This textured lob is absolute perfection if you want something effortless, chic, and super versatile! The rich wine-burgundy tone adds so much depth and warmth, especially paired with those relaxed bends. It's ridiculously easy to style in the morning and tucking one side behind the ear gives it that instant cool-girl finish!
How to do this
1. Start on freshly washed, damp hair and prep with the heat protectant spray listed below to shield strands from hot styling tools.
2. Blow dry using a paddle brush and nozzle attachment, lifting at the roots with your fingers to create natural body and a deep side part.
3. Once completely dry, take 1- to 2-inch vertical sections of hair and loosely wrap them around the 1.25-inch curling iron listed below, making sure to leave the last inch of the ends out for that effortless, relaxed vibe.
4. Let the curls cool for a couple of minutes, then gently run your fingers through your hair using the wide-tooth comb listed below to soften the waves into relaxed bends.
5. Spray the dry texturizing spray listed below through the mid-lengths and ends while shaking out the hair for volume and separated texture.
6. Tuck one side behind your ear and mist all over with the flexible hold hairspray listed below to keep the movement locked in all day.
I'm totally obsessed with this midnight blue shaggy lob because it brings the ultimate edgy, rock-and-roll vibe without being over the top. The choppy layers and wispy bangs give it that effortlessly lived-in look that styles so easily on day-two hair. You just add some texture spray, rough it up with your fingers, and you're ready for a concert or a fun night out!
How to do this
1. Prep pre-lightened hair with a semi-permanent direct dye in a deep midnight blue shade, ensuring even saturation from root to tip.
2. On damp, freshly washed hair, spray a generous amount of the heat protectant spray listed below from mid-lengths to ends.
3. Blow-dry the bangs straight down with a small paddle brush using light airflow to achieve that wispy, feathered eye-skimming texture.
4. Rough-dry the rest of the hair using a diffuser or your fingers to encourage natural body and volume through the choppy layers.
5. Use a 1.25-inch curling iron or flat iron to create random, undone bends and S-waves, leaving the ends slightly straight for a relaxed, modern edge.
6. Mist the dry texturizing spray listed below through the mid-lengths and crown, scrunching with your hands to add grit and separation.
7. Finish by rubbing a dime-sized amount of the matte styling wax listed below between your palms and gently piece out the fringe and ends.
This look is pure festival magic and so incredibly easy to throw together! Just twist up the top half into a mini messy knot, let your fringe do all the framing work, and BOOM—you've got a killer, cheerful vibe that dances all day with zero fuss.
How to do this
1. Start with clean, dry hair and section off your front bangs so they don't get pulled into the bun.
2. Separate the top half of your hair from just above the ears up towards the crown using a sectioning tail comb listed below.
3. Gather that top section into a high ponytail and secure it loosely, twisting the length into a relaxed mini top knot using the small clear hair elastics listed below.
4. Pin down any stray pieces around the base of the knot with the mini bobby pins listed below, letting a few wispy ends poke out naturally for that carefree festival finish.
5. Smooth down your fringe with a round mini blow-dry brush or quick pass of a flat iron.
6. Finish off by misting your whole head with the lightweight texturizing spray and flexible hold hairspray listed below to keep everything locked in all day.
Whenever I want that cool-girl, effortlessly undone look with an edge, this textured lob is my absolute favorite! The dark shadow root makes maintenance super easy + it looks incredible with leather jackets and a little wind in your hair.
How to do this
1. Start by prepping towel-dried hair with the texturizing sea salt spray listed below to encourage natural texture and separation.
2. Rough blow-dry using your fingers or a diffuser on low heat to preserve that effortless, lived-in wave.
3. Take a few random 1-inch sections and add quick bends using the 1.25 inch ceramic curling iron listed below, making sure to leave the ends straight for that undone, modern edge.
4. Shake out the waves completely with your fingers and mist the dry texturizing spray listed below from mid-lengths to ends for gritty volume.
5. Rub a dime-sized amount of the matte styling paste listed below between your palms and piece out the front face-framing strands to hold the wind-blown shape.
I am completely obsessed with this Parisian-chic lob! The softly feathered bangs framing the brow combined with that effortless, undone collarbone length is pure magic. It gives you all the fullness and bounce without ever looking overly styled.
How to do this
1. Start by prepping clean, damp hair with a lightweight styling mousse or the volumizing root lift spray listed below to build natural body.
