It’s the power look among the many bob variations: the elegant bob. The ultra-smooth nineties bob is not only extremely cool, but also quite easy to style. STYLEBOOK explains which hair the cut works best for and what you should pay attention to when styling.
What is the elegant bob?
Ultra-smooth, with a sharp edge and, above all, polished with a polishing spray – this is how the Sleek Bob has been worn since the 90s – it was particularly popular with tough businesswomen then. Because while the flippy lob looks very feminine and the side-swept bob looks more after a day Beach look, this look exudes coldness and seriousness. It’s not for nothing that it has been the favorite hairstyle of US Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour for over 25 years.
Since the sleek bob is a classic bob style, the length should be somewhere between the petit bob and the clavi cut. Meaning: At least chin-length, but still short enough so that the hairstyle doesn’t touch the collarbone.
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Who is the trendy hairstyle?
Like most bob variations, the hairstyle suits just about everyone. It can be worn on an oval face with a strict center parting and on round or heart-shaped faces with a more playful side parting. Only women with angular facial features should think twice about the super smooth look, as the clean cut further emphasizes the distinctive facial features.
How to style the Sleek Bob
Women who naturally have very straight hair have undoubted advantages here: just ask the hairdresser to cut a smooth fringe and you’re done. Modeling creams and sprays with a polishing effect are ideal for making trendy hairstyles shine and taming unruly hair. Alternatively, accessories such as trendy headbands are also suitable for smooth bob styling. “Mad Men” actress January Jones shows how it’s done:
If you have wavy or frizzy hair, you need to use a straightener to get really smooth hair. Make sure you separate the smaller strands here – it takes longer, but provides the extra smooth effect. To keep the result as long as possible, you should use hairspray in addition to a polishing cream. This tames possible frizz and the hair does not start to wave again.
