Every week I get clients requesting me to give them the trendy long bob haircut. It’s a beautiful cut, but there are a few key things to know before you get it.
Key Things to Know Before Getting a Lob:
- Definition: A lob haircut or long bob is a women’s hairstyle cut between the chin and collarbone.
- Hair Length: Be mindful of the length. If it’s too long, your hair will flip out.
- Neck Line: If you have a shorter neckline, getting a cut to rest just past your shoulders is harder. If you have a more extended neckline, you’ll need to leave your hair slightly longer in the back.
- Hair Texture: They can work with all hair textures.
- Layering: If you want some layering, you should know that the further you get from your neck, the less your hair can support it. This will make it start to look thinner at the bottom.
- Cut Angle: Most have some angle. It’s best to have it follow your jaw-line. If you leave it completely straight, it can appear that your hair is hanging longer in the back. Your stylist will want to start the angle right around your ear.
Below, I’ve compiled pictures of some of the best ways to get a lob haircut right now. Enjoy!
#1 Angled Long Bob Balayage
This is a textured, angled bob with a combination of foils and balayage to create a soft dimension with a natural grow outline. For styling, use Oribe Grandiose Mousse when hair is damp on the roots. After the blow dry and curl, use Oribe Dry Texture spray to break up the curls with your fingers to create volume and beachy waves. Finish this look with Oribe Supershine to take away frizz and combine the finished look.
#2 Air-Dried with Curtain Bangs
An air-dried cut with curtain bangs looks classic and effortless. You can spend less time styling when your hair is cut to suit its texture. With this style, don’t be afraid to let your hair dry naturally. If you like a little flick on the bangs, twist it when wet and leave it to set.
#3 Medium-Length Lob
Go simple and chic with this cute mid-part hairdo that goes down to your collarbones. If you don’t like the sleek medium haircut in the picture above, style with thick waves and a curtain fringe for an added captivating vibe.
#4 Straight Lob with Subtle Layers
You should consider opting for a straight cut with subtle layers. These cuts are versatile and stylish. Your hair will become much healthier once you remove all your split ends. If you have fine or thin hair, subtle layering can add more body to your hair without making it look heavy. Use a large round brush to blow-dry your hair with a volume-enhancing product like Pureology’s Weightless Volume Mousse to achieve fullness and shine. To maintain the most volume, do not over-dry your hair. Stop as soon as your hair is dry.
#5 Soft Blunt Lob with Texture
If you have hair with a finer texture, ask for a blunt cut. This style gives the illusion of thicker, fuller hair. A lob is a good choice. This style is slightly longer than a bob. It’s great if you want your hair to have movement and texture.
#6 Amazing Makeover for Thick Hair
Check out this amazing bob for thick hair. If you are tired of your long hair, consider a bob to refresh your style. If you worry about styling your hair into a ponytail, this is the perfect solution. The blowout process is quick, especially if you use a medium round brush. With this length, your thick hair will maintain a healthy look.
#7 Barbie Blonde Bob
The Barbie blonde bob is a trendy, versatile haircut offering a fresh and modern look. The trendy Barbie blonde lob features a sleek, polished bob above the shoulders. The Barbie Blonde color adds glamour and gives you a youthful and vibrant vibe to your overall style. The trendy cut suits women with straight or slightly wavy hair. To achieve a sleek look, using a flat iron or a round brush is recommended while blow-drying the hair. Adding a shine serum or a light-hold hairspray can enhance the Barbie Blonde color’s sleekness and luminosity.
#8 Balayage Lob for Thick Hair Types
Unleash your thick hair with a textured lob. Your stylist may use a razor to create a soft texture that helps release movement. Pay attention to over-layering or graduation with a cut on thick hair. It will start to look like a stacked bob. The key is to remove weight from the ends of the hair with no elevation.
