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If you've been growing out your hair, the climbing spring and summer temps might be tempting you to go to your salon for a fresh chop. But an effortless French bob actually requires knowing what to ask for and what products to use to keep it looking chic all summer long.
E! spoke with Sally Hershberger, the celebrity hair stylist behind iconic hair looks for Julia Roberts, Meg Ryan, and Miley Cyrus.
Sally gave us the best tips on what to ask your stylist for when you want a cool-girl summer chop (instead of leaving the salon looking like a little kid), plus how to style your bob and keep it looking amazing between cuts.
"The most important thing you can do is bring visual references," she said. "Photos are the best way to communicate what you want – whether that’s from Instagram, Vogue, or anywhere you’re seeing cuts you love."
"You’ll also want to be specific about where you want the length to hit – whether that’s at the chin, just below, or grazing the shoulders – because even small differences can completely change the overall look," she advised.
The longtime celeb stylist explained that a good stylist will tailor the cut to your face shape and your natural texture. "A 'cool-girl' bob isn’t one-size-fits-all – it’s about customizing the shape so it enhances your features and works with how your hair naturally falls," she said.
How Do I Style a Sleek Bob?
"For a sleek, straight bob, you want something that adds shine and smoothness without weighing the hair down. The Hair Edit Dry Oil Hair Serum is great for that polished, glossy finish while still keeping movement," she said.
The Hair Edit Dry Oil Hair Serum
This lightweight, dry oil leaves hair delicately scented. It's made without SLS, SLES sulfates, parabens, formaldehydes, phthalates, or mineral oil.
How Do I Style a Curly Bob?
"For a curly bob, hydration and frizz control are key. Color Wow Dream Coat for Curly Hair helps define curls while keeping them soft and controlled, which is especially important for maintaining shape in a shorter cut."
COLOR WOW Dream Coat for Curly Hair
This hair product combines the benefits of gels, serums and creams without crunch, greasiness or weight.
How Can I Make My Fine Hair Bob Look Thick?
When it comes to giving bobbed fine hair texture, she shared that only product will do.
"Oribe Texturizing Spray is a go-to for fine hair," she said. "It adds instant volume and grit without making the hair feel sticky or heavy. With bobs, especially on finer textures, you want that airy movement and separation to avoid the cut falling flat, and this helps create that effortlessly undone finish."
Oribe Dry Texturizing Spray
This invisible dry hairspray that builds incredible volume and sexy texture while absorbing oil at the roots for that perfect "just styled" look.
How Do I Style My Bob While I Grow It Out?
Don't fear the dreaded in-between length when you're growing out your hair.
"That in-between stage can actually look really chic if you style it the right way," Sally said. "Adding waves is always a great option because it gives the hair shape and movement no matter the length and helps disguise any awkward layers or grow-out lines."
Wavytalk Power Wave Hair Crimper
The Wavytalk crimper's deep V-shaped plates sculpt high-definition waves with instant lift and texture.
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