From claw clips to finger waves, French twists and Bardot bangs, retro hairstyles have been making a major resurgence of late. And the latest one rising to the top of our mood boards, signaling the return of polished and glamorous styles, is the “dolce vita” bob.
Popularized in the 1950s, and reemerging thanks to celebrities like singer-songwriter Raye, whose sculpted, coiffed bob is now something of a signature, this retro bob is officially trending. Everyone from Sabrina Carpenter to Cardi B and Zendaya are making a strong case for the bouncy, polished curls and short crop.
Think of it as the new, more modern iteration of the “old money” bob, which went viral last year and saw the return of rather expensive-looking, shiny lengths and the signature “tucked under” crop from the ’50s take shape.
Drawing inspiration from the voluminous silhouette of old, the “dolce vita” bob is all about achieving an ultra-polished finish and bouncy volume. “This longer bob length shape shares the same luxurious and glamorous texture of the old money bob, but with extra volume and a more cushioned, weightless finish,” shares trend forecaster and hair expert, Tom Smith.
How to make it work for your hair type? “This is for those who like volume and who have thick hair or who want to create that illusion,” shares Smith. “The long, soft, and fluid layers help to give movement to finer hair and manage the bulk of thicker hair,” he adds. Though it’s best suited to those with naturally wavy or curly hair, anyone with straighter lengths can also achieve the look using heated rollers or a classic curling wand.
If you haven’t mastered the art of rollers yet, fear not—there are plenty of tools, tips, and techniques at your disposal to recreate this hairstyle too, like ghd’s Duet Blowdry to Dyson’s Airwrap. “The look can be achieved with a blow-dry using a round brush, but you can also use heated rollers, or tools such as the Dyson Airwrap with the curl attachments,” Smith agrees. Finally, don’t forget copious hairspray and a smoothing cream for that polished finish.
From: ELLE UK
