Bulk to Beauty | The Styling Trick That Completely Changed My Bob ✨, by Mathilde Heather on YouTube. 5 min 30 s.
- Video length
- 5 min 30 s
- Time to do it
- 20 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 8
What you need
Steps
Start with dry hair. Comb it through so there are no tangles, then mist heat protectant evenly over all of it before any heat touches your hair.
Apply a small amount of hair oil through the mid-lengths and ends. This smooths frizz and reduces the puffy, bulky look before styling.
Split your bob into sections with clips. Work in thin, flat sections about 2 to 3 cm wide so the heat reaches the hair evenly.
Clamp a section near the root with the straightener. Glide down while twisting the iron a half turn outward to create a soft wave.
Repeat on each section, alternating the twist direction. Alternate in and out so the waves look natural instead of uniform.
Leave the ends straight for the last few centimetres. This keeps the finish lived-in and stops the bob looking curled at the bottom.
Spray sea salt spray through the mid-lengths and ends. Scrunch the hair with your hands to build texture and movement.
Finish with hairspray, holding the can about 20 cm away. Light passes keep the waves soft and stop the hair going stiff.
Tips and common mistakes
Keep the straightener moving and never hold it on one spot, or you will scorch the hair.
Use the lowest heat that still shapes the hair, around 160 to 180 C for fine hair.
Let each section cool before you scrunch it, so the wave sets and lasts longer.
Too much oil near the roots makes a bob look flat, so keep it on the mid-lengths and ends.
Questions
Can I do this on a blunt bob?
Yes. The twisting motion breaks up the straight line of a blunt bob and adds movement. Keep the sections thin so the waves hold.
How long do the waves last?
With sea salt spray and hairspray, the waves usually hold through a normal day. On very fine hair, add a little more hairspray at the roots.
Do I need the exact products shown?
No. Any heat protectant, light hair oil, sea salt spray and flexible hairspray will work. The technique matters more than the brand.
This guide was drafted from the video's details and general task knowledge. It has not been checked against the full video. Check the video and relevant product instructions before following a procedure. Report a correction.
