this type of square is best for rejuvenating the face and avoiding the “memerizing” effect

The simplest haircuts are sometimes the most effective in highlighting the face. Among the trendy hairstyles for spring-summer 2024, some are particularly suitable for bringing a “refreshing” effect on the look. The shag haircut, for example, gives volume and movement to the hair and brings a touch of freshness and modernity to the silhouette. The return of long hair is also a good option to give a more youthful look to the face and to refine the oval, provided you have sufficient hair density.

According to some experts, such as Chris McMillan, the hairdresser of Jennifer Aniston, Michelle Pfeiffer and Michelle Williams, a haircut is particularly effective for highlighting the face after 50. It’s about “blunt bob”, a square cut which has the particularity of displaying a very straight line. We tell you everything about this rejuvenating hairstyle.

Blunt bob: the perfect bob cut to rejuvenate the face after 50

Unlike a layered or tapered bob, the blunt bob displays a solid, straight line on lengths and ends. A very elegant, refined shape that allows you to maintain maximum density and highlight fine or thinning hair after the age of 50. To be aesthetic and to display a nice drape, the ideal is to opt for a mid-length or long bob. The ends can be cut at collarbone level to create a “collarbone bob”, or a few inches above to create a “long bob” or a “mid-length bob”. The ideal is to have enough length so that the hair can frame the oval of the face and create this effect of softness.

To give a blunt bob a little more structure, you can lightly layer the strands around the face to match the shape of your cheekbones or jawline. You can also work on the texture of the hair by making different types of waves or curls : soft wave, wavy waves, crinkled effect curls. You can also opt for a very smooth and silky styling, if you want to give a little more graphic and elegant side to your blunt bob.

Bob cut: these “memerizing” hairstyle mistakes to avoid after 50

The bob is a very modern and dynamic haircut, but certain errors can give it a “memory” side… This is particularly the case with bob cuts with very graphic lines. This can be a plunging bob with too strong a demarcation between the front and back of the face, or a very short bob with an ultra-clear line which can tend to harden the features. Some bangs can also make your bob cut look old, like bangs that are too short or too thick. To bring a modern and rejuvenating side to your haircut, opt instead for natural styling with rounded and soft lines. If you have thick hair, you can go for tapered bob cuts, like a shag haircut or a layered bob.

A bob cut can also be “ruined” by certain coloring errors, such as too strong balayage, too dark brown or a polar blonde which highlights the irregularities of the complexion. To make the right combination between your bob cut and your color, the ideal is to seek the advice of a hair colorist and to favor, if possible, luminous and glossy shades which boost the radiance of the complexion after 50 years. .

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