Are you wondering how short to go this year? Short textured bob hairstyles are classy, but still allow for a fresh look that works with your hair type.
Not many people talk about the days of not having to touch your hair after you get a textured bob haircut. Last fall, I had a client come in with a picture of a really cool choppy bob, but I could tell that model had double the hair density of my client. We had to talk about what that cut would actually look like on her hair vs that model’s picture. We chose to go for something similar and she ended up with a heavier cut at the ends with fewer internal layers. A few days later she texted me saying that it was the first haircut that got better the less she touched it.
That’s what I was after with that bob. I wanted the cut to do all the work. More than the length of the bob, the ends being polished, and the overall mass, it is important for the bob to have internal layers where the weight sits.
A razor will be your best friend on thick coarse hair but will ruin fine hair, also a strong cowlick at the nape will fight you forever if you don’t build the shape around it from the very first section. My test for a good bob is always the same, can you wash it, put in a little lightweight cream, maybe hit it with a 1 inch curl iron for two minutes and walk out the door
#1: Sun-Streaked Tawny Bob with Beachy Texture
This color develops when you let your highlights grow out without rushing to touch them up every few months. The root area is a natural medium brown, while the ends are lighter with that sun-bleached look. You really can’t get that with new foils, only from age and fading. I often tell clients to come into the salon less because the grow out is better than the fresh version, and they don’t believe me until they see it. The textured cut here is doing it’s part as well with just enough layering to keep the shape lively as the wind catches it.
#2 Layered Chocolate Bob with Feathered Volume
I appreciate how the layers have taken a leading role with regards to the shaping and moving of the hairstyle, while the colour has been kept very simple. There is a rich chocolate brown that is possibly a level four or five with warm undertones and there is honestly no highlights, which is very refreshing. The crown and the side feathered layers create volume where it is needed the most and the shorter pieces around the face act as a natural frame without becoming a bang. This kind of layering is absolutely necessary on thicker hair too, otherwise you end up with just a heavy triangle. On medium hair, it gives the appearance of fullness and makes people curious as to what product you are using when the answer is just a good haircut.
#3 Honey Blonde Bob with Soft Tousled Waves
It takes great skill to create this multi-dimensional blonde, and to achieve this level of artistry requires multiple visits to the salon. It might look simple, but trust the process! If you look closely there are at least three different shades here. The slightly darker roots, the luminous honey colour in the mid-shafts, and the lighter pieces framing the face in the front. The colours blend effortlessly and in such an amazing way, and with a subtle colour like this it probably took a lot of patience to get it! The bob has a soft wave in it which adds softness to the face and the hair is also slightly off-center to give a nice asymmetrical feel.
#4 Soft Brunette Bob with Natural Texture
Much like image 21, image 22 shows looser waves and different parts which creates a different overall look. This image demonstrates how the texture bob shows a different style depending on the way the hair falls. Despite the style of hair changing, people’s impressions can completely shift based on the way the hair falls. Texture bob is styled hair so it looks different pretty much every day and that’s the best part. You get something new and different without putting in any effort.
#5 Warm Brunette Balayage Bob with Caramel Ribbons
This is how I would suggest the color placement. I would focus it around the face and the ends of the bob and leave the back a little deeper at its natural color. If you do a full head of highlights on a short bob you lose the dimension because the short pieces all blend and you just don’t see as much depth. It makes a difference to have more depth at the crown of the head and just a few light pieces framing the face. I appreciate seeing a warm caramel that is not orange, so that tells me the colorist used a neutral-warm toner as opposed to just gold. I love how the cut is moving and the layers are falling in that just ran my fingers through it way.
#6 Parisian Brunette Bob with Undone Waves
Of all the bobs that capture the \”French girl vibe,\” this one exemplifies such aesthetic perfectly, being a single medium brown color with no highlights or lowlights and trying nothing too hard. The structure comes from the center part because the waves are even on both sides of the face and with just the right amount of natural bent waviness so it doesn’t look overly styled. I would say this is a day two or day three hair look and that’s the sweet spot for bobs like this because it helps the bob settle after a fresh blowout and helps the natural texture come back and take over.
