Bob hairstyles: Update Your Look With An A-list

Mid-length, precise and acutely straight, this style can be soft and cute or severe and powerful. ‘Just look on it as the Gemini of bobs.’ says George.

Best for: Weighty, poker straight, normal to thick hair
Blunt and gloriously graphic, it’s great for normal to thick hair but only if it’s naturally straight. ‘We clipper cut the ends for some serious straight edges.’ explains George.

Styling: This style demands a good head of hair, one that’s in healthy condition with lots of shine. An intensive leave-in conditioner or gloss treatment can give you any extra help you need. ‘I blow dry this with smoothing Redken Diamond Oil and then run irons on the ends to give the straight, swish perfection. If you want to avoid looking too severe, sweep it to the side and add a feminine hair slide.’ says George

Maintenance: Expect to be heading to the salon every 4-6 weeks for a trim.

Best for: Anyone that can’t decide between long and short, this bob has the best of both worlds. Also, the length means that you can still wear it up.

Styling: ‘Rough dry, tong, or have a full-on blow-out. We call it the chameleon of bobs.’ Says George. Redken Quicktease instant charge of texture is your essential for this look.

Maintenance: This one takes care of itself so you can enjoy a couple months before you go back for a trim.

Rosamund Pike has one of the most versatile bobs in celeb history. It regularly boomerangs between care-free and beautifully beachy to super short and sleek – not to mention the sheer range of up do’s this award-winning actress has managed to create out of hair that rarely rests further than the nape of her neck.

With the humble bob firmly back on trend for 2015, Rosamund pulled out all the stops to ensure her short style stood out amongst a sea of similar cuts at Sunday’s Golden Globes. Her trick? Small subtle differences such as a graduated asymmetric cut and precision side parting – simple but oh so effective.

To recreate this look at home, section your hair straight out the shower whilst it’s wet – this will enable you to create a side parting with expert precision and ensure it starts drying flat before you even whip out the hairdryer.

Next run Pureology Super Smooth Relaxing Serum, £14,through the ends, this will make sure your hair keeps its style once the hairdryer’s hot hair hits it. Whilst blow drying, angle the nozzle downwards so you don’t undo your hard work by creating lift at the root and roaming flyways. Once you reach the ends gently tuck them under using a round barrel brush to effortlessly frame your face.

Short, blunt and beachy, Sienna Miller joined a host of celebs on Sunday’s Golden Globes red carpet with a shorter than usual style. This deep tousled parting and elongated side fringe are signature of the actresses innate bohemian style and a winning combination for anybody who wants a show-stopping hair-do without looking overly polished.

Spritzing on a couple of squirts of Shu Uemura Art Of Hair Texture Wave Spray, £17.60 before you blow dry, will help your nifty waving with the straighteners or curling irons stays put all evening.

Take heed from Dame Helen Mirren and give your hairstyle limitless lift by chopping your lengths to just below the ears. Easier to boost in terms of body and volume, shorter styles can cut your blow-drying time in half.

To start simply mist Kérastase Specifique Texturising Spray, £15.60 onto damp towel dry hair. Packed with proteins, the weightless formula soothes delicate scalps, stimulating micro-circulation to improve hair growth – a must for super fine or thinning hair. Next reach for the hairdryer and blow-dry in an upwards motion using a round barrelled brush to lift the roots away from the scalp. Finally smooth flyways with a comb, but be extra careful not to spoil your new voluminous shape.

Pamela Anderson successfully debunked the myth that short hair ages you, when she braced the cover of Japanese magazine NOTOFU with a sleek bob last year. A huge fan of Bridget Bardot, the 47 year-old actress swapped her famous lengths for a long bob – or a ‘lob’ curled under at the ends and instantly shaved 20 years off her look.

The new style has updated her make-up and wardrobe entirely. Teamed with a collared shift dress and sixties winged eye liner, this imacculate cut creates a polished more youthful appearance.

British make-up artist Adam Burrell was behind the transformation which took place in LA last month. To recreate his feline flick he recommends applying Barry M Gel Eyeliner, £5.49. The soft texture sweeps across the eye effortlessly and is easy to wipe away if you make a mistake.

If Pamela has inspired you to try something new, update your locks with one of our favourite bob hairstyles – and discover expert tips on caring for your new ‘do…

Whether you sport a short pixie crop or flowing long locks adding a little height at the crown can take your average cut to a traffic-stopping style. Your essential tool? Moroccanoil Frizz Control Spray should be your go-to comb for instant and long lasting back combing. Part your crown in two section and pull down the comb twice against the hair to give you that beautiful Bardot boost.
Hair by Hooker & Young

Big volume and an off-centre parting will give your bob an extra edge. This modern look is easy to create at home – simply blow dry with a round barrel brush, making sure the ends curve inwards and aren’t poker straight. Spray some dry shampoo at the roots, to give hair an instant lift.
Hair by Rae Palmer

For an evening out, create an edgy style to shake up your look. Rough dry hair and smooth through some texture wax to give hair style and definition – just don’t make it neat!
Hair by Sassoon Salon

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Add red tones to your hair for autumn. Copper colours will catch the light, giving depth and warmth to your style.
Hair by Sassoon Salon

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Lighten up for winter with some icy blonde hues in your hair. A touch of white blonde mixed into your honey blonde hair is an easy way to change your look without going for a drastic change.
Hair by Sassoon Salon

Bored with your bob? Vamp it up for 2012 with long, razor-sharp ends for a modern twist on a classic style.
Hair by Sassoon Salon

Remember Dawn French‘s asymmetric fringe? It’s back! Keep your bob sleek and short to make your new style statement stands out.
Hair by Desmond Murray

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Keep your bob super-sleek for a chic, city style guise. Smooth through a drop of serum to add shine and keep stray hairs in place.

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Sleek, straight hair can be hard to come by, especially with the ghastly, damp weather at the moment. Instead of running damaging hair straighteners over your style, try a product that contains a style ‘memory’ like No Frizz Styling Treatment – Straight Making Living Proof, which blocks frizz and coats the hair with a straightening emollient. The results? Glossy, straight, expensive-looking hair.
Hair by Marcus King of Hooker & Young

Looking to change your look up for autumn 2012? Why not be brave and opt for a deep red hue? We love a bright copper or magenta red to add colour to mature skin and brighten features.
Hair by Hob Salons

Bring your bob into the 21st century with some sharp lines and a statement fringe. This look is best on heart-shaped and oval faces – do not try if you have a long or square-shaped face.
Hair by Jamie Stevens

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20s styles are so chic. If you have poker straight hair, chop your bob just below the ear and your fringe just above the eyebrow. This style isn’t for everyone, so think carefully before you take the plunge.
Hair by Rae Palmer

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Think 60s Mary Quant for this structured bob hairstyle. Adding a fringe to a graduated bob can be super flattering. The length is changeable, depending on what suits your features.

Why not opt for a sleek 20s style if you have a long crop? Adding a fringe and one length, razor sharp ends will give your hairstyle something extra.

Curly hair can be cut short. Just make sure you take the time to dry hair with a diffuser and keep frizz at bay with silky serums and creams.
Hair by Karine Jackson using Organic Colour Systems

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