How to Cut a Blunt Bob Haircut

Blunt cut or bob haircut
 
A classic haircut, particularly for straight styles, the blunt cut bob is relatively simple, as long as you remember some important tips.
 
Step One:
 
Wet and section the hair into the standard seven sections: left side, top, right side, left crown, right crown, left nape and right nape. Leave down approximately one-quarter to one-half inch (1.5 cm) along the perimeter.
 
Beginning at the front, comb the hair straight in the front and determine the desired length. Most bobs are usually chin length or slightly longer, but even longer hair can be blunt cut in this manner. It is important that you do not put any tension on the hair as you hold it to be cut. The blunt cut is meant to hang on its own and if any tension is used, you can get uneven results.
 
Hair sectioning in seven sections
 
Seven sections hair sectioning
 
Step Two:
 
Once the front length is set, move to the back of the head. Using a long comb or ruler, note the line you wish to follow in order to set the cutting guide for the back. Again, with no tension, cut a one-inch guide to the desired length.
 
Working from back to front on each side, work your way around to the front of the hair until you reach the front guide. Be sure to keep your scissor blades horizontal (flat) as you cut, to avoid unevenness.
 
How to cut a bob - Cutting diagram
 
Step Three:
 
Take down 1/4 to 1/2 inch (1.5 cm) segments of the left and right nape sections and comb them straight down. Using the previous cut lines as a guide, cut the new segments from back to front, one side then the other.
 
Repeat this process until you finish both nape sections. Then take down similar segments of the left side, right side, left and right crown sections, and continue cutting these sections until they are completed.
 
Step Four:
 
Take down the top section and part it down the middle of the head. Comb it to distribute the hair evenly on each side and once more cut the hair as directed by the previous guides.
 
Dry the hair fully, and use a flat iron to smooth and completely straighten the style. A curling iron can even be used to turn the ends of the hair slightly inward. The result is a simple, sleek style that is classic and easy to achieve and maintain.
 
Advice: Practice this haircut on a manikin head before trying it out on a real person.
 
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See also:
 
How to cut and style a curly chin length bob
 
How to cut a blunt bob with bangs
 
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