2. Blow dry your bangs first using a small ceramic round brush listed below, directing the center straight forward and sweeping the outer edges slightly back and outward.
3. Rough-dry the rest of your hair upside down until it is about 80% dry, then smooth over the mid-lengths and ends with a medium round brush, giving a subtle flip at the bottom.
4. Take a wide-barrel curling iron and add a few very quick, loose bends away from the face through the mid-lengths, making sure to leave the ends straight for that relaxed French silhouette.
5. Mist a healthy dose of the dry texturizing spray listed below through the roots and mid-lengths, using your fingertips to shake everything loose and lived-in.
Super sleek, glass-like blunt lob tucked behind the ear with a bold emerald feather piece. Honestly, tucking your hair behind the ear is already so effortlessly chic, but adding that tall feather turns it into total high-fashion runway drama. It’s sharp, minimal, and gives off absolute boss energy without trying too hard.
How to do this
1. Start by prepping freshly washed, damp hair with a lightweight smoothing serum and the heat protectant spray listed below to shield strands from high heat.
2. Blow-dry the hair completely smooth and flat using a paddle brush and directional concentrator nozzle, directing airflow downwards along the cuticle.
3. Divide hair into small, thin horizontal sections and flat iron from roots to ends using the ceramic flat iron listed below to get that ultra-sleek, liquid-glass finish.
4. Establish a clean center or side part, comb the front section smoothly against the scalp, and tuck it neatly behind the ear.
5. Secure the tucked hair tightly with discreet bobby pins near the hairline above the ear, then slide in your decorative feather hair pin listed below so it stands upright.
6. Finish off the whole look with a generous mist of the high-shine finishing spray listed below to eliminate flyaways and lock in mirror-like reflection.
A fun, high-contrast money piece look on a dark shoulder-length lob. I love pairing deep brunette hair with bright pop accents like this pastel pink because it instantly gives cool-girl edge without having to bleach your whole head. It’s super playful and frames the face in the best way possible.
How to do this
1. Start by sectioning off two clean, one-inch wide triangle sections right at the front hairline on either side of your center part using hair sectioning clips.
2. Lighten these front sections to a pale blonde level 10 using the hair lightening kit listed below, making sure to avoid overlapping onto the rest of your hair.
3. Once rinsed and dried, apply the pastel pink semi-permanent hair dye listed below evenly through the bleached front pieces and let it process according to instructions.
4. Prep all of your damp hair with the heat protectant spray listed below, then blow-dry smooth with a paddle brush.
5. Take a 1.25-inch curling iron and create soft, lived-in bends by loosely wrapping vertical sections away from the face, leaving the very ends straight.
6. Finish off the style by spraying the dry texturizing spray listed below through the mid-lengths and gently breaking up the waves with your fingers.
Whenever I want to feel absolutely timeless and completely put together, classic Old Hollywood waves are my ultimate go-to! There is just something so regal and elegant about brushing curls into that one seamless, flowing ribbon of hair. I decided to pair this deep side part with a warm golden-brunette tone to catch the light at every curve. If you have an event where you want to turn heads without looking overdone, taking the extra time to set and brush out these vintage waves is always worth it!
How to do this
1. Start by prepping damp hair with a volumizing blow-dry mousse and a heat protectant spray listed below to ensure hold and thermal protection.
2. Blow dry the hair using a medium round ceramic brush, directing the roots upward to establish maximum root lift and creating a deep side part.
3. Divide the hair into horizontal tiers, and using a 1.25-inch curling iron listed below, curl all sections in the exact same direction toward the face to form the cohesive S-wave foundation.
4. Pin each curl with setting clips right against the scalp and allow them to fully cool for at least 15 to 20 minutes so the shape sets firmly.
5. Unclip the curls and gently brush through the entire head using a boar bristle dressing brush listed below, letting the curls marry together into a singular, flowing wave ribbon.
6. Use setting clips placed in the ridges of the waves and mist with a medium-hold flexible hairspray listed below, leaving the clips on for 5 minutes to accentuate the sculpted shape.
7. Finish by misting an ultra-lightweight high-gloss shine serum or spray listed below across the exterior to lock in that polished Old Hollywood finish.
If you want an edgy contrast style that turns heads everywhere, this two-tone lob is seriously so good! The sharp baby bangs frame the face perfectly + the peekaboo black layer peeking out beneath the cool platinum makes it look effortless and super chic with a leather jacket.
