We're all feeling the urge to mark the end of lockdown with a bang or, in the case of our hair, a bob. The universally flattering style is set to be the most popular choice for 2021, with everyone rushing to secure a salon appointment for a chop after months of grown-out, limp-looking hair.
While we're pretty set on the length, there's still the small matter of deciding what type of bob is best. There's the shag bob: sexy, natural texture with a bit of oomph at the crown; the asymmetric bob: a classic twist on a classic bob cut where one side is longer than the other; and the outgrown bob: otherwise known as the lob, or long bob, which offers a great choice to anyone who can't quite commit to cutting off too many inches. There's even the modern Diana bob, inspired by the most recent season of The Crown, which has a deep side parting and the volume and layers throughout the lengths.
Another classic cut that's always a safe bet is a super-blunt bob, a.k.a. the paper-cut bob, which has hair cut into a razor-sharp line without a layer in sight. Not only does this style look chic; it can also be a great way to reset hair if you've been wearing long layers or experimenting with ombré or dip-dyed ends, creating a beautiful blank canvas. Plus, if you have thin or fine hair, the blunt edge will act as an optical illusion, making hair look thicker and lustrous.
Keep scrolling to see our round-up of the very best paper-cut bobs to screenshot and show to your hairdresser at your salon appointment.
Pretty, pink paper-cut bob
Instagram content
Pastel pink is back in a big way for 2021, so long as it's paired with a slick paper-cut bob rather than festival waves.
Slanted paper-cut bob
Instagram content
Ever so slightly slanted so that the front sits longer than the back, this is the perfect choice for thicker hair.
Classic blonde paper-cut bob
Instagram content
Classic blonde is a great summer hair color, and with a paper-cut bob, it's never looked better.
Block-color paper-cut bob
Instagram content
Block colors add even more drama and sharpness to the paper-cut bob, both in terms of your choice of hair dye and your outfit.
Ring-lighting paper-cut bob
Instagram content
Ring-lighting, the latest hair trend that adds a pop of face-framing color, can shake up the paper-cut bob into something edgy.
Cropped paper-cut bob
Instagram content
Great for anyone looking to chop off all signs of split ends, the cropped look will make hair look healthier than ever.
Jaw-length paper-cut bob
Instagram content
Icy blonde tones take a paper-cut bob to new levels of sleekness.
This story originally appeared on Glamour U.K.
.jpeg)
