Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Learn how to cut a curly bob with texture and movement in this step-by-step haircut tutorial designed for hairdressers, cosmetologists, and stylists working with naturally curly or wavy hair clients. Whether you practice in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, or anywhere worldwide, this technique gives you the tools to deliver beautiful, textured bobs that enhance your client's natural curl pattern.
This tutorial is ideal for licensed cosmetologists, hairdressing students, barbers, and salon professionals who want to expand their curly hair cutting skills. Cutting curly and wavy hair requires a different approach than straight hair techniques, and this guide breaks it all down in a clear, approachable format suitable for stylists at every stage of their career.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
- How to section and prep curly hair for a precision bob cut
- Techniques for cutting curly hair dry versus wet and when to use each method
- How to build texture and movement into the bob for a modern, lived-in finish
- Tips for managing shrinkage and curl pattern variation throughout the cut
- How to refine and customize the shape for different curl types and face shapes
CHAPTERS
0:00 Intro & Sectioning the Curly Bob
1:00 Cutting the Bob on Wet Hair
3:45 Switching to Dry Cutting
4:15 Building Texture and Movement
5:10 Final Shape and Finished Result
TOOLS AND RESOURCES
Shop Pro and Elite Scissors: freesaloneducation.com/collections/scissors
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FREE MASTERCLASS
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Learn how to cut a curly bob with texture and movement in this step-by-step haircut tutorial designed for hairdressers, cosmetologists, and stylists working with naturally curly or wavy hair clients. Whether you practice in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, or anywhere worldwide, this technique gives you the tools to deliver beautiful, textured bobs that enhance your client's natural curl pattern.
This tutorial is ideal for licensed cosmetologists, hairdressing students, barbers, and salon professionals who want to expand their curly hair cutting skills. Cutting curly and wavy hair requires a different approach than straight hair techniques, and this guide breaks it all down in a clear, approachable format suitable for stylists at every stage of their career.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
- How to section and prep curly hair for a precision bob cut
- Techniques for cutting curly hair dry versus wet and when to use each method
- How to build texture and movement into the bob for a modern, lived-in finish
- Tips for managing shrinkage and curl pattern variation throughout the cut
- How to refine and customize the shape for different curl types and face shapes
CHAPTERS
0:00 Intro & Sectioning the Curly Bob
1:00 Cutting the Bob on Wet Hair
3:45 Switching to Dry Cutting
4:15 Building Texture and Movement
5:10 Final Shape and Finished Result
TOOLS AND RESOURCES
Shop Pro and Elite Scissors: freesaloneducation.com/collections/scissors
Find the right scissor for you - Take the quiz: freesaloneducation.com/pages/find-the-right-scissor-for-you
Purchase a TriRazor: freesaloneducation.com/collections/trirazor
FREE MASTERCLASS
Sign up for the free "Become a Better Haircutter in 7 Days" masterclass: freesaloneducation.com
Subscribe for weekly haircut tutorials, salon business tips, and professional education for stylists and cosmetologists in the US, UK, Canada, Australia, and around the world.