How to do this
1. Start by sectioning off the perimeter and lower half of the hair from ear to ear, applying a deep jet-black semi-permanent color while keeping the top crown horseshoe section separated.
2. Lighten the remaining top section to a clean level 10 pale yellow, then tone to an icy platinum finish using the purple toning hair mask listed below.
3. Cut the overall length into a blunt collarbone lob, slightly texturizing the bottom perimeter with point cutting for movement.
4. Section off the front fringe area straight across the forehead and cut sharp, blunt micro baby bangs sitting about an inch above the eyebrows.
5. Apply a dime-sized amount of the heat protectant straightening serum listed below to damp hair.
6. Blow dry smooth with a paddle brush, keeping the bangs flat and directing airflow downward using the professional ionic hair dryer listed below.
7. Run through ends with the ceramic flat iron listed below with a gentle bevel, then finish with a mist of the lightweight anti-humidity shine spray listed below to tame flyaways and enhance the two-tone contrast.
I fell in love with this style because it effortlessly blends classic elegance with everyday ease. It’s that perfect 'expensive brunette' vibe that looks like you barely tried, yet your hair catches the light in all the best ways. The soft face-framing layers instantly lift your features, and it holds up wonderfully whether you're heading to the office or out for an evening cocktail. If you’re looking to refresh your shoulder-length cut with subtle dimensional babylights and breezy movement, this is definitely the look to try!
How to do this
1. Start by prepping clean, damp hair with a lightweight heat protectant spray with argan oil listed below to safeguard your hair from thermal styling.
2. Apply a dollop of volumizing styling mousse listed below throughout the roots and mid-lengths to give your blowout body and hold.
3. Blow-dry using a ceramic round brush listed below, lifting upward at the roots and rolling outward around the face to shape the soft curtain layers.
4. Take a large barrel curling wand listed below and wrap vertical 1.5-inch sections away from the face, leaving the last inch of the ends uncurled for a modern, relaxed finish.
5. Allow the waves to cool completely, then gently rake through them with a wide-tooth detangling comb listed below to soften the bends.
6. Finish with a spritz of flexible hold texturizing hairspray listed below to give effortless separation and all-day movement.
I'm totally obsessed with this effortless textured lob cut! Flipping it over into a deep side part gives it so much instant volume, and the soft copper-auburn tones look amazing in the sun. It's the perfect casual style that still feels put-together for dinner or date night.
How to do this
1. Start by prepping damp hair with a lightweight heat protectant spray listed below to shield your strands from heat damage.
2. Blow dry using a medium round brush, lifting at the roots to build natural volume and body.
3. Create a deep, slightly messy side part and divide your hair into manageable 1-to-2 inch horizontal sections.
4. Take a 1.25-inch curling iron listed below and wrap alternating sections loosely around the barrel, leaving the last inch of your ends straight for that relaxed, modern vibe.
5. Once all sections have cooled completely, gently rake through the waves with your fingers or a wide-tooth comb to break them apart.
6. Spritz a generous amount of texturizing spray listed below through the mid-lengths and roots to add grip, volume, and effortless separation.
7. Finish with a few drops of lightweight hair oil listed below pressed into the ends for a soft, radiant shine.
The choppy black bob with cobalt blue ends. Total alt-rock perfection! I love how the vivid blue peeks through the textured ends, giving the cut so much personality and movement. It's effortless, a little moody, and pairs amazingly with a leather jacket.
How to do this
1. Start by sectioning off the lower lengths of the hair where you want the vivid blue pop, and lighten this perimeter using the hair lightening kit listed below until reaching a clean level 9 or 10 pale yellow base.
2. Rinse, blow dry thoroughly, and apply the semi-permanent vivid blue hair dye listed below to the pre-lightened ends, blending slightly upwards into the natural black base to create a soft, seamless dip-dye gradient.
3. Once the color has processed and rinsed clear with cool water, prep damp hair with the lightweight heat protectant spray listed below to shield strands before heat styling.
4. Blow dry the hair with a flat paddle brush, directing the sweeping front fringe across the forehead and slightly flicking the ends for natural separation.
5. Use a mini flat iron on low to medium heat to smooth the crown and create slight piecey bends through the ends.
6. Finish the look by misting the dry texturizing spray listed below through the mid-lengths and ends, shaking it out with your fingers to give it that effortless, windblown edge.
