Here are 40 stunning short hairstyles for women over 40 that you can mix and match for your new look!
Most women over 40 say that they are way more confident than they were in their 30s. With that being said, your 40s is the best time to explore new hairstyles to express who you are! It’s no longer about the trends and definitely not about fitting in.
It’s all about the confident fabulous YOU.
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Blondie
Q&A with style creator G. Michael Salon
G. Michael Salon, Indianapolis, IN
How would you describe this look and what’s your favorite thing about it?
This is the perfect lived-in look that everyone is craving right now! This cut and style is also one of our favorites to design because it looks gorgeous, trendy and doesn’t take a huge commitment in the morning to flawlessly re-create.Which products would you recommend to help create and maintain this look?
To create this fun, flirty look, I recommend using the Oribe Apres Beach Spray. This spray doesn’t contain ANY salt like most beach sprays, so it won’t leave your hair feeling dry or sticky. To recreate these carefree tresses, simply spray the Apres Beach into wet hair, tousle, and let air-dry. For added texture, this product can also be used on dry hair or to create your second-day style.What type of person would this look work best for?
This cut and style can be worn by anyone craving beautiful, lived-in locks. The stylist can modify the length to frame the face or achieve this look with different hair textures as well. Rocking this style will no doubt bring out any woman’s fun side!What’s your best tip for someone who’s considering this look?
Go for it! This style is fun, easy to maintain and gives you a relaxed yet fashionable look. This look is perfect for anyone craving a new style or a new beginning. -
Theresa
Written by Shannel Mariano
This chic bob is styled with a deep side part that gives it an asymmetric look.
How To Style:
- Apply a styling product to damp hair.
- Give the hair a deep side part using a comb.
- Blow dry the hair using a styling brush.
- Smooth sections of hair using a flat iron.
Recommended Products:
Caviar Style Satin Rapid Blowout Balm smooths the hair and protects it from heat while giving it shine and condition.
Best Face Shape and Hair Type:
All face shapes with hair that is medium in texture and density will suit this hairstyle best.
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Pat
Written by Shannel Mariano
The length of this sexy haircut is pretty much the same all over and is styled with a lot of texture.
How To Style:
- Apply a styling product to damp hair.
- Blow dry the hair with a styling brush.
- Smooth sections of hair with a flat iron.
- Apply a styling product for texture.
Recommended Products:
Caviar Style Concrete Extreme Definition Clay gives the hair texture.
Best Face Shape and Hair Type:
Oval face shapes with hair that is medium in texture and density will suit this hairstyle best.
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Susan
Written by Shannel Mariano
This super feminine hairstyle features big, bouncy, feathery curls.
How To Style:
- Apply thermal protection to dry hair.
- Set sections of hair in hot rollers.
- Once they have cooled, remove the rollers and comb through curls with your fingers.
- Set the style with a finishing spray.
Recommended Products:
Caviar Perfect Iron Spray protects the hair from thermal irons up to 450 F.
Best Face Shape and Hair Type:
Heart face shapes with hair that is medium in texture and density will suit this hairstyle best.
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Doreen
Written by Shannel Mariano
Since this sleek and stunning haircut’s graduation/stack has a steep angle, it gives volume at the crown area instead of the occipital bone area.
How To Style:
- Apply a styling product to damp hair.
- Blow dry the hair with a styling brush.
- Further smooth the hair with a flat iron.
- Apply a product for shine.
Recommended Products:
Alterna’s Bamboo Kendi Dry Oil Micromist Spray gives the hair a weightless shine while taking out frizz.
Best Face Shape and Hair Type:
All face shapes with hair that is medium in texture and density will suit this hairstyle best.
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Lori
Written by Shannel Mariano
This trendy short haircut and style is tighter and shorter on the sides, and longer and bigger on top.
How To Style:
- Apply a styling product to damp hair.
- Blow dry the hair with a styling brush.
- Apply a product to keep the hair on the sides down and to add texture and height to the hair on top.
- Set the style with a finishing spray.
