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Everything We Learned About Cutting Bobs In 2017

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Everything We Learned About Cutting Bobs In 2017

Yes, the bob was one of our fave haircuts that took over 2017—but there’s a fine line between cutting the trendy chop and the dreaded “mom” bob (sorry, moms!). That’s why we’re dishing out seven articles that break down the hottest tips, quickies and techniques from famous cutters like Anh Co Tran (@anhcotran) and Sam Villa (@samvillahair).

 

Anh Co Tran’s Bob-Cutting Technique

Celebrities popularize hair trends, but the actual “trendsetters” are the talented stylists behind the cuts and colors seen on all of today’s It-girls. So when stars like Demi Lovato or Sophia Bush want a cool, lived-in chop they head to Anh Co Tran,...

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2 Bob-Cutting Quickies From @domdomhair

We’ll keep this short and to the point—just like our favorite bob haircuts. Here’s how Dominick Serna (@domdomhair), a stylist at Chris McMillan the Salon, creates a graduated and layered bobby.

Read more

4 Tips To Avoid Giving Her A “Mom” Bob

Cutting: 4 Tips To Avoid Giving Clients The Dreaded "Mom" Bob

Don't get us wrong, moms are pretty awesome. But when your client comes in for a big chop, there's a good chance her end goal isn't to be #twinning with hers....

Read more

WATCH: 6 Bob Quickies From Anh Co Tran

Bobs are the classic, cool-girl cut—and when they’re created by Anh Co Tran (celeb stylist, L’Oréal Professionnel ambassador and co-owner of Ramirez Tran Salon), the chop is a guaranteed win.

Read more

WATCH: Cutting Layers + Adding Movement On A Short Bob Cut

So your short-haired client wants a new look, but isn’t willing to venture into pixie mode just yet. No problem. Ulta Beauty Chief Creative Director Nick Stenson took over our Facebook Live to give us an idea for updating an already-short style—and by adding lots of layers and a cool,...

Read more

Cut An Asymmetrical Bob Without Diagonal Lines

Eliminate the guessing factor when it comes to cutting asymmetrical bobs! Instead, Sam Villa has a tip that helps stylists maximize results and minimize effort. Here’s what we mean.  

 

 

Know This:

  • Asymmetry is a true diagonal line connecting the degree of shortness to the degree of length....

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4 Easy Mistakes That Can Ruin A Bob Cut

A bob haircut can be hard to get right, but sometimes, it's not the technique that throws off the end result, it's the little mistakes—like your posture or your client's—that can ruin the cut. Here are four common mistakes stylists make when cutting bobs and how to avoid them. ...

Read more

Anh Co Tran’s Bob-Cutting Technique

Celebrities popularize hair trends, but the actual “trendsetters” are the talented stylists behind the cuts and colors seen on all of today’s It-girls. So when stars like Demi Lovato or Sophia Bush want a cool, lived-in chop they head to Anh Co Tran,...

Read more

2 Bob-Cutting Quickies From @domdomhair

We’ll keep this short and to the point—just like our favorite bob haircuts. Here’s how Dominick Serna (@domdomhair), a stylist at Chris McMillan the Salon, creates a graduated and layered bobby.

Read more

4 Tips To Avoid Giving Her A “Mom” Bob

Cutting: 4 Tips To Avoid Giving Clients The Dreaded "Mom" Bob

Don't get us wrong, moms are pretty awesome. But when your client comes in for a big chop, there's a good chance her end goal isn't to be #twinning with hers....

Read more

WATCH: 6 Bob Quickies From Anh Co Tran

Bobs are the classic, cool-girl cut—and when they’re created by Anh Co Tran (celeb stylist, L’Oréal Professionnel ambassador and co-owner of Ramirez Tran Salon), the chop is a guaranteed win.

Read more

WATCH: Cutting Layers + Adding Movement On A Short Bob Cut

So your short-haired client wants a new look, but isn’t willing to venture into pixie mode just yet. No problem. Ulta Beauty Chief Creative Director Nick Stenson took over our Facebook Live to give us an idea for updating an already-short style—and by adding lots of layers and a cool,...

Read more

Cut An Asymmetrical Bob Without Diagonal Lines

Eliminate the guessing factor when it comes to cutting asymmetrical bobs! Instead, Sam Villa has a tip that helps stylists maximize results and minimize effort. Here’s what we mean.  

 

 

Know This:

  • Asymmetry is a true diagonal line connecting the degree of shortness to the degree of length....

Read more

4 Easy Mistakes That Can Ruin A Bob Cut

A bob haircut can be hard to get right, but sometimes, it's not the technique that throws off the end result, it's the little mistakes—like your posture or your client's—that can ruin the cut. Here are four common mistakes stylists make when cutting bobs and how to avoid them. ...

Read more