#7 Tousled Caramel Brown Bob in the Sun
Sure, light may play a role in the photo, but we can’t forget about color! The warm brown color turns into caramel and almost gold where the light shines the most. That kind of translucence is only found in hair that is healthy and not over-processed. That is one of the reasons I always tell my clients that the condition of their hair is going to be way more important than the color. It affects how the color will reflect in the real world and is vital. This cut is a textured chin length bob that has just the right amount of internal movement to look effortless, but it is very intentional.
#8 Brunette Curly Bob with Warm Highlights
I consider this photo another angle of the same hair and style as Image 18. It shows how curly bobs look different at different times and how the lighting creates a difference. That’s an important factor to consider before you commit to a cut. If you look closely, you can see in the shade the lighter pieces look caramel and the definition of curls are different than when looking at them in the sun. When you show your stylist a reference photo, try to communicate as best as you can if that photo is taken in a natural setting or if there are studio lights, so that you can avoid miscommunication regarding what you are trying to request.
#9 Warm Brown Flippy Bob with Copper Undertones
The warm coppery undertone makes this brown shade more lively than flat. When medium brown shades are lacking in warmth, the final result tends to muddy and dull, especially if the color is applied to shorter hair which frames the face. The artist’s decision to include a bit of copper in the formula shows that they know how to achieve this. The cut has a lovely flared out effect, and the extra layers add a nice personal touch. This is going to style itself with a round brush and a bit of effort for a few minutes on hair that has a bit of natural wave to it.
#10 Natural Brunette Curly Bob with Caramel Glints
This is what happens when curly hair is cut and colored in a way that works with the hair instead of against it. The dark brown base has a subtle caramel hint that shows where the sun would naturally lighten (which could be colored or her natural variation). The curl is a mixture of types 2C and 3A, and the length is just below the chin which on curly hair probably means it was cut to just above the shoulders when wet. The overall shape of the hair is full without wild. It seems to me that there is some purposeful internal layering to evenly distribute the weight.
#11 Rich Auburn Curly Bob with Warm Depth
What a wonderful color! I can see color variations like deep auburn and copper with hints of mahogany, and with those curls hitting the light differently, I can see four different shades! That’s the beauty of curly hair: even a simple color gives so much dimension. With how each curl reflects light, plus the shadow of the curl, there is so much contrast. It all adds up to a lot of variation. I’ve had clients ask for a balayage finish on their curls, but they really just needed one beautiful color like this. People are always on board with the posts. The shape of the cut is really nice for her curl pattern. It is nice and wide through the crown and then slightly tapered at the jaw to avoid a triangular shape.
#12 Ash-Kissed Blonde Bob with Dimensional Highlights
Here the use of colour has been especially well planned. The colouring combines cooler ash tones with warmer sandy pieces, achieving a final effect that reads neutral, rather than being too cool or too warm. I often see colourists use too much ash with this kind of requested blonde, which can look grey, especially when it grows out. This variation contains more warmth, meaning the grow out will be more gradual and forgiving, rather than creating an extreme line of regret at six weeks. The cut has nice layered texture throughout the top and fringe area that keeps it from looking too flat. This is always the risk with this density of hair at this length.
#13 Chestnut Micro-Bob with Sleek Texture
With a bob this short, perfection is a must, and this chestnut color is perfectly in between brown and auburn and glows as it catches warm light! The backlighting shows off how healthy your hair is because damaged hair reflects no light. The cut is just above the chin with a small graduation in the back, pushing the hair forward and adding a nice little kick of movement at the ends. This look is so easy to achieve with just a tiny bit of finishing oil on the ends of straight to slightly wavy hair.