#9 Tousled Lob with No Bangs
The tousled lob with no bangs and layers could be the answer for ladies searching for a chic and effortless cut. This style’s messiness gives it texture and volume, making it perfect if you need help with limp or fine hair. While you’re in the chair, ask for layers to add texture. Its length and no bangs complement the oval face, slimming it down and providing balance. To style, apply a texturizing spray before blow-drying with a round brush. Alternate between wrapping and rolling and pulling the hair taut for maximum volume. Finish by running your fingers through it. Then, apply a small amount of hairspray to hold without looking stiff.
#10 Piecey Long-Length Bob
The piecey, lived-in lob haircut is versatile and has so much movement because of the soft layering throughout the ends. If you have a more round or square face shape, avoid any layers cutting too close to your jawline. This cut does have longer layers throughout to keep it soft in the ends, so nothing cut shorter than mid-neck is best. The length has many styling options, even though it’s not long.
#11 Long Lived-In Bob with a Middle Part
When styling your dimensional, lived-in blonde hair, use Fashionwaves 07 (sea salt mist) and Fashionwork 12 (light hold hairspray) to piece out your haircut. Make friends with a bit of sea salt spray and dry shampoo to achieve this look at home, and try not to be too perfect when styling.
#12 Blonde Lob with Shadow Root
The bright blonde base and lowlights add that glamorous aura to this straight lob. To get this look, you should style it straight with a flat iron for a quick everyday style.
#13 Blunt Lob on Blonde Hair
Blunt cuts are perfect for the working professional. At this length, you can pull it up in a ponytail on those lazy weekends. It’s a timeless look with a modern twist. When deciding on this look, keep in mind that a one-length cut requires styling. This is not a wash-and-go look. It can be worn in many ways, but styling is a must.
#14 Long Bob with an Undercut
If you have thick hair, ask for a bob with an undercut to remove weight. However, if you have fine hair, you can still get an undercut that will make it more voluminous. Just consult with your stylist on how to best go about that. Removing the nape area’s hair allows shorter styles to tie up the hair, avoiding some annoying hairline strands that fall out. It’s also a great tool to lighten heavier hair and be easily disguised when wearing it down. It’s super versatile and a great way to change your look from day to night!
#15 Long Textured Bob
This long textured bob is perfect for those looking for a chic, low-maintenance hairstyle. The soft waves and subtle layers add volume and movement, making it ideal for medium to thick hair types. The length falls just above the shoulders, and the face-framing layers enhance the facial features beautifully. This cut works well for straight to slightly wavy hair and is easy to style with a bit of texturizing spray for that tousled, beachy finish.
#16 Shorter Lob
This shorter lob haircut is effortlessly chic and modern. The soft, tousled waves and blunt ends create a stylish and carefree look that’s perfect for medium to thick hair. The length sits just above the shoulders, making it easy to manage and style. This cut adds volume and movement, ideal for those with fine hair seeking more body. To maintain the look, use a texturizing spray and a quick tousle with your fingers for that perfect lived-in texture.
#17 Long Bob for Fine Hair
If you need a lob hair cut that works for fine hair, try adding subtle highlights to create more dimension. This will add the illusion of more hair.
#18 Lucy Hale’s Bob
Opt for a lob that adds movement and shape to your tresses without going too drastic for hair, as the layers add volume and body. Lucy styled her hair straight and sleek with a middle side part to complete her chic look.
#19 Ciara’s Long Bob
Ciara’s bob is a perfect example of how to wear it with straight hair. With its sleek style and deep side part, it screams sophistication. This versatile look can go down, making it perfect for any occasion. It adds depth and interest to the style.
#20 Lauren Conrad’s Bob
Now, here’s a hairdo that will turn heads! She’s gone for a bob with sleek and straight locks with a hint of wavy texture. The side part gives it a touch of class, and the rooted blonde color adds a natural and carefree vibe. This hairstyle is perfect for those who want to look effortlessly chic.
#21 Purple Wavy Lob Cut
Instead of keeping your base hair color, try coloring your layered waves with a pastel fashion color. The cut is impressive with the volume on top and the thin ends that make it lightweight.
