This is the best way to ease yourself into a bob!

However, the likes of Hailey Bieber have made this hairstyle more popular than ever this year, and we can see why people are starting to give in.

Luckily, there is a hairstyle that can give us the best of both worlds, which Glamour UK has dubbed 'The Overcut', and it can make the journey to a bob less of a shock to the system.

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This sleek style ensures that the front and back are maintained in a more connected way to the rest of your hair.

Meanwhile, the tresses that fall around the jaw and shoulders are then cut shorter to give the illusion of a bob - especially when your mid or long layers are tucked into a scarf or jumper, or tucked behind your ears.

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However, the beauty of the 'Overcut' is that you can unlock your length at any time by bringing it forward or styling it in a way that showcases you still have long hair.

This versatile cut combines both short and long locks, which means you can get used to how you would look with a full-on bob but also have the comfort of knowing your tresses are still in tack.

Essentially, you're getting all the perks of having a bob without getting a bob.

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Asking your hairdresser for short face-framing layers at the front, while keeping length in the back, is the best way to achieve this versatile look.

Andy Heasman, International Creative Director at Rush Hait & Beauty tells Glamour UK that this chop 'is a fantastic style for those looking to reduce weight and volume in their hair but still keep their length'.

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