with your fingers for a wavy look.