Recommended Products:
Caviar Style Concrete Extreme Definition Clay gives hair texture and definition.
Best Face Shape and Hair Type:
Wider face shapes with hair that is medium in texture and density will suit this hairstyle best.
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Cathy
Written by Shannel Mariano
This asymmetrical haircut and style is a pixie on one side, and gradually gets longer into a bob on the other side.
How To Style:
- Apply a styling product on damp hair.
- Blow dry the hair with a styling brush.
- Smooth the hair with a flat iron.
- Apply a product for shine.
Recommended Products:
Alterna Bamboo Smooth Anti-Breakage Thermal Protection Spray smooths, repairs and protects hair from thermal heat.
Best Face Shape and Hair Type:
All face shapes with hair that is medium in texture and density will suit this hairstyle best.
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Leslie
Written by Shannel Mariano
This high volume haircut is short on the sides and longer on top for a face-slimming effect.
How To Style:
- Apply a styling product to damp hair.
- Blow dry hair on the crown with a round brush, lifting up to create volume.
- Blow dry the rest of the hair with a styling brush.
- Tease hair on the crown area.
- Set the style with a finishing spray.
Recommended Products: Alterna Caviar Anti-Aging Thick & Volume Mousse gives the hair serious volume.
Best Face Shape and Hair Type:
Wider face shapes with hair that is medium in texture and density wear this look best.
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Erin
Written by Shannel Mariano
This haircut is as short as a pixie would be just in the back, but gradually gets longer in the front. It is styled with messy stylish organic waves.
How To Style:
- Apply thermal protection to dry hair.
- Wrap sections of hair with a curling wand.
- Apply a product for texture.
- Set with hairspray.
Recommended Products:
Caviar Perfect Iron Spray protects hair from the heat of irons up to 450 F.
Best Face Shape and Hair Type:
Oval face shapes with hair that is medium in texture and density will suit this hairstyle best.
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Judy
Written by Shannel Mariano
This flattering haircut is short as a pixie on the back, and gradually turns into a bob in the front. It is styled straight and with texture.
How To Style:
- Apply a styling product to damp hair.
- Smooth longer pieces with a flat iron.
- Apply a product for shine.
Recommended Products:
Alterna’s Bamboo Smooth Anti-Breakage Thermal Spray smooths, repairs and protects hair.
Best Face Shape and Hair Type:
Wider face shapes with hair that is medium in texture and density will suit this hairstyle best.
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Gloria
Written by Shannel Mariano
This is a universally flattering long layered bob that is shorter in the back and longer in the front.
How To Style:
- Apply a styling product to damp hair.
- Blow dry the hair straight with a styling brush.
- Smooth the hair with a flat iron.
- Apply a product for shine.
Recommended Products:
Caviar Style Satin Rapid Blowout Balm smooths the hair and protects it from heat, while giving it shine and condition.
Best Face Shape and Hair Type:
Wider face shapes with hair that is medium in texture and density will suit this hairstyle best.
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Sexy Fringe
Written by Shannel Mariano
Women usually ask for bangs to hide wrinkles and they typically ask for them to look like the type of bangs most women get to hide wrinkles — straight across and wispy. Those bangs do cover wrinkles, but they also send a message that you are hiding something!
That look is also very dated which can actually age you. Why not get a different and more stylish type of fringe, one that’s primary purpose isn’t just to hide wrinkles, but to actually express your style? This long, lash-grazing fringe sweeps stylishly across the model’s forehead and is beautifully textured.
How To Style:
- Apply a styling product to wet hair.
- Blow dry the hair with a styling brush.
- Apply thermal protection to hair.
- Smooth ends with a flat iron.
- Apply a product for texture.
- Set the style with a flexible hold spray.
Recommended Products:
Alterna’s Perfect Iron Spray protects hair from the heat of irons up to 450 degrees.
Best Face Shape and Hair Type:
Longer face shapes with any hair type will suit this hairstyle.
