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The ‘Baby Bob’ is The Heat-Friendly Cut For Curly Girls
Which face shapes best suit the baby bob?
If this is your first foray into short hairstyle territory, knowing whether or not you’ll suit the style is an obvious concern. “Oval and heart-shaped faces suit it because the cut sits high and takes everything up to the cheekbones,” explains Dionne, but don’t let that put you off if you’ve got a rounder or square-shaped face.
“It’s about where you put the weight,” she continues. “If someone has a rounder face, I’ll leave a bit of length at the front, or take some weight out through the inside so it doesn’t widen. On a longer face, a fringe balances it out. You can adjust it for anyone.”
The baby bob: What to ask your hairstylist for
How do you avoid the dreaded triangle shape when coaxing curly hair into a bob? First of all, you can’t underestimate the importance of a good cut. According to Jaiden, there are a few specific things to ask your hairstylist for: “There should be minimal layering throughout the head,” he notes.
“Opt for a strong, full baseline to keeps the ends looking thick and healthy and only remove a bit of weight from the front corners to create a soft face frame. And ideally cut when the hair is styled with a middle part – it adds versatility, allowing the style to be worn on either side.”
For 2026, Dionne says the style is becoming even more relaxed to make it work harder for you. “It’s not as rigid as it was,” she explains. “Think softer edges, rather than a blunt perimeter, more piecey ends, tucked-in styling. The big thing is cuts that work with your natural texture instead of against it, because nobody wants to be stood there with hot tools for an hour every morning.”
How to style the baby bob
So, how do you achieve that effortless look even when you’re pressed for time? “That undone look is where Living Proof Full Dry Volume & Texture Spray does the work for you; you get the volume and the texture without the heat,” shares Dionne. “When I do want to smooth or bend the ends, I’ll use my Cloud Nine Original Iron, because the temperature control means you’re not damaging the hair to get the shape.”
The beauty of the baby bob, says Jaiden, is its versatility. “You’ll get out what you put in, whether you’re going for polished or playful,” he says. “Just keep the styling light and tailored to your curl type.”