#14 Warm Auburn Bob with Loose Volume
I brought this picture as a reference for the cut, but the most important element for me is the soft copper brown with gold reflects. Most people miss this color when they say auburn. This color is not for box dyes. The way this color reads indoors is totally different from how it comes alive in the sunlight, and I love how the gold makes the light hit it. I had a client last year in the spring with a picture almost the same as this and we had a 25 minute talk about the difference between seeing it on the screen and in person because screens lie about warm tones. The roundness of the cut comes from the weight at the back and letting the layers fall at the crown
#15 Chocolate Lob with Effortless Wave
Most of the time, this is the same cut and color as Image 8, which proves how reliable this formula is. A warm chocolate brown at this length and with this type of loose wave is a combination that works on an insane range of people and will never look dated. The color is doing nothing showy; it is just a really good single process or demi-permanent that enhances the warmth in her hair. At times, the best thing I can say about a color is that it looks like it was meant to be there, and this one really does.
#16 Strawberry Copper Bob with Flippy Texture
This copper shade resembles a true red more than a true strawberry hue. I think this color is very underrated. Many people think it fully commits to being a redhead but that is not necessarily the case, it is softer and more easy going. The warmth in this shade works with her skin tone very well, and the flippy, piece-y texture of the cut gives a nice youthful vibe. I also appreciate that this bob is not trying to be anything more than it is – a short, fun, easy cut, with a color that makes it look like she just came back from the beach.
#17 Golden Curly Bob with Natural Bounce
A hairstylist needs to cut curly hair longer due to the spring factor which can take an inch to two from the hair length. This stylist clearly knew how to do this, so the bob shape is perfect, ending at the shoulders and framing the face. It has not shrunk too much or poofed out on the sides. The blended golden blonde color has some honey tones running through it. On curly hair, this shade does something really beautiful because the light hits each individual curl differently giving the hair a highlighted look that straight hair needs to achieve through some highlighting. A lightweight curl gel on soaking wet hair then diffused will give you this exact result if this is your curl pattern.
#18 Buttery Blonde Bob with Textured Ends
This color is so perfectly balanced. It is right in the buttery zone and avoids the ashiness and brassiness. I can tell the hair is naturally textured, and the cut leans into that instead of fighting it, which is the right call. The ends have a purposeful pieciness to them, which suggests that some dry cutting was done. And, on hair this color, dry cutting is a must because wet blonde hair and dry blonde hair behave so differently that you can end up with a shape you didn’t mean to if you only cut it wet.
#19 Messy Golden Blonde Chin-Length Bob
I love this look because she looks as if she just rolled out of bed, maybe gave her head a little shake, and walked out the door. That’s what a good texturized bob should do! The blonde shade is a beautiful warm golden tone so it stays warm without being brassy. There are some darker weaves in the root area, which give that real-hair effect that all-over single-process blonde’s never achieve. The length just hitting right at the chin with some unevenness towards the ends helps to keep the look from being overly mousy and I mean that in the specific sense, that extra half inch of perimeter variation is the distinguishing factor between deliberate and default.
#20 Warm Brunette Lob with Soft S-Waves
Out of all the styles on this list, this one has the most universally flattering color and cut combination. The warm chestnut brown color is interesting and dynamic enough to stand on its own, without requiring highlights. The S-wave pattern through the mid-lengths to ends creates movement and gives the hair a thicker appearance. The length of the hair is also really smart. It sits perfectly between the chin and the collarbone, which makes it easy to tuck behind the ears for a meeting, or let it down for a Saturday. The styles that appear to be the simplest often require the most skill, and I think that’s true for this style.
#21 Copper Red Bob with Feathered Layers
This particular copper is done very well. In the shadows, it reads as a true red and in the light, it is almost strawberry. That means whoever formulated this was doing a mix of copper and red-copper rather than just one straight ginger shade. That distinction is very important because straight coppers tend to fade super quick into a pee muddy peach, while this kind of formulation holds the warmth much longer. The layers are just enough to be feathered to frame the face without going into a full 90s flip which is a very fine line to walk and this stylist walked it beautifully. If you’re worried about red fading, a color depositing conditioner in between appointments will keep this looking fresh for a lot longer than you’d expect.
