A guide to creating the perfect bob by philipp haug

Philipp Haug explains why the bob is the most loved haircut in history and gives a guide to creating the perfect hairstyle. Philipp, an International artist director for TONI&GUY and a manager of the flagship Academy in central London, believes the popularity of the bob is due to its adaptability to different decades and hair style standards. “The great thing about the bob is the variety it offers hairdressers and clients – it can be short or long, suits straight hair or curls and every face shape. As a stylist, we can change the length or proportions to make it modern for that era,” Philipp says. A box shape haircut that can be refreshed with a modern twist is the best equation for the ultimate haircut. Here is Phillip’s 5-steps guide to creating the perfect bob: 1. You need to have a strong focus on cutting – the lines are sharp so there is no hiding your imperfections. It’s the perfect style to show off your cutting skills. 2. The key is to take your time, it’s all about precision. When it is blow-dried straight and sleek there is nothing more beautiful that precise lines. 3. A length of the fringe will change the overall look. A long, sweeping fringe will look soft and feminine, while a short, cropped fringe will look more modern. A blunt fringe will make it wearable and will highlight the eyes. 4. Style flat to the head with no volume for an edgy, stronger finish; volume through the sides will make it look more dated and mumsy. 5. Product use is key to the bob, such as label.m leave-in conditioner is weightless so gives hair a light sheen without the weight. Hair sits beautifully and moves as you walk. The 2018 London Hairdresser of the Year also dissects two of his winning image. “Hair is cut one-length through the sides, with diagonal back graduation from behind the ears into the nape, pushing the weight away from the face. Work stationery through the top to build up the weight. Working with the natural fall, blunt-cut a short fringe on the skin with as little tension as possible – go as short as you dare! Finish by blow-drying with a flat brush for a sleek finish and slight kink through the ends.” [as pictured on the right side]