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Refinery29
28-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Refinery29
6 Trendy Haircuts To Try, From The 'Kicked Bob' To 'Clavi-Cut'
All linked products are independently selected by our editors. If you purchase any of these products, we may earn a commission. Are you feeling a quiet urge to refresh, or even reinvent? The year has flown by — you might be reflecting on how it has been going and thinking about how to finish strong. If you're anything like me and my split ends, you're due for a haircut and feeling ready to shed the dead weight and start fresh. But the big question is: What do you want to do with your hair? I've learned that some of the best haircuts are made in the planning phase before you plop into the salon chair. Most stylists recommend coming to your appointment with reference photos and a clear understanding of what you want. So, with that in mind, we're bringing you an inspiration board of popular haircuts. From the effortless and air-dried "kicked bob" to the soft "skinny bangs" and the protective style of the moment ("Bora Bora braids"), let these photos and trend predictions set your next haircut into motion. Razor bob View this post on Instagram A post shared by yesly (@yesly) When we polled hairdressers about the haircut of the moment in 2024, most mentioned the bob (really a classic more than a trend). The specific style of bob should be personalised to your hair type and texture. However, if your hair is straight or wavy, Adam Federico, R+Co stylist and VP of creative development, said that the trending cut is the razor bob. It's cut, at least in part, with a razor instead of scissors to achieve blunt lines and more movement. The effect? Federico calls it "a more textured, lived-in look" and "less fussy" than a traditional bob. "I think of it as a little bit rock 'n roll," he explains. "It can have an edge, or it can feel bohemian. It's more modern with a softer, more dynamic texture." Important consideration: Before opting for a razor bob, it's important to consider that the cut may require more frequent touch-ups due to its textured nature. For styling, Federico recommends a texturising paste or spray (we love the Cool Girl Texturising Mist) to deliver a little bit of grit and separation. A generous spritz of dry shampoo through your ends could also work. Midi bob View this post on Instagram A post shared by HAIR • BY • SUZI • ANGELINA (@ The "midi" bob is a slightly longer, grown-out version of the Italian bob. For the uninitiated, the Italian bob is a chin-length chop often flipped to one side for volume and shape. The midi bob, by contrast, falls a bit longer, hovering just above the shoulders. But like the Italian bob, it's often parted to one side to encourage '90s supermodel volume. "Old money" is what Suzi Angelina, a London-based hairstylist and colourist calls this specific look: a midi bob paired with creamy sand blonde colour. Her "old money" hair post racked up 432,000 likes and climbing). Clavi-cut View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mara Roszak (@mararoszak) The clavi-cut — a haircut falling at the clavicle or collarbone — is a modern, cooler version of the humble lob (long bob). Celebrity stylist Mara Roszak posted the quintessential clavi-cut on actress Zoe Saldana in 2024. "The front sections are cut slightly shorter than the back sections, which further emphasises the collarbone," explains Federico of the cut, which has the structure and shape of a classic bob but with more length. "It provides enough length to experiment with various styles, while still maintaining the ease and chicness of a shorter cut," adds Federico. "It's perfect for those who want a manageable length without committing to a shorter bob." Styling tip: For a clavi-cut, Federico recommends adding a moisturising leave-in cream to your hair routine. Specifically, he uses the R+Co High Dive Moisture + Shine Crème. "This product will help maintain the cut's sleek look and enhance its natural movement, ensuring your hair always looks polished and shiny, never dull," he says. Skinny bangs View this post on Instagram A post shared by Julie Fortiz (@hairjules_) A skinny bang is soft, wispy and unlike other types of bangs. It's not a blunt bang or even a curtain bang, but a very thin bang, more like a few short pieces that will flutter around the hairline. 'A few pieces are shorter in the middle to help push longer pieces out to frame the eyes and cheekbones," explains hairstylist Marwa Bashir. They can work on any cut, from a bob to a long cut, as Bashir explains, "They can be easily blended in" just to add dimension around the eyes. For styling, Bashir says that most people find it helpful to style their shorter "skinny bang" pieces using a round brush and a blow dryer or blowdry brush. If your hair is prone to frizz, consider an air-dry cream (like the Rōz Milk Hair Serum) to keep the bangs from lifting in the humidity or rain. 