If you're thinking about chopping your hair into a bob for the season, this is seriously the cutest inspo!! The soft pastel peach tone paired with effortless beachy waves makes it look so dreamy and romantic + it's super easy to style in the morning.
How to do this
1. Start on freshly washed, damp hair and prep with the leave-in heat protectant spray listed below to shield your pastel color and lock in moisture.
2. Blow-dry hair with a medium round brush or simply rough-dry with your fingers, lifting at the roots to maintain natural, airy volume.
3. Divide your bob into horizontal tiers and use the 1.25-inch ceramic curling wand listed below to create relaxed S-bends, leaving the last half-inch of the ends straight for that chic, effortless finish.
4. Alternate the curl directions away from and toward the face, keeping the pieces framing your cheekbones swept gently outward.
5. Allow curls to cool completely, then mist generously with the dry texturizing spray listed below and rake through with your fingers or a wide-tooth comb to break up the waves into soft ripples.
6. Finish with a couple of drops of the lightweight shine hair oil listed below pressed into the mid-lengths and ends for a dreamy, sunset-worthy luster.
Oh, this lived-in golden balayage lob is just absolute perfection! Those bright, sun-kissed face-framing pieces catch the light so effortlessly. Seriously, how dreamy are these soft textured waves?
How to do this
1. Start by prepping damp, freshly washed hair with a lightweight heat protectant spray to shield against thermal damage and add softness.
2. Blow-dry using a round ceramic brush, lifting at the roots to build natural crown volume while keeping the ends relatively smooth and slightly turned under.
3. Once completely dry, take medium 1.5-inch vertical sections and wrap them loosely around a 1.25-inch curling wand, leaving the last inch of the ends out to maintain that modern, blunt silhouette.
4. Alternate the curl direction around your head, but ensure the face-framing pieces around the cheekbones are curled gently away from your face.
5. Let the bends cool completely, then mist hair generously with a dry texturizing spray and gently rake your fingers through to break up the waves into an effortless, lived-in bend.
6. Finish with a drop of nourishing hair oil smoothed over the ends to add shine and define the golden blonde balayage ribbons.
The pastel peach layered lob with soft fringe. Such a dream! I love how the creamy peach and blush blonde tones give this classic collarbone cut a fresh, modern twist. It effortlessly frames the face while looking polished without being too stiff.
How to do this
1. Start by prepping clean, towel-dried hair with a lightweight heat protectant spray to shield strands from hot styling tools.
2. Separate your bangs from the rest of your hair using sectioning clips.
3. Blow-dry the wispy bangs using a small ceramic round brush, rolling them downwards and sweeping slightly to distribute the texture across your forehead.
4. Apply a pump of smoothing blow-dry cream through the mid-lengths and ends using the product listed below.
5. Divide the main hair into horizontal sections and blow-dry using a medium round ceramic barrel brush, directing the ends gently inwards towards the collarbone.
6. Run a flat iron lightly down any stray pieces if needed, curving softly at the ends to mimic natural movement.
7. Finish with a spritz of shine-enhancing light-hold finishing hairspray to keep flyaways smoothed while retaining natural bounce.
Can we take a second to obsess over this vibrant copper ombre melt?! I added this vivid lob to the list because having that deep shadow root transitioning into bold pumpkin copper just feels so chic and effortlessly cool, don't you think?! It gives you all the fun of bright color without having to constantly run back to the salon for root touch-ups. Pair it with soft, lived-in waves and a smart blazer like she did here, and you have the absolute coolest street-style look to rock all season long!
How to do this
1. Start by prepping damp hair with a thermal shielding spray using the Heat Protectant Spray listed below to shield colored mid-lengths from damage.
2. Rough dry hair using a blow dryer until about 80% dry, then smooth the roots and crown with a round ceramic brush to ensure a polished top section.
3. Divide hair into horizontal sections and mist with a flexible texturizer using the Texturizing Finishing Spray listed below.
4. Take 1.5-inch sections and wrap them loosely around a 1.25-inch curling iron using the Ceramic Curling Wand listed below, leaving the last inch of the ends out for an effortless, modern shape.
5. Alternate curl directions away from the face to create natural movement and volume.
6. Once cooled, gently rake through the waves with your fingers or a wide-tooth comb to break up the pattern.
7. Finish by rubbing a dime-sized amount of nourishing serum using the Nourishing Hair Oil listed below into the copper ends to enhance shine and seal down flyaways.
