The hydro bob is 2024’s high fashion update to the boy bob

There are two ways you can achieve the wet look, Tom says. “The first is with leave-in styling products. I love nourishing leave-in creams such as Olaplex No.6 Bond Smoother for this because it gives that moisture, hydration and definition, without it looking oily,” says Tom.

“But one better than that, if you don’t mind it looking slightly stronger and bolder and you love the idea of your hair being groomed and in place, is to use your favourite repair or moisture mask,” says Tom, who recommends Olaplex No.3 Hair Perfector. “Use it as a styling product and leave it in your hair. Not only are you going to get definition in your hair, but you’re getting a treatment at the same time as styling your hair,” he says. The bonus is that it will make your hair look great in the style, but longer term, it helps strengthen, too. “It’s a great trick for those who don’t find the time to do weekly masks or treatments and will give the semi-wet-look effect while allowing your hair to soak in goodness at the same time,” says Tom.

How to style the hydro bob?

Once you’ve nailed the texture, you can edit the styling with some cool-girl details. “You can wear it tucked behind one ear or both ears,” says Tom, who recommends coupling this accent with a statement earring if you want to make it look more evening-appropriate. It also works perfectly with the side partings and single strand tendrils that are also popular for spring.

Here’s some of our favourite ways to wear it…

Centre-parted and flicked at the corners

Side-parted and combed back

Ultra neat and tucked behind one ear

Lightly waved

Tucked back but with face-framing tendrils

Combed back behind the ears

Sort-of side parted and saturated

Side parted with volume at the roots

Slicked back with a single edge detail

Side-flipped with height at the roots

So glossy, it’s glazed

Misted and mussy

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