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Organic Waves
Written by Shannel Mariano
Organic waves are more youthful compared to structured perfect curls. They seem softer, more natural, more free, and most of all, more on trend!
How To Style:
- Apply thermal protection to hair.
- Wrap sections of hair around a medium barrel iron.
- Shake hair with hands to loosen up the curls.
- Set the hair with a flexible hold spray.
Recommended Products:
Alterna’s Caviar Working Hairspray gives a long lasting flexible hold while adding fullness and shine.
Best Face Shape and Hair Type:
All face shapes with hair that is medium in texture and medium in density will suit this hairstyle.
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Deep Side Part
Written by Shannel Mariano
A deep side part gives short to medium hair lengths an asymmetric look. It immediately changes your look without having to do much!
How To Style:
- Apply a styling product to hair.
- Blow dry the hair with a styling brush.
- Smooth the ends with a flat iron.
- Apply a serum for shine.
Recommended Products:
Alterna’s Bamboo Luminous Shine Mist gives hair a mirror-like shine while eliminating frizz and flyaways.
Best Face Shape and Hair Type:
All face shapes with any hair type will suit this hairstyle.
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Soft Waves
Written by Shannel Mariano
Anything soft and touchable will always be more youthful than structured, stiff hairstyles. This hairstyle has beautiful soft and shiny waves just at the ends of the hair.
How To Style:
- Apply a styling product to hair.
- Blow dry the hair with a large round brush.
- Apply thermal protection to hair.
- Curl the middle to the ends of sections of hair with a large barrel iron.
- Set the hairstyle with a flexible hold spray.
Recommended Products:
Bamboo Silk-Sleek Brilliance Cream is a leave-in cream that nourishes the hair, giving it healthy looking shine and radiance. It also eliminates frizz and flyaways!
Best Face Shape and Hair Type:
All face shapes with hair that is medium in texture and density will suit this hairstyle bess.
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Tousled Bob
Written by Shannel Mariano
Bobs are so chic, modern, and stylish. This would definitely be the power suit of hair! On days we want to feel a little more feminine, organic soft waves are the perfect finish for a bob.
How To Style:
- Apply a styling product to hair.
- Blow dry the hair with a medium round brush.
- Apply thermal protection to hair.
- Wrap sections of hair around a medium barrel iron.
- Run fingers through the hair to loosen up the curls.
- Set the style with a flexible hold spray.
Recommended Products:
Bamboo Volume 48-Hour Sustainable Volume Spray is “clinically proven” to increase volume by 105%. What I love most about it is that it doesn’t leave hair stiff or shiny.
Best Face Shape and Hair Type:
All face shapes with hair that is medium in texture and density will suit this hairstyle best.
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Touchable Volume
Written by Shannel Mariano
This hairstyle has a lot of volume and is even teased up a bit, but it remains very soft, feminine and touchable. The volume, fullness and softness of this hairstyle makes it very youthful.
How To Style:
- Apply a styling product to hair.
- Blow dry volume into the hair using a large round rush.
- Tease the hair using a teasing comb.
- Set the teasing with a firm hold spray.
- Curl the hair using a large barrel iron.
- Loosen the curls by gently running fingers through the hair.
- Set the style with a flexible hold spray.
Recommended Products:
Bamboo Volume Uplifting Root Blast is a root booster that gives hair long lasting volume. It’s lightweight and doesn’t make hair stiff or sticky.
Best Face Shape and Hair Type:
All face shapes with hair that is medium in texture in density will suit this hairstyle best.
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Long Bob with Face Framing
Written by Shannel Mariano
Add some softness around the face by adding some face framing layers. It doesn’t always have to start at the chin or be really short. Even some longer face framing layers can soften a look!
How To Style:
- Apply a styling product to damp hair.
- Blow dry the hair smooth with a styling brush.
- Smooth the middle to the ends of the hair using a flat iron.
- Set the style with a flexible hold spray.
Recommended Products:
Caviar Perfect Blowout Crème creates a smooth, shiny blowouts with volume. It also cuts down on styling time and provides heat protection.
