The fashion industry may have moved on to pixie and other super-short chops, but we will always have a soft spot in our hearts for the asymmetrical bobs. Why? Because the wonderful cut looks good on all kind of faces and it’s easy to maintain.
Always right on the must-have hair trends, actress Marion Cotillard looks chic and sophisticated with her long brunette bob. This collarbone-grazing sleek bob is the perfect length for Marion, as her hair skims her cheekbones, accentuates her eyes and creates the illusion of a slimmer face. For sleek and smooth hair like Marion’s, invest in a good quality hair straightener and some anti-frizz hairspray.
Always one to show what bob hair can do, Victoria Beckham’s cut has some serious edge. Her poker-straight bob is classic yet modern, and she sports a trendy side-swept parting and subtle layers. Spawning a ton of copycats, the key to Posh’s look is – keeping locks poker-straight with a good quality straightening wand and plenty of heat protection hair products.
For anyone who thinks that only short bobs can be sexy, we’d like to show them Rihanna’s old image, whose mid-length angled strands still look smoking hot. Tip: To recreate the simple look, remember to keep your bob longer than chin length to frame your face without overwhelming your facial features.
Actress Kimberly Caldwell looks effortlessly sexy with her side-swept wavy asymmetrical bob. With uneven lengths, tousled, beachy waves and varying textures, Kim’s blonde hairstyle is dynamic and modern, resulting in a high cuteness factor – that means you can wear it just about anywhere!
Singer Keri Hilson can do no wrong, and this two-toned chop with side bangs really seals the deal. Ideal for women with thick hair, at your next appointment, ask your stylist to add subtle layers and volume to your bob, and to feather the ends of your hair for soft, touchable tips. If you don’t have naturally thick hair, try volume boosting hair care products and spritz some hairspray for that extra shine!
Actress Chelsea Kane’s baby bob is choppy perfection, with a side swoop so fabulous that it makes the growing-out bangs process look ultra-glamorous. So ladies who are eyeing to get this asymmetrical bob hair cut, ask your stylist to chop the ends of your hair for soft, fluffy locks that are full of texture and shine. Let your hair air dry naturally, and work some texturizing spray into your locks with your fingertips for a sexy, tousled finishing touch.
Hottie Rita Ora’s hairstyle proves that adding just a little shine to your locks is enough to dress up the entire hairstyle. A great bob hairstyle for fine, thin hair, as the blunt cut adds a bit of volume to thin locks. Get your stylist to keep your bob sleek and longer than chin length for a dynamic final touch, and pair your new hair’do with simple makeup and red lips for the maximum sex appeal.
In our opinion, Christina Hendricks is an ideal example of why every woman should try fiery auburn bob at some point in her life. Styled with a mass of curls to one side, the actress looks fabulous with her bouncy, playful and whimsical look. To get perfectly structured curls like Christina’s, use volumizing hair care products and a thick curling tongs to create big, glamorous curls. Set your curls with some hairspray to tame the flyaway hairs on a night out.
Gone Girl actress Rosamund Pike’s messy bob is just long enough to benefit from some texturizing and curling-iron action, proving that you can dress the layers up or down depending on the occasion. With the romantic wispy side bangs that keep the focus on the middle of her face, the layers and subtle volume, Pike’s hairstyle is incredibly enigmatic and modern.
Rocking the fashion world ever since she entered the music industry, singer and fashionista Kelly Osbourne looks sophisticated and stylish with her purplish-gray long, rounded bob and blunt bangs. Keep the look polished with regular trims, a good anti-frizz serum; and for that extra volume, work volumizing mousse into damp hair before styling, for a modern edge.
So there you have it – our top ten asymmetrical bob hairstyles. Hopefully, you’ll be looking and feeling fabulous with your new bob. And do let us know your thoughts in the comments section below!