#22 Wavy Brunette Bob in Golden Hour
I want to show how rich a brunette looks in warm lighting. The light reveals auburn and mahogany tones hiding in a dark brown base. I wish more brunettes knew this about their hair. A lot of you have dimension that you can’t see under office lighting. With the right gloss treatment, that dimension will come to the surface, and you won’t have to add highlights. The cut is a chin-length bob with enough layers to create the wave without adding bulk. I think the wind moving it asymmetrically looks better than if it was still.
#23 Bronde Choppy Bob with Lived-In Roots
I’m asked for this specific color a lot, and I find it hard to describe how awesome it looks because my colorist did such an excellent job keeping the blonde from going to the very top at the root level. The shadow root adds a lot of depth throughout the hair, and it also really emphasizes the lighter pieces in the middle and ends, plus it breaks up the color from looking stripe-y. The chop on this cut is all over the place! The ends are bold, and some are even pet dragged taped, so it looks like someone really went to town with the point cutting, but somehow managed to know when to take a break. I styled this look with just some sea salt spray, and fingers would be super easy on hair that’s medium density and on this hair.
#24 Sandy Blonde Bob with Tousled Waves
Sandy neutrals are the most ideal hue for premium casual. It’s not platinum and it’s not gold. It’s that color where it appears natural (even though it isn’t). Roots are slightly darker and even when it’s really grown out, it helps to maintain the look because you can avoid the hunt for a straight line every six weeks. The wave pattern is loose and I believe this is done by a few quick bends with a straightening iron. Either that or her hair dries like that. This is a color that looks good anywhere from four to six weeks.
#25 Cropped Brunette Bob with Piece-y Bangs
Most people would assume it would be too short for their liking, but they plan to go even longer. This style will sit around the ears with some length left up top, as well as the bangs. The difference between the long bangs and short sides creates some definition. The color chosen is a chocolate brown which is a decent color choice. With this type of length, the color should be secondary, and the cut should be the main focus. I know so many people try to counter a big chop with a big color change, and it just becomes too much. This demonstrates that an intentional cut with one good color choice is the boldest statement.
#26 Soft Dark Bob with Sun-Kissed Movement
This bob haircut will look great when illuminated with natural light because the colorist placed color considering the effects of various brightness levels. The color is an espresso brown, and in the mid-lengths, there is a slight warmth hint that s perfectly subtle and adds the illusion of dimension without being too highlighted. The ends of the cut appear to have a natural flip, suggesting that the stylist didn’t have to work against that natural texture. I really appreciate when that is the case because it means the client will only have to do a tiny bit to recreate this look, and in this case, it is likely that the client will have to do nothing.
#27: Textured Brunette Bob with Subtle Layers
This cute bob haircut is trendy, hitting at the collarbone, with a light layer to add movement and flow. This style works for fine to medium hair as well as most even oval and heart face shapes. This variated brunette color adds depth and dimension and the soft messed up finish gives a refined but still chill look. For a styling use light mousse to bring out the texture and then use a flat iron to add some waves. This is wonderful for a relaxed and effortless look! Perfect for a fresh modern update!
#28: Warm Beige Blonde with That Effortless Bend
I love this color! That beige blonde is neither yellow nor ashy, just warm and classy. The waves here aren’t too “done” and that’s what makes it all come together! It’s that kind of texture that you’d get when you spritz some French texturizing spray in and just let it be while you enjoy your coffee. If your hair is finer and shorter hair has you fearing, this is an excellent reference photo to bring in because it really illustrates how a bob at this length can actually make fine hair look like it has so much more going on, rather than less.
#29: That Understated Highlight Placement
I really enjoy how the highlights aren’t screaming at you, instead they are sitting quietly and making everything look a little more interesting. The slight wave in the hair gives it bounciness that makes it feel more alive, and honestly, that is the difference between a bob that looks like a helmet and one that looks like hair you actually want to run your fingers through. I also really love this length, just above the shoulders. I love it because it gives you room to tuck it behind your ears or not and it still looks intentional. You will want to keep up with the trims though, maybe every six weeks because the splits lose their magic pretty fast.