Thinking about channeling your inner alt-rock icon or futuristic cyberpunk heroine? This deep side-swept textured lob delivers all the rebellious, effortlessly cool volume you could ever want. With bleached platinum tones and razor-sharp piecey ends, it's bold, edgy, and guaranteed to turn heads wherever you go.
How to do this
1. Start by prepping clean, towel-dried hair with a lightweight volumizing mousse to build serious foundation and grit.
2. Blow dry hair upside down using the hair dryer with nozzle attachment listed below, pushing all the roots from one side entirely over to the other to create dramatic, gravity-defying volume at the part line.
3. Once fully dry, take a flat iron and run it lightly through random sections, flicking the ends outward or slightly straight to keep the texture edgy and choppy rather than rounded.
4. Dust a generous sprinkle of the texturizing root lift powder listed below directly into your deep side part and massage vigorously with your fingertips to lock in height.
5. Work a dime-sized amount of the matte styling paste listed below between your palms and piece out the ends and face-framing strands around the eyes and cheekbones.
6. Finish off the entire look with a strong mist of the flexible hold texturizing hairspray listed below to keep that sweeping fringe in place all night long.
I am totally obsessed with split-dye hair, and this black-and-platinum combo is giving peak edgy energy. You get the best of both worlds—moody jet black on one side and icy, high-impact blonde on the other. Paired with that deep sweeping fringe and textured collarbone cut, it looks cool without trying too hard.
How to do this
1. Start by parting clean, dry hair precisely down the center from forehead to nape to prep for the split dye, clipping each half securely away.
2. Lighten the chosen half of your hair to a pale level 10 blonde using the hair bleach powder and developer listed below, making sure to avoid overlapping onto the opposite section.
3. Once lifted, tone the blonde side to eliminate brassiness using the cool violet toning shampoo listed below to achieve an icy platinum finish.
4. Apply a rich jet-black demi or permanent color to the other half, rinsing each side carefully with cool water so the dark pigment doesn't bleed into the light side.
5. Prep damp hair with the lightweight heat protectant spray listed below before blow-drying.
6. Use a medium round ceramic brush and blow dryer to sweep the long front fringe across the face, slightly beveling the ends of the lob outward for that effortless, piecey kick.
7. Finish the look by misting the dry texturizing spray listed below through the mid-lengths and roots to give it gritty volume and separation.
Isn’t this rich copper lob just so stunning for autumn?? This hairstyle works beautifully on anyone wanting to combine a vibrant, warm color with an effortless, lived-in cut. One thing I love about this style is how the textured bangs frame the eyes while the soft S-waves add plenty of movement. That means you don't have to spend hours perfecting each curl—it actually looks best when it’s a little undone and playful!
How to do this
1. Start on freshly washed towel-dried hair and apply a quarter-sized amount of the lightweight styling mousse listed below to build natural body and hold.
2. Blow dry the bangs straight forward and flat against your forehead using a flat styling brush, sweeping gently side to side to keep them textured and natural.
3. Rough-dry the rest of your hair using your fingers or a diffuser to encourage your natural texture until completely dry.
4. Mist strands lightly with the thermal heat protectant spray listed below to shield your vibrant copper hair from heat styling.
5. Using a 1-inch curling wand, wrap medium vertical sections around the barrel away from the face, leaving about an inch of the ends out to maintain that modern lob edge.
6. Once the curls have completely cooled, rake through them with your fingers to break them into effortless, undone waves.
7. Spritz generously with the dry texturizing spray listed below through the mid-lengths and ends for that piecey, lived-in separation.
8. Finish by warming a pea-sized amount of hair shine serum listed below between your palms and smoothing over flyaways while enhancing the rich red tones.
If you want to add a dreamy pop of color without going totally high-maintenance, this is the way to do it! The soft rose gold melt through the ends pairs so effortlessly with the textured lob and wispy bangs. It feels super romantic, natural, and takes barely any time to style.
How to do this
1. Start by prepping towel-dried hair with the lightweight leave-in conditioner listed below to keep strands soft and detangled.
2. Blow-dry the bangs straight forward using a small round boar bristle brush, gently curving under at the tips, while roughly blow-drying the rest of your hair until 90% dry.
