Who would have thought that a bob haircut, created by the French master Antoine de Paris more than 100 years ago, will so conquer the hearts of fashionistas that even in 2018 it will be at the peak of popularity? But this is the case.
Today, a bob haircut for short hair is presented by hairdressers as a classic hairstyle. You can choose the shape of the bean for any type of hair and face shape. The haircut is very functional and diverse, thanks to dozens of possible styling options.
But in all forms and varieties there are common features by which it can be recognized: neatly styled short hair, volume at the back of the head and elongated locks that frame the face.
Benefits
When choosing a haircut, you should know that the bean has a number of indisputable advantages, presented below:
- no need to look for a highly qualified and expensive stylist, the bean is not complicated in execution and does not require a masterly talent;
- the shape of the haircut involves several styling options, so that it will look harmoniously at the gala event and on weekdays;
- not demanding in care;
- an overgrown bob will look as stylish and neat as a freshly cut one;
- in order to trim the haircut, you will need to contact the salon no more than once every 1.5-2 months.
Times of popularity
In the 20s of the last century were popular: Charleston dance style, tennis, trips in convertibles. Short dresses instead of long skirts became fashionable at the same time. In general, life around us has adopted a more dynamic and moving rhythm. It was at this moment, following fashionable trends, that the lush and tall bouffant was replaced by a stylish and neat bob haircut.
The second wave of popularity of bob haircuts for short hair for women came in the 60s. Then the hairstyle made a splash among fashionistas.
Today, bob is again in demand, and as statistics show in recent years, he is not going to leave the list of the most popular hairstyles.
Haircut Varieties
A girl who chooses a bob haircut will always look sophisticated, charming and aristocratic. Hairstyle gives the appearance of freshness, youth, elegance. Types of haircuts bob for short hair masters are divided into the following categories:
- bean bob;
- asymmetry;
- pixies;
- cascade;
- elongated strands;
- on the "leg".
Classic
Bob-car is considered a classic version of this haircut and one of the most popular. It is recommended to do it on thick straight hair, but the wavy hair will not spoil the shape of the hairstyle.
As shown in the photo, a short-haired bob-haircut covers the back of the head and earlobes, and the strands are cut straight. This option looks good both with and without bangs. Owners of a round face or chubby cheeks are recommended to make elongated strands at their temples to visually narrow their face. Best of all classic bean harmonizes with a normal or asthenic body type.
The haircut does not require frequent adjustments, gradually growing, it will still look spectacular. And for styling it will take only some 15 minutes and the presence of a gel or hair mousse.
Elongated bob
This view is very similar to the classic version, but has a significant difference in the form of a sharper cut angle. The front strands can be long, reaching the collarbone, while the back of the head is shortly cropped, leaving the neck open. An elongated haircut of the bob-car on short hair from behind will beautifully emphasize the line of the neck, and the face will look more elongated.
It harmonizes with the owners of broad cheekbones and delicate facial features. The hairstyle looks equally good on both straight and wavy hair. And to the owners of curly strands, this kind of bean will give the appearance a bit of such stylish disheveledness, which sometimes you have to achieve in front of the mirror for hours.
"Cascade"
A short flight of stairs or "cascade" is the name of one type of haircut, which also has a third name - graduated bean. The hairstyle manages to refresh and rejuvenate its owner, as well as smooth out some angular face or imperfection of features. Such remarkable effects are achieved due to the fact that the graduated bean is multi-stage and looks voluminous.
If you have a round or square face with sharp angular features, then a graduated haircut bob for short hair, as in the photo, will do just fine. The density and type of hair do not play a special role here, the hairstyle looks great on any strands.
You can put a graduated bean in different ways: create the image of a sophisticated lady with neat smooth hair or give them a slight sloppiness, tearing her tresses.
Pixy
A pixie-bob haircut for short hair, the photo of which is presented below, is considered ideal for girls with regular facial features, large eyes and full lips. This is due to the fact that the hairstyle focuses on the face. Pixie is considered the best haircut, as she looks stylish, perky and dynamic.
The features of this variety of bean are: short strands, an open area of the neck and ears, a “protruding” crown and neck, the correct pattern.
The second name of the hairstyle is a shortened bean. And her main advantage is that with her, the girl feels comfortable in any situation and in any place, starting from the gym and ending with a gala reception.
Asymmetric Hairstyle
This option is suitable for courageous and bright girls who love experiments and the attention of others. The peculiarity of this haircut is that the front strands can differ dramatically from each other in length. The short part can begin above the ear, and end with a long strand at the level of the chin. Asymmetrical bob haircut for short hair (photo below) looks equally good both without a bang and with it. Moreover, there are no restrictions in choosing a bang: oblique, straight, torn. With an asymmetric hairstyle, everything suits you!
This option should not be chosen for girls with wide cheekbones or a massive chin, bob threatens to expose these shortcomings. But with the type of hair there are no restrictions - thick or thin, straight or wavy, no difference.
A significant drawback will be that you will often have to visit the salon in order to trim the ends and update the shape of the haircut. The strands are known to grow unevenly and a clear line is quickly lost.
