High contrast bob step by step

Published 25th Oct 2024 by charlottegw

The High Contrast Bob combines graphic shapes that evokes the '90s classic bob with a playful shorter length and a statement fringe to give the look a contemporary touch.

The colour, created by global ambassador Paddy McDougall, is defined by the statement fringe as it creates a face-framing look and the palette of natural tones fixates on a normcore concept. The haircut, created by global ambassador Andy Smith, is all about combining a playful shorter length with a statement fringe. The square shape in the nape is reminiscent of a 90s classic bob whilst the texture is smooth and sleek in order to really showcase both colour and shape of the haircut. The look is finished with an over-sized denim jacket, chunky trainers, a boxy shirt and soft pastel silks.

High Contrast Bob Cut Step-by-Step

Section as shown.
Start at the back cutting a flat layer with a 90 degree elevation and a 90 degree finger angle.
Repeat on both sides always overdirecting the last 2 sections to maintain weight.
Cut in a square baseline at the back.
Using the guide from the back, work into the front and round off the hair.
Now pivoting from the top round off the remaining hair. Leave some pieces out in the hairline.
Dry off the hair and refine the shape and freehand in the sides.
Cut in the fringe.

High Contrast Bob Colour Step-by-Step

Section the hair as shown.
Apply Colour 1 all over from root to tip throughout the first section.
Begin creating the layering effect by applying Colour 1 on the root area.
To continue the effect apply Colour 2 on the mid-lengths and ends of the sections in the perimeter.
Now working in back to back slices, work through the top lateral sections alternating between Colour 2 and Colour 3.
Go back and apply Colour 1 on the roots of every section.
Repeat Colour 1 on the top back section from root to tip.
Allow the colour develop for up to 40 minutes.