Has anyone else noticed a big shift in bob hair trends this year? Gone are the days of the sleek, blunt bob haircut. Instead, we're favouring "undone", tousled styles with choppy layers and lots of movement. I've written a lot about the tuft bob and the serrated bob as of late, but today, I'm here to talk to you about the disconnected bob. This trend has been dominating my social feeds, and after chatting with an expert about how to make the trend work for individual hair types, I'd be lying if I said I wasn't tempted to give it a go.
What Is the Disconnected Bob?
So, what is this trending style? "The disconnected bob is basically a bob with a little attitude," explains Neale Rodger, style director at Stil Salon. "Instead of everything sitting in one neat line, you get subtle shifts in length that break up the shape and give it a more modern, slightly rebellious feel. It still looks clean, but there is a bit of built-in movement that makes it feel cooler and less classic."
Can the Disconnected Bob Work for All Hair Types?
I love the idea of this bob hairstyle, but as someone with very thick, naturally wavy hair, I was curious to know whether it would work for me. However, according to Rodger, it can work on all different hair types. "On fine hair, it adds dimension and gives the illusion of more body. On thicker hair, it stops the cut from feeling bulky because those length changes help to remove weight. Curly and wavy textures look amazing with this cut because the shape encourages the curls to fall in a really natural, effortless way."
Sounds good, right? Keep on scrolling for some of the coolest disconnected bob haircuts around.
Disconnected Bob Inspiration
Rochelle Humes has broken up the ends of her blunt bob with this disconnected style.
Such a great example of how this haircut can add body to fine hair types.
I love the dimension in this slicked-back 'do.
Elsa Hosk shows just how much attitude a disconnected bob can bring.
A micro disconnected bob looks effortlessly cool.
A choppy fringe makes all the difference.
The Best Products for a Disconnected Bob
If you want a sleek finish, Rodger recommends using a round brush when blow-drying your hair to show off the structure of the bob.
A good hair dryer is essential.
Rodger also recommends some texture spray to make those disconnected pieces pop.
Embrace your texture with Ouai's hydrating curl cream.
An air-dry cream is another great way to show off that cool-girl finish.
Don't forget a little bit of shine spray for salon-worthy strands.
