With Christmas nearly upon us, our calendars are full to the brim with everything from work dos, family get-togethers, and festive drinks with the girls. Honestly, it feels all we are doing at the moment is planning our party outfits and our next hair-wash day for optimum bounce throughout the week!
And for all the bob-girlies out there, it can be a struggle to think of new and exciting ways to style your hair that feels special and new enough for all these festive outings. That's where the old money bob comes in. Defined by ringlet curls, sleek sweeping bangs, and flicky ends, it's the perfect style to make you feel a little extra special during the Christmas period.
Slick blonde old money bob
Looking expensive doesn't mean putting hours into your locks. Florence's gorgeous swept-back bob can be put together by running a bit of gel through your roots with a comb and adding a couple of loose curls to the ends with your favourite wand.
Centre curl old money bob
While we can't all have Raye's silk-like voice, we can all get a bob like hers. Pinning a single curl in the centre of your forehead is the hair-world's version of a red lip: it's a classy statement that stays put all night. Just pin it in place with some gel and hairspray, et voila!
One-sided old money bob
Middle parts have reigned supreme for far too long, so Selena's extreme side part is a refreshing take on the old money bob. The sleek top half falls perfectly into loose curls that sit just below the chin, creating an asymmetrical style that looks polished and expensive.
Flapper girl old money bob
There's nothing that screams old-money more than a 1920s style. Lily Collins' short auburn locks have been pinned in regular waves that emulate the flapper-girl style that was so popular 100 years ago. Personally? We think it's time for its comeback.
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Subtle mauve old money bob
These curls are softer than some of the other old money bobs, which advocate tight ringlets, but the thing we love most about this look? The colour. The sultry, subtle purple colour is an ideal shade for winter.
Reverse-halo old money bob
While the majority of her hair is slicked down, a ring of tight curls has been flicked up to halo Gigi's jawline. A set of rollers and some applied heat from a hair dryer will help you achieve this look. Just finish with some stronghold hairspray to make sure the curls stay tucked in!
Modern old money bob
It feels like all it-girls are wearing their bobs with a middle part and flicked-out ends. The popular modern style has also been dubbed the 'scandi-bob', but the well-tailored look creates a timelessness that we think defines 'old-money'.
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