#30: Jawline Length with Real Texture
Okay so this is shorter than most people think, hitting just above the jawline, but personally, when I see someone with natural waves or movement in their hair, I think this is the length where that texture gets to shine the most. Longer bobs tend to weigh down the natural movement and you end up flat ironing it anyway, but at this length, everything just bounces and lives and does whatever it wants. You might need a product or two to keep the frizz controlled on the humid days, but the haircut is doing most of the work and that’s exactly what you want.
#31: Soft Layers That Actually Move
The skill in layering in this cut is so masterful that the imprecision is nearly invisible, and that is the intention. Each layer has a soft graduation, so the pieces will fall independently to create texture rather than uniformity. The warm tones are beautiful, like honey when it is warmed in the sun. For those with thick hair, this silhouette may be less easy to maintain because it can become volumized pretty quickly, but if your hair is fine to medium density then this is a style that I really mean you can put minimal effort into and it will look great, and I don’t often say that.
#32: Curly Bob That Actually Commits to the Curl
Curls and waves can be embraced, and I teach that to many of my clients. They see the value in cuts that feature their curls. For example, the curls here are not an afterthought. The cut is designed for the curls and shaped so that it relaxes into the curl and sits that way. This is working with the design instead of against it with a straight-hair vision. A volumizing mousse is going to be needed if fine hair is going to be cut this way and it will need to be diffused. If the hair is naturally textured, the cut does all the work and it will look great.
#33: Tousled and Polished at the Same Time
Here you can truly appreciate the talent of the stylist and their knowledge of the client’s hair. The dirty tousled look is deceptively casual and unkempt, while cleverly concealing the carefully placed precision layers around the face. That slight touch of layering stops the look from being truly messy and shifts the style into a cute and polished look. For fine hair, this kind of casual movement is particularly good at creating the illusion of fullness everywhere. The length is also perfect, as it will entail very little styling and upkeep.
#34: Curls with a Soft Fringe, One of My Favorites
I love this combination, because the fringe softens the look, and the curls provide life and personality to the cut. It works best on medium to thick hair as you need enough density to support both the fringe and the curl without either one falling flat. If your hair is on the finer side, you can do this, but be prepared to be more intentional with your styling. A curl defining cream is suggested for that separated look you are trying to achieve. This length allows natural curls to spring up in the best way and keeps it all feeling fresh.
#35: Beachy Without Trying Too Hard
The beachy waves may look like you spent time curling your hair, but these ones look like you just got back from the beach. The difference comes down to the cut and placement of the waves. The ends are not blunt which gives a more staged look, but with this looks you end up creating a more casual look. Most face shapes can pull off this length easily, and even though I usually don’t say this about hair cuts, with this one it is actually true.
#36: Volume and Fringe Done Right
The fringe is most of the focus here. It’s soft enough that it doesn’t look too harsh, but it still makes some kind of statement. The volume on the sides also helps to create a nice shape overall. I won’t lie, this is a color that needs a lot of maintenance. That lighter, somewhat warm blonde is super nice, but if you don’t go to your toning appointments, it will start looking brassy and grown out before you want it to. So if you want to come in and just sit and do nothing for the next three months, this is probably not your cut. But if you don’t mind all the maintenance, this color just <3.
#37: Jawline Layers That Frame Everything Perfectly
A bob that hits right on the jawline provides a nice effect of pulling focus to the eyes and cheekbones, especially with face framing layers, without being too obvious about it. I love the cut and how light and airy it is; it never feels like a cut is just there to sit, and everything has a purpose. If you wanted to add some depth, I think a subtle balayage would be gorgeous with this shape, but even a single process color would be good. The cut is really doing a lot, but the color doesn’t take away from it either. That said, you are going to need regular trims to keep those layers from growing out into a shapeless blob; just the trade off with precision cuts.
#38: Bangs and Loose Curls, a Really Good Pairing
Whether a style will look great or simply weird can be hard to gauge. While curls do aid in relieving possible tension from the jaw (especially those with more defined or prominent features), this style is clearly on the favorable side of the spectrum. I also love how modern and relaxed the loose curls look. Those with fine hair will need to add some texture in order to achieve this much volume. A dry texturizing spray will do the trick. Those with hair of medium density are already halfway there! It is so versatile and can easily be worn to dinner, or even while running errands, which I think is the ultimate test to see if a style is working!
