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How to Shake Up a Boring Bob

Mio Sota, top hairdresser, Color Zoom Winner (Partner Category) and top artist at Trio Salon, Chicago, Ill., loves a good bob, but also loves to offer her clients options if they want to "shake it up a bit." According to Sota, "This simple technique adds a little movement and a fresh finish without changing the overall shape." Video demo here.

Maggie Mulhern
Maggie MulhernBeauty and Fashion Director, MODERN SALON
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January 11, 2018
How to Shake Up a Boring Bob

 

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Mio Sota, top hairdresser, Goldwell Color Zoom Winner (Gold in the Partner Category) and top artist at Trio Salon, Chicago, Ill., loves a good bob, but also loves to offer her clients options if they want to "shake it up a bit." According to Sota, "This simple technique adds a little movement and a fresh finish without changing the overall shape. Sometimes that is all she needs!"

MODERN was with Sota in London at the Goldwell/KMS Academy where she was participating in a workshop to create the 2019 collection. She broke away to share her how-to.

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Check out this short video to get her steps and tips:

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