'Bora Bora' braids View this post on Instagram A post shared by Toni Bravo (@bonitravo) One of the chicest braiding trends we've seen blow up this summer — with influencers wearing the braids on their island-hopping vacations — is aptly called "Bora Bora" braids. The versatile protective style, a nod to the tropical destination, was coined by New Jersey hairstylist Omobolanle Ajao, who shares her technique on IG. Bora Bora braids offer an effortless hybrid between wavy sew-ins and wispy pick-and-drop micro braids. "They give a more voluminous appearance [compared to] similar braids and also show less scalp,' adds Federico. Kicked bob View this post on Instagram A post shared by Laura Polko (@laurapolko) The "kicked" bob is equal parts cut and styling. 'The kicked bob features slight flips at the ends, where the hair curves upward," explains Marie Nino, an NYC-based hairstylist and colourist. A kicked-out bob is an above-the-shoulder, almost one-length square bob. "The only layers are usually very light around the face with a blunt end to the rest. This type of cut allows the hair to naturally 'kick out' or slightly flip naturally," adds Bashir. What's great about this cut is that, in most cases, it will style itself — with a tiny bit of direction. An air-dry cream (like R+Co Cool Wind pH Perfect Air-Dry Crème) will prep your hair and moisturise it to defend against frizzing. Then while your hair is wet, tuck it behind your ears, lightly scrunch, and air-dry. And who said short hair isn't easy to style?
Daily Record
22-06-2025
- Climate
- Daily Record
£20 Color Wow becomes 'must-have' buy for unruly hair in the humid weather
'Amazing product. Where has this been all my life! Well worth the money and will definitely purchase again.' As Scotland was struck by a heatwave over the past couple of days, with temperatures reaching a high of 28.9 in Drumnadrochit, many of us tried to make the most of the unusually warm weather. However, while we could all do with a bit of Vitamin D, the weather can have a negative impact on our hair. For those who have spent what seems like a lifetime forcing your hair to look smooth, sleek and frizz free, going outdoors into the heat can be the last thing you want to do because as soon as the humidity hits, all your hardwork is ruined. If this is something you struggle with, Amazon has just dropped the price of the COLOR WOW Extra Strength Dream Coat, which is an anti-humidity treatment for your hair. With some reviewers hailing it as a 'must-have' buy, shoppers can now grab a 200ml bottle for the reduced price of £20.95. Normally priced at £32, shoppers will also be able to start using the treatment on their hair the next day due to Amazon's speedy delivery service, reports Birmingham Live. Shoppers will need to use the Color Wow treatment after they have finished shampooing, conditioning and towel-drying their hair. From there, users should split their hair into sections and spray each of them liberally. Finally, shoppers will need to blow-dry the sections. The spray works by locking moisture into the strands of your hair and blocking out any humidity. This is done with use of flex-elastic polymers that will keep straight, blow-dried styles looking glossy and sleek. The anti-frizz results are said to last for up to four washes. Suitable for coarse, frizzy, dry, curly, damaged or coily hair, the waterproof technology in the treatment should be able to keep any pesky flyaways and frizz at bay between washes. COLOR WOW Extra Strength Dream Coat £32 £20.95 Amazon Buy Now Product Description Another popular anti-frizz product is the R+Co Moon Landing Anti-Humidity Spray. Priced at £26.50, this 180ml bottle is said to calm frizz and repel moisture. Infused with a polymer blend and a sea buckthorn oil, this product will tame flyaways and leave hair looking shiny and hydrated. Alternatively, shoppers can buy Living Proof No Frizz Instant De-Frizzer from SpaceNK for £28. This 208ml bottle is said to provide softness, smoothness and shine to your hair, and is ideal for those who have medium to thick tresses. Shoppers can also get 15 per cent off their first order by using the code FIRST15. Back to Color Wow, Amazon shoppers have been raving over this treatment, which has been bought by over 3,000 shoppers in the last 30 days. One happy shopper said: "Amazing product. Where has this been all my life! Well worth the money and will definitely purchase again." With another added: "I was sceptical to try yet another hair product so bought this small bottle given the price. I have just used it and it is exactly what is says on the tin .. 'wow'. Normally if I blow dry my hair it looks like I have been dragged through a hedge backwards and need to use the straighteners to look presentable. "This has made me look like I have just gone for a blow dry at the salon and I don't need to use my straighteners. I haven't seen if it lives up to staying on the hair for a couple of washes but I am definitely buying the bigger bottle!" However, some shoppers noted varying results, as one person said: "All of my friends where raving about this product so I bought it myself. To be honest, it didn't do much for me, maybe it's because I only use a brush and hairdryer on it and maybe you are supposed to use something more "professional" to seal the product." With another adding: "I bought this product cause I saw good results on my friend hair but it doesn't do the same thing on my hair." Despite this, one five-star reviewer wrote: "This is now on my must have list. It works even on my very unruly hair! It keeps it sleek and glossy between washes. Great for anti frizz!!!!" With a sixth shopper commenting: "Performs so well and makes my hair so so shiny. My style stays even when it's humid." To buy the COLOR WOW Extra Strength Dream Coat, click HERE. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'.