#22 Lob Cut with Side Bangs
This cut with side bangs is pure glamour – with those warm shades and perfectly placed side-swept bangs. This whole look works best on any face shape.
#23 Pink Beachy Lob
Try this super cute unicorn beachy hair with babylights; you’ll be picture-perfect at any angle! If you have already lightened hair, this will be an effortless style to recreate.
#24 Bob With Layers
This jaw-dropping wavy blonde hair couldn’t be any better without those soft layers and dark roots—a mesmerizing and brightening look, especially for fair skin and blue to green eyes.
#25 Chin-Length Lob
If you have a round face, you’ll want to choose this cut and style for the face-flattering effect! Some pastel highlights and subtle side bangs on a bob cut would make this more stylish.
#26 Angled Lob Cut
Nothing beats a simple but significant look transformation like this that you can get by getting an angled lob hair cut. To wear your hair like this, style it with some cream and create waves for more movement!
#27 Blunt with Waves
This chin-length, wavy bob features soft balayage highlights that create a natural, sun-kissed effect. The subtle waves add texture and movement, making it ideal for fine to medium hair types. It’s perfect for those looking to add volume and dimension without much effort. This style works well for oval and heart-shaped faces, offering a flattering frame while maintaining a lightweight feel. Consider this cut if you want a chic, low-maintenance look that’s versatile for both casual and professional settings.
#28 Curly Bob For Thick Hair
A fashionable color would be good if you want this cut for thick, luscious hair. Add some layers if you’ll get some weight off your hair.
#29 With a Deep Side Part
This hairstyle with a deep side part is a modern, textured, and undone look. The best thing is the dramatic yet wearable angle in the cut. The softly textured layers give your locks movement and shape. If you need help determining whether or not you have the correct hair texture for style, ask your stylist about how this haircut is relatively easily maintained if you have fine to medium hair, naturally straight or wavy. It’s not recommended if you have coarse, curly hair.
#30 Longer Bob For a Round Face
This longer bob for a round face is a blunt, sleek bob that’s awesome if you don’t want to fuss with your hair but also perfect if you enjoy styling your hair daily. When styling, let it air dry because the texture allows for a wavier look. Or blow-dry it smooth for a sleek look like in the picture above.
#31 Shoulder-Length Lob with Braids
A fun way to get a shoulder-length haircut is to add lots of texture and no angle (even though it appears longer in the front). When it comes to hair texture, this haircut and style are ideal if you have medium to thick hair so that a lot of texturizing can be done throughout the cut.
#32 Naturally Curly Hair on a Lob
Bring out the beauty of naturally curly hair on a lob. The volume-giving texture only gets elevated at this length, making it a touchable hairstyle. Don’t be afraid to shake your curls at the root for added oomph to your hairdo.
#33 Long Bob with Highlights
A bob with highlights works excellent on medium-density and straight hair. This haircut will suit women of any age with any face shape. They’re so versatile that you can wear straight or wavy. When styling fine tresses, use a texturizing or thickening spray. These create more volume, and your hair will look fuller.
#34 Flattering Inverted Lob for Women Over 50
Inverted hair is a youthful look for mature women. It lays perfectly when styled. Longer bobs maintain length while adding an element of style. Round brushing an inverted long bob ensures it lays correctly and no flipping is visible at the ends.
#35 Asymmetrical Lob
Rock an asymmetrical lob hair cut for an edgy twist to modern bob hairstyles. The side parting works best for asymmetry. This may alter the style if you chop and change your parting. The style is easy to maintain and can spread your hair salon visits.
#36 Black to Silver Ombre Textured Lob
Opt for a textured lob with a black-to-silver ombre. There’s something about the collarbone bob length that looks stunning on every neck/jawline and doesn’t make your face look too round. If you have fine or medium-textured hair, use a salt spray for texture in the crown. It helps to add volume and makes the curls look airy and effortless. If your hair has plenty of volume and texture, you can spray salt directly onto the waves after curling to break them up and make them look perfectly undone.