Best Face Shape and Hair Type:
All face shapes with hair that has medium texture and density will suit this hairstyle best.
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Asymmetric Chic
Written by Shannel Mariano
As we get older, our hair sometimes get finer and at that point, the best thing to do is to go shorter. That doesn’t mean that we should automatically go for a soccer mom bob. Try this super stylish asymmetric textured bob instead!
How To Style:
- Apply a styling product to hair.
- Blow dry the hair sooth with a styling brush.
- Apply thermal protection.
- Smooth the middle to the ends of each section with a flat iron.
- Apply a product for texture to the hair.
Recommended Products:
Bamboo Style Texturizing Body Boost Volumizing Liquid Powder easily and effortlessly adds volume and texture to hair.
Best Face Shape and Hair Type:
All face shapes with hair that is medium in texture and density will suit this hairstyle best.
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Cherry Red Asymmetry
Written by Shannel Mariano
These bold, bright red pieces and asymmetric cut come together create a really stylish look.
How To Style:
- Apply a styling product to wet hair.
- Blow dry the hair with a styling brush.
- Smooth the hair with a flat iron.
- Set with a finishing spray.
Recommended Products:
When applied to wet and/or dry hair, Super Skinny Serum conditions, adds shine, and makes the hair smooth.
Best Face Shape and Hair Type:
Oval and heart face shapes with hair with any hair texture and density can achieve this look.
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Peek-A-Boo Blue
Written by Shannel Mariano
Here is another asymmetric haircut with bright color! This one has more layers in it with a fun color just peeking through the hair on the surface.
How To Style:
- Apply a styling product to wet hair.
- Blow dry the hair with a round brush.
- Smooth only the mid shaft to the ends of the hair.
- Add product for texture.
Recommended Products:
Shaping Cream adds amazing texture to hair!
Best Face Shape and Hair Type:
Heart and oval face shapes with hair with hair that is medium in texture and density can achieve this style.
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Princess Cut
Written by Shannel Mariano
Look like a royal with this classic Princess Diana-inspired haircut.
How To Style:
- Apply product to wet hair.
- Blow dry the hair with a round brush, directing the hair backwards.
- Set with a finishing spray.
Recommended Products:
HydroMist Blowout Spray gives a hair a nice and airy lightweight volume.
Best Face Shape and Hair Type:
All face shapes with any hair type can rock this style.
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Rocker Chic Pixie
Written by Shannel Mariano
This contemporary pixie haircut is short and tight on the sides and long and volumized on top.
How To Style:
- Apply product to wet hair.
- Blow dry the sides downward and flat against the head.
- Add volume to hair on top by lifting the hair up with a styling brush while blow drying.
- Add product to the hair for hold and texture.
Recommended Products:
Shaping Cream adds amazing texture to hair!
Best Face Shape and Hair Type:
Round face shapes with hair that is medium in texture and density can pull off this edgy style.
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Soft and Edgy
Written by Shannel Mariano
This hairstyle gives gorgeously soft baby blonde hair some edge with a drastic asymmetrical haircut.
How To Style:
- Apply a styling product to wet hair.
- Blow dry the hair with a styling brush.
- Apply thermal protection to the hair.
- Smooth with a flat iron.
Recommended Products:
Hot Off The Press protects the hair from the heat of iron and helps the style last longer.
Best Face Shape and Hair Type:
All face shapes with hair that is medium in texture and density can wear this hairstyle.
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The Anna
Written by Shannel Mariano
Get coiffed like the queen of fashion, Anna Wintour, with this sleek geometric bob.
How To Style:
- Add a product to wet hair.
- Blow dry with a styling brush.
- Smooth with a flat iron.
- Apply a serum for shine.
Recommended Products:
Gloss Drops by Paul Mitchell add a luminous shine to hair.
Best Face Shape and Hair Type:
Longer face shapes with hair that is fine to medium in texture and low to medium in density can wear this fashionable bob.
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Sleek and Textured
Written by Shannel Mariano
Who says you can’t have it all? Get sleekness AND texture all in one style with this cool look.
