It's This Exact Bob Style That I Think Looks Most Expensive
Another day, another bob hairstyle to consider for your autumn hair refresh. I know I might say this a lot, but I think the A-line bob could be my new favourite iteration of the classic, short haircut. It's chic, it's expensive-looking, and most importantly, it works for every single hair type. So, what is the A-line bob? If you're not yet clued up on this stylish cut, never fear, as I've grilled the pros to find out everything there is to know. If you're wondering whether to get the chop this autumn, then I highly advise that you keep on scrolling…
What Is the A-Line Bob?
According to Ondine Cowley, artistic director of Gielly Green, "An A-line bob is usually anything above the shoulder. It’s very blunt and precisely cut, but you can put an invisible layer throughout so it won’t show choppiness and will sit in a precise, elegant fashion. It can also be done with a fringe."
Cowley says that to achieve this haircut on clients, she does a wet-cut on the outline and then rough-dries the hair and dry-cuts the ends. "I add a graduation so it's solid-looking but flows," she explains. This graduation is often done so that the bob sits slightly shorter at the back, and gets a little bit longer near the front of the face. However, unlike the stacked bob, it doesn't involve layers.
"This style can be worn curly, straight and half-up-half-down," says Cowley. "It's very versatile and I would definitely recommend it as we go into autumn." This haircut doesn't have a one-size-fits-all approach, notes Cowley, so make sure to speak to your hairdresser to see how you can make it work for you.
How to Style the A-Line Bob
"If you have curly hair, you might want to wear it natural or dry it with a diffuser," suggests Cowley. "If you have straight hair, rough-dry and go, or loosely tong the hair, but make sure to leave the ends out. In my opinion, this haircut works well with a natural vibe." But if you do want to wear the bob sleek and straight, run a hair straightener through and finish with some shine spray for a glossy finish.
A-Line Bob Inspiration
This bob has beautifully blunt ends, making it look ultra-chic.
You can add face-framing highlights to your A-line bob for extra dimension.
I love how Ciara has curved the ends of her A-line bob inwards for a stylish finish.
Don't be afraid to have fun with your bob—this bubblegum-pink colour is so cute.
See? Told you this haircut looked expensive.
For a bit of glamour, add some tight curls and a deep side-parting to your bob.
An A-line bob and statement gold earrings? Sign me up.
Voluminous curls work perfectly with this haircut.
If Hailey is doing it, I'm doing it.
Products You Need to Style an A-Line Bob:
As Cowley mentioned above, a diffuser is great for those of you with curly hair to help enhance your natural texture.
If you don't have curly hair but you want to add some movement, you can't go wrong with a BaByliss curling tong.
To keep your A-line bob looking as healthy as possible, apply a leave-in conditioner throughout your ends. My favourite is this one from Gisou.
Want a sleek finish? GHD has you covered with one of the best hair straighteners on the market.
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Grace Lindsay is the junior beauty editor at Who What Wear UK. At the age of 18 she decided to train as a makeup artist before going on to study english and media at Goldsmiths University. It was during that time that she explored her love for journalism by interning at a small beauty start-up based in Shoreditch. Since then, she has worked at a number of publications including Marie Claire and Hello!, where her love for all things beauty continued to grow.
As Who What Wear UK's junior beauty editor, she covers everything from the latest hair trends to the stand-out makeup products of the season.
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