These Are the 9 Best Styling Products For Bob Haircuts, According to Hairstylists

For a styling tool that does it all, London-based hairstylist Jonny Eagland (he had a part to play in Charlize Theron's incredible bowl cut) recommends the GHD Original Hair Straightener ($149). "This can help you to create a multitude of different waves and also give you that sharp, polished finish on your hair," he said.

His top tip is to bend the hair from side to side (almost like a finger wave) while clamping the iron at each bend to create a less-voluminous, cooler finish that can be styled with or without product depending on how you prefer your hair. In addition to the GHD, "any Hot Tools iron will work magic on the hair," he added.

"Virtue Texturizing Spray ($18) is probably one of the best scented products out there at the minute," Eagland said. After styling, Eagland uses this on dry hair to break up waves and add definition. "It's also great to revive a two-day-old blow dry that's fallen a little flat," Eagland added. "I always describe texturizing sprays as a cross between a dry shampoo and a matte powder."

R+Co Sea Salt Spray ($26), another favorite of Eagland's, can be applied to damp or dry hair to give your hair just enough grit and texture without making it feel dirty. "I mist this through the hair, being careful not to spray it too close to the scalp," he said of his application technique. "Then I'll either rough-dry the hair with my fingers or use a diffuser, depending on how natural I want the look to be. This then gives me the ideal base for any type of heat styling I'll do after."

Eagland's top tip: always be aware of the texture and thickness of your hair. Finer hair needs much less product than thicker, heavier textures.

If you chose a blunt bob and want to keep it looking super smooth after your salon appointment, Sam Burnett, creative director and owner of Hare & Bone salon in London, recommends Goldwell Kerasilk Style Forming Shape Spray ($27). Spray it directly onto wet hair after shampooing and conditioning, then blow-dry in a downward motion for a sleek finish.

If your bob cut is lacking volume, use a few spritzes of Windle London Fortifying Spray ($33) on wet roots before blow-drying. Not only does it help create the appearance of thicker hair, but it also protects against heat damage caused from styling tools.

If you have a choppy bob and would like to add texture to your hair, Burnett uses KMS Add Volume Texture Creme ($16) before blow-drying. "This gives your hairstyle extra volume for all-over body and fullness."

If you want your bob to look as shiny and sleek as glass, Burnett also recommends prepping your hair with Goldwell Kerasilk Style Sleek Smoothing Spray ($21) before you blow-dry (which we always advise to keep your hair in top condition).

Struggling with frizz? Consider Windle Shine & Smoothing Oil ($40). Paul Windle, owner of Windle salon in London, runs this from midlengths to ends once the hair has been dried and styled to leave the strands looking smooth, silky, and completely flyaway-free.

When it comes to poststyling products, Burnett likes KMS Hair Play Playable Texture ($23), which he uses once the hair is dry to give any style — whether that be sleek and straight or beachy waves — a long-lasting finish.