I've always loved how playful yet delicate a soft blush tone can look on a classic lob. If you're used to sticking to natural blondes or brunettes, going for this muted pastel pink can feel like a whole new personality without being overwhelming! I styled it with gentle, loose bends away from the face to keep it feeling light and effortless rather than overly polished. It pairs perfectly with a minimal slip dress or your favorite cozy knit for that chic, dreamy aesthetic.
How to do this
1. Start by prepping clean, towel-dried hair with a thermal shield using the heat protectant spray with argan oil listed below to safeguard delicate pre-lightened strands.
2. Blow-dry using a round ceramic brush, lifting at the roots to build lightweight body and tucking the ends under gently.
3. Divide the hair into horizontal sections and mist lightly with the flexible hold hairspray listed below for flexible memory.
4. Take 1.5-inch sections and wrap them loosely around the 1.25-inch ceramic curling wand listed below, directing the front face-framing pieces back and away from your face to create an open curtain effect.
5. Leave the bottom inch of each strand uncurled to maintain that modern, relaxed lob silhouette.
6. Allow all curls to cool completely, then gently run your fingers through using the wide-tooth detangling comb listed below to transform tight ringlets into soft, effortless waves.
7. Finish by shaking a few spritzes of the dry texturizing spray listed below through the roots and mid-lengths to give that airy, lived-in separation.
A fun, high-contrast money piece look on a dark shoulder-length lob. I love pairing deep brunette hair with bright pop accents like this pastel pink because it instantly gives cool-girl edge without having to bleach your whole head. It’s super playful and frames the face in the best way possible.
How to do this
1. Start by sectioning off two clean, one-inch wide triangle sections right at the front hairline on either side of your center part using hair sectioning clips.
2. Lighten these front sections to a pale blonde level 10 using the hair lightening kit listed below, making sure to avoid overlapping onto the rest of your hair.
3. Once rinsed and dried, apply the pastel pink semi-permanent hair dye listed below evenly through the bleached front pieces and let it process according to instructions.
4. Prep all of your damp hair with the heat protectant spray listed below, then blow-dry smooth with a paddle brush.
5. Take a 1.25-inch curling iron and create soft, lived-in bends by loosely wrapping vertical sections away from the face, leaving the very ends straight.
6. Finish off the style by spraying the dry texturizing spray listed below through the mid-lengths and gently breaking up the waves with your fingers.
Nothing turns heads quite like a bold, bouncy red curly bob! I love how the deep side part lets the ringlets cascade across the forehead for that effortless retro glamour without weighing the shape down.
How to do this
1. Start on freshly washed, soaking wet curls after detangling thoroughly with a wide-tooth comb.
2. Rake a generous amount of the curl defining cream listed below from roots to ends to lock in hydration and reduce frizz.
3. Section the hair and apply the lightweight curl defining gel listed below using the praying hands technique, then scrunch upward to encourage bouncy spiral definition.
4. Create a deep side part while the hair is damp, gently arranging front curls forward to frame the face.
5. Attach a diffuser to your blow dryer, using the collapsible silicone diffuser listed below on low heat and medium airflow, cupping curls upward until 90% dry.
6. Once completely dry, break any remaining gel cast by gently scrunching out the crunch with a few drops of the nourishing curl hair oil listed below to add glossy shine and soft bounce.
I'm obsessed with this collarbone-grazing lob because it strikes the ultimate balance between low maintenance and super chic. The shadow root melt makes grow-out totally seamless, while those soft blonde ribbons brighten up your whole complexion. It takes barely ten minutes with a curling wand to style in the morning and holds up all day through errands, work, and date nights. Definitely give this cut and color a shot if you want an effortless glow-up!
How to do this
1. Start by prepping damp hair with a small amount of the heat protectant spray listed below to shield your strands and enhance smoothness.
2. Blow-dry using a round ceramic brush, lifting at the roots to build natural volume and curving the ends slightly under.
3. Using the 1.25-inch curling wand listed below, take vertical 1-to-2-inch sections starting from the mid-lengths, leaving the last inch of the ends out for an effortless bend rather than a tight curl.
4. Alternate the curl directions around the sides, but ensure the face-framing pieces are directed back away from your face.
5. Let the hair cool down completely, then rake through gently with your fingers or a wide-tooth comb to break up the waves.
