French Bob: See It on Your Photo
A chin-length bob with soft, slightly undone ends, often worn with bangs. Usually suits oval, heart, diamond and oblong faces.
Included in Free, Creative Spark and Elite Pro
Face shapes it suits
- Oval
- Heart
- Diamond
- Oblong
A French bob looks like it simply dried that way, and that is the point. It sits at the chin or a little above, with ends that are softly undone rather than razor-sharp. Brow-grazing bangs are the classic pairing, though a side part works just as well.
Getting the look is mostly about restraint. Skip the round brush, work a little sea salt spray or light cream through damp hair, and let it air-dry or rough-dry with your fingers. A few twists at the ends add the slightly lived-in bend. Straight and wavy hair suit it best; very thick hair may need weight removed so it does not puff out at the sides.
For heart and diamond faces, a side-parted version balances a wider forehead or cheekbones with length near the jaw. Oblong faces often do best with the bangs, which visually shorten the face, and oval shapes can switch between the two. Bangs need a tidy every three to four weeks, the rest every six to eight.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Do I need bangs for a French bob?
- No. Bangs are a common pairing, but the cut also works with a side part, which is often a softer choice for heart-shaped faces.
- What hair type suits a French bob?
- Straight and wavy hair usually show it off best, since the look relies on a little natural bend. Very thick hair may need some weight taken out.
- How do I style a French bob without it looking too neat?
- Air-dry or rough-dry with a bit of sea salt spray or light cream, and skip the round brush. A little messiness is part of the appeal.