Italian Bob with Federico Patelli

The Italian Bob represents the perfect marriage of classic technique and contemporary styling. This masterclass teaches you how to create a signature clean, strong perimeter that defines the shape, while incorporating subtle, lightweight internal movement that keeps the cut feeling soft and natural rather than heavy. What makes this cut so commercially valuable is its incredible versatility — your clients can wear it sleek and polished for a refined look, or tousled for an effortlessly cool vibe. With the return of volume in modern haircut trends, this technique helps you build controlled, natural body that today's clients are actively seeking.

Inspired by the iconic rounded shapes of the '60s but reimagined for the modern salon, this version of the bob is designed to be wearable, flattering, and trend-aware. It's particularly brilliant for fine hair clients, as the internal layering adds movement and body without compromising the weight and strength of the perimeter. For thicker hair types, you'll learn how to adapt the shape by adjusting layer length and depth to control volume and maintain perfect balance. This is the kind of versatile, salon-friendly haircut that keeps clients coming back.

What you will learn:

• Strategic sectioning - each panel you create has a meaning

• Discover a fresh approach to creating the perimeter outline on diagonal back sections for cleaner, more precise results

• Professional tips and techniques to cut a perfect, clean perimeter every time without unexpected surprises at the final reveal

• Learn the ideal elevation angles for layering techniques with point cutting

• Develop the skills to customize and adapt the cut to each client, making the haircut uniquely yours and putting your signature on every shape

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About Federico Patelli

Born in Italy into a family of hairdressers, Federico turned his passion into an international career. After training at the Aldo Coppola Academy ( Milan) and attending Salon International in London back in 2007, He moved to the UK in 2012 to join Toni&Guy, where he rose to become Artistic Director of the London Academy.

Winner of the Trend Image of The Year at the 2019 British Hairdressing Awards and other prestigious Awards, he now leads his educational projects “Patelli Education” His mission: to share technique, creativity, and passion, inspiring a new generation of professionals to embrace what he calls “the most beautiful job in the world.”

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