Do you dream of a bob that makes your roots swell without spending hours blow-drying? The beehive bob cut, half-retro, half-modern, is popular on red carpets and on Instagram, especially among those who find their hair too flat. Between Brigitte Bardot spirit and very current look, this volume square is intriguing.
On Millie Bobby Brown, the cut becomes a statement hairstyle. , explains celebrity hairstylist and afro hair expert Lorraine Dublin, quoted by Cosmopolitan UK. And there, obviously, we want to understand how to adopt it… without ruining its lengths.
Beehive bob: the retro square cut that makes the roots swell
For Lorraine Dublin, . The Byrdie media speaks of , inherited from the “Bardot beehive” popularized by Brigitte Bardot in . On the technical side, Mason Josh summarizes: , specifies Mason Josh, hairdresser at Josh Wood Atelier, quoted by Cosmopolitan UK.
The shape mainly targets flat hair. Dublin details: . She adds: . Result: lifted roots, defined jawline, elongated neck.
Beehive bob: 4 style ideas depending on your hair type
On straight and fine hair, Lorraine Dublin reminds that. For textured hair, she notes: . Mason Josh adds: .
- Fine straight hair: beehive bob sleek with half ponytail, velcro rollers and humidity protection.
- Wavy hair: blurred wavy version, gently stretched roots, length left natural.
- Curly hair: beehive bob with diffuser, without backcombing, with light defining products.
- Very textured hair: bob shape on twist-out or light silk press, volume concentrated on the crown.
To accentuate the silhouette, Dublin also uses the half-tie: . Byrdie recommends and to fix everything.
Products, maintenance and mistakes to avoid with the beehive bob
When it comes to products, Lorraine Dublin recommends staying light: . To keep the line clear, Mason Josh reminds: .
The warning is clear for fragile hair. , warns Lorraine Dublin. She insists: . The idea: dose the backcombing, focus on the right products and adapt the action to your texture.
Is the beehive bob suitable for very fine hair?
Yes, it’s even the ideal target: the height concentrated on the crown creates an illusion of density without weighing it down, as long as you remain light on the products and the backcombing.
What hair length for a successful beehive bob?
The cut works from the short bob to the mid-length bob, between the chin and the collarbone. The important thing is to keep sharp ends that contrast with the volume at the top.
How long does daily styling of a beehive bob take?
For a simple version, allow around ten minutes: reactivate the volume with a comb, a little spray, possibly a few rollers or a passage of a diffuser.
Does the beehive bob damage curly or frizzy hair?
No if backcombing is limited. On these textures, we favor gentle stretching, light defining products and volume with the diffuser rather than aggressive teasing.