6. Mist with the dry texturizing spray listed below at the roots and mid-lengths to give that lived-in, piecey texture.
7. Finish by running a drop of the lightweight hair styling oil listed below through the ends to seal in shine and control flyaways.
Oh, a sharp platinum blunt bob like this just screams high-fashion elegance! The clean lines and icy tone are so striking and bold. Would you dare to go this short and bright?
How to do this
1. Prep clean, towel-dried hair by applying a smoothing serum and heat protectant using the leave-in heat protecting blowout cream listed below.
2. Establish an exact, razor-sharp center part using the fine-tooth carbon tail comb listed below.
3. Blow dry in flat downward motions using a concentrator nozzle and a ceramic paddle brush to eliminate frizz and establish maximum sleekness.
4. Section hair into horizontal tiers starting at the nape. Take thin sections and glide a flat iron smoothly down each section using the titanium flat iron listed below, slightly curving inward at the very ends to mirror the jawline.
5. Dispense a tiny pea-sized drop of the lightweight finishing hair oil listed below between your palms and lightly smooth over flyaways and ends for mirror-like shine.
6. Lock in the immaculate silhouette and guard against humidity with a light veil of the anti-humidity flexible hold hairspray listed below.
I've always loved the contrast of ultra-clean icy platinum blonde paired with a punchy pop of neon color, and this look totally nails that cool-girl energy! Keeping the cut super blunt and razor-straight makes the vibrant pink tips look so deliberate and graphic. If bright magenta isn't your vibe, you could totally swap the ends for pastel lilac, electric blue, or even mint green to match your personal style!
How to do this
1. Start by washing and conditioning your bleached locks with a purple toning shampoo to keep that base completely bright and brass-free.
2. Prep towel-dried hair with the heat protectant spray listed below, making sure you distribute it evenly from roots to ends before blow drying straight with a paddle brush.
3. Section the bottom 2 to 3 inches of the hair and saturate the tips with a semi-permanent vivid magenta dye using a tint brush, gently feathering the upper edge with your fingers for a soft dip-dyed blend, then rinse cool once processed.
4. Once completely dry, divide the hair into clean, manageable horizontal sections and press through using the ceramic flat iron listed below to get that ultra-sleek, glassy finish.
5. Smooth down any flyaways at your sharp center part with a tiny drop of the lightweight hair serum listed below for maximum shine and polish.
Thinking about making a bold pastel move this season? This dreamy cotton candy pink lob gives you all the playful fairy vibes without losing an ounce of chic sophistication. With tumbling, touchable curls and tons of root lift, it completely transforms a classic collarbone cut into pure magic. Who wouldn't want to live their soft-glam daydream every single day?
How to do this
1. Start by prepping clean, damp hair with a lightweight styling mousse to build long-lasting volume and bounce.
2. Blow-dry using a round brush or a diffuser, lifting at the roots to maximize body, especially around the deep side part.
3. Apply a heat shield using the heat protectant spray listed below before reaching for any hot tools.
4. Take 1-inch sections and curl your hair using the 1-inch curling iron listed below, alternating curling directions towards and away from your face for that organic, bouncy texture.
5. Gently rake your fingers through the curls using the wide-tooth detangling comb listed below to soften them into airy waves.
6. Spritz throughout your mid-lengths and roots using the dry texturizing spray listed below to add grit, lift, and volume.
7. Finish by locking in the shape and keeping flyaways soft using the flexible hold hairspray listed below.
This icy platinum blunt bob is so sleek and chic, which makes it an absolute showstopper whether you're at work or heading out for dinner – I paired this with a simple black turtleneck and felt SO put-together all day!
How to do this
1. Start on freshly washed hair, applying a nickel-sized amount of smoothing hair primer and a few pumps of the heat protectant spray listed below from mid-lengths to ends.
2. Establish a deep side part aligned with the arch of your eyebrow using a fine-tooth tail comb.
3. Section the hair horizontally into manageable tiers, then blow-dry smooth with a ceramic round brush using the professional ionic hair dryer listed below to achieve high shine and a slight bevel at the ends.
4. For ultra-sleek glass hair finish, run through small one-inch sections using the tourmaline flat iron listed below at a moderate heat setting.