To make the image even more original, stylists recommend adding unusual coloring to the asymmetric bean.
Leg haircut
Bean on the “leg” or bean fungus is a hairstyle when the front strands are trimmed at the level of the cheekbones and the rear ones open the back of the head, with the very bottom layer having a very short hair length. Such an image looks very impressive, bold and at the same time elegant and feminine. As can be seen from the photo, a bob haircut for short hair both in the back and in the front makes Rihanna bright and charming as never before.
You can experiment a little with the shape of the hairstyle and add even more layers. This will give additional volume to styling, and to its owner - charm.
Bob on the "leg" looks great on straight thick hair combined with an oval face. Fragile and petite girls should choose such a haircut.
Do you need a bang?
Masters confidently claim that absolutely any bangs will be in harmony with the bean. The main types offered by professionals are presented in the form of such a list:
- straight continuous;
- short
- asymmetric;
- torn.
It is better that the master himself picks up a bang for the selected type of haircut. Since if you choose graded strands and make a thick bang to the eyebrows, they will not harmonize with each other and spoil the whole appearance.
How to choose a hairstyle
A bob haircut for short hair can not only adjust the shape of the face, but also make imperfections of the physique invisible. The main thing is to choose the right hairstyle shape and be sure to follow the advice of a specialist.
You can choose a bean based on the shape of the face:
- Square. You should choose asymmetric and graduated options with volume on the back of the head. The length should end at the level of the cheekbones, and it is better to choose a haircut with soft lines and transitions.
- Round. Here, too, an asymmetric bean with elongated strands and volume in the back of the head will be appropriate.
- Elongated. The haircut to the length of the ear or the maximum to the chin with volume on the sides looks great. If you make the longest front strands, then you should add a thick bang to make the face more proportional.
- Oval. Owners of this form are any kind of bean to face.
You can also choose a haircut based on the type of physique:
- For large women, bob will not work, although if you make the front strands as long as possible, this option may look good.
- The volume and squat shape of the bob will help to stretch. To do this, choose a shape with a voluminous crown and elongated strands.
- Thin girls, on the contrary, need as little volume as possible, the hairstyle should look smooth.
- With a normal physique, you should choose based on the shape of the face and type of hair.
15 min laying
As mentioned in the article above, a haircut does not take a lot of time to take care of yourself. Simple everyday styling at home takes on average no more than a quarter of an hour.
To give the hairstyle a beautiful shape, it is better to use a hair dryer, it less injures the hair structure. To do this, you need to have practical skills. It will be easier to use a rectifier, but then it is better to invest in good thermal protection.
Naturally, styling is done on wet, cleanly washed hair, you only need to collect a little moisture with a towel, apply thermal protection and, if necessary, a foam that gives volume. The tips require special attention. Then you need to get a round comb under the lower strands and direct a stream of hot air from above onto it. We carry the hair dryer behind a round comb, gradually scrolling it and going down to the ends of the hair. So each layer of the hairstyle is dried.
Short hair on the back of the haircut bob to style with a hairdryer yourself is completely inconvenient, so you can not do without ironing.
This styling method is great for hairstyles with a smooth cut of hair. If you need to lay a graduated bean, then it is worth using a different technique. Washed hair needs to be dried a little with a hairdryer, then apply a styling product to your fingers and thoroughly rub it into the ends. Masters recommend using a special wax or paste to give the haircut a model effect. The head should be completely dried using a diffuser.
Subtleties of coloring
To emphasize the new trendy haircut will help hair coloring in an unusual color scheme. The most important thing is that it should be done by a professional in compliance with all the rules and subtleties, as well as taking into account the skin tone, natural hair color, texture of the strands and the individual image of the client. A very stylish version in ash color is shown in the photo. The look of a bob haircut for short hair immediately catches your eye precisely thanks to the correct coloring, this image will be remembered for a long time.
Of all the possible options, light tinting is not only the easiest, but also the most affordable. It is only necessary to slightly shade the natural color by 1-2 tones, as the hair will immediately “play”, acquire shine and refresh the face. Best suited for dark hair, beautifully refreshing hair style.
You can lighten only the contour of the haircut by choosing a color 2-3 tones lighter than the natural shade. Blurring the ends will give the hairstyle additional dynamics. It is worth noting that you can make such a stain at home, accuracy in this process is not needed.
Short hair bob cutting is great for ombre experiments. Staining can be performed with a smooth stretch of color, as well as with contrasting transitions. The essence of the ombre technique is the transition from the roots of a dark color to the tips of a light shade.
For fair-haired girls, an interesting solution would be to shade the ends in the temples and bangs in a darker color. Such coloring is to face young creative girls.
A relatively new balayazh technique is also in perfect harmony with a bob haircut for short hair. This is a modern highlighting that gives the hair the most natural appearance. It consists in the fact that individual strands of hair are colored in various tones, close to the natural color. But bright colors are also appropriate here, giving an unusual accent to the whole gamut.
Women who love only natural remedies can dye their hair with henna of any shade. However, on short hair, even the brightest and most distinctive shades will not look vulgar and this gives a lot of space for experimentation on your individual fashionable image.