I Just Had My Long Hair Cut Into a Bob—These Are the 7 Things I Wish I’d Known Before


Yes, I am now the proud owner of a bob. But since cutting off my long hair and having now been sporting a flicked bob for just under two months, I have to admit something: caring for my new short hairstyle has been a bit of a learning curve.

This is not to take anything away from the bob itself, mind you—I’m still wholeheartedly obsessed with it. However, when it comes to styling and caring for a bob, there are a few things I hadn’t considered before I sat down in the hairdressing chair and pulled out my inspo pics. Some of these things are welcome changes, like how little time I now spend washing my hair and how much I’m set to save on shampoo. I can also say from firsthand experience that there’s nothing quite like cutting off seven inches of length for enabling a newfound sense of confidence.

(Image credit: Jazzria Harris)

On the other hand, however, there are some styling consideration I wish I’d taken into account before joining the bob squad, and it’s this advice that I’m here to pass onto you now. Whether you’re planning a chop and want to know how to care for your bob before committing, or you’re simply intrigued to know how the other (short-haired) half live, this is the insider knowledge I truly think you need to know. And, if you’re still not sure whether to go for a bob or not? Take this as your sign to do it—I haven’t looked back since.