5. Direct the front swept section gently across the cheekbone, sweeping the ends inward.
6. Finish the look with a couple drops of the lightweight anti-frizz hair oil listed below for mirror-like platinum reflection and mist lightly with the flexible hold hairspray listed below to tame flyaways without stiffness.
Whenever I want that cool-girl, effortlessly undone look with an edge, this textured lob is my absolute favorite! The dark shadow root makes maintenance super easy + it looks incredible with leather jackets and a little wind in your hair.
How to do this
1. Start by prepping towel-dried hair with the texturizing sea salt spray listed below to encourage natural texture and separation.
2. Rough blow-dry using your fingers or a diffuser on low heat to preserve that effortless, lived-in wave.
3. Take a few random 1-inch sections and add quick bends using the 1.25 inch ceramic curling iron listed below, making sure to leave the ends straight for that undone, modern edge.
4. Shake out the waves completely with your fingers and mist the dry texturizing spray listed below from mid-lengths to ends for gritty volume.
5. Rub a dime-sized amount of the matte styling paste listed below between your palms and piece out the front face-framing strands to hold the wind-blown shape.
If you're thinking about chopping your hair into a bob for the season, this is seriously the cutest inspo!! The soft pastel peach tone paired with effortless beachy waves makes it look so dreamy and romantic + it's super easy to style in the morning.
How to do this
1. Start on freshly washed, damp hair and prep with the leave-in heat protectant spray listed below to shield your pastel color and lock in moisture.
2. Blow-dry hair with a medium round brush or simply rough-dry with your fingers, lifting at the roots to maintain natural, airy volume.
3. Divide your bob into horizontal tiers and use the 1.25-inch ceramic curling wand listed below to create relaxed S-bends, leaving the last half-inch of the ends straight for that chic, effortless finish.
4. Alternate the curl directions away from and toward the face, keeping the pieces framing your cheekbones swept gently outward.
5. Allow curls to cool completely, then mist generously with the dry texturizing spray listed below and rake through with your fingers or a wide-tooth comb to break up the waves into soft ripples.
6. Finish with a couple of drops of the lightweight shine hair oil listed below pressed into the mid-lengths and ends for a dreamy, sunset-worthy luster.
I love how effortless and chic a feathered bob looks, especially when it has that subtle outward flip at the ends! The soft, side-swept layers do an amazing job framing the cheekbones and jawline, making it super flattering on almost every face shape. Adding warm golden highlights over a light brown base gives it so much depth and makes styling it with a simple round brush look like a million bucks.
How to do this
1. Start with towel-dried hair and apply a quarter-sized amount of the lightweight volumizing mousse listed below from roots to ends for lift and movement.
2. Mist your strands thoroughly using the thermal heat protectant spray listed below to shield your hair during heat styling.
3. Using a medium ceramic round brush and blow dryer, lift sections upward at the crown to build body, rolling the brush through the mid-lengths.
4. When blow-drying the lower nape sections, roll the brush upward and outward to create that flirty, flicked-out edge.
5. Sweep the fringe forward and slightly to the side with the round brush, blowing dry on low speed to set a soft, wispy curtain effect.
6. Work a pea-sized dab of the pliable texturizing paste listed below between your palms and gently piece out the ends and face-framing layers.
7. Finish the style with an all-over mist of the flexible hold hairspray listed below to keep the movement natural without feeling stiff.
Are you loving the timeless, effortlessly chic bob vibe as much as I am? I added this classic glossy black bob to the list because it gives off such an elegant, dark academia aesthetic, don't you think?! You can pair it with a crisp button-down for that clean girl look, or tuck one side behind your ear with a cute clip to switch things up. It's so tidy and forever in style! Try it out and see how instantly put-together you feel.
How to do this
1. Start by washing the hair with a smoothing, hydrating shampoo and conditioner to ensure a silky, sleek foundation.
2. On damp, towel-dried hair, mist a lightweight heat protectant spray all over from roots to ends, using the Heat Protectant Spray listed below.
3. Blow-dry the bangs first using a fine-tooth comb or small paddle brush, directing the airflow straight down to keep them flat and neat across the forehead.
4. Blow-dry the rest of the hair in sections with a medium ceramic round brush, turning the ends slightly inward toward the jawline for that softly curved bob shape.
5. For a super smooth, glass-like finish, take thin vertical subsections and glide a flat iron through the lengths, giving a subtle under-curl turn at the bottom using the Ceramic Flat Iron listed below.