Buzz Feed
14-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- Buzz Feed
Help Heat-Damaged Hair With These 6 Air Dry Creams
If your hair has been bearing the brunt of hot tools in the form of split ends, dryness and an overall coarse texture, your hair styling routine may be in need of a switch-up. Cue air dry creams, which are essentially a one-way ticket to softer, frizz-free hair that eliminates the need for any and all hot tools. If your hair has been bearing the brunt of hot tools in the form of split ends, dryness and an overall coarse texture, your hair styling routine may be in need of a switch-up. Cue air dry creams, which are essentially a one-way ticket to softer, frizz-free hair that eliminates the need for any and all hot tools. 'A good air dry cream is designed to accentuate your natural hair texture while protecting it from frizz and other elements,' said Ashley Streicher, celebrity hairstylist and R+Co collaborator. 'Air dry creams are so much healthier on the hair compared to hot tools.' Below, find a list of stylist-approved air dry creams, along with a few editor favorites — if we had to guess, we'd say a good hair day is in your future. This curl-defining foam If you're looking to air dry your curls and waves, go with this lightweight foam that'll enhance your curl pattern rather than weighing them down. Unlike other foams that make the hair feel crunchy and sticky, this John Frieda formula offers definition without compromising on softness or flexibility. Celebrity hairstylist DJ Quintero said it's great for taming frizz and adding shine — plus you can use it as a refresher throughout the day. To use, scrunch two to three pumps of the foam into wet hair, making sure to distribute it from root to it from Amazon for $8.50. A styling cream that doubles as hairspray Think of Living Proof's StyleLab air-dry hair styling cream as a hairspray of sorts — yes, it reduces drying time, enhances texture and keeps frizz at bay, but it also locks in your style for all-day wear. The secret is in the formula's algae-based polymers, which offers natural hold and style retention. The cream is also made with bentonite clay to soften strands along with the brand's proprietary smoothing technology to reduce the look of pesky flyaways. Plus, because it's silicone-free, it won't leave behind a waxy residue on your hair. "This product really lasts and doesn't weigh the hair down or make it feel greasy like some other air dry creams can," said Quintero, adding that it's also great in high humidity environments. Get it from Amazon for $34. A fine hair-friendly liquid-to-foam leave-in Want wow-worthy fullness? Go for this formula from Davines, which comes recommended by Striecher. The product starts as a liquid then transforms into a foam upon dispensing. "This whipped liquid-to-foam leave-in is formulated for fine hair and leaves it a little more volumized that your average cream would," she said. Plus, it's infused with roucou oil to protect from UV damage and chicory root extract to add smoothness. Get it from Amazon for $23+ (available in two sizes). A leave-in for fine to medium hair Fine to medium hair types, rejoice! This leave-in conditioner from salon favorite brand Kérastase doubles as a hair perfume and air dry cream thanks to its fresh floral notes and hint of musk. But the formula doesn't just smell the part — it deeply nourishes dry, damaged strands with conditioning plant-based proteins and niacinamide. What's more, it makes it easy to detangle and achieve touchable it from Amazon for $24+ (available in two sizes). This shine-inducing cream Not only will this moisture-rich formula from Amika air dry your hair to perfection, but it'll protect against heat damage and give your strands mirror-like shine, too. The formula teeters the line between being a hair styling product and a haircare product, featuring sea buckthorn, which is packed with vitamin C, vitamin A and fatty acid omega-7 to keep hair nourished. Use it on damp hair as an air dry cream or on dry hair to tame flyaways and freshen up dry-looking it from Sephora for $28. An affordable styling cream that goes a long way Odele's air dry cream is an affordable favorite if you're looking to add texture and shine. It offers the curl- and wave-enhancing benefits of a mousse or gel, but without the crunch. Plus, a little goes a long way — just work a nickel-sized amount into towel-dried hair and get ready for the most perfect heatless hairstyle of your it from Amazon for $11.99.
