If proof were needed that the box bob is the answer to adding springy volume to fine hair and definition to cheekbones, look no further than Hailey Bieber's brand new blunt bob. Playful, versatile and super flattering, it's now, thanks to Hailey, being chalked up as the latest iteration of the bob hairstyle to cause a stir in hair salons.
After the sliced bob, blunt bobs, shaggy bobs and the paper-cut bob, it's little surprise that stylists are welcoming a new take on the bob with open arms (and scissors). But what exactly is the box bob and how does it give your hair a much-needed lift?
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First off, the box bob is, as the name implies, a box-shaped bob that is cut with blunt ends, clean lines and no layers or graduation of any kind. Generally speaking, it sits above the shoulder or skims the jawline and is beloved for giving the illusion of volume on even fine hair.
"The box bob is the new face lift for your hair," declares Annie Redman at Larry King. She explains that if you are struggling with fine, flat hair, a textured bob like the box bob is a great option to create fullness and shape. "It can also look really sexy when styled with an undone wave," she adds.
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Perhaps the best thing about a box bob, though, is its versatility; it suits every face shape and can be cut in a specific way to complement your specific face. "You can add shape through the front with some grown out bangs if you have a longer face, whereas if your face shape is a little rounder, I recommend keeping more length through the front of the hair cut," Annie suggests.
According to hairstylist Adam Reed, this type of blunt bob is so popular because it's very low maintenance. “It is a classic,” he says, adding that it also works on all hair types. For him, “styling it to perfection is key so that it looks polished and conditioned.” In practice, this means adding definition to curls and using shine-enhancing products such as Arkive's The Good Habit Hybrid Hair Oil, which contains baobab and jojoba oils to give hair a dose of moisture and light-reflecting sheen.
Annie likes to add in a sexy tousled wave. "I love to style my bobs using the Dyson Corrale, creating a really soft bend in the hair, or I even feed the hair through the straightener to create an ‘S’ wave; this is more relaxed than using a tong," says Annie. "I always finish off with Larry King’s A Social Life For Your Hair to smooth out any flyaways and add extra texture." Annie says that if you prefer a sleeker look, the box bob will look just as good styled very straight and sleek a la Nina Nesbitt. "This always looks so effortless and stylish," she notes.
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Still hoping to add some extra volume to your hair? Those with thin hair often feel like there's little they can do to prevent their hair from looking limp and flat besides endless backcombing. Luckily, there are numerous tips and tricks to help you fake it, as proved by A-listers like Cameron Diaz, Sienna Miller and Keira Knightley. They may not have the thickest hair, but thanks to some strategic blowdrying, volume-boosting and thickening products and well-chosen cuts, no one need ever know.
From the best thin hair shampoos and hairstyle ideas, to updos and fake fullness, we've gathered tips from the best in the hair business so you'll be able to tame your fine hair in no time.
