To lock in the look, he finishes with a few drops of hair oil to keep strands smooth and frizz-free. For heat protection, Color Wow’s Dream Coat delivers a humidity-proof shield while dialing up the shine during styling. Pro tip: a narrow brush like Denman’s helps detangle as you straighten, ensuring an ultra-sleek finish. As for Giannetos’ hair oil of choice, it’s a tried-and-true classic from Moroccanoil.

Option 2: The Mod Bob

The ’60s-inspired flipped bob (a.k.a. the “fob”) is officially back—and Giannetos is the mastermind behind Gigi Hadid’s perfectly sculpted, mod crop. “This is all about the flip, so using a beveled straightener to curve the ends is key. Next, lock it in with a high-shine gloss that doesn’t weigh down the hair or make it greasy,” says Giannetos, who reaches for Redken’s gloss spray to achieve the result. To protect strands without that dreaded sizzle or soggy finish, Olaplex’s heat protectant serum glides through shorter styles with ease, moisturizing while shielding against heat damage.

As for tools, I will forever wax poetic about the Dyson Corrale—the ultimate beveled-edge straightener—thanks to its copper plates that minimize breakage and effortless glide. To ensure my flipped ends stay flipped, I rely on a touch of R+Co’s molding paste to sculpt the perfect C-curve that’s so locked in it’s practically gravity-proof.

Option 3: The Bouncy Blowout Bob

While the pros make it look oh-so-easy, most of us can rarely get the hang of a simple round brush and hair dryer when trying to give ourselves a blowout at home—but Giannetos has a hack. “If you’re not a pro with a round brush, that’s ok—cheat by using a heated round brush,” says Giannetos, noting you can also opt for a two-in-one tool that dries hair while styling (hello, Dyson AirWrap!). To amp up the volume and overall oomph of your blowout, texture mists like this popular pick from Living Proof add major height and hold. Ready to set your new Italian bob-inspired look? Giannetos likes to complete his clients’ styles with L’Oréal Paris’s classic Elnett hairspray for a “bouncy, brushed-out finish.”

Option 4: The Wavy Bob

Arguably the most low-maintenance style, a wavy bob can be achieved in several ways. Diffusing natural waves, using a hair waver, or allowing your lengths to air-dry—Giannetos opts for a combo of all three methods. “Let hair air-dry, then spritz in a salt spray and use a barrel waver for that undone texture,” says Giannetos. “When you’re done, tousle your hair with your fingers, and you’re good to go. It’s effortless but intentional!”

If you’re going the diffusing route, Bio Ionic offers a universal option that pops on any blow dryer. For wave spray, Ouai offers a high-performing, salt-free choice for adding texture without drying out lengths. For heat-styled waves, Bed Head offers an adjustable barrel waver with nearly 19K glowing Amazon reviews. To finish off the look, IGK’s multipurpose texture spray adds a touchable hold to your style sans crunch.

Meet the Experts

• Dimitris Giannetos is celebrity hairstylist and colorist. His clients include Gigi Hadid, Amal and George Clooney, the Kardashians, and more.