The messy bob is dominating hair trends this season, and for good reason. This effortlessly chic style adds texture, movement, and a touch of modern edge to any look. Whether you're rocking a fresh bob for the first time or looking for new ways to style your go-to cut, mastering the art of the messy bob is a must.
How to Style a Messy Bob: Tips for Effortless Texture and Volume
While sleek, polished hair will always have its place, the beauty of a tousled, undone finish is that it’s effortlessly cool and endlessly versatile. The best part? Achieving this look is easier than you might think. With the right haircut, must-have styling tools, and a few key products, you can create the perfect textured bob that feels natural, full of volume, and perfectly imperfect.
Products & Tools Needed:
Achieving the ultimate messy bob isn’t just about embracing an undone look—it starts with a haircut that complements your hair type and is enhanced by the right styling tools and products. From texturizing sprays that add volume to heat styling tools that create effortless waves, every element plays an essential role in perfecting that messy-chic finish.
Must-Have Tools:
- Professional Ionic Blow Dryer: With intense power and airflow in an incredibly light feel, The Sam Villa Pro Light Ionic Blow Dryer creates shine, volume and dries your hair faster with less noise and weight!
- Large Thermal Styling Brush: The Artist Series Spiral Thermal Brush is a 2-in-1 finishing brush with extra-long nylon bristles and boar bristles to glide gently through hair for maximum lift and volume with plenty of tension to smooth any texture.
- Professional Ceramic Flat Iron: The Sam Villa SLEEKR Professional Flat Iron creates shine and touchable softness with ease thanks to the tourmaline-coated ionic plates. Whether adding waves and curls to your hair, hair will be protected and features 3 heat settings that guard hair against damage and keep your color vibrant.
Essential Styling Products:
- Redken Root Lifter Volumizing Spray: This creates a texture to the hair and is a great foundational product to achieve that choppy look.
- Redken Quick Blowout: Heat protection an essential step for all styles. This lightweight blow-dry primer protects hair up to 450° F and creates a smooth finish with plenty of shine while also speeding up your blow dry.
- Redken Control Hairspray: Experience maximum contol without the flakiness, this extra-strong hold hairspray locks in your style for 24 hours with hold and anti-humidity protection.
- Redken Spray Wax: The ideal finishing product for a messy texture, this invisible wax mist creates tousled separation and body with a natural shine finish.
The Steps: Styling A Messy Bob
- Spray Root Lifter into the palm of your hand and comb the product through your hair with hands. This will add texture and hold.
- Use your Ionic Blow Dryer and Thermal Styling Brush to blow dry your hair making sure you stay in control by sectioning your hair. (Click here for the tutorial on sectioning, which is essential for any style). Don't worry about getting your hair perfectly beveled and straight. Remember we are going for messy, so all you need to do is make sure your hair is dry.
- Once you finish blow drying your hair, section the hair again like you did above and begin to curl the entire head with your flat iron. (click here to watch the video on how to create beach waves with a flat iron.)
- After the entire head is curled, run your fingers through your hair to separate the waves.
- Spritz the hair with Redken Spray Wax, and tousle the hair to create a windswept effect on your hair while adding more volume! You can even piece out parts of your hair to create a chunky look.
- Finish by spraying Redken Control Hairspray to lock in your style!
If you hair falls slightly flat, just shake your hair out with hands, this will refresh your hairstyle without the need for extra products.
Pro Tip: Before going to bed, spray your roots with dry shampoo! This will prolong your style by preventing excess oil or buildup throughout the night.
