If the time has come to grow out your bob, we understand your panic. While you had the best intentions when you chopped your short, chic bob, you may not have considered the awkward phase it goes through when you grow it out. If your short, cute bob is now shaggy and uneven, there are ways to get back to your long hair without a daily breakdown. From opting for a layered look, to rocking a fluffy or bougie bob, and keeping your hair super hydrated, this post covers how to grow out a bob hairstyle with the best styling tips and tutorials.
How to Grow Out a Bob Hairstyle
Growing out a bob hairstyle can be a process, but it’s easier than it may seem. It can take around 6 months for a short bob to grow out to a chic collarbone length, but before that, the in-between length can cause a little strife. Rest assured, with the right styling tips, products, and inspo, you can grow out your bob without much fuss.
4 Styling Tips
1. Keep Your Hair Hydrated
Hair breakage is one of the top concerns while growing out your hair. It’s super important to keep your hair hydrated and protected while you’re growing out your bob to prevent as much breakage as possible. Make sure to always use a heat protectant before using heat on your hair, use moisturizing shampoo and conditioner for your hair type, and apply a leave-in product on your ends to keep them strong.
2. Add in Layers
Adding in layers is one of the first things you should do once your hair starts to grow. Since the bob is such a blunt cut, adding subtle layers will help create a more natural, blended look as it grows out. As we mentioned before, it will generally take around 6 months for your hair to grow to collarbone length. When it starts to get to this point, ask your stylist to keep the length, but to add in some loose layers. This will add the illusion of length to your hair and make it look less like a bob.
3. Opt for Bangs
If you’re trying to get away from the blunt bob, adding bangs can help soften your features and make the in-between length more bearable. Bangs can help transition your look and add shape to your face while your hair grows out. Talk to your stylist about what type of bangs would work best for your personal aesthetic, hair, and lifestyle, and keep in mind that bangs can require extra maintenance depending on the type.
4. Get Your Hair Trimmed
Just because your goal is longer hair, doesn’t mean you should skip your next hair appointment. Going in for regular trims will keep your hair healthy and remove split ends as it grows. When it’s in the awkward phase between your jaw and shoulders, any unkemptness is much more noticeable, so keep the ends clean. You can also ask to get some weight taken out at the back if it starts to feel bulky.
4 In-Between Looks
1. The Fluffy Bob
The fluffy bob is a longer bob worn in a bouncy, ‘90s style blow out. The longer length allows you to achieve the voluminous look, and since it bounces up a couple of inches, it gives you the illusion of shorter hair. It’s a smart way to maintain the bob look while growing out your locks.
2. The Kitty Cut
This cool girl, low-maintenance hairstyle is one of the chicest grown-out bob looks. The ‘70s inspired hairstyle is a more polished take on the wolf cut, featuring softer, rounder layers and a curtain bang to frame the face. This cut is perfect for when your hair hits collarbone length.
3. Layered Look
You can see how the layers add softness and dimension as you’re growing out your hair. Her hair sits a bit longer than her shoulders, but it’s styled in a way where it bounces up and looks incredibly chic. The face framing pieces also help the transition look much more natural.
4. The Bougie Bob
The bougie bob is perfect for growing out a short bob hairstyle. It leans towards a longer length, hitting just above the shoulders, featuring soft, blunt ends that give the hair a thicker appearance. It’s an elevated take on the bob, and is ideal for anyone who loves volume and movement.
3 Step-By-Step Styling Tutorials
1. Say Goodbye to Flat Hair | How to Use Rollers for Volume | Gabby’s Channel
This is a perfect tutorial to follow as she mentions she’s growing out her hair. It’s a great technique to get a voluminous blown out look, giving your locks some shape and softness. She uses the Dyson Airwrap, but if you don’t have one, you can use a standard blow dryer and a blow dry brush. She also uses hair rollers and the Redken Blow Out Heat Protection Spray.
2. How to Curl Your Hair with a Straightener | Short Hair Easy Waves | Alex
This is a chic look for short hair and it’s super easy to do. It’s great for a bob that has grown out as it adds style and dimension to your hair. She shows you how to add a nice bend/curl to your hair with a straightener and she uses products including the Living Proof 5-in-1 Styling Treatment, a leave in conditioner with heat protectant, and a texture spray.
3. 10 Easy Ways to Style Short Hair & Long Bob | Tina Yong
This tutorial includes 10 different hairstyles you can do on longer bob length hair. This length is super versatile, so if you’re worried about growing your hair out, it proves that there are plenty of chic ways to style it. From a braided headband to beachy waves to a mini top knot, there are so many options for different days and occasions. You’ll need products like a heat protectant spray, flat iron, and hairspray.
If you’re ready to grow out your bob, we hope these tips and tutorials prove you can do it in a stylish way.
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