I've always been tempted by a bob, but the newly trending 'crob' cut is out-of-this-world chic
Say hello to the cropped bob
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When I asked celebrity hairstylist and Global Creative Director of Color Wow, Dom Seeley, why we’re all so obsessed with bob haircuts right now (myself included) he told me, “Bobs are bigger than ever at the moment due to how versatile and easy they are to play around with. They’re effortless, chic, and timeless but also a fun, easy way to change up your look and style.” While this definitely applies to many chic bob styles, from the macro bob to the relaxed bob, the latest trending bob cut may just take top spot as the chicest, most versatile and appealing bob style of all.
Yes, the 'crob', or cropped bob, is the only haircut I want to know right now. “The beauty of this shape is it works on all hair types as long as it's tailored to you with your stylist,” says Seeley. So, with that in mind, I’ve compiled a guide on everything you need to know about the crob cut, as well as some great cropped bob inspo to show to your stylist so you can get the perfect crob for you.
So, what is the crob?
“The crop, or cropped bob, leans more towards the 90s shapes than other bob haircuts,” says Seeley. “It’s layered, texturised and chic. When visiting the salon, bring reference photos so you can show your stylist the kind of vibe and direction you want your bob to go into. You can choose the length, but preferably the sweet spot for a crob is the high neck/chin area. With this style, we want to steer clear from super-solid, blunt lines, so you can keep one length, but make sure the baseline of the cut has softness. You also want to ask for soft wispy layering and some internal layering too, especially through the back.”
Crob inspiration
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Curly girls can pair their crop with face-framing bangs for a softer look.
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A side parting is a great way to build up volume in a crob.
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For a more luxe look, use a hot brush to turn your ends inwards to build shape and body.
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Add highlights to your crob to create movement and dimension.
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How to style the crob
"The crob should be super easy for you,” says Seeley. “I would recommend applying a leave-in product to stop frizz in its tracks and give you a sleeker glossier finish, or [a volumiser] is incredible as a leave-in.”
“When it comes to styling, I think the crob is best air dried but I fully accept that not everyone wants the wash and go lifestyle. [If so] invest in a hot brush tool, either a wet to dry one that blow dries your hair and styles or a hot brush that you can style on dry hair to give shape and movement.”
Jazzria Harris is a freelance fashion and beauty journalist with over 8 years experience working in the industry. At just 4ft 11, she’s an expert in petite dressing and previously wrote the column Jazz’s Short Stories giving tips and advice on dressing for petite proportions. Her wardrobe staples are a great black blazer, a hardworking slip skirt and of course a great pair of heels (for the extra inches, of course). Jazz has written for publications including ELLE UK, heat magazine, Eliza, Women & Home and more.
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