High contrast bob step by step

The High Contrast Bob combines graphic shapes that evokes the '90s classic bob with a playful shorter length and a statement fringe to give the look a contemporary touch. The colour created by global ambassador Paddy McDougall is defined by the statement fringe as it creates a face-framing look and the palette of natural tones fixates on a normcore concept. The haircut, created by global ambassador Andy Smith, is all about combining a playful shorter length with a statement fringe. The square shape in the nape is reminiscent of a 90s classic bob whilst the texture is smooth and sleek in order to really showcase both colour and shape of the haircut. The look is finished with an over-sized denim jacket, chunky trainers, a boxy shirt and soft pastel silks.

Here's the how to

  The High Contrast Bob Cut STEP 1: Section as shown. STEP 2: Start at the back cutting a flat layer with a 90 degree elevation and a 90 degree finger angle. STEP 3: Repeat on both sides always overdirecting the last 2 sections to maintain weight. STEP 4: Cut in a square baseline at the back. STEP 5: Using the guide from the back, work into the front and round off the hair. STEP 6: Now pivoting from the top round off the remaining hair. Leave some pieces out in the hairline. STEP 7: Dry off the hair and refine the shape and freehand in the sides. STEP 8: Cut in the fringe.

The colour  

STEP 1: Section the hair as shown. STEP 2: Apply Colour 1 all over from root to tip throughout the first section. STEP 3: Begin creating the layering effect by applying Colour 1 on the root area. STEP 4: To continue the effect apply Colour 2 on the mid-lengths and ends of the sections in the perimeter. STEP 5: Now working in back to back slices, work through the top lateral sections alternating between Colour 2 and Colour 3. STEP 6: Go back and apply Colour 1 on the roots of every section. STEP 7: Repeat Colour 1 on the top back section from root to tip. STEP 8: Allow the colour develop for up to 40 minutes. The formula Colour1: PERMANENTCARINGCOLOR4.1+6.1+ 6% (20VOL) CREAM DEVELOPER (1:1:2) Colour2: PERMANENTCARINGCOLOR1.1+6% (20VOL) CREAM DEVELOPER (1:1) Colour3: PERMANENTCARINGCOLOR9.32+ 9% (30VOL) CREAM DEVELOPER (1:1)  

Key Styling tips

STEP 1: Apply INNOVA SETTING STRONG MOUSSE to prep the hair. STEP 2: Wrap dry the hair using a flat brush. STEP 3: Iron the hair super smooth, sealing the ends. STEP 4: Finish with INNOVA FINISH FLEXIBLE HAIRSPRAY to secure the look.