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The power of a good haircut shouldn't be underestimated, and we would be remiss if we didn't mention the sheer number of options out there. Still, if you prefer to try something trendy and new, allow us to put the "bell-bottom" bob on your radar. "This is different than a traditional version of the hairstyle because it is slim to the head near the parting and flares out with volume at the ends," celebrity hairstylist Tom Smith, the person who coined the term, tells PS.



"The silhouette is inspired by the shape of a bell or the flared cut of bell-bottom jeans. Ahead, Smith explains everything you should know about the bell-bottom bob, including tips on styling the look and what people with textured hair should consider. is a professional hairstylist and the international color director at Evo Hair.

Bell-bottom bobs are much more voluminous than the traditional version of the hairstyle. "The style is a bob with minimal layers, with or without a fringe/bangs flipped out at the ends," Smith says. "The most integral part is the volume at the ends — the cut can be styled to look either super sleek with those flipped ends or with a more undone texture.

" If you have textured hair, you can definitely get the look, but Smith recommends straightening your hair for the full effect. "A silk press or blow-dry will be required to achieve this swishy styl.

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