How To Style:
- Apply a product to wet hair.
- Blow dry hair with a styling brush.
- Smooth pieces in front and on the sides with a flat iron.
- Use a product to spike up the hair on the crown area.
- Set with a finishing spray.
Recommended Products:
Shaping Cream will give hair texture and medium hold with a semi-matte finish.
Best Face Shape and Hair Type:
Wider face shapes with hair that is medium in texture and density can wear this fun style.
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Wavy Disconnection
Written by Shannel Mariano
Style and fun shouldn’t end at 40. This asymmetric and disconnected haircut makes that statement!
How To Style:
- Apply product to wet hair.
- Blow dry the hair with a styling brush.
- Add smoothness and bend to the hair with a flat iron.
- Apply a product for texture.
- Set with a finishing spray.
Recommended Products:
Spray Wax is a wax in a can. It allows for an even and controlled distribution of texture.
Best Face Shape and Hair Type:
Wider face shapes with hair that is medium in density and texture can easily pull off this style.
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Airy Layers
Written by Shannel Mariano
This pretty hairstyle features volume and an airy texture that sweeps away from the face.
How To Style:
- Apply product to wet hair.
- Blow dry the hair with a round brush, directing the hair backwards.
- Set with a finishing spray.
Recommended Products:
HydroMist Blowout Spray gives a hair a nice and airy lightweight volume.
Best Face Shape and Hair Type:
Oval and heart face shapes with hair that is fine to medium in texture and low to medium in density can pull off this pretty look.
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Pixie Dust
Written by Shannel Mariano
This gorgeous pixie draws emphasis to its wearers delicate feminine features.
How To Style:
- Apply a product to wet hair.
- Blow dry the hair side to side and flat against the head using a styling brush.
- Part the hair to the side.
- Set the style with a finishing spray.
Recommended Products:
Fast Form is a cream gel that sculpts the hair the way you want.
Best Face Shape and Hair Type:
Oval and heart shaped faces with hair that is low to medium in density and fine to medium in texture can rock this pixie.
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Naturally Fabulous
Written by Shannel Mariano
Maximize the natural beauty of your curls and get this fabulous look!
How To Style:
- Apply product to wet hair.
- Twist hair sections of hair in different directions.
- Diffuse the hair until dry.
- Wrap sections of hair that need more curl around a curling wand.
- Create a deep side part.
- Pin the hair on one side of the head flat against the head.
Recommended Products:
Twirl Around is a crunch-free curl definer that is a mixture of what curly hair needs the most — moisture and hold!
Best Face Shape and Hair Type:
All face shapes with naturally curly hair can rock this look.
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Red Hot
Written by Shannel Mariano
Volume, texture, asymmetry and vibrant color…this look is sizzling hot!
How To Style:
- Apply product to wet hair.
- Blow dry the hair with a round brush.
- Add bend and more texture to the hair using a flat iron.
- Tuck one side behind the ear.
- Set with a finishing spray.
Recommended Products:
Extra-Body Sculpting Foam will make creating volume a breeze.
Best Face Shape and Hair Type:
Oval faces with hair that is medium in texture and density can pull off this red hot hairstyle.
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Geometric Bob
Written by Shannel Mariano
I love the play of geometry in this haircut! The perimeter of this bob is shorter in the front and longer in the back. It’s layers longer in the front and shorter in the back creating a very flattering style.
How To Style:
- Apply a product to wet hair.
- Blow dry the hair with a styling brush.
- Smooth the hair with a flat iron.
- Set with a finishing spray.
Recommended Products:
Sculpting Foam conditions the hair, gets rid of frizz, adds shine to the hair, and gives it a flexible hold.
Best Face Shape and Hair Type:
Oval and heart face shapes with hair that is fine to medium in texture and low to medium in density can wear this style.
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Bobbed Dimension
Written by Shannel Mariano
This gorgeous triangular bob is enhanced by its warm dimensional color.
How To Style:
- Apply product to hair.
