from Asics, New Balance and Puma have given outfits a retro edge (and a whole new level of comfort), while dad jeans have emerged as the boxier, boyish counterpart to mom jeans.
So, it was only a matter of time before the trend stretched to our hair.Essentially a dad bob is a slightly longer, blockier bob that feels a little more grown-up (and grown-out) than short and .
They have a '90s weight and swoosh that feels retro, relaxed, cool and easygoing. Length-wise, they should fall somewhere between your chin and collarbone.For those toying with the idea of the chop, the dad bob could be the ideal cut—since it gives bob energy without feeling too short.The dad bob comes with a few benefits.
For one thing, it offers extra length, which in turn means more versatility. “Petite bobs were set to take the world by storm but that’s quite a commitment and a big change for most,” says top London hair stylist, . “Clients are opting for a more laidback and lived-in style, with the outgrown '90s take on the classic bob trend becoming one of the most requested styles for spring,” she reveals. “The dad bob requires less effort and the super chic length allows you the freedom to grab a claw clip for the lazy day hair,” she continues. “It’s the non-commitment bob that allows for a hair change but doesn’t totally change your hair routine,” says Clarke.It's also a total crowd-pleaser, can work across a whole range of occasions and is pretty breezy to style. “This is the one-size-fits-all of bobs.
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