60s Round Textured Bob Hair Tutorial

by JATAI Academy, 13 Oct 2026

Bobs will always be a popular style. But there are many versions of the bob and one that has faded is the 60s round bob. In this tutorial we'll visit a medium textured bob hair look thats inspired by the 1960s but finessed with a modern touch. Think anime. This bob haircut is low maintenance and with the right cut and styling, this layered rounded look can fit right in with the current bob trends.

The medium textured bob haircut has a solid shape, but using the razor to add some layers creates subtle volume and separation. These shorter haircuts are always interesting yet classic and can fit many face shapes and hair types, even fine hair. Watch this tutorial and follow along with the transcript below.

60s Round Textured Bob Hair Tutorial:

Welcome back to Jatai Academy. I'm Russell Mayes, Director of Content. Today we're gonna be doing a round bob. All the bobs that we've seen for so long for the last 40 years have been these square angular-ish bobs. I'm gonna take us back to a round bob with the early 60s, but we're gonna modernize it with a lot of anime texture to create some separation to it and keep it still looking cool. Let's get started.

Establishing the Perimeter and Length

So we're going to start with our Jatai Tokyo Scissor. This is a six inch scissor. I like this one because it has a good point to it. It makes it easy to cut the section because the blade is very, very sharp.

So if I'm using thick sections, it's no problem cutting all the way through it. We're going to take our center section, comb that straight down, cut everything straight across, blunt at the bottom, try to get that even.

Now as I start to work my section into the sides, I'm going to angle my fingers up because I want this shape in the back to be rounded and beveled. So the center piece I'll do flat. As I get to the right, I'll angle my fingers up at whatever angle I think I need to start making the curve that I want.

Then I'll go through and try to match this curve on the other side. And this is a difficult part. The first section you have to just take your time with to make sure that you get the angles matched on both sides. Because on one side I'm cutting into the center. From the other side I'm cutting out from the center. So it makes it a little difficult to get your angles right. So I make sure I check and get my angles right.

Elevating to Bevel

Once that is correct, then I move on to my next section. Next section I'm going to elevate off the head here that you can see my elevation. And as I elevate what that's going to do is that's going to bevel my base cut line.

The base line, the perimeter shape, as I start to elevate it as I go up the head, it bevels it and curves it. So not only is this section or this haircut being curved horizontally going up on the sides, it's also being curved vertically as I'm going up the head.

And as I continue up the head, I'll just take sections as big of a section as I can deal with. I'll try to keep them flat so that when I measure each section, I'll lay the comb against the head and that will determine the width of my section.

So each little section that I take should be a little flat section of head and then I'll elevate off of that flat section of head to keep everything at zero degree elevation from the parting that I'm pulling from. And then I'll just follow the guide underneath working from center all the way into the sides on both sides of the head.

As I get to the side you'll see that my elevation is lower because that's what the head. As I get to the side you'll see that my elevation is lower because that's what the head is showing me. The head is showing me zero degree elevation from the head right there is straight down. I'll just continue following the same section pattern that I had from underneath so whatever that angle is that's the angle I'm going to take as I work up to the top of the head until I run out of hair.

I still elevate off of the peak curvature of the head where the head is showing me zero elevation is from. That's the elevation I go through. Once I get that right, I try to stay on top of my previously cut guide so that I soften the shape by beveling it a little bit through here as I work into the sides from the back into the sides. And that's looking pretty good.

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Here's our last section. I'll take everything, anything that hangs over what I've done before following the same methodology and the same pattern that I was doing until I get everything blended through like I want.

Now I don't separate the side of the head from the back of the head. So a lot of people will go through and take a center part to separate the left from the right and then they'll take a quarter part to separate the front of the head from the back of the head. I don't like to do that.

I just continue everything from back into the sides all the way around. So I feel like that has a better blend from back into sides and it doesn't separate the head into two pieces so I can keep the movement the same. But that's just me.

If you want to separate the quarter part from the sides and the back, that's fine. You can do it either way. It doesn't really matter in the big picture of things. Following my guide all the way through, trying to make sure that my sides are the same on both sides.

Pulling Everything Forward

Now we're going to separate a section from the front. I take the first little flat section right there where the bang section is all the way to the high point of the ear. I'm going to pull that out, find my length that I want to cut, cut that across, use that as my guide and pull everything straight forward, T to my parting, and then angle my fingers at whatever angle I think I need to get to that length right at the top of the ear.