6. Warm two to three drops of lightweight hair serum between your palms and smooth it over the surface to tame flyaways using the Lightweight Smoothing Hair Oil listed below.
7. Finish by locking the shape with a gentle mist of flexible hold hairspray using the Flexible Hold Hairspray listed below.
Isn’t this pastel lavender lob totally dream-worthy?? A textured cut like this is the perfect way to wear playful fantasy colors without feeling weighed down. One thing I love about this hairstyle is that messy, side-swept flip that gives it instant effortless volume. You don't have to spend hours styling either—just a quick bend with an iron and some texture spray, and you're good to go!
How to do this
1. Start by bleaching the hair to an even, clean Level 10 platinum blonde base using the gentle hair bleaching kit listed below.
2. Deposit a semi-permanent pastel lavender toner using the pastel lilac semi-permanent hair color listed below, letting it process until you achieve an even cool purple hue.
3. Cut the hair into a textured collarbone-length lob, incorporating interior layers and point-cutting the ends to create a choppy, airy perimeter.
4. Apply a lightweight volumizing mousse to damp roots and mid-lengths using the root lift volumizing mousse listed below.
5. Blow dry with a medium ceramic round brush, lifting hair at the roots and flipping the deep side part over for instant volume.
6. Add subtle, effortless bends through random vertical sections using a flat iron or large barrel curling wand, leaving the tips straight.
7. Mist generously with the dry texturizing spray listed below and shake out the pieces with your fingers for a piecey, lived-in finish.
Nothing brings out an effortlessly cool, moody vibe quite like an emerald green textured lob! I'm completely obsessed with how the dark shadow root blends right into those rich forest green ends, giving you maximum grunge flair with totally manageable grow-out.
How to do this
1. Start by bleaching the mid-lengths and ends to a level 9 pale blonde while keeping your natural dark base at the roots for a seamless shadow root effect using the hair bleaching kit listed below.
2. Apply a rich emerald green semi-permanent direct dye using the deep emerald semi-permanent hair color listed below, blending it slightly up into the dark roots to create a smooth, blended root melt transition.
3. Cut the hair into a textured collarbone-length lob with jagged interior layers and heavily point-cut ends to give it lots of natural movement.
4. Prep damp hair with a lightweight styling mousse using the volumizing styling foam listed below and blow dry with a round brush, lifting at the crown to get maximum root height and a deep side part.
5. Use a flat iron or a wide-barrel curling wand to add quick, alternating loose bends throughout the mid-lengths, leaving the tips straight for that undone rock-and-roll vibe.
6. Shake out your waves and finish by misting generously with the dry texturizing spray listed below to add grit, piecey separation, and all-day volume.
Caramel and warm copper highlights painted onto a bouncy, curly bob. I've always loved how a little sun-kissed Pintura placement makes every single ringlet pop without losing the depth of darker roots. It's effortless, full of life, and that warm golden halo just completely lights up your whole face.
How to do this
1. Start on freshly cleansed, thoroughly conditioned, and damp hair after prepping with a leave-in conditioner listed below.
2. Section your curls into workable quadrants and apply a curl defining cream listed below from roots to ends, using the praying hands method to distribute evenly.
3. Work through each section in small sub-sections, finger-coiling each ribbon of curls to create ultra-defined 3C/4A ringlets around the crown and face framing bangs.
4. Mist a lightweight curl styling gel listed below over the top to lock in moisture, enhance definition, and prevent frizz while the curls form.
5. Attach a large diffuser bowl to your blow dryer, tilt your head gently from side to side, and cup the curls upwards on low heat and low air speed until 85-90% dry.
6. Once fully dry, dispense a few drops of a nourishing hair oil listed below between your palms and gently scrunch the curls to break the gel cast, then gently pick out the roots using an afro pick listed below to amplify maximum volume and bounce.
I think the high-contrast split dye look is one of the coolest ways to make a classic chin-length bob stand out! Pairing a stark jet black with an icy platinum blonde creates an instant dramatic statement, while the wavy texture and choppy baby bangs keep it feeling effortless and modern. You can wear this sleek and straight for a graphic edge or toss in some loose bends for an undone, lived-in feel.
How to do this
1. Start by parting the hair precisely down the center from the hairline all the way to the nape of the neck using a tail comb.
