Cutting a Thick Hair Bob at the Nape

Bangs and layers can be added to create texture and volume.

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Variations of the bob hairstyle run the gamut from traditional to flamboyant. However, the inverted or A-line bob remains popular even as clothing styles and seasons change. Known as the A-line bob because of its slightly longer-in-the-front, shorter-in-the-back shape, this hairstyle works well with thick hair. The cut slims out the thickness and allows the hair to move freely at all angles. With an A-line cut bob, the front of the hair features a blunt look while the back is perfectly manicured at the nape of the neck.

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Wash the hair with a shampoo especially formulated for thick hair. Add a dime-sized amount of conditioner to your palms and rub together. Apply the conditioner to the hair and wait two minutes. Rinse the head, making sure to wash out all the conditioner.

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Comb out the hair using a wide-tooth comb. Section the hair into seven equal parts and place a clip on each section. There will be a box of four squares at the back of the head and three sections at the front. Release the bottom two clips and leave an inch loose at the nape of the neck from ear to ear. Twist the remainder of the hair on both sides and fasten again.

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Cut the hair all the way across leaving about 1/4 inch at the nape. Release the bottom two clips and comb straight down. Cut the hair to the nape of the neck so that a blunt cut begins to happen.

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Place the scissors into the back of the hair at a downward angle. This creates texture without having to thin out the hair. Make sure to cut into the top surface only and grab hair continuously as you work the scissors through. When finished, pick up the top layers and cut into the hair underneath while snipping downward. This technique allows thick hair movability without relying on thinning shears to shave the hair.

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Release the next two clips up the head. Comb the hair straight down. Pull the hair forward and cut a few centimeters to a couple of inches below the chin. Take a one-inch segment from each side of the head and pull forward to measure. Both sides need to be even when pulled taut. If not, make the appropriate adjustments. Cut the back of this section by ensuring it overlaps about one inch onto the already-cut bottom section.

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Follow the invisible lines created by the cuts made. Lower the remaining hair one inch at a time and cut. Place the hair at a zero-degree elevation, which means it will point directly at the floor with no tension.

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Comb the hair. Assess the cuts and make sure everything is even.

Tips & Warnings

Bangs can also be cut with this style.

De-frizzing ointment or cream works best when styling thick hair.

Style using a blow-dryer and a medium-sized round brush.

The bottom layer must be very short to the nape of the neck. Otherwise, thick hair is likely to stick out or get puffy in the back.

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