WIRED
30-01-2025
- General
- WIRED
The Best Heat Protectant Sprays
Photograph: Kat Merck R+Co Bleu Hypersonic Heat Styling Mist for $36: This high-tech-looking aerosol in a recycled aluminum bottle was a favorite during the early weeks of testing—I liked its protection up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit and its frizz-fighting properties. However, it does use a polymer and resin complex to smooth hair, and over time I noticed it was leaving a sticky residue on my hands and heat tools. Briogeo Farewell Frizz Blowdry Perfection & Heat Protectant Creme for $12: I have thick, unruly hair, and this cream protectant felt like it actually made my hair unmanageable and harder to style. It may speak to its effectiveness, but I felt like I had to take too many passes with a titanium flat iron turned up to max temperature. IGK Good Behavior Spirulina Protein Smoothing Spray for $34: This aerosol felt like it dried my hair out a bit, and it has the same unpleasant scent as the 4-in-1 (above). I didn't care for it in a liquid spray, but it was overwhelming in aerosol cloud form. Reverie Milk Anti-Frizz Leave-in Nourishing Treatment for $44: I loved this lightweight cream's spicy botanical scent, stylish glass bottle, and the fact that it protects up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit (according to Reverie; it does not say so on the bottle). Unfortunately, it did absolutely nothing for my frizz. Sutra Heat Guard Heat Protector for $18: Imperceptibly scented and light, this pump spray seemed promising for use on dry hair, but it had the same issue as Briogeo's Farewell Frizz—even after multiple passes at high temperatures, my hair was unmanageable and would not cooperate with the flat iron. Chi 44 Iron Guard for $19: This drugstore stalwart works well to protect from heat while also tamping down frizz, and the new Botanical Bliss scent is an improvement over the original formula's. However, it left a sticky residue on my hands and heat tools. Sutra Heat Guard Blowout Cream for $24: I love Sutra's IR2 hair straightener, so I had high hopes for this thick and almost fragrance-free cream that's meant to protect up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit and reduce drying time, but my hair felt dried out after use. Milk_Shake Lifestyling Thermo-Protector for $18: I usually love Milk_Shake products, but this aerosol spray felt like it dried out my hair and amplified my already hard-to-handle frizz after blow-drying. It also did not add a discernible amount of shine as promised. FoxyBae Cool AF Heat Protectant + Biotin for $13: I like the cheery design of this pump spray bottle, as well as the fact it can be used on wet or dry hair. However, it didn't seem as effective as other brands and was greasy when used on dry hair. Drybar Hot Toddy Heat Protectant Mist for $28: This keratin- and paraben-free aerosol spray was quite pleasant to use for touch-ups, but it was just a little too lightweight to have any real effect on frizz. R+Co Chainmail Thermal Protection Styling Spray for $36: I appreciated this spray for its ability to add lots of visible shine, but the aerosol nozzle was not as targeted as I'd have liked, creating such a wide-ranging, fine-mist fog that it was nearly impossible not to breathe it in. I also found the cologne-like scent overwhelming.