2. For the split-dye effect, isolate the left side and lighten it to a clean level 10 pale yellow using a dedicated hair lightening powder bleach kit listed below, then apply an icy cool toner to achieve the bright silver-white finish.
3. On the opposite side, apply a rich jet black semi-permanent or permanent color using the dark hair dye listed below, making sure to keep the center line completely clean to avoid bleeding.
4. Cut the length into a blunt chin-length bob, adding subtle texture through the ends, and snip a straight, piecey micro fringe across the brow line.
5. Prep the hair with the heat protectant spray listed below before styling with a flat iron or small curling wand to create subtle, undone 2A bends throughout the lengths.
6. Smooth the micro bangs straight down with a mini styling iron, and finish off by misting the dry texturizing spray listed below through the waves to create effortless separation and body.
I am completely obsessed with this bouncy, defined curly bob! The warm honey and caramel pintura highlights catch the light so beautifully and give every single spiral ringlet so much depth. If you have thick natural curls and want a cut that feels light, playful, and super stylish without weighing you down, this silhouette is pure perfection!
How to do this
1. Start by washing and deeply conditioning your hair with a hydrating, sulfate-free curl cleanser to build maximum moisture foundation.
2. On soaking wet hair, apply a generous amount of the curl defining leave-in cream listed below from roots to tips, using your fingers to rake and detangle.
3. Section by section, smooth a dime-sized amount of the strong hold styling gel listed below down each curl bundle, then gently finger-coil specific front and crown sections around your index finger to encourage tight, uniform ringlets.
4. Use the microfiber hair drying towel listed below to gently scrunch out excess water without creating unwanted friction or frizz.
5. Attach the professional collapsible curl diffuser listed below to your blow dryer, tipping your head side-to-side and diffusing on low heat and medium airflow until 90% dry.
6. Once the gel cast is fully set and dry, put 2-3 drops of the lightweight nourishing hair oil listed below between your palms and gently scrunch the curls to break the crunch, fluffing roots with an afro pick for dramatic, bouncy volume.
The choppy black bob with cobalt blue ends. Total alt-rock perfection! I love how the vivid blue peeks through the textured ends, giving the cut so much personality and movement. It's effortless, a little moody, and pairs amazingly with a leather jacket.
How to do this
1. Start by sectioning off the lower lengths of the hair where you want the vivid blue pop, and lighten this perimeter using the hair lightening kit listed below until reaching a clean level 9 or 10 pale yellow base.
2. Rinse, blow dry thoroughly, and apply the semi-permanent vivid blue hair dye listed below to the pre-lightened ends, blending slightly upwards into the natural black base to create a soft, seamless dip-dye gradient.
3. Once the color has processed and rinsed clear with cool water, prep damp hair with the lightweight heat protectant spray listed below to shield strands before heat styling.
4. Blow dry the hair with a flat paddle brush, directing the sweeping front fringe across the forehead and slightly flicking the ends for natural separation.
5. Use a mini flat iron on low to medium heat to smooth the crown and create slight piecey bends through the ends.
6. Finish the look by misting the dry texturizing spray listed below through the mid-lengths and ends, shaking it out with your fingers to give it that effortless, windblown edge.
Are you thinking about chopping your hair into a chic lob but scared you’ll miss the softness? This textured collarbone-length cut paired with warm caramel balayage gives you the best of both worlds. The effortless curtain bangs highlight your cheekbones without requiring tons of styling time, making it the ultimate cool-girl haircut.
How to do this
1. Start by prepping freshly washed, damp hair with the lightweight thermal protecting mist listed below to shield strands from heat and add subtle slip.
2. Blow-dry using a round ceramic brush, lifting at the roots for volume and directing the curtain bangs forward and slightly back away from the eyes.
3. Take 1 to 1.5-inch vertical sections of hair and wrap them around the 1.25-inch curling wand listed below, leaving the bottom inch out for an effortless, modern shape.
4. Alternate the curl directions around the head to create natural, non-uniform dimension, keeping the front face-framing pieces curled gently away from your face.
5. Allow the curls to cool completely, then use the wide-tooth styling comb listed below to gently break apart the curls into relaxed, fluid S-waves.
6. Shake and spray the dry texturizing volume spray listed below throughout the mid-lengths and underneath to add gritty separation and body.
