Girls, we don’t want to disappoint you, but it’s already mid-August and summer is unfortunately about to end. And true to the motto “new season, new hairstyle” we are ready for a little update. To say that we are spoiled for choice when it comes to cool hairstyle trends would be an understatement. Whether it’s a choppy bob, fringy pixie cut, bixie or playful hair colors – we’ve seen absolutely everything in the last few months. Trendy hairstyles to and fro – there are some timeless classics that will stay with us forever and are reinvented again and again. There is a new bob variation in town that we will soon see everywhere. Classy, feminine and super elegant – Italian Bob is THE trend hairstyle in fall 2022 and the new favorite of all fashion girls. Okay, what exactly makes the short hairstyle so special and who does the short haircut suit? All this and the most beautiful looks for your next visit to the hairdresser can be found in our article right now!
What is an Italian Bob?
Whether a Pixie Bob for women over 60 or a cheeky shag – fringy hairstyles are hot this year, but not for everyone. The Italian Bob as a trend hairstyle, on the other hand, convinces us with its elegance and is perfect for those who want a more refined and subtle haircut. Italian women have always been admired for their impeccable taste and fashion style.
So it’s not a big surprise that we take inspiration from them for our hair as well. The Italian Bob was worn by style icons like Raffaella Carra, Sophia Loren and Monica Bellucci back in the 60s and is making a big comeback for the upcoming season – but with a modern upgrade.
Long enough to tie your hair into a ponytail, but short enough to attract all eyes – that’s the best way to describe the Italian Bob. In the trendy hairstyle, the hair usually reaches the neck and the ends are cut straight and clean. Although the haircut is blunt, it does not look as severe and edgy as the classic Blunt Bob .
To give the Italian Bob a glamorous and soft touch, the hair ends are cut with slightly rounded contours and subtle steps. The chunky ends provide a delightfully light feel and make our mane look fuller and more voluminous – a real all-rounder, in other words.
The Italian Bob has been brought back to life by hairstylists Nick Latham and Sean Paul Nother. In an interview, the two explained that a certain quote served as inspiration for the haircut. “Italian glamour is not sophisticated or artificial, it works like the idea of dolce far niente – the sweetness of doing nothing. It’s an approachable beauty – simple and natural.” And the Italian Bob feels just as effortless and sophisticated as a 2022 hairstyle trend.
Here’s how to style the trendy hairstyle
Why we love the Italian Bob so much? The short hairstyle is super versatile and looks perfect on absolutely all face and hair types. It’s an effortless, elegant style that suits women of all ages and always adds a glamorous touch.
Like any good haircut, the Italian Bob can be styled almost by itself. To achieve a sophisticated look à la Sophia Loren and give your hair an extra dose of volume, blow-dry the ends of your hair inwards with a round brush.
You prefer a more casual look? Then do it like the pop diva Beyoncé and combine the Italian Bob with tousled beach waves. The small waves give the otherwise noble haircut a casual and playful touch and also make us look a few years younger.
And if you’re in a particular hurry in the morning, you can also simply air-dry your hair and easily shape it with hair gel. But whether you air-dry or blow-dry your hair, to do justice to the cult hairstyle, you need to care for your hair sufficiently.
For a nice shiny finish, apply some hair oil to the ends of your hair. Although the Italian Bob looks especially beautiful with a center parting, you can also pull a side parting every now and then, depending on your preference and for more variety.
