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Sci-fi, assassin, A-line helmet and more chic bobs to try this summer

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The bob has been a firm favourite since the early 1900s thanks to bob inventor and ballroom dancer Irene Castle.

The bob has been reimagined ever since and the most recent is the sci-fi bob, Refinery29 notes. And apparently this blunt cut is set to become the next big thing in global hair trends.

Selena Gomez and Bella Hadid love this one-length look:

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@ralphlauren ?? Dream dress

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And the style was also immensely popular during Paris Fashion Week:

Read more: Paris Fashion Week hair is just so ridiculously good

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Here are 10 more effortlessly chic and versatile bob spin-offs to try now: 

The A-line helmet 

Made famous by '20s starlet Louise Brooks the 'do is known for its blunt, mod fringe and cut below the ears.

The boss

This cut is unique in itself because of its fabulous curls which flutters naturally from the top.

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The curtain fringe

She may be the new kid on the block, but Miriam Maulana has been killin' this look.

The badass bob

The risqué style is surely not for the faint-hearted, but if you're gonna chop off those locks, you might as well go bold, right?

Dose of cool

Big and bouncy, our local gal Chantal is giving us major #shaggybobgoals.

The bedhead

'Nuff said.

Bangin????

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The assassin bob

Think Natalie Portman in 1994's The Professional but with a bit more dimension added to it.

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I woke-up-like-this

Minimal effort for the win!

Read more: Confession: I hate making small talk at the hairdresser

One length cut

Whimsical with a fresh twist.

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The iconic Queen of Fashion cut

It's Nina Dobrev and she's channelin' Anna Wintour, minus the shades, and the vicious attitude.

World meet Bob. Bob... world. ????

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Remember to opt for a bob that you can carry and maintain, and prune it to perfection by habitually maintaining it with these local budget-friendly favs:

Use a shine serum to keep it looking sleek. We love John Frieda's frizz ease finish polishing serum. Get it for R115,95.

Shop the Curl Company's curl reviving styling spray for R129,95.

The Body Shop's grapeseed glossing serum will give life to your look. Get it for R145.

If you're going for the badass bob, lock in that over-the-edge colour with L'Oreal's Elvive colour protect shampooR62,95.

And don't forget to use velcro rollers to curl your bob into complete submission for a more voluminuous, gorgeous look, R24.95.


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