Hydro bob, what it is and how to wear the wet-look bob most loved by stars

That the bob is experiencing a moment of great success among haircuts is now established, in every possible variant, but more than in the cut it is in the styling the real novelty of the moment, with the trend hydro bob which climbs the rankings of the hair looks most desired by stars, and not only them.

Hydro bob: here's what it is and what it communicates

The name couldn't be more explanatory and already says it all: the hydro bob is nothing other than a wet version of the iconic bob, which today combines the wavy and wavy styling of past seasons with a more urban declination, leaving behind the romantic inspirations that made people dream even on the red carpet to tell the story of a woman who (also) has a rock soul. The waves are not a memory, on the contrary, they will continue to be very popular, as the latest collections proposed by the salons for Spring 2024 and the fashion shows, but this does not mean that we cannot go further and experiment with less traveled paths. It was precisely the latter that decreed the success of the hydro bob catwalks, where wet-effect hair has established itself almost everywhere, then promptly taken up by celebs, always one step ahead when it comes to trends to grab on the fly.

Decisive, rigorous, a little androgynous, with central line and pointed up style America Ferrera or drier and with free locks framing the face as seen above Jennifer Lopez, the hydro bob also lends itself to variations on the theme, as in the case of Florence Pugh, who at the 2024 BAFTAs reinvented it in a vaguely retro style with side parting and wet-look quiff. What acts as a trait d'union between the different styles is theshiny and hyper-defined effectwhich makes it to all intents and purposes the hair counterpart of the glow trend in make-up.

How to create the styling of the moment

Forget the sticky wet looks of the past, today a style of this type is more glamorous than ever, thanks to latest generation products that do not give the hair that horrible – yes, we can say it – neglected effect of a few years ago. The easiest way to make the perfect hydro bob is to define hair from roots to ends with a gel productideal for creating a wet look natural effect. There is no shortage of alternatives. Instead of being left wet after shampooing, hair can be dampened with a specific oil, which detangles, defines and makes the hair shinier: fear not, the latest generation ones are not greasy. Once you have distributed the product with a comb, you apply one fixing spray and, if you want even more brightness, you can give the final touch with a enlightening specific for hair.

Pay attention to beauty details (and accessories)

To make the most of this hairlook, the rest also plays its part. With the face free from hair, especially in the more androgynous hydro versions, lips and eyes conquer the stage: enhance them to the maximum, starting from a natural face base. Spring 2024 is the lip season gloss effect that reflect light, but also gods bright lipsticksi in the shades of red and cherry, two perfect colors to draw attention to the mouth. Also the use of accessories with a wet effect bob it becomes strategic. Statement earrings with lobes or long ones stand out to the fullest with the hair pulled back behind the ears, a real triumph also for earcuff lovers: the sparkle is guaranteed.

Hydro bob boyish version

Center parting and hyper feminine

The semi-wet with a bad girl quiff

Extremely defined, with side parting

Undone bob, half dry half wet

Flip hydro bob, with upturned tips