The 'Flippy Bob' Is The Most Fun You'll Have With The Short Hair Trend
There's something effortlessly chic and youthful about a bob — and the leap from long locks to shorter tresses can be incredibly freeing. Celebrities like Emma Stone and America Ferrera have opted for the chop and the results are nothing short of stunning. If you're feeling the call to hop on the short hair trend, the flippy bob is by far the most fun you'll have with the change. Defined by its, well, flippy ends that don't lay perfectly straight, the flippy bob often creates a "C" shape around the ear to the chin when tucked back. There's a nostalgic element to the style that's reminiscent of the '90s — or more specifically, the bob donned by leading ladies in many of your favorite rom-coms.
The trend is rather short and might not leave you many options when it comes to styling as it does put a ponytail out of reach. However, the flip at the ends gives the cut dimension –- and a hint of flirtiness. So, it's key to make sure you feel confident in managing your bob. "Consider your day-to-day life and routine, to make sure you're able to style it yourself, rather than it just looking good in [the] salon," Melanie Pellegrini, senior stylist at John Frieda Salons, told Vogue.
And if you're unsure about how exactly to style your flippy bob, your go-to answer is sleek. "When in doubt, go sleek. A sleek, straight bob is always in style. This is a style we see on celebrities all the time, like Kim K and Hailey Bieber. Sometimes the bouncy blowouts can be intimidating and end up looking more 1950s than 1990s," cutting specialist and hairstylist Melissa Holinsworth told Byrdie. Scroll on for inspiration to bring to your next salon appointment.
Tuck the flippy bob behind your ears for shape
The flippy bob can vary slightly in length, but is typically above the shoulders and can go as high as the chin. To accentuate your flip, simply tuck your hair behind your ears. If your hair isn't giving much of a natural flip, it can easily be remedied with a hair straightener. "Smooth the hair then before you get to the ends, curve the tool in an upwards motion to get that flick at the ends," Syd Hayes, session stylist and BaByliss ambassador, told Who What Wear.
The flippy bob can work with waves
If your hair has a natural wave to it and you aren't necessarily interested in getting out the flat iron every morning, let your locks exist as they are. Chances are a flip will be inevitable with hair that has movement to it already, so you likely won't need to do much styling.
Added volume makes for a bigger flip
To really add some lift to your hair's flip, try building volume from the roots. This can be done with your favorite styling products or with a round brush and hair dryer. You'll likely find that there's more of a swoop to your flip when the roots of your hair are also voluminous.
Short and sweet for an added wow factor
Bringing your flippy bob all the way up to chin level may be a daring move if you aren't used to rocking shorter locks, but the results are sure to turn heads. When the ends of your flippy bob hit chin level, you can expect some natural curve and again, that "C" shape from the ear tuck is one of the charming elements of this cut.
This cut is made for big earrings
If your dangly earrings tend to get caught in your long locks, then this shorter cut is simply begging you to start wearing them again. The flippy bob will highlight your jewelry and draw attention to the ears, making it the perfect opportunity to play around with accessories — or maybe even get a new ear piercing. This is simply one of the many reasons you might want to consider short hair.