And that's a good representation right there. We cut right to that length on top of the ear which is a guide length from my perimeter shape on the bottom. I will go through and round this shape out around the front, do the same thing on both sides and then continue my next section, taking the same parallel section that I did in the first, and then continue to pull everything forward off the head shape at zero degree elevation from my parting.

Take a small piece as my guide and then work that down section by section from top of the head into my perimeter at the side of the head. Make sure that I stay on top of my guide as I'm working from top down and just combing everything clean and forward and trying to maintain a consistency in my cut and my section size and in my pattern and in my elevation.

It's all about consistency when you're cutting here. It's about, ooh, ninja skills there almost dropped it, but I caught it midair. It's all about the more consistent that you are applying your cut line which consists of combing it clean from the roots all the way to your fingers, making sure that the section is not so thick that it overpowers the depth of the teeth on your comb. Because if you have a real shallow comb, you can't handle thick sections like this. This comb here has very, very deep teeth, so I can handle a lot of hair.

But if you're having one of those regular little hair cutting combs, you can't handle a half of this hair. So make sure that your comb is deep enough to handle the thickness of the hair that you're working on. There we go. We've got everything blended through from the front into the sides. Now I have my entire perimeter shape cut.

Mohawk Sections

Now let's go through and take a mohawk section. I will take a section on top of the head. I'm going to hold that at 90 degrees from the head and I'm going to cut this head shape using my guide from the front as I work from the front all the way to the back. I'm holding this to the center of my mohawk section as I work from front to back.

I'm using the guide in the front to determine the length that I cut and I'm following the head shape all the way into the back. Trying to keep everything nice and consistent and everything combed clean from the roots all the way to the ends. And that's looking pretty good.

Trying to stay very, very methodical with this. And that is, yeah, not too bad through there, following my guide, trying to be patient. A lot of times it's easy to get impatient and just kind of speed through something, but consistency dictates that we be mindful as we're going through and cutting each section of hair so that by the time we get to the end result, it's worthy of the efforts that we put into it.

After I finish my main section right in the center of the head, I will take a parallel section on the left side of the head. I will now comb these two sections together and hold this at 90 degrees from the head. Following the center cut as my guide as I cut the next new section on the left side of the head.

Following that through, trying to stay on top of my guide as best I can and trying to keep my shape very, very round. Everything that I'm doing through this entire haircut, the shape is round. The perimeter shape is round, the elevation is beveled to keep it round, it's rounded around the front, it's rounded through the layering. Everything is round in this shape. Work all the way down into the nape, just like we were doing before.

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Just keep going, doing the same thing, the same methodology I was doing before, holding these two sections into the center of both of those sections. There we go. Now I will remove the original guide that I had, the mohawk section, and I will add a third section into the second section. So now I combine section 2 and section 3 and hold to the center of both of those sections. Using section 2 as my guide for section 3 as I cut from the front all the way to the back just like I did my original mohawk section.

There we go, we're powering through that. Looks pretty good. Now I will remove section two and add section number four to section number three, which is going to include the entire rest of the hair on the side of the head.

And then I will hold that at 90 degrees from section three. So that's going to bevel that shape a little bit, but leave me some extra added length around the ears so I don't end up rounding all the bubble out too much. I still want a little bit of weight near the ears. And here's the end result of all of our perimeter shape and our layering. Now this gives us the basic shape.

Razor Texturing

Now I want to go through and add my Feather Plier Razor which is a guardless razor which gives me the absolute most control whenever I'm going through and cutting hair with a razor and especially when I'm going to go through and create a bob with texture.

I'll take the section I'll hold it flat and then I'll hold the razor flat against the section and the tip flat against the hair as I go through and just fillet some weight off of the ends. I want to be very aggressive with this so that I can remove a lot of weight.

Now since I've gone through and cut this blunt, it's going to be very, very difficult to remove that blunt shape out of it. And that's okay. I don't want to remove the shape that I've put into it. I just want to highly texture everything else that's in it. So I'm going to go through razor very aggressively, but very methodically and lightly with my touch. I'm not trying to cut through the whole section. I just wanna remove weight.

If you're first starting and learning how to do this, start very, very light, take a little bit out, do the whole head, see if it gives you the end result that you want. And if it doesn't, then you go back in and take a little bit more. Now we're working through every section on the head. I'm only taking the section that I'm working on, not including any guide from underneath. So I'm just going through and razoring every section on the head, independent of every other section.