3. Mist a heat protectant spray throughout the mid-lengths and ends before styling.
4. Take random 1-to-2 inch vertical sections with the 1.25-inch ceramic curling wand listed below and wrap hair around once or twice, leaving the bottom inch out for an effortless, undone wave.
5. Once all sections are curled and cooled, rake your fingers through using a couple drops of the hair smoothing oil listed below to soften the bends into natural movement.
6. Finish by misting with the texturizing finishing spray listed below at the roots and through the lengths for that airy, romantic cottagecore volume.
The 70s-inspired feathered blowout with flipped ends! Such a gorgeous, flirty throwback. I love how the curtain bangs frame the face so effortlessly while the bouncy flipped ends give it that iconic retro flair. It feels so chic whether you're dressing it up for dinner or rocking it with a silk blouse for work.
How to do this
1. Start by prepping freshly washed, damp hair with a volumizing root mousse and a thermal protectant using the heat protectant spray listed below to shield your lightened strands.
2. Rough dry your hair until it is about 80% dry, lifting at the roots with your fingers to build maximum airy body.
3. Section off your hair into manageable tiers, beginning at the nape of the neck. Take a medium ceramic round brush using the ceramic round brush listed below, wrap the ends upward, and blow dry to create that exaggerated outward flip.
4. Move up into the mid-layers and crown, blow drying upwards for root lift, then beveling the brush outwards at the ends. Immediately set each warm section into large velcro rollers using the velcro roller set listed below to lock in the bounce as it cools.
5. For the curtain bangs, blow dry them forward over a round brush first, then direct them up and roll backwards away from the face, placing a roller directed back.
6. Allow the rollers to cool for 15-20 minutes, then gently remove them. Use a wide-tooth comb or your fingers to feather the fringe outward away from your eyes.
7. Finish the entire style by misting with a light, flexible hold hairspray using the flexible hold hairspray listed below to ensure the outward flicks stay buoyant all day.
This look is honestly the holy grail of effortless chic hair! The soft bottleneck bangs frame the cheekbones so nicely, and the warm honey ribbons running through a deeper brunette base give it that dimensional, lived-in depth that grows out like an absolute dream. It's totally effortless, super flattering, and works on pretty much anyone wanting that classic cool-girl blowout vibe.
How to do this
1. Start by prepping damp, freshly washed hair with a lightweight smoothing cream and the heat protectant spray listed below to shield strands from thermal styling.
2. Rough dry your hair until it is about 80% dry, then separate out the fringe area to blow-dry first.
3. Using the ceramic round blow-dry brush listed below, roll the curtain bangs forward and under, then quickly flick them back and outward away from your face to give that relaxed, piecey bottleneck swoop.
4. Section the rest of the hair into top and bottom halves. Using a large round brush or the 1.25 inch curling iron listed below, wrap mid-length sections vertically away from the face, leaving the very ends somewhat straight for a lived-in texture.
5. Once all curls have cooled completely, gently rake through them with your fingers or a wide-tooth detangling comb to break up any structured ringlets.
6. Mist the dry texturizing spray listed below evenly through the roots and mid-lengths, gently scrunching upward to build soft, airy volume and separation.
7. Finish with a drop of the nourishing lightweight hair oil listed below rubbed into your palms and smoothed over the ends to add a glossy, healthy sheen.
Can we just talk about how stunning warm golden tones look on a blunt cut?! I’m completely obsessed with this golden ginger lob because it’s the ultimate cool-girl look that still feels totally wearable and fresh. The relaxed S-waves give it that effortless, European street style flair without looking overly styled, and the blunt bottom edge keeps the hair looking super thick and healthy. Whether you pair it with a cozy oversized knit or a classic denim jacket like this, it’s bound to turn heads all season long!
How to do this
1. Start by washing and towel-drying your hair, then apply a dime-sized amount of the lightweight heat protectant cream listed below throughout your mid-lengths and ends.
2. Blow dry using a paddle brush or rough-dry with your fingers, lifting gently at the roots to maintain natural body without too much stiffness.
3. Create a soft off-center or side part to give the crown a casual, effortless sweep.
4. Take vertical 1.5-inch sections and use the 1.25-inch curling iron listed below to create subtle, undulating bends rather than tight ringlets, alternating direction and leaving the very ends straight for a modern blunt finish.
5. Let the bends cool completely, then mist hair generously with the dry texturizing spray listed below to add grit, separation, and airy volume.
