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Straight Up

Straight Up
By Essence · Updated October 30, 2020
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Choppy Layers

By adding layers you don’t have to worry about this bob falling, even during summer’s highest humidity. Before flat ironing, apply Soft & Beautiful Extra Lite Creme Moisturizer ($3, drugstores nationwide) to keep frizz at bay all day.

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02
One-sided

Keep your asymmetric cut edgy and funky with spiky ends. Pantene Pro V Texturize! ($4, drugstores) will hold them in place.

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03
A Long Bob

Give lengthy tresses shape with a blunt cut. Sharp bangs instantly add life to simply styled hair. Use the i/m Beauty Nylon Paddle Brush ($22, studioim.com) and dab on Soft & Beautiful Moisturizing Complex ($3, beauty supply stores nationwide) to keep flyaways grounded for good.

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04
Easy Pieces

Leave a satiny finish and add shine to any layered look with John Frieda Frizz-Ease Hair Serum ($10, drugstores).

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Short Stuff

Whether you spike it, slick it, or just let it be, this look stands on its own. All you’ll need to work this shortie is your fingers and a pomade like TIGI Bed Head The Manipulator ($17, drugstores nationwide) to mold hair into place.

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