Bob Haircut by CLEO Hair & Make
Short Haircuts are definitely IN this year.
If you’ve already read our previous article on how to decide which haircut is best for you, read on to see how salons have combined the 5 different components of a haircut to help ladies achieve their ideal trendy short cuts in Singapore!
1. Classic Pixie with Bangs
Pixie Haircut by Air Salon @ The Cathay
There are many reasons to love a short pixie cut, as we’ve explicated here. It is easy to style, incredibly low fuss and even on your bad hair days, your pixie cut will leave you looking more chic than a tired ponytail will ever do. Always on trend, this is the cut that celebrities such as Emma Watson and Jennifer Lawrence couldn’t resist getting!
It after all tends to accentuate the cheekbones and bring out the oh-so-gorgeous eyes… so if these are your biggest assets, don’t be shy to bring them out with a pixie!
Pixie Haircut by AVENTA Hair Salon
Depending on your stylist and your hair texture, the pixie cut can be made more wispy and romantic like the picture above or more edgy and assertive like the one below for a different feel!
Pixie Haircut by Clover Hair Boutique
Consider This
- Pixie cuts are NOT an easy wash-and-wear hairstyle (contrary to popular belief). Those who get pixie cuts for the first time may be shocked to find cowlicks (for straight hair) or excessively “pong” hair for those whose natural hair is curly. Therefore, you will HAVE to take at least 5-10 minutes every morning to style your hair and make it look good! If you have straight hair, you may need to use some styling products to increase your hair volume. If you have curly hair, you may need to use some anti-frizz products to prevent your hair from getting too pong! As a general rule, those with slightly wavy hair will find that pixie cuts suit them best!
- It could get a little pricey to maintain this hairstyle as you may have to trim your hair every 2 months or so if you like it!
- It may take quite a while to grow back the hairstyle if you decide that you did not like your Pixie Cut! It is however an experience to go through the “in-between” styles as you get to try out many different hairstyles you may never have tried before in your lifetime!
2. Side Swept Crop / Tapered Bob
Side Swept Crop by CLEO Hair & Make
The longer version of the Pixie Cut, the side swept crop / tapered bob tends to look more feminine than the Pixie due to fewer layers and longer hair length.
The long layers give a tapered look to the hairstyle, making it suitable for those who have unnecessarily thick hair and making it cooler for us ladies under the hot and humid Singapore sun!
For those looking to grow out their Pixie, this is a great in-between hairstyle that you can request from your skillful stylist!
Short Layered Bob by The Cottage by Devonshire Selected Hair Salon
Side Swept Crop without Bangs by Vast Hair Salon
You can tuck it behind your ear or choose to leave the sides of your hair out to outline your face and make it appear smaller!
Side Swept Crop by Kobayashi Hair Design
3. Short Asymmetrical Graduated Bob
Short Asymmetrical Graduated Bob by Chez Vous Hair Salon
Similar to a A-line bob when viewed from the front, the length of the hairs gradually increases towards the front from the back, making a sharp angle at the front.
From the back however, you would realize that this is a graduated bob as the hairs at the back are cut in very short layers.
This unique asymmetrical cut, designed by Hensley from Chez Vous Hair Salon, lengthens the wearer’s face and gives it an overall sleek and edgy look!
It may however not be suitable for everyone; ladies with curly hair may find that the layers may make the hair look more puffed up.
It is however perfect for ladies who love long bangs and straight hair!
On top of the “slimming” effect, the unique haircut exudes confidence and personality, making it a head-turner that still looks professional.
If the bangs is too long for you, you can opt for a shorter fringe like what 99 Percent Hair Studio did below!
Haircut and Colour by 99 Percent Hair Studio
The A line feature of this bob covers also helps achieve a slimming effect.
We also love how the addition of colour adds a twist to the overall hairstyle.
Graduated Bob by Jesly from Picasso Hair Studio
If you are looking for a more edgy graduated bob, the back of the head can be made shorter to emphasize the edges and bring out the trendiness in you!
4. Classic Straight Bob
Classic Bob Cut by Clover Hair Boutique
A typical normal bob with the same length all around the whole head, a classic bob frames the face just under the chin.
This haircut usually has minimal layers with the edges softened to create a soft finish and eliminate the hard lines.
Classic Bob Cut by Art Noise Japanese Hair Salon
This haircut may not be the best cut for ladies with round faces as the rounded nature of this hairstyle may add to the chubbiness of the face.
