Awards season is upon, so get ready for gorgeous gowns, clutches galore, and elaborately crafted hairstyles. We saw a lot of the faux bob last night (stay tuned for Golden Globe coverage). The faux bob has been bobbing up and down the red carpet, and lucky for us, it’s much easier to achieve than it looks! No need to hire a hairstylist (but that would be nice, no?) – all you do is curl your hair and pin the ends up to the nape of your neck, spreading the locks horizontally to create a full-figured mane. Naomi Watts went asymmetrical with hers, giving us shaggy locks on one side and gussied up glamour on the other (all the better to showcase her blinged-out collar).
Less edgy but more adorable was Amy Poehler’s blonde bob – trying out looks for her big Golden Globes night, perhaps?
Katherine McPhee also looked girly with her bright bobby pins, and I don’t think this was the way to go. Bobs are so classy and elegant that the juvenile neon pins seem to contradict the purpose.
On the other end of the spectrum, Vanessa Hudgens ages a bit in the style, but she’s so young-looking to begin with that it works.
The celeb who did it best of all was Nicole Richie. Old Hollywood all the way – high shine and gentle waves pulled up without a hair out of place. With the new year, we’re all craving change like this. The faux bob is just the (temporary) transformation you need. Plus, how fun would it be to fake out all of your friends??