Lob: See It on Your Photo
A long bob that falls between the chin and shoulders, easy to wear straight or wavy. Usually flatters oval, heart and round faces.
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Face shapes it suits
- Oval
- Heart
- Round
Somewhere between the chin and the collarbone lies the lob, the long bob that manages to feel short and still tie back. It keeps a clean perimeter like a classic bob, with ends that can be left blunt or softened slightly, and shoulder-grazing versions tend to flip a little where they touch.
It is a popular first step for anyone cutting down from long hair. You lose visible length, but a small ponytail is still possible, which makes the change easier to live with.
Because the length usually lands below the jaw, it adds a little width near the chin, a good counterweight for heart faces. Round faces often look longer with a side part, and on an oval face any point in the range works. It adapts to straight, wavy and loosely curly hair, and blunt ends help thin hair look fuller. Air-dry with a light cream or add loose bends with a curling iron, and trim every eight to ten weeks.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How long is a lob exactly?
- Most lobs land somewhere between the chin and the collarbone. Shoulder-grazing lengths are the most common and tend to flip slightly where they hit.
- Is a lob a good first step when cutting long hair short?
- It often is. You lose noticeable length but can still tie it back, which makes the change easier to adjust to.
- Can I wear a lob with thin hair?
- Yes. Keeping the ends fairly blunt usually makes thin hair look fuller, while heavy layering can make it look sparse.