#39: Layers and Fringe with a Little Edge
This design incorporates layers, and gives an impression of a young playful aesthetic. She has natural waves that are more towards a soft styling which lays and moves in a flowing way, rather than a sculpted look that comes from tons of heated tools and products. She has fine texture hair, and this cut is amongst the best for that because the layers give the illusion of more thickness and the fringe brings some volume in that area instead of everything falling down flat against the face. Also, just a reminder to keep your fringe trims to three to four weeks or else it’ll start poking you in the eyes and it will look very messy.
#40: Clean and Simple with Just Enough Wave
This style shows that not every bob has to have loads of gimmicks. It’s sleek and jaw-length with the perfect amount of wave to keep it interesting. I personally think that cuts like this are underrated. They look simple in a photo but IRL they move beautifully. They also give really nice framing to the face which longer styles just won’t give you. It’s true that if you have stick straight hair you will have to spend a couple minutes with a flat iron to get that wave but once you get the hang of it, it will really won’t take long at all.
#41: A Bob That Wears Well All Week
Please remember to consider how this style will look on day three as well when considering this cut. With bobs, the real challenge is how well it keeps its shape and movement after a few days of no washing. I appreciate that I can get this cut and the layers will grow out in a way that is not choppy to the style. I know that not everyone is able to come in every six weeks and, and they shouldn’t have to. There is a lot of warmth in the color, which helps me as the wearer of the style to not feel like it is too short. The length being what it is makes it so that on lazy days you can just sort of pull it behind your ears and in will still look nice.
#42: Soft Bangs That Actually Complement the Cut
I’ve noticed many bobs with bangs seem like the bangs are an afterthought. This is one of the few cuts where you can tell the bangs are an intentional part of the design. The tousled texture is also really good for creating volume, which fine to medium hair really benefits from. The bangs frame the face without hiding it, which most people struggle with. This style is shoulder length, which tends to work best for round and oval faces. I think it’s the length and the way the bangs break up the forehead that make it so good. It does require a commitment to regular trims, but I think it is worth it.
#43: Copper Tones That Change Everything
The copper color is stunning, not just for the picture, but in real life. The warmth it brings to the skin is unlike anything else, and definitely something to see for yourself, in person. The cut is quite simple, a medium bob with soft waves and textured layers. But that color takes it to a different level. I won’t lie, copper is one of those colors that will fade a lot faster than you expect it to. If you go this route, plan on using a color depositing conditioner in between appointments, or you will probably be disappointed. But the warmth the color brings to the skin is incredible, so it is hard to beat.
#44: Layered Volume Without the Bulk
Your hair has layers that create movement and volume without adding thickness in certain places. Also, hair like yours gets transformed with a cut like this, as it now has shape and dimension instead of being completely one length and flat. The waves also help with that shape. I think for this style a volumizing blow dry spray would definitely be a good idea to achieve a more salon-fresh look not just a bedhead look. The length is also really nice and it will look good and be easy to maintain during every season.
#45: A Modern Shape with Some Attitude
What I appreciate about the bob is that it seems more intentional than the others on the list, particularly with how the edges of the layers are cut. The haircut also conveys a sense of confidence and ends up looking really polished. The precision of the cut is highlighted by the straight hair. When there’s curls and waves, you don’t get to see the good work that went into shaping and structuring it, but with straight hair it really showcases all that effort. Just a heads up that this haircut is going to need some upkeep every 5-6 weeks so you don’t end up with that awkward in-between look when it grows out.
#46: Choppy Ends with Perfectly Placed Highlights
The Bob’s style and personality come from the choppy texture, and the highlights help create the perfect framing face effect without giving you a full foil from 2008. If you want to feel like you have short hair without fully committing to something above the jaw, this is a super option since it sits at the shoulders and has enough length to pull back if you need to. It will give you a fuller look if you have fine to medium hair since that choppiness will all add to the visual texture. You’ll probably want to run a flat iron through the ends, though, so the defined pieces aren’t just frizzy.
