Graduated bob: features and types

Graduated bob is very popular throughout the seasons. This type of haircut belongs to the model and is designed to emphasize the status and lifestyle of its owner. This is a unique combination of modernity and classic canons. New trends allow every girl to be the most stylish, well-groomed and beautiful.

This haircut in various interpretations has been popular for almost a century. The hairstyle meets all the desires and needs of a modern girl. It looks very original, is quick to style and is suitable for all face types. It helps to correct many imperfections. Due to the different processing technology of the hair ends, the length of the strands, the geometric structure of the hairstyle, a unique image is created.

This haircut can be done on a variety of hairs. For thin and sparse hair, graduation will allow you to look a little more voluminous. This trimming method removes any split ends and gives your hair a healthier look. During the cutting process, the transition of steps is no more than 2 mm. A high-quality and beautiful haircut is possible only from a professional master with extensive experience.

Graduated haircut has its own technique.

• All strands should be carefully combed and divided into partings. The first part is in the center, the rest are on the side. Further, the strands are separated by a horizontal line at the back of the head.
• The master begins to cut from the very bottom of the hair at the back of the head. A small strand of 1 cm is separated from the hair, pulled a little perpendicular to the neck and cut horizontally at an angle of 45 °. This is necessary to add volume to the hair. It should be remembered that the chosen angle of inclination must be the same throughout the entire haircut.
• The next step is to correct the vertical strands. The master first corrects them on one side of the head, then on the other.

• The upper part of the hair is cut with radial parting, observing a uniform angle of inclination.
• The temporal areas are separated by horizontal parting. You need to start with the hair that connects the temples and the back of the head.
• The front part of the hair is cut in exactly the same way.
• Edging is an important step in any haircut. It is performed from the central part of the frontal zone. All strands are combed from the center to the right and left side.

It is important to remember about the main characteristics of the hairstyle:

• the occipital region is in most cases high and cropped short;
• hair in the portrait area is always longer;
• bangs in their shape can be absolutely any, it will be influenced by the features of the girl's face;
• the contours of the haircut are not even, but graduated;
• most of the hairstyle variations have a lot of volume;
• a haircut is suitable for absolutely everyone and for all occasions.

Like any model haircut, it has its pros and cons. Its main advantages:

• due to the peculiarities of the haircut, the hair becomes more elastic;
• hair has additional volume, with different styling variations, the haircut can look very natural;
• strands have a better structure and do not have split ends;
• this is a great option for ladies with thin or oily hair;
• the transition can be smooth or contrasting: everything will depend on the skill of the master and the wishes of the clients;
• the right length will help to refresh the image of mature ladies.

Unfortunately, there are also disadvantages.

• This type of haircut is not suitable for girls with curly or curly strands: with such a structure, the graduation will simply not be noticeable.
• A haircut requires the use of additional styling products. This, in turn, can lead to a violation of the structure and quality of the strands.
• If the haircut is done by a master with little experience, then all the shortcomings will be noticeable.

A graduated haircut can be done in several classic variations: with lengthening, with asymmetry, in a classic form, voluminous at the back of the head or with torn strands. Also, the bob can be short or inverted.

The shortened type of haircut distributes the weight of the strands very evenly. Features of a short hairstyle:

• A short bob with graduation allows for interesting layering and little dynamics.
• Like many short haircuts, it can be constantly modified and styled in a variety of ways. The presence of bangs also brings its own characteristic features to the overall concept of the hairstyle.
• This is a great solution for older ladies. Due to its characteristics, the haircut will perfectly hide the real age of a woman.
• This is a great solution for girls with thin or thin hair.
• Due to this shape, it is very easy to correct the oval of the face.
• For ladies with curly strands, this type of haircut may be suitable. But they will have to use more styling products than straight girls.

Features of the asymmetrical bob:

• It can be done with different hair structures.
• Asymmetrical graduations create great emphasis in the eye area.
• Thanks to her, it is possible to mask excessively wide cheekbones, a rough chin or round cheeks.
• It allows you to experiment with rich and extraordinary shades of hair dye: due to the peculiarities of this hairstyle, the contours of the strand and their thickness are emphasized.
• Due to the graduation, multi-colored strands will visually create additional volume for the entire hairstyle.

Thanks to the bangs, it is always possible to hide imperfections and show the main advantages in appearance.

