Look, I’m beautiful connected to my lengthy hair. Despite listening to whispers of a brand spanking new bob development each unmarried day (no exaggeration), I’ve but to succumb to a shorter chop. It’s no longer that I do not to find them cute. I do! I swear! It’s simply that cropped strands ceaselessly require extra upkeep than weighty, Rapunzel-esque lengths—I’ve had bangs, so I do know this—and my wavy-curly hair is already beautiful fussy initially. The last item I need to do is tack on mins to my styling regimen.
That stated, there are some bob kinds that do not require such a lot repairs—dare I say they are easy? One specifically has me intrigued, because it fits just about each face form and appears even higher with an undone, messed up texture (win, win!). Behold, the boyfriend bob.
What Is the Boyfriend Bob?
“The boyfriend bob is a slightly boxier, more relaxed take on the classic bob,” explains professional hairstylist Franck Izquierdo, co-founder of IGK Hair Care. “It has a masculine edge to it but still feels super modern and wearable.” Hence the “boyfriend” moniker. Imagine a ’60s sq. bob with rather less emphasis at the geometric form; that imperfect nature is what is helping it topple over into “boyfriend” territory. “Think less polished, more effortless, and a little cool-girl undone,” Izquierdo provides. “It’s usually cut just around the chin or a bit longer with a blunt edge and minimal layering.”
The easiest phase? It fits each face form and hair kind. “Honestly, it’s pretty versatile. It looks amazing on oval, round, and heart-shaped faces, especially since the blunt lines help add structure,” stocks Izquierdo. “If someone has a longer face shape, they can always tweak the length or add subtle volume to create more balance.” A bit frizz (gasp!) in fact provides the boyfriend bob heaps of existence, which is especially why it is chatting with me for summer season; my hair usually has no bother taking a look fluffy.
Boyfriend Bob Inspiration
Laura Harrier is arguably the queen of the boyfriend bob.
So is Elsa Hosk, FWIW.
Wavy ends make the glance seem so laid-back.
I additionally love this fairly sleeker model.
A boyfriend bob with bangs simply is smart, even though one may argue that turns it right into a ’90s heartthrob bob. Semantics!
Ready for a boyfriend bob? “Tell your stylist you want a chin-length bob with a blunt cut and very light texture through the ends—nothing too layered or styled,” advises Izquierdo. “You want it to feel intentionally relaxed.” As for styling, he recommends a middle phase to in reality nail that easy “boyfriend” vibe. “But it also works if you prefer something slightly off-center,” he provides.
The Best Products for a Boyfriend Bob
IGK
Beach Club Volume Texture Spray
Izquierdo is fast to counsel his texturizing spray “for that effortless, matte wave.”
Curlsmith
Defrizzion Curl Reviving Wand
This easy-to-use curling wand has 4 interchangeable barrels to check other curl sorts. Let me inform you, it is a game-changer for curly and wavy hair.
Not Your Mother’s
Beach Babe Texturizing Sea Salt Spray
I additionally love this sea salt spray for some “undone” texture.
IGK
Good Behavior 4-In-1 Prep Spray
“Or if you want it sleeker, go for Good Behavior 4-in-1 Prep Spray to smooth and protect without losing the edge of the cut,” Izquierdo provides.