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How to Create Depth and Shadow on a Bob

John Simpson, Goldwell Artistic Master, demos how to give shadow and detail to a Bob cut.

Alison Alhamed
Alison AlhamedEditor in Chief, MODERN SALON
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October 8, 2012
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"Whenever you're looking to hair paint it's about product control," says John Simpson, Goldwell Artistic Master, "but, number two, whenever you really want to design a Bob, how can I give shadow and details to the beautiful and precise line?"

It's about putting movement throughout the interior, to showcase the design of the cut work, he says. In this tip, Simpson demos his favorite way to give shadow and detail to a Bob cut.

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