Blunt styled bobs are the style of summer, and look fabulous for formal events in winter. They make their way back each season because they always eat, especially for people with oval and diamond shaped faces. Best of all blunt style bobs can be worn shorter or longer, styled messy or sleek, and work year round.
Blunt refers to the lack of layers and lengths in the bottom of the hair. Just like blunt bangs, the bottom of the bob will be consistent in length and even across the bottom.
If you have experience trimming your own hair, you can try cutting it, but we recommend going to a professional hair cutter as this is an advanced look and requires trimming behind your head. If you’re a DIYer and have experience, here’s the steps to do a blunt style bob haircut, then we go into styling ideas for the look.
You will need:
- Sharp trimming shears
- A brush or a comb
- Alligator clips or a hair clip you can section hair with
- A spray bottle to keep your hair damp
- Two mirrors so you can see the back of your head
To create a blunt style bob:
- Brush or comb your hair to remove tangles.
- With the spray bottle, dampen your hair.
- Divide your hair into three sections with two on the sides and one in the back using the hair clips to hold them in place.
- Begining with the back section, comb your hair straight down and cut straight across at the desired length.
- A hairdresser will be using their fingers as a guide, but you will need to use a mirror if you try it yourself. Do not try to cut along your fingers like a professional stylist as you may cut them.
- Now choose one side and comb the hair straight down, then cut to match the length of the back section ensuring a consistent blunt line all around.
- Repeat on the other side.
- Last use the second mirror to make sure the back matches the sides evenly and carefully make any necessary adjustments for an even finish.
Now that you have a blunt bob, here’s some ideas of how to style it.
Curly, Messy Blunt Bobs
From Portia in White Lotus season 2, to walking red carpets at fashion shows, you’re guaranteed to see a curly messy bob. They add the perfect curtain style appearance for oval and diamond shaped faces, and look fabulous with round and heart shapes if you have higher cheekbones or use makeup to contour your face.
Straight and Flipped
If you’re looking for a formal variation and want your face to be a focus, go flat with the blunt bob and flip the bottom inwards or forwards. The look brings attention to your face vs. longer styles with curly bangs that carry focus from hair to your gown.
Straight and flipped are perfect for shoulder-less tops and gowns, and are ideal for dressy occasions like first dates, weddings, and galas. It’s classy, sophisticated, and chic. You’ll see Dua Lipa wearing this look regularly.
Side Part
If you want to bring attention and add flow, try side parting your side bob. You can keep the shorter side flat and add waves to the longer, or keep them both sleek. It lets you control the look and feel, and is the perfect hairstyle to carry you from school to studying, or work to happy hour. It’s easy to maintain and comfortable to wear.The blunt bob is a year round hit for oval and diamond face shapes. You can go long to your collarbone, or short and high to keep it fun and flirty. Best of all it is easy to maintain. If you found this style guide helpful, join our email list below for more just like it.