Final Look

Now let's blow it dry, style it and see what we got. Well here's our end result and I think that we got a really great kind of anime texture to it, gives it some separation without it looking thin. So that's the thing about trying to add texture to something is you want to balance how much you add because every bit of texture that you add to it's going to start to erode the shape. So you don't want to destroy the shape, but I want to add texture and separation to the layered bob. So it's hard to find that right balance. So it's easy to start with a little and then don't go through and do a whole lot. So meter your texturizing.

But I think we're looking pretty good, a nice round beveled shape here in the back, round around the front, we got a great texture to it. And I think that this textured medium bob looks pretty good.

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14 Back to School Haircut Inspiration Ideas for Kids

by JATAI, 23 Aug 2023

When it comes to kid's hair, sometimes it's easy just to cut their hair at home if it's a simple trim. But sometimes having a professional do the work is necessary and maybe a fun splurge or even a back-to-school look. Without being over the top, here are some cute inspirational cuts for kids that set the tone for a fun, fresh look for the kiddos. Girls @halcyonsalonshelby What's more classic than some curls. This cutie looks ready for her first day back to school with her hair color and beautiful curls on point. It's not too short but not super long either. This is a great look for any little girl. @impactbeauty_byshay A simple bob is always in style. Sometimes a little girl just doesn't want to fuss with long hair. With a one length pretty bob that's curled at the end, this little girl is rockin' it. It's low maintenance, can be styled in various ways and shows off her youthful, feminine energy. @topnotchbeautycorner Adorable, trendy and cute. This little girl has got it going on in a stylish, fun way. The small details like the gold crown trinkets and gold coil around the braid make any little girl look and feel like a princess. @definitionssalonspa Say yes to the curtain bang. Simple curtain bangs that frame the face add some style and depth to long straight hair. Part the hair down the middle for curtain bangs or style them for a side swept bang with a side part to change it up. The curtain bang is versatile! @hairby_angelina_ine This little girl is beyond her years with this asymmetrical bob that is to die for. And with straight one length bangs, her look is sassy and fun. It's sure to catch a lot of adoring attention...from the parents. @balayagemary A heavy chunky bang is always super cute on little girls. They can somehow pull it off much better than adults. Why is that? Combine it with some waves and you've got a feminine, sweet look. It's easy to maintain and very versatile. @holykale.hair Is she growing up too fast? This little girl looks like she has an adult haircut. With a cute French bob, highlights and slight wave, she's letting everyone know she's the queen of trending hair. Maybe not easy to maintain, but it sure is cute! Boys @luiselbarber Doesn't he look sweet? This gentleman's...or should we say gentleboy's haircut is clean, classic and tidy. It's short on the sides with a little length on top and combed to the side. This little man is ready for school. @salonsuccess This little guy is just cool. While it's temporary, a little hair art shows off his creative side. This kid has great hair so having his hair very short on the sides but longer on top makes his look more edgy and stylish. It's a bit higher maintenance, but it's fun! @machitong Can we say mullet? It's not for every little boy, but they sure look cute with one, much cuter than adult males. This kind of cut looks best when the hair is naturally a bit textured. He's pulls it off well. @xv.josh How cute is this little boy? That smile is adorable and the precise and clean lines of his haircut are on point. The extra design at the top just set this hairstyle off. A bit high maintenance, but it's mainly just the outlining that needs regular attention. @hairbiz.withizz Scroll through all the images and you'll see this haircut is more than it seems. At first it looks like a pompadour, but when you look at the back, it's a whole other story. This look works well on a boy with a great head of hair. It's edgy, relatively easy to maintain and stylish. @a1errthing This little boy looks so happy and he should be! This haircut fits him perfectly. It's clean and stylish at the same time. He definitely looks school ready with his perfectly razored outlined hairline and simple hair design in the back. @hairbyscheila For a more tidy, classy look, try a side hard part. It's easy for any barber to create with a razor and it gives an extra pop to any boy's hairstyle. Comb the top of the hair to the opposite direction of the part and use a little product. He's ready to go!