7. Finish by rubbing a dime-sized drop of the lightweight finishing hair oil listed below between your palms and smoothing over the ends to add shine and catch the light.
Obsessed is an absolute understatement! The contrast between this icy silver top layer and that electric pop of hidden hot pink underneath is giving pure punk rock chic. If you want a bold switch-up without committing all-over color, would you try this peekaboo bob?
How to do this
1. Section the hair horizontally from ear to ear, clipping the top crown and front perimeter up to separate your underlayer from the top veil.
2. Lighten both the top and bottom sections to a clean level 10 platinum blonde using the hair lightening kit listed below, making sure to lift evenly.
3. Apply an icy silver-violet toner to the top section to cancel out any lingering yellow tones and produce a crisp platinum hue using the cool tone balancing toner listed below.
4. On the lower underlayer, saturate the hair thoroughly with a vibrant semi-permanent dye using the hot magenta pink hair color listed below, ensuring full coverage from near the base to the tips.
5. Once processed and rinsed cold, cut the hair into a sharp, chin-length blunt bob, lightly point cutting the ends for modern movement.
6. Mist damp hair with the heat protectant styling spray listed below before blow-drying straight with a flat paddle brush.
7. Finish the look with a quick pass of a flat iron and apply a couple spritzes of the dry texturizing spray listed below to give the bob that effortless, lived-in edge.
Products Used
Dust-Free Hair Lightening Powder Kit with Developer
I fell in love with this tailored bixie style when looking for something that combines the ease of a pixie with the feminine frame of a bob. It is ridiculously easy to style on busy mornings, looks effortlessly polished with a crisp white shirt, and tucking one side behind the ear keeps it modern and fresh. If you’ve been on the fence about chopping your hair short — definitely give this soft cut a try!
How to do this
1. Start by prepping towel-dried hair with a quarter-sized amount of the smoothing blowout lotion listed below to protect against heat and tame any flyaways.
2. Create a clean, deep side part using the tail comb listed below, aligning the part with the arch of your eyebrow.
3. Blow dry using the ceramic round brush listed below, directing the roots upward on top for light volume and curving the long front strands gently around the cheekbone.
4. For the shorter side, blow dry downward and tuck it neatly behind your ear, securing lightly if needed.
5. Work a pea-sized amount of the lightweight styling pomade listed below between your fingertips and lightly pinch the ends of the front layers to define the piecey, soft texture.
6. Finish with a gentle mist of the flexible hold hairspray listed below to lock in the shape while keeping the hair touchably soft and natural.
Can we talk about how stunning this sleek burgundy bob is?! I included this rounded classic cut because there’s something undeniably chic and powerful about a sharp chin-length silhouette paired with full fringe, don't you think? That rich wine-magenta tone catches the light with incredible gloss, and the gentle curve hugs the jawline so perfectly. It feels both retro and utterly modern—definitely a head-turner if you're ready for a dramatic, polished color change!
How to do this
1. Start by washing and conditioning with a color-protecting system to maintain that rich, vibrant jewel-toned burgundy shade.
2. Apply a dime-sized amount of smoothing blowout cream and the heat protectant spray listed below evenly through damp hair from mid-lengths to ends.
3. Section the hair horizontally and blow dry using the ceramic round brush listed below, rolling the ends inward toward the chin to create that curved, beveled silhouette.
4. For the fringe, blow dry straight down with a fine-tooth comb or small flat paddle brush to keep them smooth and prevent cowlicks.
5. Pass over fine horizontal sections with the digital flat iron listed below at a low-to-medium heat setting, gently curving your wrist inward at the jawline.
6. Finish with a few drops of the lightweight shine hair serum listed below smoothed lightly over the surface, followed by a mist of the anti-humidity finishing hairspray listed below to lock in the glass-like shine.
I’m absolutely obsessed with this hairstyle because it gives you that subtle, professional dark bob look from the top, but every time you move or tuck your hair behind your ear, this gorgeous pop of emerald green shows through. It is so fun, edgy, and effortlessly chic without having to commit your whole head to vivid color. Definitely give this peekaboo bob a try if you want something playful and modern!
How to do this
1. Section out the underneath halo/perimeter layer around the ears and nape where the green peekaboo color will live, clipping the top crown hair out of the way.