#37: Longer Bob for Choppy Hair
Opt for longer, choppy hair. It’s a textured, slightly A-lined razor lob. It’s effortless, cropped but not too short, textured, attractive, and versatile. Keep the ends straighter. Straighter ends give it a more modern look and make your haircut appear more square. This will help balance rounder face shapes, which are generally afraid to go for short hair.
#38: Ash Blonde Lob
Ash blonde is all about simplicity. It works well if you have curly, wavy, or straight hair. The best part is the natural texture. Whether diffusing or keeping it straight, you will have two different looks – sleek and modern or tousled and textured.
#39: Lob for Long Hair
Long tresses can drag our features down, so opting for lobs can balance the hair-to-face ratio without a dramatic chop. You can try a longer length through the front for a modern feel.
#40: Long Layers and Bangs
If it’s time to change your look, switch it from dull to shaggy with this enticing dark brown coloring.
#41 Perfect for Thin Hair
A perfect lob for thin hair is low-maintenance and gives hair the illusion of fullness. The technique for this cut is elevated with all diagonal sectioning. Trim it every two months, and you’re all set.
#42: Sleek Bob Cut
This is a cut for girls who love sleek and sophisticated style. This extra sharp crop works with any texture but is an excellent choice for fine hair. Cuts with blunt angles and complete ends create an illusion of density, making fine hair look thicker.
#43: Light Brown Middle-Parted Lob
The middle part is a gorgeous hairstyle with a lot of versatility. This cut looks fabulous on most face shapes and can be worn straight or wavy. Ask your stylist to cut it with a middle part, and you can switch it to a side part. Long layers work well with this cut to help give you that messy shape. Curl it up with an iron mid shaft only, leaving the ends straight for a messy, lived-in texture.
#44 Long Textured Bob with See-Through Bangs
This long textured bob with see-through bangs is perfect for those wanting a modern, effortless look. The soft, choppy layers add movement and volume, making it ideal for medium to thick hair types. The see-through bangs frame the face beautifully, enhancing facial features without overpowering them. This cut works well for straight to slightly wavy hair and is easy to style with a bit of texturizing spray for that tousled, lived-in finish.
#45: Middle-Parted Lob
A middle-parted hairstyle remains elegant and timeless through ever-evolving trends. A lob is an excellent choice if you have broader or wider face shapes because the middle part creates a vertical line for the eye to follow, which slims the face. They are also great if you try short hair without committing to a more extreme cropped length.
#46: Textured & Blunt Messy Bob
This textured, blunt, collarbone-length bob cut for women will make you feel fabulous by bringing the collarbone to the main stage. This haircut can be styled in a light beach wave or straight for more sophistication. I recommend a mousse or blow-dry cream to help bulk up the texture.
#47: Textured Lob
A textured cut is ideal for fine-medium hair. This style is a modern twist on the classic bob. Trade in those old stacked layers for softer shaping throughout and get that effortlessly easy texture.
#48: Bob with Bangs for Thin Hair
Styles like a sleek, long bob with bangs for thin hair give a sophisticated look for all ages. This haircut features long stacked layers in the back, shorter wispy layering around the face, and bangs to add extra dimension.
#49 The Perfect Bob with a Side Part
Lobs are the perfect hairstyle if you want something stylish but low maintenance! You can curl it, wear it straight, or let your natural texture loose for an effortless look. For this haircut, I recommend Keune sea salt spray, Keune volume powder, and Keune medium-hold hairspray for the ultimate textured curls.
#50: Sharp Long Angled Bob
A sharply angled bob is high drama and high style. It’s a popular cut right now. Cutting bobs at angles creates unique dimensions and movement.
#51: Naturally, Long Curly Bob
Go for an easy, long, curly bob cut that will make you proud of your innate curls and texture! It needs less upkeep and less styling. I find many curly and wavy-haired girls with a similar issue – curlier underneath, straighter on top.
