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The Undone Bob: Structure Without Fuss

How a blunt-edged bob, air-dried texture and a loose parting turn a classic shape into an easy, low-maintenance editorial look.

Updated: Nov 1, 2026AI-assisted, human-reviewed

The bob is one of hairdressing's most enduring shapes, and London has its own history with it, including the geometric cuts associated with Vidal Sassoon in the 1960s. The undone bob keeps that clean-edged idea but relaxes the finish.

The length sits between chin and jaw, with softly blunt ends that give the shape its backbone. Instead of a smooth blow-dry, the texture is left airy and a little uneven, as though the hair simply dried on its own.

To get there, apply a light leave-in or mousse, part loosely with your fingers and let the hair air-dry until nearly done. A texturising spray at mid-lengths adds grip, and a gentle scrunch plus a tousle at the ends keeps the finish low-shine and natural.

The Undone Bob is an editorial category inspired by a style mood, not a description of how people in London or the United Kingdom look or what they prefer.

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