Unstoppable in hairstyle trends, the short square (OR ” bob shorts for English speakers) continues to seduce season after season. Worn straight or low-cut, smooth or curly, with or without bangs, it appeals to both stars and anonymous beauties, and it has character! Here’s everything you need to know about this hairstyle before making a hair appointment.
What is a short square?
Damien Boissinot, Hairstylist René Furterer who often sprays hairspray in the backstage of prestigious fashion shows (Vanessa Bruno, Victor&Rolf, Brioni, Vanessa Seward etc.), explains to to miss :
We start talking about a short square when we cut at the hairline, at the nape and above. The shorter square comes to earlobe level, Louise Brooks style.
As with the long square cousin, the stylist cuts into wet or pre-moistened hair, and uses scissors with long blades to limit the number of strokes and ensure a very straight and clean line. Layering and/or bangs can then be done to nearly dry lengths.
What face shape is the short bob suitable for?
Because it leaves little to the imagination, the short bob can be intimidating. However, a few well-aimed scissor strokes can adapt it to all face shapes, breaking the very straight lines if necessary, and giving it a more airy look thanks to the anti-helmet effect tapering.
What are the variants of the short square?
The short bob is worn full and smooth for a graphic look, but can also be layered or cut asymmetrically to break up its very straight lines. It especially enhances curly hair, to which it restores tone and dynamism. And if you like bangs, you can have fun with them: long, short, curtained or tapered, all styles work with the short bob.
Because it’s a straight cut, it supports strong shades perfectly. For Damien Boissinot, the short square allows you to have fun with ” a nice red, dark brown or polar blond [qui] give it even more character, and prevent it from falling into banality “.
Smooth short cut with center parting
Smooth short cut with bangs
The short curly bob
The short bob with long bangs
The short bob with tight curls
The wavy short bob
Curly short bob with bangs
Box weave short bob
The short and deep bob
The asymmetrical short bob
The short asymmetrical curl
How to style a short square?
As Damien Boissinot puts it so well, ” just because there isn’t a lot of length doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy it »! To style your short bob, you can let your hair air dry, straighten it with hot plates, get a wet look with gel or even create waves with a flat iron. Depending on your cut, you can also adorn your hair with a crown of braids or cornrows, a half ponytail, mini puffs or even space buns very fashion.
In terms of accessories, barrettes, headbands and scarves are on the menu to personalize your short bob.
The short bob with headband
The short bob with a twisted crown
The short braided square
The short bob with low line
The short square with the jewel bars
The short bob with space buns
The short bob with a braided crown
The short square with half tail
The short bob with flat bars
Short cut wet look
Source: Madmoizelle
Mary Crossley is an author at “The Fashion Vibes”. She is a seasoned journalist who is dedicated to delivering the latest news to her readers. With a keen sense of what’s important, Mary covers a wide range of topics, from politics to lifestyle and everything in between.
