Box bob: the trendy haircut that gives volume to straight hair

Some years ago he bob hairstyle it became a real lifeboat when it came to changing the look. An absolute trend that gained followers every step of the way when it came to both giving a twist to our image and cleaning up our hair so that it would grow stronger after the ravages of summer. More than 2.4 million posts on Instagram with the hashtag #bob haircut They testify that this hairstyle remains unbeatable if we want to dedicate ourselves to a comfortable, flattering hairstyle that does not require too much maintenance.

Of course, there is no single bob cut that we can succumb to, the shapes are modernized, growing and multiplying! If last year’s big winners were the blunt bob (at jaw height and with pointed ends), the wavy version or wavy bob and the sensual ‘French Bob’ (with thick “French” fringe, full volume and that tousled effect that falls in love), this year it’s the choppy bob and the box bob that lead the way. But of course, if you’re choosing between the two, you’ll need to weigh up whether you want a bolder alternative based on layers or a cut that, while being current, has some classic overtones and guarantees you’re playing it safe. That’s the first reason we stayed with the ‘box bob’the second is its power when it comes to generating volume in the hair in such a way that it becomes the favorite of straight hair that wants to gain visual volume and thickness.

What is the box bob haircut?

The box bob is a straight, mid-length cut, usually at or slightly below the jawline. It is a variation of the classic bob that is looking for in this case create a more defined and angular geometric shape around the face. It is a very flattering style, especially on fine hair, as it gives a greater sense of volume and creates an optical effect of thicker hair. In addition, the factions are emphasized,” he emphasizes. Monica dukedirector of seesay lounge in Santander.

This is how the ‘box bob’ is combed

But of course, once we have a haircut, how do we manage to style it for a hairdressing result? Mónica Duque dispels our doubts: ”It is a timeless style that offers us many possibilities. For instance, It looks great in combination with waves, because it emphasizes the volume even more. To start, I recommend texturing the hair, drying the roots with a wooden brush and using the hair dryer on minimum power and maximum heat to lift it up. The waves We can work with a curling iron, if we want them to be very marked, or with an iron, if we are looking for something softer. Then we brush with a wide-toothed comb to open the hair. The end area let’s smooth it.”

What kind of faces does the bob cut prefer?

That is another of the big questions that worries us. So it is always necessary to put yourself in the hands of an expert when it comes to cutting our hair if we do not want to end up in a hair drama. Beauty professionals know how to adapt this cut to our features, take into account the characteristics of our hair and recommend or advise against it. It’s a very versatile cut, but I especially recommend it in case of oval or round faces, because the straight line of the cut helps to balance and harmonize the facial features. Anyway, I would avoid it on women with very angular features and a pronounced jawbecause that would emphasize that effect even more,” emphasizes the director of the Seensay Salon.

Now that you have all the keys, do you dare to try a different look this winter?