6. Gently rake through the waves with your fingers or the wide-tooth detangling comb listed below to soften the pattern.
7. Finish the style by smoothing a tiny drop of the lightweight hair styling oil listed below through the tips for shine and frizz control.
I fell in love with this style the second I decided I wanted something edgy yet effortless to wake up with. The feathered shag layers give your hair instant body without having to spend an hour with a curling iron, and the bright icy platinum gives it that quintessential rocker edge. Plus, the wispy fringe frames your eyes in the prettiest way even on days when you just want to throw the rest in a messy topknot!
How to do this
1. Start by prepping damp, freshly washed hair with a lightweight leave-in conditioner and the heat protectant spray listed below to shield bleached hair from heat styling.
2. Blow-dry the bangs first using a small paddle brush or round brush, sweeping them back and forth against the forehead to eliminate cowlicks and achieve that wispy, natural drape.
3. Rough-dry the rest of the lengths with a hair dryer and your fingers, lifting at the roots to encourage volume and natural texture.
4. Take random 1-to-2 inch vertical sections of the mid-lengths and quickly tap them with a flat iron or styling wand to create slight lived-in bends rather than uniform curls.
5. Shake your fingers through your hair to loosen up the waves and break up the separation.
6. Mist generously with the dry texturizing spray listed below through the mid-lengths and ends for that effortless, rock-and-roll fullness.
7. Finish by pinching a tiny amount of the matte styling wax listed below into the tips of your bangs and face-framing layers to give them that piecey, defined separation.
If you've been craving that sleek, ultra-clean aesthetic that looks effortlessly put together, this is your sign! It's a gorgeous blunt lob cut right at the collarbones with the softest curve at the tips. Tucking one side behind the ear gives it an instant polished, CEO-energy touch that never goes out of style.
How to do this
1. Start by washing hair with a hydrating, smoothing shampoo and applying a lightweight conditioner to keep strands silky.
2. On towel-dried hair, mist evenly with the heat protectant spray listed below to shield hair from blow-dryer and iron damage.
3. Apply a dime-sized amount of the smoothing blowout cream listed below from mid-lengths to ends to tame flyaways and enhance shine.
4. Create a clean deep side part using a tail comb.
5. Blow-dry hair in horizontal sections using the ceramic round brush listed below, directing the airflow down the hair shaft and rolling ends gently under for that smooth, beveled finish.
6. If needed, run the ceramic flat iron listed below through the mid-lengths, softly turning your wrist inward at the bottom to seal the bevel without making it look pin-straight.
7. Tuck one side cleanly behind the ear, then mist all over with the lightweight shine serum and flexible hairspray listed below to lock in the glass-hair look all day.
If you're looking for that effortless, 'I woke up like this' chic vibe, this gorgeous chocolate lob is it! The soft curtain layers frame the cheekbones so effortlessly, and that subtle flip at the ends gives it just the right touch of movement. It's universally flattering, super breezy to style, and seriously timeless!
How to do this
1. Start with freshly washed, towel-dried hair and apply a lightweight smoothing blowout cream along with the heat protectant spray listed below to prep the strands.
2. Part your hair down the center and rough-dry until it's about 80% dry, keeping the airflow moving downwards to keep the cuticle flat.
3. Section your hair into manageable tiers using styling sectioning clips, starting from the nape of your neck and working your way up.
4. Take a medium ceramic round brush and blow-dry each section smooth, wrapping the ends under slightly around the brush to create that bouncy, soft bend.
5. When you reach the front face-framing curtain bangs, roll them back and away from your face with the round brush, blowing warm air directly onto the roots to lift them before setting with a cool shot of air.
6. Once fully dry, mist a light amount of the texturizing spray listed below through the mid-lengths and shake out gently with your fingers for that effortless, lived-in flick.
7. Finish by rubbing a single drop of the lightweight hair serum listed below between your palms and smoothing it lightly over the flyaways and ends for a glossy, healthy finish.
If you want that ultimate 'I woke up like this but better' vibe, this rich chocolate lob with delicate caramel ribbons is absolute perfection! Just a quick pass with a curling wand away from your face and BOOM, you have an effortless, bouncy style that catches the golden hour light every single time.
How to do this
1. Start by prepping clean, towel-dried hair with a lightweight heat protectant spray to shield against thermal damage and lock in shine.