2. Lighten the underneath section to a pale yellow level 9-10 using the hair bleach lightening powder listed below, then thoroughly rinse and dry.
3. Apply a vibrant deep emerald green semi-permanent direct dye using the semi-permanent green hair dye listed below to the pre-lightened underneath sections, processing according to directions before rinsing in cool water.
4. Cut the hair into a classic chin-length bob with subtle textured internal layers and soft face-framing angles to allow the undercolor to peek through when moving.
5. Prep damp hair with a small pump of the lightweight blow dry heat protectant lotion listed below and blow dry using a medium round ceramic brush for volume and curved ends.
6. Take large vertical sections and wrap loosely around a wide barrel curling wand using the ceramic curling wand listed below just to add a relaxed, lived-in wave.
7. Shake out the waves with your fingers and mist throughout with the dry texturizing finishing spray listed below to separate strands and reveal the emerald pop underneath.
There's nothing quite like rocking a dreamy pastel pink bob on a cozy afternoon! I love how the wispy eyebrow-grazing bangs and tousled texture give this cut an effortless, fairy-like charm without feeling overstyled.
How to do this
1. Start by prepping damp, towel-dried hair with a lightweight volumizing mousse to provide light hold and bounce.
2. Blow-dry the bangs straight down using the ceramic round brush listed below, sweeping them slightly to the sides to achieve that soft, wispy eyebrow-skimming shape.
3. Rough-dry the rest of your hair using a diffuser or finger-tousling until it is completely dry, maintaining natural movement.
4. Take small, random 1-inch sections and create loose, alternating bends using the 1-inch curling iron listed below, leaving the ends slightly undone for an effortless silhouette.
5. Mist a generous amount of the texturizing volume spray listed below throughout the mid-lengths and roots, gently shaking the hair out with your fingers to break up the waves.
6. Define the tips and piece out the bangs by rubbing a tiny amount of the matte styling paste listed below between your fingertips and lightly pinching the ends.
7. Finish the look with a light veil of the flexible hold hairspray listed below to keep the airy texture intact all day.
I'm totally obsessed with this rich copper collarbone cut! The wispy fringe is super flattering and gives off major cozy autumn vibes, especially paired with a textured lob. It’s so easy to style in the mornings with just a quick blowout, and you can tuck it behind your ears for an instant chic look!
How to do this
1. Start by prepping damp, freshly washed hair with a lightweight blow-dry heat protectant lotion to shield strands and add slip.
2. Blow-dry the bangs first using a small round boar bristle brush, directing the airflow downward and gently curving the ends under to achieve that soft, wispy look.
3. Section off the rest of your hair and blow-dry using a medium ceramic round brush, lifting at the roots for natural volume and smoothing down to the collarbone.
4. For a slight bevel and bend at the tips, roll the brush inward gently as each section cools to frame the jawline nicely.
5. Mist a light dry texturizing spray through the mid-lengths and shake out with your fingers to give it that effortless, lived-in texture.
6. Finish off with a tiny drop of lightweight hair oil rubbed between your palms and smoothed over the ends to lock in that vibrant copper shine.
This look is all about that effortless, Parisian-inspired edge. It combines a rich espresso root melting into vibrant warm copper ends with a full, textured fringe. The cut sits right above the shoulders with blunt ends and subtle internal layers to create that tousled, undone movement you can style in under ten minutes.
How to do this
1. Start by prepping damp hair with the lightweight volumizing mousse listed below to give your bob workable body and lift.
2. Blow-dry your hair using a flat paddle brush for the fringe, brushing back and forth to keep your bangs sitting flat and natural, and rough dry the rest of the hair.
3. Mist all over with the heat protectant spray listed below to shield your copper color and strands from thermal styling.
4. Take random 1- to 2-inch vertical sections of hair and wrap them around a 1-inch curling wand, leaving the very ends straight to keep that cool, modern edge.
5. Alternate the direction of your curls—some away from the face, some toward the face—for that effortlessly lived-in wave pattern.
6. Once the hair has cooled down completely, flip your head forward and shake out the waves using your fingers.
7. Mist throughout with the dry texturizing spray listed below, scrunching slightly with your hands to create separation and piecey volume.
8. Finish with a drop of hair shine serum listed below pressed gently onto the mid-lengths and ends to highlight the rich copper-brown gradient.
