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If you¡¯ve been following the new season of Succession, you¡¯ll know that Shiv Roy is about to make some major business moves. The biggest signal of her intent? That killer bob. While long hair is often associated with romance and femininity, there¡¯s something about the precision of a blunt-cut bob, with its razor-sharp ends, that semaphores inner strength and self-assurance. Of course, Shiv first went for the chop in season two (and was sounded out for the top job by her father soon after¡ coincidence?), but with the CEO spot at Waystar Royco still up for grabs in season three, her power bob looks sleeker than ever.
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Famous power bobs
¡°The power bob is a super sleek and glossy cut that means serious business,¡± says hairstylist George Northwood. ¡°Think of all of the powerful women who opt for this style.¡± It¡¯s true, over the years, we¡¯ve seen countless iterations of the power bob, as women ¨C fictional or otherwise ¨C continue to use their hair as a symbol of strength and control. Take Rosamund Pike¡¯s formidable Marla Grayson in Netflix¡¯s dark comedy, I Care a Lot. Or Eve Hewson¡¯s chilling Adele in Behind Her Eyes. Both are recent examples of strong female leads expressing that strength through a killer bob. In real life, too, celebrities such as Kaia Gerber, Bella Hadid, Kourtney Kardashian, Zendaya, and Selena Gomez have all had their Shiv Roy moment. And then there¡¯s American Vogue¡¯s Anna Wintour, who practically invented the power bob.?
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How to get a power bob
The power bob is an ideal cut for anyone eager to stand out from the crowd and project an air of authority, or who generally has designs on world domination. ?¡°The woman who wears this look is strong and powerful,¡± says hairstylist Gustav Fouche. ¡°Cut not too long, and not too short, it's that perfect in-between length that can really bring an air of confidence when wearing it that others just can't match.¡±
So, how to create it? ¡°Ask your hairdresser for a blunt bob, cut all one length,¡± advises Northwood. ¡°Let them know that you¡¯re after a sleek finish, they can then blow dry it out into a super smooth finish. For added polish, ask your stylist to use some shine-enhancing styling products, this will make the style look powerful.¡±
The great thing about the power bob is that it can be personalised to the individual. ¡°The power bob stands out because of the way it is cut,¡± says Fouche. ¡°Always to a specific length, different for each person, it is used to accentuate the individual's facial features, that could be the cheekbones or jaw-line. Power bobs can be created in many shapes. There's the square line bob, which is quite firm and very modern, or the a-line bob both with and without layers or texture. I prefer to include texture as it gives the style more versatility.¡±
The only downside to this cut is that it requires a lot of post-salon maintenance compared to more undone bobs. For this, you¡¯ll need a salon-quality flat iron to get that really straight finish. Northwood recommends Undone by George Northwood Straighten, coupled with the Undone Moisturising Cream, to further smooth out the hair texture and get rid of any flyaways.
As you¡¯ll be exposing your hair to a lot of heat, you¡¯ll also need to invest in a good heat protection spray. ¡°I¡¯d also recommend introducing a quality shampoo and conditioner into your day-to-day haircare regime, which can make such a huge difference to the overall health and look of your hair,¡± he says. Add to that a regular cut every six weeks, and you and your power bob will be in business.?
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