#47: Curly Texture with Really Beautiful Movement
A well-cut curly haircut has the amazing ability for each curl to act independently from each other while working with the rest of the curls. Well, that’s what’s going on here. The layers are so subtle that they do not create awkward shelf formations, but rather give each curl the freedom to play around the shape. The jawline length is perfect to show off the texture. For round and heart-shaped faces, this style contours the features beautifully and finishes just at the right place to avoid adding width, which is often the curly haircut. You want something to define the curls and control the frizz, but this is, in essence, a wash and go haircut, which is what I love the most.
#48: Soft Fringe with Texture That Lives and Breathes
This one has a soft and wispy fringe as opposed to a heavy one, which I almost always prefer because thick bangs on a textured bob tend to look dated really fast. There is a certain lightness to the whole cut and wavy hair like this naturally catches movement without a lot of coaxing. With this style, medium density is the sweet spot because you need enough hair to create that fullness, but not enough to tip the balance into a volume management situation. You’ll probably want a sea salt spray or something similar to keep the texture defined throughout the day, but with the low maintenance cut, the goal is always effort-free.
#49: Copper Curls at the Chin, Yes Please
I love both the bob and the curly bob, so when I see a combination like this, I’m pretty much sold without any further examination of the cut. Although the cut is indeed spectacular. The chin length hits at the right spot to showcase the curl pattern without the hair getting too big and wide and the copper tone gives everything a warmth and richness that is gorgeous on a variety of skin tones. Textured styles, in my opinion, are worth the commitment. They will always require maintenance to keep the curls defined and the colour interior, but I believe it is totally worth it when you factor in how good this look is. This is your sign if you have natural waves or curls and you have been contemplating going shorter with warmer tones.
#50: Dark and Rich with a Fringe That Works
A deep color on a bob hairstyle looks very classy and the bangs help keep the look from being too stiff. Heart-shaped faces are complemented by chin-length bobs and bangs because the chin-length bob draws attention to the jaw while the bangs cover the forehead and balance out the face. For thick hair, make sure the layers aren’t too thick by adding a lot of texturizing and thinning. This shape looks best with fine or medium hair. I always say that a dark color is way more low maintenance than a blonde and people always seem to ignore that.
#51: Soft Waves and Highlights That Play Together
I love the depth in these highlights, especially because they were placed in the mid-lengths and ends. That way the grow-out will look more subtle and will not look stripy in a few weeks. The soft waves are also really nice with this highlighting technique because they provide more contrast and variation in the reflection of light on the colors, and overall it looks very effortless. This color is perfect if your hair is fine to medium since it creates the illusion of having a fuller head of hair, and the waves provide a lot of movement, giving you a lot of dimension without your hair having to do much at all.
#52: Subtle Layers, Big Impact
I prefer cuts with subtler layers and where those layers are used to create movement as opposed to layers that are saying look at me I have layers. This bob does exactly that. It bob sits above the shoulders and is super neat, but the texture and graduation in the cut mean it will never be flat and boxy. The shape is really nice on fine to medium hair and the length and softness at the sides is ideal for oval and heart-shaped faces. It highlights your best features without bringing attention to them. Regular trims are a requirement here as the shape relies on the ends being sharp/high quality and for this to maintain its appearance they will need to be about 6-7 weeks apart.
#53: Waves and Bangs, the Whole Package
An example of a hairstyle that integrates all of its aspects well is this one. The design uses its bangs, waves, and ends to create an effortless look. In practice, achieving this effect through shear clumsiness would take a good amount of skill. The bangs add texture and volume to the cut while also framing the face. For this style, the relaxed waves add a lot of movement. Also, the length is perfect for easy styling and doesn’t feel like a case of just “growing it out.” This style air dries gorgeously if you’ve got waves in your hair. If you’ve got straight hair, then a quick curl in the mid-lengths will do the trick. Make sure to trim those ends regularly, though. The choppy, textured ends that look cool and fresh can quickly look sloppy and scraggly.
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