It is however great for softening your overall look if you are hoping to get some of those edges off your face!
Classic Bob by Chez Vous Hair Salon
Pairing the classic bob with sideswept bangs, wispy bangs, parted bangs or even blunt bangs can further add to that feminine and girlish look!
Wavy Classic Bob by COVO Japanese Hair Salon
Best of all, it is suitable for different hair textures, whether you have straight or wavy hair!
A straight classic bob gives a younger, more barbie-doll look whereas a wavier classic bob tend to look more natural and voluminous.
Straight Bob by Art Noise Japanese Hair Salon
If you prefer a more sculpted wave, a soft perm is always an option to help you achieve the waves you are looking for!
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Straight Bob Cut and Perm by The Cottage at Devonshire Selected Hair Salons
This is overall a great cut that is easy to maintain as long as you go for regular trims at least every 2 months to maintain the cut!
5. Mushroom Bob
An adorable short bob for women who likes to keep their tresses short, this hairstyle combines a mushroom cut with a classic bob!
Mushroom Bob by COVO Japanese Hair Salon
For this haircut, the hairs at the front are usually cut in blunt bangs with the hair flaring its widest near the cheekbones.
This is therefore not meant for all face types as the mushroom cut can make a round face appear rounder! On the other hand, those with a longer face shape may want to opt for the Mushroom cut to make their face appear softer and rounder.
Mushroom Bob Cut by Art Noise Japanese Hair Salon
For those who suit the hairstyle, you’ll find that Mushroom Bob Cut is really easy to style and maintain!
Just roll in the tips of the hair and you’ll have a perfectly styled mushroom bob.
6. A Line Bob without Bangs
The term “A-line” generally refers to the perimeter of the haircut.
It means that the hair is shorter at the back and angles to a longer front. It usually frames the face in the front and concave just under the chin.
A Line Bob by Chez Vous Hair Salon
This is perfect for ladies with fine hair and low hair density as the lack of layers make the overall hairstyle look more voluminous.
The A-line bob also gives the hair a certain degree of “lift”, making it look fuller!
The A Line Bobs can be sculpted to be at a very steep angle or a gentler A line angle depending on your stylist and your preferences.
We would not recommend ladies with very wavy and curly hair to go for the A-line bob as the waves may ruin the attractiveness of the cut: the precision.
You can however opt for treatment or soft rebonding to tame your tresses before going for the cut!
MUCOTA DYNA Treatment and A Line Cut by Kobayashi Hair Design
If your waves are manageable, an A-line cut can help bring out your natural hair texture without even needing a perm!
A-line Bob Haircut by Kenaris Hair Salon
That was exactly what Kenaris did for Agent GS!
After observing that her natural hair texture is a little wavy, Aris (Co-founder of Kenaris Salon) chose to give Agent GS a skillful A-line cut to bring out her natural hair texture rather than perm her hair; this way, Agent GS can attain her desired hairstyle without damaging her hair (or her wallet!). To better frame her face, Aris also gave Agent GS sideswept bangs!
Read more about Agent GS’ haircut experience here if you are interested!
7. Upward Angled Layered Cut
Upward Angled Layered Cut by Branche Hair Salon
A style seen more frequently for long haircuts than for short, the upward angled layered cut is longer at the back and shorter at the front.
As the bulk of the hair volume will now be at the base of the haircut, it may cause the face to look a little more rounded than other hairstyles, making it suitable for ladies looking to soften their facial edges!
To prevent the layers from overthinning your hair, it would be best if your hair is thick in the first place!
8. Long Bob (Lob)
Not ready to take the plunge? Take a leaf out of Taylor Swift’s stylebook and opt for a lob instead. Neither long nor short, with the lob haircut, you only need to muster an ounce of courage to snip off just a bit of your tresses.
The Lob is a longer version of a bob, usually shoulder length. The reason why many women love this hairstyle is because it is short enough to make a drastic change and long enough for them to tie up their hair whenever needed!
Asymmetrical Lob with Ladies’ Undercut by Chez Vous Hair Salon
If a classic lob is not daring enough for you, you can try the Asymmetrical Lob with Ladies’ Undercut designed by Oscar from Chez Vous. Instead of having the usual tough to manage side shave, the partial side bangs give Melanie the best of both worlds: a chic looking bob at work and a “punkish” undercut after work!
So, what do you say? Ready to join the pixie and bob clique?
Let us know in the comments below which is your favourite haircut for short hair!