How is an 'Inverted Bob' Cut?
So, first the basic question - how is an inverted bob cut? No matter which variation of inverted bob you go with, the basics of hair cutting for an inverted bob remain the same. First, the stylist will ask you the length of the hair which you want. For long inverted bobs, you can keep the length till the chin, till the shoulder, or even longer. Once the hair length is decided, the stylist will cut the hair to an even length. For curly or wavy hair type, the hair is cut longer than the desired length, because the hair will shrink back once it gets dry. The stylist will cut the hair at the back shorter and the hair on the sides longer. Mostly, the hair at the back is cut very short near the nape of the neck. The hair on the sides is cut deliberately edgy, for a more prominent look.
Variations of the Haircut
There are many variations of the inverted bob. The inverted bob with some sort of bangs is a good way to quickly add style to the hair. There are many bang styles to choose from too. However, some bangs look good only with certain types of inverted bob styles, so choose wisely. For example, you can go with a sleek symmetrical long inverted bob with Cleopatra style bangs.
For a unique look, you can try out an asymmetrical long bob haircut, with asymmetrical bangs. You can keep one side till your chin and other side a bit below your shoulder. Then cut the front hair into asymmetrical bangs. For a stylish look, you can consider getting a symmetrical inverted bob, and pair it with side sweeping bangs. Long layered bob haircuts with the graduated effect are also very in. You can consider going with a choppy layer inverted bob style, and keep the bangs cut choppy too. If you want volume, then get some layers on your inverted bob, and flip the hair ends outwards, and pair it with Cleopatra style blunt bangs. You can also try stacked inverted bob. For this bob, the hair at the back will be cut so that the hair near the crown looks stacked. You can also cut an inverted bob and then flip the hair ends upwards, for a cool retro look.
If you are looking for a bold look then consider trying out some unique styles. You can cut your inverted bob in such a way that there are two long strands of hair left on both the sides. Or you can consider a portion near the nape of the neck or at side longer and then style the long hair into a braid. You can also consider dyeing your long inverted bob with some hot pink or purple streaks. Or you can dye the hair in platinum blonde, raven black or red. Make sure you choose a hair color which suits your complexion and eye color before dyeing the hair.
Styling Tips
There are many ways of styling your inverted bob haircut. So, in case you get bored of your same bob style, you can add accessories for a cool new look. You can simply take the front hair and pin it back with hair clips. Or if your bangs have grown out, then simply take the hair back make a puff, and you have a trendy bump hairstyle. You can also style your hair curly or wavy. You can use a curling iron to do this or use a sea salt spray for beach wavy hair. When using a curling iron, apply lots of hair serum and then curl your hair. When using sea salt spray or any other hair coloring solution, wet your hair and then apply the solution. Then scrunch your hair and you will get instant beach wavy hair. On wavy / curly hair, use some flapper hair accessories like hair bands for a cool 1920s look.
So, describe to the stylist the long bob hairstyle you want. If you want to add more texture to it, then consider getting lots of skinny hair highlights. Choose a color for highlights which is around 3 times lighter than your base hair color. Adding hair color will give an interesting look and add depth to the hair. Good luck!
