The 7 Game-Changing Products I Use to Style My Lob Haircut

Updated on 3/12/2020 at 5:25 PM

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I had been teetering back and forth on if I should chop off my superlong hair for months. I am no stranger to taking beauty risks, but once those scissors hit, you won't be getting those inches back for a while. Celebs like Hailey Bieber and Jen Atkin inspired me, so I decided to take the plunge for myself. I love the finished product — the length frames my face much better than my previous wannabe-Cher look.

It's been about two months now, and I have finally found the perfect formula for styling my lob. It has turned out to be much easier to work with on a daily basis than I thought. From the perfect round brush to an oil that seals my ends, read on to get my recommended products for giving yourself a flawlessly styled lob. Take the leap! You'll feel like a new person.

Drybar Half Pint Small Round Brush

It's important to get a brush a little skinnier than usual for shorter hair — it makes blowdrying it much easier. I love this Drybar Half Pint Small Round Brush ($36) because it gives me a lot of control.

Drybar Half Pint Small Round Brush

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$36

Ouai Matte Pomade

When I want that piecey, beach-wave-y look, I rub a dime-size amount of Ouai Matte Pomade ($24) in my hands and rake it through my curls. It creates texture and hold without any crunchiness.

Ouai Matte Pomade

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$24

Beachwave Pro 1.25" Rotating Curling Iron

I am obsessed with my Beachwave Pro 1.25" Rotating Curling Iron ($199) — using it is the easiest and fastest way to achieve curls. It's my favorite hot tool for styling my lob.

Beachwave Pro 1.25" Rotating Curling Iron

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$199

Living Proof Perfect Hair Day 5-in-1 Styling Treatment

I consider Living Proof Perfect Hair Day 5-in-1 Styling Treatment ($29) to be one of my holy grail products — it's the ultimate multitasker. I put a quarter-size amount in my wet hair for smoothness and heat protection. It smells fresh and prevents frizziness.

Living Proof Perfect Hair Day 5-in-1 Styling Treatment

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$29

Moroccanoil Treatment

When I flatiron my lob, I always finish off my look with a couple drops of Moroccanoil Treatment ($15). It helps me achieve a sleek and modern look with tons of shine.

Moroccanoil Treatment

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$15

Aveda Air Control Hair Spray

The shorter your hair, the less you have to worry about your curls getting weighed down. I always use this Aveda Air Control Hair Spray ($30) because it keeps my styling in place all day long without heaviness. No crunchy curls, please!

Aveda Air Control Hair Spray

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$30

R+Co Death Valley Dry Shampoo

This R+Co Death Valley Dry Shampoo ($32) is great for any hair length, but I especially love using it on my lob when I'm putting it up in a ponytail. It creates hold so that no shorter pieces will slip out.

R+Co Death Valley Dry Shampoo

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$32

Freshly Cut

This is my hair as soon as I got it cut (and highlighted, as you can see from the bleach stains). I have been able to maintain its health by using all the products previously listed.

Styled With Curls

Achieving this look has become a no-brainer for me. Now it's your turn for the chop!