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So You Got A Bob, What Next? A Must-Haves Guide to Navigating the Bob Haircut
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items Exactly one week ago as I write this, I was sitting in my hairdresser's chair saying yes to a bob haircut. At exactly 5:15pm, we cut 6 inches off my long wavy hair to give me a chic shoulder length bob. Half of you are probably saying, “you fell for ...
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In The Shower
Post Shower
Hair Tools
Hair Accessories
In The Shower
The shower part of your bob is as important as the styling aspect. How and what you wash your hair with makes a difference. For my finer, wavy hair, I found that washing it every other day works best with my hair. I swear by a combination shampoo/con...
I switch it up between the Volumizing and the Moisturizing shampoo based on the seasons. During the drier months, I need the extra moisture. Whatever shampoo you're using, opt to get the other kind in conditioner. CA also lists a helpful chart on the...
The Volumizing Shampoo for Oily, Flat Hair - Crown Affair | Sephora
Linking the moisturizing one for those who are interested in it! I am currently using this one and reach for it more than the volumizing one.
The Hydrating Shampoo for Dry, Damaged Hair - Crown Affair | Sephora
With shampoo, you also need conditioner! Pro tip: apply to the ends of your hair only. Do NOT apply to your scalp.
The Volumizing Conditioner for Oily, Flat Hair - Crown Affair | Sephora
Another great option for conditoner. If your ends need a little extra love, opt for this formula and the volumizing shampoo!
The Hydrating Conditioner for Dry, Damaged Hair - Crown Affair | Sephora
If you have thinning hair, try this option! My husband recently started using this to help with his dry scalp! They have a serum that he swears by too!
Rosemary Shampoo For Thinning Hair - Nécessaire | Sephora
Complete the shampoo with this conditioner option!Great for dry, itchy scalps and for thinning hair!
Rosemary Conditioner For Thinning Hair - Nécessaire | Sephora
Post Shower
Once you finish washing your bob and can get past the fact that half of your hair is missing (RIP) you get to what I find is the fun part - the prep for styling. This base is important as it will determine if your hair will turn out cute or if it wil...
Repeat after me: hair towels can damage your hair!!! Once I started using the Crown Affair hair towel, my frizz all but disappeared. Trust me! The investment is worth it.
The Hair Towel - Crown Affair
Post shower order should start with towel dried hair, then comb it out and apply a generous amount of the Leave-In Conditioner. I am on I think my 4-5th bottle of this. I have fine hair and this is the only leave-in that doesn't leave it looking oily...
The Leave-In Conditioner Cream for Hydrated Hair - Crown Affair | Sephora
Do you find your hair to be on the frizzier side? Try combing out your hair after the shower instead of brushing it! It's less harsh on the strands.
The Comb No. 002 - Crown Affair
I love this texture spray on dry hair. It's a stronger hold that helps keep my waves or heat styled hair intact!
NAVY HAIR CARE Dry Texture Hair Spray
For day two hair, a slick back style (even a bob cut) stays in perfect place with the Navy Hair Care Aquarian. It's a styling gel technically, but I found that I love the hold for slick back styles. My postpartum baby hairs even stay firmly slicked.
NAVY HAIR CARE Aquarian 3-in-1 Styling Cream
For extra hold, I love this styling wand from Dae Hair. I always have it in my bag for when the wind (or my kids) try and mess up my hair! This works for slick back hair styles and for taming frizz. Plus the smell is so good! It reminds me of sweet t...
DAE Hair Cactus Fruit 3-In-1 Styling Cream
For those of us with ends that could use some extra love, I highly recommend Crown Affairs newest product - the Overnight Repair Serum. You use it 3x a week on dry hair (overnight!).
Crown Affair The Overnight Repair Serum Treatment for Dry, Damaged Hair
For a stronger hold hairspray, you should 100% try Dae Hair's Sunsetter. It smells amazing and has a nice hold for messy hair.
Sunsetter Hairspray
If you haven't noticed the trend yet, Crown Affair can't miss for me. Their non-toxic hairspray is another amazing choice for healthy hair. It pairs well with air dried hair (helps with frizz and adds volume) as well as with heat styled. It doesn't l...
The Finishing Hair Spray - Crown Affair
For me, this is Crown Affairs shinning moment. The mousse is lightweight, doesn't leave your hair crunchy, and helps give you that beachy wave look. If you buy one thing from this list, it's this one right here. Give your bob the volume it craves!
Crown Affair The Texturizing Air Dry Hair Mousse
Hair Tools
A good boy style needs some help from hair tools. If you can curl with a straightener, I found that those messy looking curls look the best. A curling iron obviously works too for a more sophisticated bob. You can also use a round brush hot tool. I a...
I have not tried this yet, but it is on my list. I want to be able to curl my hair with a straightener (and also be able to straighten it) and this tool just screams buy me. If you've tried it, let me know how you like it!! Maybe i'll buy and let you...
Curling Straightener
A cheaper than the dyson dupe that gives you the same blowout and curl options! I personally prefer this over the dyson, though I will say I still haven't figured out how to get my hair to stay using the curling barrels.
Aire 360 | Curling Irons
I have been using this three barrel since 2021. She's been with me for my long hair and has stayed with the bob. What i've learned - turn it upside down so the clasp is facing down.
Alure 1" Triple Barrel Curling Iron Wand
My ride or die curling iron. I haven't tried her yet with the bob, but I love it and foresee me continuing to love it with the bob.
Bio Ionic Long Barrel Styler Curling Iron
Hair Accessories
Sometimes the bob doesn't work out the way you wanted and you need some accessories to either help you hide the bad curl or to get you through until the next hair wash. These are my favorites. Or you could get a hat. If all else fails, hats never do.
Before you freak out over the price, let me try and persuade you. If you have fine hair, then you probably realize that hair clips don't stay in your hair. These clips have a double layer of claws and actually stay in your hair. They are also super s...
The Hair Clips - Crown Affair | Sephora
The best hair scrunchie that won't pull your hair out when you're taking it out.
The Silk Scrunchie No. 001 Set - Crown Affair | Sephora
This style looks so cute! I am obsessed with checkered items and this style is great for when you wear your hair half up.
Medium Checker Hair Claw Clip in Black + White - Chunks | Sephora
90s girls, this is for you. A classic headband that's a blast from the past.
Kitsch Zig Zag Non Slip Headbands 2 pcs