It's Official—This Autumn Will Be All About the '90s Bob

August 3, 2023 admin Fashion 0

Our obsession with bob haircuts isn’t going anywhere. From the Italian bob to the stacked bob, this year, we’ve seen just about every type of bob hairstyle resurface lately. And it’s no surprise, this classic haircut is a timeless choice if you’re looking to cut your hair short, and with so many variations to choose from, there is a bob haircut to suit everyone.

Taylor Lashae’s ’90s bob has body and volume.

According to hairstylists, we can expect the stylet to maintain its momentum as we begin to book in for our autumn haircuts, and we’re already seeing signs that another bob trend is cropping up on our feeds: The ’90s bob. I asked Jordanna Cobella, London Hairdresser of the Year and owner of Cobella Salon for all the details.

Model Christy Turlington had this voluminous bob in the nineties.

This nostalgic bob haircut references the chin-skimming, swishy bobs seen on Christy Turlington and Winona Ryder in the nineties. “The 90s bob is a statement cut that can be any length between a pixie and a bob, usually worn wide with a bend or a wave and a statement fringe,” says Cobella.

Actress Winona Ryder’s side-swept bob has an effortless mood. It has a Parisian silhouette and feel, too, and Cobella notes her current muse as Taylor Lashae when she’s in the salon. “It can make your hair appear so much thicker, elongate the neck and expose the décolletage in an elegant way,” she says. “It’s great for those who are bored of their mid length cut and want something with more of a statement.” Plus, if your hair already has a natural wave to it, this cut helps enhance it even further. “Since this haircut is short, it will also encourage a wave for anvone who has wavy hair but cannot be worn on hair that is too heavy or long.”

If you’re looking for a bob that has plenty of volume and movement, the ’90s bob is a great choice to go with. Cobella recommends asking for “choppy, effortless texture” or a “French bob”. Some stylists will opt to cut your hair with a razor if your hair is thicker, which gives extra texture to the lengths, whereas scissors work best for those with finer hair.

During the consultation with your hairstylist, ensure to communicate how short you want to go, and ask for a square shape rather than the rounded shapes seen with haircuts like the bubble bob.

Ready to go for the chop? Scroll ahead with all the ’90s bob haircut inspiration for your next appointment, as well as Cobella’s tips for styling.

Hailey Bieber’s swishy cut is so flattering at this jaw-skimming length and soft wave.

I love the undone texture in Rochelle Humes’ latest bob cut.

Want something shorter? Alyssa’s cut is so chic.

The shape works beautifully on curls, too.

So. Damn. Chic.

Naturally coily texture works great with the ’90s bob silhouette.

“When styling, put sectioning styling clips in your hair to create organic bends and dents in the hair whilst gently blowdrying from a distance to encourage wavy hair,” says Cobella.

“If you a natural wave, use curling creams and diffuse hair upside down, scrunching in for wavy hair,” she says.

Effortlessly dries curls and adds extra texture to wavy hair.

For fine, straight or flat hair, Cobella recommends this dry shampoo which adds instant volume and texture to lengths.

If you want to add extra volume and shape to your bob, Cobella recommends leaving your hair in a towel for a little longer post-shampoo to help encourage a bend in the hair.

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