#52: Layered Pillowy Bob with an Off-Center Part
It’s cut shoulder length in the back and collarbone length in the front. All the layers create a light airiness to it. A textured style will look different if your hair is fine and limp. The go-to products for this hairdo are Paul Mitchell Neon Sugar Spray, dried into damp hair, and Neon Sugar Confection for hold. Consider a blowout and curl your hair with a flat iron. You could also use a barrel iron, but a flat iron for this hairstyle works best.
#53: Adorable Asymmetrical Lob
Try a textured asymmetrical hairstyle styled with a tousled beach wave. This is for girls who are a bit edgy but still want something a little more on the low-maintenance side. It can be styled in many ways without too heavy of an asymmetrical cut. It can be worn to look edgy or conservative. Everyone loves a look that gives versatility and a little sass in every hair flip.
#54: Thick Lob with Front Bangs
A haircut with enough layers works well with most hair textures. If you’ve always had a heavy side fringe but want to switch things up with full straight bangs, go for it! A long bob with bangs is a great combination. Use hair masks and smart bond treatment shampoos twice a week with cold water.
#55: Sleek Bob with Side-Swept Bangs
A lengthy cut has versatility in style and a professional and modern look. By keeping length towards the front, you can avoid feeling that “hairless” sensation as much, making it easier to get used to the new style. When styling side-swept bangs, you can choose between blow-drying and using a more deconstructed look or simply brushing for a more elegant approach. You can also finish with a styling oil or wax to add shine and even dry shampoo to enhance the deconstructed effect.
#56: Long Layered Bob for Thick Hair
Go for this flattering, long, layered bob for thick hair. For this cut, use razor wire scissors to cut the tips and give them volume and movement. I left the front part longer to bring modernity to the cut. I finished with a thermal protector and a corrugated brush, giving a natural look.
#57: Beachy Waves Long Bob
Lob hairstyles can work for you if you’re willing to come into the salon to maintain and keep up with the haircut. It’s an easy look for both experienced women and inexperienced women. It’s styled with a 1-inch wand to create conservative beach waves.
#58: Lob with Lived-in Layers
These hairstyles that have movement have shattered and lived-in layers. Lived-in styles are a huge trend now because they look effortless but still stylish. To create this hairstyle, apply Arrojo Defrizz Serum (or any smoothing serum will work) and Arrojo Cream Whip (or any volumizing product like a light mousse) before the blow-dry. Then, use a rounded-edge flat iron like Sultra Seductress to create a lived-in wave. Once your waves have cooled, run your fingers through them.
#59: Classic with a Subtle Angle
You can opt for a classic cut with a center part. It’s a strong and classic shape but can also have more texture for a more relaxed/bohemian look.
#60: A Versatile Long Blonde Bob
A long blonde bob style is beautiful and versatile. It’s easy to style, but you can still ponytail it when you need it out of your way! These cuts are great for women tired of dealing with lengthy hair but are still determining if they want to go down to a short cut. It’s also perfect for straight or wavy-haired gals with fine hair that gets wispy on the ends when it grows too much and is layered.
#61: Sun-Kissed Deep Side Part Bob
A textured side part might work for you if you like the “lived-in” beachy style. One of the best things about these styles is that you can spend 30 minutes styling or spray some sea salt in and spend 30 seconds. It’s very playful, and usually, you can get a couple of days out of the look if you don’t have oily hair.
#62: Long Side Parted Bob
A long side-parted bob is more of a sassy cut. When your hair is pulled behind the face from the back, your hair is one length. When brought forward, your hair from the front has been cut at a subtle angle, allowing your hair to have many dimensions from any angle your hair is looked at.
#63: Layered Lob with Honey Highlights
Go for a sun-kissed look with honey tones on a long layered bob haircut. You can brighten and freshen up this cut by adding a little dimension. Less is almost always more. I love that the wispy layers give it a breezy, natural look that compliments the color. This haircut is very versatile for many face shapes. You can add a large bang/fringe to help soften a short forehead or hide a wide forehead. It hits shoulder length, drawing attention downward and helping elongate a round face.
