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SEARCHFull of movement, accented with curtain bangs or strong fringe, this shag/bob hybrid is a much-requested cut according to this expert.
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"The Shob" is a term used by Steve Waldman, Hair Cuttery Family of Brands Technical Training Director, to describe a this low-maintenance style with lots of movement.
“Just as it did a century ago, the Bob is a great platform to express your personal style,” says Waldman. "Defined by a strong, bobbed perimeter, it can be worn short at the jaw or as a shoulder grazing 'Lob' with waves, natural curls or sleek and straight with shattered texture."
Waldman, who is based in the DC Metro area, is seeing many people venturing out for their first haircut in over a year, and says the Shag/Bob combo is an often-requested look. The details that set it apart include short, bold bangs just above the brows or longer draped curtain bangs that can be tucked behind the ear for versatility.
Starr Mason, Field Education Leader at Hair Cuttery, says a new style is long overdue for most people. “The service may have started out as a trim, but now we seen guests wanting five or more inches off. We’re entering a new beginning and fresh start – why not go for a new look!”
TO ACHIEVE THE SHOB
Waldman calls out these key points for cutting and styling this Shag/Bob combo: haircut
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