The Evolution of Hairstyles Throughout the Decades

by JATAI, 16 Aug 2023

Hairstyles have always been a significant aspect of human culture, reflecting the trends, values, and social norms of different eras. Let's explore the history and evolution of hairstyles over the decades: 1920s The Roaring Twenties introduced a major shift in women's hairstyles. The iconic bob haircut became popular, characterized by short, straight hair that was often worn with a side parting. This style symbolized women's liberation and a break from traditional gender roles. 1930s The 1930s saw a transition from the boyish bob to more feminine and glamorous looks. Soft waves and curls were fashionable, and women often used hot rollers or pin curls to achieve the desired effect. The Hollywood influence played a significant role in popularizing these glamorous hairstyles. The most popular look was the Hollywood wave which has continued to be a popular look in the 2020s. 1940s The World War II era influenced hairstyles as practicality and functionality became essential. Victory rolls were popular among women, involving rolling and pinning sections of hair to create a prominent wave at the front. Shorter, cropped hairstyles were also prevalent due to the practicality of working women. The victory roll is a popular hairstyles for pinup girls of today. 1950s The 1950s embraced femininity and elegance. Women's hairstyles often featured voluminous curls, poodle cuts, and the iconic bouffant. The advent of hair spray helped maintain these elaborate styles. Men's hair was often slicked back or styled into a pompadour. 1960s The 1960s brought about a revolution in hairstyles, influenced by the counterculture movements and the rise of British pop culture. Women started to experiment with shorter haircuts like the pixie cut and the mod bob. The beehive hairstyle, popularized by icons like Audrey Hepburn, was also a notable trend. 1970s The 1970s showcased diverse hairstyles influenced by the hippie movement and disco culture. Women embraced long, flowing hair, often with center parts. The Afro hairstyle gained popularity among African-Americans as a symbol of pride and identity. Men's hairstyles became more relaxed, with longer hair, shaggy cuts and facial hair. 1980s The 1980s were characterized by bold and dramatic hairstyles. Big hair was in, with women teasing their hair to achieve volume and using copious amounts of hairspray. Perms, mullets, and feathered hairstyles were all the rage. Men also sported voluminous hairstyles, including the famous "mullet" style. 1990s The 1990s witnessed a more casual and grunge-inspired approach to hairstyles. The "Rachel" haircut, popularized by Jennifer Aniston's character on the TV show "Friends," became incredibly trendy. Short, pixie cuts also gained popularity among women. Men's hairstyles ranged from long, unkempt looks to shorter, textured styles. 2000s The turn of the millennium brought a mix of hairstyles. Straight, sleek hair became fashionable, often achieved through the use of straightening irons. Emo and scene subcultures popularized asymmetrical cuts, choppy layers, and bold colors. Men's hairstyles varied from buzz cuts to spiky hair. 2010s The 2010s embraced a diverse range of hairstyles. The ombre trend gained popularity, with hair transitioning from dark to light colors. Buns, braids, and top knots became go-to styles for women. Men's hairstyles incorporated undercuts, fades, and more intricate beard grooming. 2020s And finally, we reach the modern day hairstyles. The 2020s have seen a diverse range of popular hair trends. These trends reflect a blend of past styles with contemporary influences and individual expression. These types of cuts and looks have all been popularized so far. Natural Textures There has been a growing emphasis on embracing natural hair textures and celebrating diversity. People with curly and wavy hair have been encouraged to let their natural textures shine, leading to the popularity of hairstyles like the curly afro, twist-outs, and braid-outs. Bob and Lob Haircuts The bob and lob (long bob) haircuts have remained popular in the 2020s. These versatile styles can be customized to suit different face shapes and hair textures. The blunt bob, textured bob, and asymmetrical lob have been particularly trendy. Pixie Cuts Short pixie cuts have made a comeback in the 2020s, offering a bold and chic look. This style allows for low-maintenance haircare routines and can be customized with different textures and lengths to suit individual preferences. Curtain Bangs Curtain bangs, also known as Bardot bangs or '70s bangs, have gained popularity. This style features long, face-framing bangs that are parted in the middle, creating a soft and romantic look. Curtain bangs can be paired with various hairstyles, from long waves to updos. Shag Haircuts The shag haircut, inspired by the '70s, has been a popular choice in the 2020s. This layered cut adds texture and movement to the hair, often with feathered or choppy ends and best achieved with a razor. The modern shag offers a versatile and effortlessly cool aesthetic. Balayage and Face-Framing Highlights Balayage, a technique that creates soft, natural-looking highlights, has continued to be a sought-after trend in the 2020s. Face-framing highlights, where lighter tones are strategically placed around the face, have also gained popularity as they can brighten and accentuate facial features. Sustainable and Low-Maintenance Styles With increasing environmental awareness and thanks to the pandemic, sustainable and low-maintenance hairstyles have become popular. Effortless, air-dried looks, minimalist haircuts, and styles that require minimal product usage have gained traction. This trend aligns with the desire for a more eco-friendly and time-efficient approach to haircare. Throughout the generations, hairstyles have changed dramatically. Every generation has been characterized by different looks and styles. As people continue to express their creativity with their hair, as new products are developed and as social and political climates change, these all influence how we decide to express ourselves through our personal styles. While some trends have lasted for decades, others have come and gone. Who knows what the rest of the 2020s or 2030s will bring. Whatever it is, we're sure it's going to be memorable.