• Asymmetrical strands always look very creative and stylish. This is a great alternative for ladies with an angular face shape.
• Torn bangs Is a great choice for chubby girls.
• Long bangs with graduation is perfect for an elongated haircut variation: it will hide all the angularities in girls with square face shapes.
• Classic bangs is an excellent solution for those with a very high forehead.
• Triangular strands perfectly correct the square and triangular shape of the face. The triangle bang option should be avoided by owners of curly and wavy strands.

An interesting option is an inverted bob with a graduation, as:

• this haircut perfectly focuses on the texture of the hair;
• the shape of the hairstyle creates a lot of volume;
• suitable for all types of face, except for a round one: a haircut gives all faces a slight roundness;
• goes well with coloring and highlighting, which allows you to emphasize the structure of the hair.

Any women's haircut is selected taking into account individual characteristics. It can be a dynamic and shortened version of the haircut, or it can be an elongated bob with a graduation that creates a romantic image for its owner.

Bob looks great on short strands.

• This is a great solution for girls with thin hair.
• This haircut gives any girl a well-groomed look. Great for older ladies.
• The hairstyle requires virtually no styling and is perfect for everyday life.

Girls with medium length hair can also use a bob.

• Medium hair length is considered versatile and allows you to create various modifications in the image.
• Experts advise using a variety of asymmetries, cut angles and all kinds of bangs.
• This shape will soften and balance any proportions and shapes of the face.
• This is a great solution for girls of tall stature and dense build.
• A graduated bob emphasizes the structure and volume of the hair well. Suitable for girls with thick and straight hair.

The bob can be done on long hair too.

• Any lengthening is a creative and bold accent in the hairstyle.
• Such a haircut implies a smooth transition from a short zone at the back of the head to long strands in the temporal region. Temporal hair can be trimmed in a variety of ways.
• For such a haircut, you should choose an elongated or oblique bangs. Other types of bangs will look inharmonious and stand out from the general concept of the image.
• This is a great choice for all chubby ladies. Elongated strands in the portrait area help to stretch out all features and create a more oval-shaped effect.
• Wavy and curly hair is also suitable for this haircut.
• An excellent choice for women with an oval face type. In such a haircut, chestnut, light brown or ash hair color looks great.
• The elongated version should be chosen by owners of medium or very thick hair.

Due to the variety of haircuts, a bob can be chosen by women with different face shapes.

• Experts recommend choosing this type of haircut for owners of an oval shape.Due to its peculiarities, the hairstyle will emphasize all the main advantages of the appearance.
• Owners of rectangular and square faces should choose variations with sharp angles and transitions. This technique will allow you to hide all the flaws and overly rude facial features.
• A graduated bob with bangs will help to correct an elongated face shape. It can be of a classic look, oblique or with ragged edges.
• For overweight ladies, you should choose long variations of a graduated bob and a corresponding elongated bangs.

To get a beautiful styling at home, general recommendations must be followed.

• Any hairstyle will be effective if styled on clean hair.
• Products in the form of mousse, foam, gel or wax are applied to damp hair. Owners of wavy hair should use products for additional straightening of strands in the form of sprays and pastes. Girls with long hair will need very few styling products. Then the hair should be dried naturally or with a hair dryer.
• It is important to use a hairdryer and a brush with a round nozzle to give your medium-length hair a certain shape. Start styling your hair from the sides. Using a comb, the strands should be tucked in the right direction and gently dried. If bangs are present, then dry them with a round comb, but with a smaller diameter.

• Hairstyling with short hair requires the use of a flat comb. With this haircut option, volume must be created in the crown area. To create a styling, it is necessary to raise the upper strands by pulling them up with a comb. In this case, it should be dried with a hairdryer in the opposite direction from hair growth. This allows you to create a hairstyle in the form of a hat. In order for the styling to be preserved throughout the day, it must be fixed with a strong fixing varnish.
• For girls with an elongated haircut or obedient hair, it is enough to dry their hair with their heads down. Hair dried in this way can be fixed with hairspray.

Graduated bob is a modern and beautiful hairstyle. Many stars of domestic and Western show business choose this type of haircut. The graduated bob looked very nice on Jennifer Aniston. At one time, she was one of the people who introduced such a haircut into fashion. This haircut was demonstrated at different times by Victoria Beckham, Evelina Khromchenko, Cameron Diaz and Paris Hilton.

For information on how to model a graduated bob, see the next master class.