Beauty
Time to make the chop.
Its a go-to cut for a big change with a low risk, he tells Bustle.
According toJenna Spino, stylist atMaxine Salon, the sliced cut is the cool girl bob.
Its a very trendy butlow maintenance style, and its easy to style at home, she says.
As for why its called a sliced bob?
Thats a nod to the method stylists use while cutting.
Slicing is atexturizing techniquethat breaks up solid shapes, Spino explains.
It removes weight, creating movement and texture.
It looks really cool.
Tempted to try the cool-girl bob yourself?
Read on for everything to know about the chicly sliced do.
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What Is The Sliced Bob?
Simply put, the sliced bob is a slimmed-down yet texturized version of thestandard bob.
Slicing helps to taper the shape for a more slender and sleek appearance (so no lampshade hair).
According to Abramite, the sliced bob may be particularly appealing to those withthick hairsince its so lightweight.
Be specific in requesting the design line stay strong-looking with a tapered effect, rather than notched ends.
She also suggestsbringing example photosand figuring out your length ahead of time.
It should read likeone length, he tells Bustle.
So be sure tofind a stylistwho knows how to slice.
Whats more, its lack of layers makes asmooth blowoutespecially easy to achieve.
Use aheat protecting sprayor serum and alarge round brush[to blow dry], she suggests.
This will smooth the hair texture and turn the ends under for a sleek and tapered bob.
Use ahot air brushinstead, says Spino.
Lift up your hair and spray the mids-ends to show off the movement, she says.
Neill also encourages having fun with the sliced bob.
Dont be afraid to try some funclipsandhair accessoriesto adorn it.