Bobs, Bobs and More Bobs: The Trend of 2023

by JATAI, 24 May 2023

It seems 2023 is starting off with some fun looks. After a couple years of shagadelic haircuts and mullety styles, the trending looks are taking a more classic approach these days. While shags and mullets may have had their run, the bob is turning out to take centerfold. The great thing about a bob is that it's so versatile. There are many ways to cut and style a bob to match a personality or persona. Bobs can be long or short, blunt or textured, curled or straight with or without bangs. The creative possibilities are endless! Let's look at 10 popular bob styles that get the most love. The Graduated Bob The graduated bob is a type of bob with stacked layers in the back with longer strands in the front. The back of the hair tends to be more curved instead of a hard angle. It is it a difficult haircut to achieve but it looks great when done right. It's a very common and popular short haircut. It can be achieved by using scissors or a razor. A-Line Bob Alternatively, the A-Line haircut refers to the perimeter of the haircut. It is the same as a graduated bob in that the hair is shorter in the back and longer in the front. However, it does not have the stacking of layers in the back. And the front is usually more pointed than a graduated bob. Asymmetrical Bob This type of bob's distinct characteristic is that one side in front is longer than the other. It can have layers or no layers and it can be stacked or not stacked in the back. There are different renditions of an asymmetrical bob, but it's usually a style for someone who wants a little edge to their bob style. French Bob The French bob is a classic bob hairstyle characterized by very short hair, either at the chin line or above. Sometimes it's paired with short bangs too. Think of the movie Amelie and you'll know what this looks like. It usually has lots of layers and texture for a choppy look. For the extra texture, a razor works well. Italian Bob Similar to a French Bob, the Italian bob is slightly longer, usually grazing the chin or below but above the shoulders. It's sophisticated and elegant and has a blunt straight edge. The Italian bob carries weight at the bottom with a lot of volume. It can be achieved by using scissors or a razor...or both at the same time. Lob Lob stands for 'long bob' so the hair generally skims the shoulders or goes slightly past it. This is a popular look in modern times as it gives a happy medium between having short and long hair. When curled it can look shorter and resemble a traditional bob, but when straightened it can look more like medium length hair. Straight Bob A classic, simple no frills bob is the straight bob. With no layers, no texture, no curls or stacking, this look is very basic. It can be cut with bangs if desired, but the general look is one of sleek sophistication. The look is completely symmetrical and lays flat against the head. It can look quite sultry and sexy if done right. Layered Bob This style is also known as a textured bob. Simply stated, this type of bob has more body and movement to give volume. While the straight bob has no layers or volume, the layered bob is all about the extra lift. The extra texture is often achieved by using a razor. Curly Bob With even more texture is the curly bob. The curly bob is full of bounce and volume. It could be layered but it doesn't have to be. This bob is fun and full of life and energy. The curls could be natural or intentionally made with a curling iron or curling tool. The curls can be tight and small or big and loose. There are so many ways a curly bob can look! Modern Bob The modern bob is so 2023. It's what has been trending for bobs in the last few years. And it's THIS bob. While it won't last forever, it is the 'it' style as of late. The modern bob is characterized as casual, cool, soft and feminine. It usually has a slight curl in there and a little volume. It's a simple yet stylish bob that's attractive and eye catching. It's no wonder the modern bob has become so popular. So that's it! 10 bob hairstyles for 2023. Although most of these bobs have been around for many many years, it just goes to show how classic the bob really is. It will never go out of style and there will always be new innovative ways to cut and style a bob. Here's to short hair in 2023. Hair Trends, Women

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