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Last updated: May 31, 2017

The Sophisticated Bob

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Brush and detangle wet hair with the Olivia Garden Fingerbrush Hair Brush. Find the hair’s natural part.

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Section off the bottom layer of hair at the nape and pin the rest up with the Double Clip Petite. Blow-dry the hair under using a small NanoThermic Thermal Brush and blow dryer with a nozzle attachment.

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Move up toward the crown switching to a larger barrel size as hair gradually gets longer. Dry hair underneath at the root to create the bob and smooth the cuticle. Leave the brushes in the hair to lock-in curls as the barrel doubles as a hot roller.

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At the top of the head, dry upwards to lift roots and create body. For additional volume, blow-dry the top section in the opposite direction than it will be styled so that the roots have maximum lift.

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Use the CarboSilk Rat Tail Comb to tease the hair around the top of the head. Use the tail side to blend the teased sections.

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Use the Healthy Hair Combo Boar Paddle Brush to smooth out stray hairs and to give the bob its final look.

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Finished look. 

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The Sophisticated Bob

Although certainly not new, the bob is a true classic. And now there are tons of new approaches for styling them to make them sweet, chic and cool. The experts at Olivia Garden use a thermal brush and a blow dryer to create a voluminous, yet modern bob that is perfect for any face shape. Here’s how it’s done!

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HOW-TO STEPS

  • close formula
    1

    Brush and detangle wet hair with the Olivia Garden Fingerbrush Hair Brush. Find the hair’s natural part.

  • close formula
    2

    Section off the bottom layer of hair at the nape and pin the rest up with the Double Clip Petite. Blow-dry the hair under using a small NanoThermic Thermal Brush and blow dryer with a nozzle attachment.

  • close formula
    3

    Move up toward the crown switching to a larger barrel size as hair gradually gets longer. Dry hair underneath at the root to create the bob and smooth the cuticle. Leave the brushes in the hair to lock-in curls as the barrel doubles as a hot roller.

  • close formula
    4

    At the top of the head, dry upwards to lift roots and create body. For additional volume, blow-dry the top section in the opposite direction than it will be styled so that the roots have maximum lift.

  • close formula
    5

    Use the CarboSilk Rat Tail Comb to tease the hair around the top of the head. Use the tail side to blend the teased sections.

  • close formula
    6

    Use the Healthy Hair Combo Boar Paddle Brush to smooth out stray hairs and to give the bob its final look.

  • close formula
    7

    Finished look. 

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