2. Blow dry hair smoothly using a medium round ceramic brush, directing airflow down the shaft to achieve sleek root volume and a soft bevel at the ends.
3. Create a clean, centered middle part using the tail of a fine-tooth comb.
4. Divide hair into horizontal sections and use a 1.25-inch curling iron listed below to curl medium sections away from the face, leaving the very ends slightly straight for a lived-in feel.
5. For the front face-framing pieces, curl loosely outward and hold the iron vertically to create a soft, gentle sweep that accentuates the cheekbones.
6. Allow the curls to cool completely, then gently rake through them with your fingers or a wide-tooth comb to relax them into loose, flowing waves.
7. Finish by misting a light texturizing finishing spray and a touch of hair serum listed below through the mid-lengths and ends for separation and healthy gloss.
If you've been searching for that effortlessly cool, lived-in chop that practically styles itself, this retro-inspired shag lob is calling your name! The soft flipped ends paired with piecey, brow-grazing bangs give instant dimension, while warm golden honey highlights catch the golden hour light just right.
How to do this
1. Start by prepping damp, towel-dried hair with a lightweight volumizing blow-dry lotion from mid-lengths to ends.
2. Blow-dry the bangs first using the small ceramic round brush listed below, rolling them downward with slight tension and then giving them a quick blast of cool air to lock in shape.
3. Section the rest of your hair into manageable tiers and blow dry using the medium round blowout brush listed below, pulling sections outward and flipping the bottom ends slightly upwards to get that flirty kick.
4. Add extra crown volume by lifting the top sections directly upward while applying heat to the roots.
5. Once fully dry, mist the dry texturizing spray listed below evenly through your layers while shaking your hair out with your fingers for that effortless lived-in look.
6. Take a tiny dime-sized dab of the lightweight styling wax paste listed below and pinch the tips of your bangs and face-framing layers to define that piecey, textured finish.
I am completely obsessed with this rich copper lob. There is something about a collarbone-grazing cut paired with soft, bent waves and curtain bangs that just instantly makes your hair look full, healthy, and styled without trying too hard. If you've been on the fence about going warm or cutting a few inches off, this is your sign to do it!
How to do this
1. Prep clean, towel-dried damp hair by applying a generous pump of the volumizing styling mousse listed below throughout the roots and mid-lengths for lightweight lift and hold.
2. Mist hair with the heat protectant spray with argan oil listed below to shield strands from hot styling tools and retain moisture.
3. Blow dry using a round ceramic brush, lifting at the roots and directing your curtain bangs forward and slightly back around your cheekbones to frame your face.
4. Take vertical 1.5-inch sections of dry hair and wrap them loosely around the 1.25-inch ceramic curling iron listed below, leaving the very ends out to create effortless, modern S-waves.
5. Allow the curls to cool completely, then gently rake through with your fingers or a wide-tooth comb to soften them into relaxed waves.
6. Spritz the dry texturizing spray listed below through the roots and mid-lengths to build lived-in volume and separation.
7. Finish by smoothing a pea-sized drop of the lightweight hair shine oil listed below over the ends to add rich copper gloss and eliminate any flyaways.
Are you thinking about chopping your hair into a chic lob but scared you’ll miss the softness? This textured collarbone-length cut paired with warm caramel balayage gives you the best of both worlds. The effortless curtain bangs highlight your cheekbones without requiring tons of styling time, making it the ultimate cool-girl haircut.
How to do this
1. Start by prepping freshly washed, damp hair with the lightweight thermal protecting mist listed below to shield strands from heat and add subtle slip.
2. Blow-dry using a round ceramic brush, lifting at the roots for volume and directing the curtain bangs forward and slightly back away from the eyes.
3. Take 1 to 1.5-inch vertical sections of hair and wrap them around the 1.25-inch curling wand listed below, leaving the bottom inch out for an effortless, modern shape.
4. Alternate the curl directions around the head to create natural, non-uniform dimension, keeping the front face-framing pieces curled gently away from your face.
5. Allow the curls to cool completely, then use the wide-tooth styling comb listed below to gently break apart the curls into relaxed, fluid S-waves.
6. Shake and spray the dry texturizing volume spray listed below throughout the mid-lengths and underneath to add gritty separation and body.
7. Finish by rubbing a dime-sized drop of the lightweight finishing hair oil listed below between your palms and smoothing over the ends to add shine and catch the light.