A textured dark bob with a pop of teal underneath? Sign me up immediately! It's so effortlessly edgy and fun without being too over the top. Have you ever tried peekaboo hair color like this?
How to do this
1. Start by getting a layered, graduated bob with textured ends that taper softly toward the nape.
2. Section out the underneath nape layer and pre-lighten it carefully using the hair lightening bleach kit listed below until it reaches a pale yellow blonde.
3. Apply a vibrant semi-permanent color to the lightened under-layer using the semi-permanent teal hair dye listed below and let it process completely before rinsing thoroughly.
4. Prep towel-dried hair by misting the thermal protectant spray listed below evenly from roots to tips.
5. Blow-dry using a medium round ceramic brush, lifting at the roots around the crown to build body and volume.
6. Take random 1-inch sections and add slight bends with a flat iron, alternating directions to produce an effortless, tousled texture.
7. Finish by working a dime-sized amount of the matte texturizing hair paste listed below through the mid-lengths and ends to define the piecey layers and let the teal peek through.
This icy pastel lob is the ultimate cool-toned dream cut that looks so effortlessly chic – it gives major high-fashion energy while still feeling totally wearable for everyday life!
How to do this
1. Start by pre-lightening your hair to a clean, level 10 pale yellow canvas using the hair lightening bleach kit listed below.
2. Tone and deposit the icy pastel tint all over using the pastel lavender toning gloss listed below, blending gently near the roots to preserve a natural soft shadow root.
3. Prep damp hair after washing by applying a generous amount of the thermal heat protectant spray listed below from mid-lengths to ends.
4. Blow dry your hair in sections using the ceramic round hair brush listed below, rolling the ends slightly under to achieve that smooth, curved collarbone lob silhouette.
5. Direct the front curtain layers forward and back off your face around the round brush to create a soft, cheekbone-skimming drape.
6. Run a flat iron quickly over any flyaways if needed, then finish with a lightweight pump of the smoothing hair shine serum listed below for a sleek, glass-like reflection.
I'm absolutely obsessed with this look because it pairs a super sleek, classic blunt bob with an edgy pop of bold color! It has that effortless cool-girl leather jacket aesthetic, and the dip-dye ends mean you get all the fun of vivid neon hair without having to commit your entire head to a crazy maintenance routine. Definitely give this color pop a try if you want to switch things up without losing your icy blonde!
How to do this
1. Start by lightening your hair to an ultra-pale, clean level 10 platinum blonde using the hair bleach lightening kit listed below, followed by toning to a crisp, icy silver shade.
2. Once the hair is fully prepped and dried, section off the bottom 2 inches along the entire blunt perimeter where you want your vivid contrast.
3. Apply a vibrant semi-permanent magenta pink using the direct dye vivid pink hair color listed below, softly feathering the upper edge with a tint brush to avoid harsh demarcation lines.
4. Allow the color to process according to instructions, rinse thoroughly with cool water, and apply the color-locking hair mask listed below to maintain brilliance.
5. Prep damp hair with the thermal heat protectant spray listed below, then blow-dry smooth using a paddle brush.
6. Run a ceramic flat iron down each section to achieve that crisp, sleek glass-like finish, and seal the ends with a drop of the smoothing shine serum listed below.
Products Used
Professional Hair Bleach Powder and 20 Volume Developer Kit
This look is all about retro romance with a modern color twist. It starts with a classic chin-length bob cut with soft layers, dyed in a gorgeous muted rose-gold copper tone. The deep side swoop and brushed-out outward waves give it an effortless Old Hollywood flair that frames the face beautifully.
How to do this
1. Start with clean, damp hair and apply a quarter-sized amount of the volumizing blow-dry mousse listed below evenly from roots to ends.
2. Mist hair with the thermal heat protectant spray listed below to shield strands from hot styling tools.
3. Blow-dry using the ceramic round brush listed below, focusing on lifting at the roots to build that gorgeous side-swept volume.
4. Create a deep side part, then use the 1.25-inch curling iron listed below to wrap 1-inch sections away from the face, curling the ends outward to get that signature flipped, bouncy finish.
5. Gently brush through the curls using the soft bristle cushion brush listed below to relax them into smooth, cohesive waves.
6. Finish by misting the flexible hold hairspray listed below all over to keep the body and shape locked in throughout the day.
