One Length Bob - How To (2)

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One length bob - Allow for the ear protrusion
 
Step 11: Please note when you check your line, there is a small corner that allows for the ear protrusion which must not be cut off.
 
One length bob - Work with two triangle sections
 
Step 12: Next work with your two triangle sections either side of the parting. Work with parallel sections and cut a square line with the same degree of tension and using your previous section as a guide. Please note that Stacey chooses to complete one side, then the other.
 
One length bob - Cut the fringe
 
Step 13 Bring down the fringe area. Use a curved horizontal section, using the bridge of the nose and the corner of the temple as a guide. Cut your line, using your comb as a guide. Please notice how Stacey contains the hair in the comb as he cuts.
 
One length bob - Use fingers to cut the fringe area
 
Step 14: Continue with parallel sections throughout the triangular fringe area.
Notice how Stacey cuts through the comb and then cleans up in his fingers.
 
One length bob - How to dry the hair
 
Step 15: Bring down your circular section in the crown and dry the hair, working from the perimeters through the back, then the outlines in the side, then the fringe and finally the top.
 
One length bob - Iron the hair
 
Step 16: Next iron the hair to create a finish, using the silver range of Coriollis C2's.
 
One length bob - Check the fringe
 
Step 17: Once the hair is dried, check your fringe.
 
One length bob - Point cut the crown area
 
Step 18: Then point cut the remaining crown area, using the underneath as a guide.
 
One length bob - Check the haircut
 
Step 19: Re-check with your model standing.
 
One length bob - Clean the graduation
 
Step 20: Then check and clean your graduation throughout, using a mirror. This enables you to assess underneath the perimeter.
 
Short bob with a one-length shape
 
Finish: The result is a balanced bespoke one-length defined shape.
 
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See also:
 
How to cut a short graduated bob
 
Step by step guide for an A-line bob
 
How to cut a graduated bob with aymmetry
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