- The sleek bob proves that shiny, straight styles never go out of fashion—whether you’re rocking a blunt cut, a lob, or a bixie.
- Hairstylist Ryan Forsythe shares his pro-approved method: glossing shampoo, smoothing spray, round-brush blowout, and a shine mist finish.
- From Maude Apatow to Selena Gomez, celebs are showing that the polished bob is officially the ultimate quiet-luxury hairstyle.
If there is one thing in beauty that remains true, it's that the bob never, ever goes out of style. Just look at the bob hairstyles that have been trending this year; super classic shapes and styles like the Italian bob, the varsity bob, and the Scandi bob have all been spotted at fashion week, on red carpets, and on the big screen. While we love adding gorgeous texture to bobs, we also love the look of a sleek bob.
Whether you have a bixie or a lob, sleek hair just works with every bob shape, and to prove it, we've lined up an abundance of inspo below. But before you scroll to that, if you're worried about how you style a sleek bob and, more importantly, how you keep the sleekness intact, we spoke with an expert for some top-tier advice.
The best way to style a sleek bob
Ryan Forsythe, artistic education director at Trevor Sorbie says it begins with your hair wash. Start by prepping the hair with a glossing shampoo and conditioner, and then add a dash of oil to amplify shine. Next, comb through with a smoothing spray to detangle effortlessly while protecting against humidity. For a sleek, polished blow-dry, apply a pump of shine-boosting heat protector before drying with a round brush. Once the hair is blow-dried and straightened, complete the look with a mist of shine spray for a glass-like look.
Sleek bob inspiration
Keeks Reid is the Beauty Director at Cosmopolitan UK. While she loves all things beauty, Keeks is a hair fanatic through and through. She started her career in beauty journalism in 2013 as editorial assistant at Blackhair and Hair magazines working her way to Acting Editor of Blackhair magazine at 23 years old. She spent much of her career working in trade hairdressing media at Hairdressers Journal, Salon International and the British Hairdressing Awards. Which is why she is a regular contributor to Cosmo's Curl Up franchise. Now, alongside her Cosmo work, she presents, creates content on social media and works with a range of beauty companies; from magazines and websites to beauty brands and salons.
