Mastering the retro bob like Selena Gomez

It’s already one of the summer’s hottest hair trends, thanks to Selena Gomez revealing her new ‘do in her "Back to You" music video earlier this month. That’s right, the retro bob is back, and it’s bigger than ever. Selena's hairstylist, Danielle Priano told Popsugar: "Selena is super hands-on with all of her creative endeavors. She always has an idea of what she wants. She wanted the look to feel dated [but] with a modern twist."

It’s fair to say all of us have probably sat down at one point and seriously considered getting all our hair chopped off into this quirky style. But how do you know if it’s for you? And what about the upkeep? The styling? Will you regret it? We’re here to answer all of your questions.

Although anyone can rock a bob, there are certain face shapes that certainly suit the style better than others. If you have an oval-shaped face with high cheekbones, a short and sharp bob will complement your features perfectly. There’s no need to worry about playing it safe with your hairstyle. A retro bob would also suit a round face, providing the cut isn’t too rounded or geometric. Adding a side fringe may be an idea to consider. If you’re square faced, textured bob cuts which fall onto the face are your best friend.

Now onto the nitty gritty: the commitment. Because of course there’s some commitment that comes with having a bob like Selena’s, especially if you decide to opt for the fringe and the layers. Apparently the ‘do takes about twenty minutes to style, and involves applying a dollop of volumizing mousse from the root to ends of your hair. To shape the hair, brush inwards towards your face with a round brush. If you’re having an off day, you’ll need a good supply of scrunchies and hair clips. Depending on your length and the number of layers you add in, it will most likely be difficult to tuck your hair behind your ear, which is where the hair clips come in.

To try and keep your choppy, one-length bob sharp and blunt, it’s best to have a trim every 3-6 weeks, or things might start to look a bit straggly. In terms of washing, shorter hairstyles need to be washed more often than longer locks, as they become greasy much more quickly. In all, it’s not so difficult to adjust to a bob, as long as you’re happy to keep up with the slightly more regular haircuts and washing routine. The best way to work out if it would suit you? If you’re not prepared to take the plunge (and we don’t blame you if not), there are plenty of apps for android and iPhone that allow you to upload a photo of yourself and experiment with different hairstyles. The results are surprisingly realistic, so it’s worth having a browse on your app store if you’re curious.