- Blow dry the hair with a styling brush.
- Smooth the hair with a flat iron.
- Apply a serum to the hair.
Recommended Products:
Gloss Drops add shine and control frizz.
Best Face Shape and Hair Type:
All face shapes with any hair type can pull off this flattering look.
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Easy Texture
Written by Shannel Mariano
This look features a lot of short layers that easily allows the hair to be styled with tons texture.
How To Style:
- Apply a product to wet hair.
- Power dry the hair with fingers.
- Apply a product for texture.
Recommended Products:
Shaping Cream adds flexible texture to hair.
Best Face Shape and Hair Type:
Oval face shapes with any hair type can pull off this textured style.
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Sleek Bob
Written by Shannel Mariano
This sleek long bob features layers that are shorter in the back and longer in the front.
How To Style:
- Apply product to wet hair.
- Blow dry the hair with a styling brush.
- Apply thermal protection to the hair.
- Smooth with a flat iron.
- Set with a finishing spray.
Recommended Products:
Hot Off The Press is a thermal protection spray and a hairspray in one.
Best Face Shape and Hair Type:
All face shapes with hair that is medium to high in density and medium to coarse in texture can wear this bob.
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Crown Volume
Written by Shannel Mariano
The high graduation in the back of this cut gives it instant volume in the crown area. The layers being shorter in the back and longer towards the face make the hair naturally fall towards the face creating a vert flattering style.
How To Style:
- Apply a product to wet hair.
- Blow dry the hair with a styling brush.
- Smooth pieces of hair with a flat iron.
- Use a product to add texture to the hair.
Recommended Products:
Spray Wax is wax in aerosol form that allows you to have an even and controlled distribution of the product.
Best Face Shape and Hair Type:
Wider face shapes with hair that is fine to medium in texture and low to medium in density can wear this cool style.
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Piecey Pixie
Written by Shannel Mariano
The cut, color, and style of this look is ALL about texture.
How To Style:
- Apply a product to wet hair.
- Blow dry the hair with fingers, lifting the hair on top to encourage volume.
- Use a product and fingers to spike and detail the hair.
- Set with a finishing spray.
Recommended Products:
Reformer is a strong hold cream with a matte finish and is perfect for achieving this look.
Best Face Shape and Hair Type:
Wider face shapes with any hair type can wear this spiky ‘do.
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Long Layered Bob
Written by Shannel Mariano
This long bob has just enough layers to have some texture in the front, allowing the hair to keep most of its density.
How To Style:
- Apply a product to wet hair.
- Blow dry the hair with a round brush.
- Smooth the midshaft to the ends with a flat iron.
- Set with a finishing spray.
Recommended Products:
Hold Me Tight is a finishing spray that gives long-lasting hold without the crunch.
Best Face Shape and Hair Type:
Longer face shapes with hair that is fine to medium in texture and low to medium in density can wear this layered look.
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Wavy Bob
Written by Shannel Mariano
Bobs can be styled so many ways. This model has her bob styled with waves that sweep away from the face creating a very flattering and feminine look!
How To Style:
- Apply a product to wet hair.
- Blow dry hair with a round brush.
- Apply thermal protection to hair.
- Smooth and wave hair backwards with a flat iron.
- Set with a finishing spray.
Recommended Products:
Hold Me Tight is a flexible hold spray that keeps your hair touchable.
Best Face Shape and Hair Type:
All face shapes with any hair type can wear this wavy bob.
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Teased Bob
Written by Shannel Mariano
Another way to wear a bob is smooth with volume. This bob is has layers that fall below the occipital bone in the back and gradually get longer in the front.
How To Style:
- Apply product to wet hair.
- Blow dry the hair with a round brush.
- Smooth the hair with a flat iron.
- Tease the hair in the crown area.
- Set with a finishing spray.
Recommended Products:
Extra-Body Finishing Spray is perfect for holding teases!
Best Face Shape and Hair Type:
Wider face shapes with hair that is medium in texture and density can pull off this style.
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