#64: Long Textured Bob with a Middle Part
The textured bob is for the girl who wants a cool current look but doesn’t want the shortest haircut. It’s an inspiring mid-length cut, so you don’t have to chop off all your hair to achieve it! No matter how you dry it (air dry or blow-dry), you must finish it with a 1-1 1/2-inch curling iron or flat iron to create these waves. Leave the ends out as you curl to create this lived-in hairstyle.
#65 Perfect Bob for Fine Hair
This sleek, angled long bob is perfect for those with fine hair looking to add volume and dimension. The precision cut adds structure, while the longer front layers frame the face beautifully. This style works best for straight hair, creating a polished and sophisticated look. The sharp lines and clean edges make it low-maintenance yet stylish. Use a flat iron and a shine serum to achieve that smooth, glossy finish. Ideal for an everyday chic appearance with minimal effort.
#66: Fresh Lob with Metallic Undertones
I love the metallic undertones of this smokey blue. To style this haircut like this, start with a great base product and use something that gives extra hold, like Kevin Murphy Anti Gravity cream. It is a volumizing blowout cream with enough tack to hold your heat styling. Finish with a light hold paste and mess things up to bring out that texture!
#67: Blonde Balayage Bob with Curls
A blonde balayage on curly hair is not for the faint of heart. A cut like this is universally flattering and looks straight or curly. This cut is an effortless and modern update. There is no awkward grow-in, so there are no downsides to taking the plunge!
#68: Super Straight Brown Mid-Length Bob
If you’re looking for a classy haircut, try a mid-length bob created with scissors from the back of the haircut to the front, creating a dramatic look. For styling at home, get Paul Mitchell Super Skinny Serum. Use this product when hair is damp and then blow-dry for a smooth and shiny finish.
#69: Long Razor Cut Bob
For a flirty bob, try an angled, one-length cut that’s razored. It can still be considered a classic bob, even though it looks more modern. Prep your hair with some Oribe Supershine Light Moisturizing Creme just on your ends before blow-drying, and use a flat brush to smooth your hair straight. After blow-drying, add some loose curls.
#70: Long A-Line Bob with Long Layers
If you want a bold look, try a stacked, long A-line bob with layers that give texture. My favorite thing is that it is easy to style and helpful when you have fine, thin hair to add much-needed volume. I recommend this cut for a modern yet trendy, easy-to-manage style. It’s a great option if you need help to get volume in your hair.
#71: Gorgeously Long-Textured Bob
A textured lob is incredibly flattering if you have fine hair and want extra volume. To style, the products you would use to maintain this look depend on your hair texture. You can always start with a heat protectant before using any hot tools. One of my favorites is the Eimi Thermal Image spray. I also love to finish the look with Redken Wind Blown to separate the ends and show off the texture. I would recommend this cut for any face shape. It works well for thin hair and ladies who have straight hair already. If you have thick or coarse hair, I recommend a longer version to keep weight.
#72: A Very Long Bob with Caramel Highlights
This is longer bob with sunkissed highlights and natural balayage to brighten the look. I love this gorgeous longer cut because it’s easy to style. For styling, I recommend you use a leave-in conditioner before blow-drying, then add a heat protectant oil before styling with heat. Use one 1/4-inch curling iron to throw quick curls in the hair, leaving the ends out of the curling iron. Finish with a flexible hold hairspray, then run your fingers through your hair to loosen up the curls.
#73: Trendy Long Inverted Bob Cut
A long, inverted bob hairstyle is super cute and trendy right now. The most extraordinary thing about an inverted bob is that you get the length in the front, yet it still feels very lightweight with the shorter length in the back. It’s also super easy to throw in some big waves or straighten it out without taking a lot of time before you go to work, school, or even just out and about!
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