How to get the Capri bob
The Capri cut is a big transformation if you’re not used to a short style. Cut at chin length, it exposes the nape of the neck to enhance your facial features. The good news is that it suits many face types, as Sestelo points out. “It’s a very grateful cut because it’s very adaptable, but it especially favors oval faces, elongated faces, and pronounced jawlines because it frames the face very well,” the expert says. “On rounder faces, I usually recommend leaving it a little longer, below the jaw, to visually stylize. If you have nice cheekbones, this cut highlights them a lot. It also works very well with open bangs or soft front strands to soften the features.”
“It also suits many different ages and types of women, precisely because it is so adaptable,” Sestelo continues. “At 30, it gives a fresh and modern look; at 50 or more, it can be especially flattering because it gives movement to the face and visually rejuvenates without hardening the features. Of course, I always say that hair type and lifestyle are more important than age. It works especially well on hair with some natural texture, even if it’s minimal, and on women who want to look put together without investing too much time.”
He continues, “The big difference is in the attitude of the cut. There are bobs that are much more geometric, polished, or structured—like the classic straight bob or blunt bob—while the Capri bob looks for movement and a certain pretty imperfection. It doesn’t have such sharp lines or an ultra-polished finish. The key here is texture, which is worked in to give the hair life, movement, and lightness. Even when it’s tousled, it works. And that makes it quite different from other bobs that are more ‘freshly coiffed.’”
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