A lob is ideal for anyone looking for an effortless way to part ways with their long locks without making drastic changes. Styled either with beachy waves or sleek and straight, a lob can flatter every face shape and compliment any wardrobe choice.
Try this stylish long bob with side-swept bangs for a sophisticated look. Consider adding subtle highlights or even balayage hues to enhance your features further.
Slicked-Back Lob
Slick-back styles add a sleek yet chic edge to a lob and are an iconic ’70s style that works beautifully when styled correctly. Perfect for both center or side parts, stars like Molly Ringwald and Keke Palmer wear this hairdo beautifully while sporting gently curled lobs with curtain bangs for a retro yet modern feel.
Slicking back your lob is easy if you use a gel or pomade with adequate hold and subtle sheen for effortless styling. Create more interest by creating a mid-fade for an exclusive look!
Blunt Bobs
Blunt bobs such as Rosamund Pike’s and Priyanka Chopra’s can be worn slicked back with a deep side part for an iconic Hollywood look that remains modern. This style can create the appearance of fullness if your hair has thinned over time, giving the impression of volume.
In-Between Lob
A lob is an elegant alternative to the classic bob, featuring layers that add dimension and allow your curls and waves to pop. It is ideal for thin or delicate hair types as it creates the appearance of density while being more accessible to style than longer cuts that might become weighted down and puffy over time.
Try this sleek angled lob to achieve a classic silhouette that suits all face shapes, or opt for an edgy, shaggy cut with layers and curtain bangs for the ’70s feel. Either way, this style works with any color and requires minimal styling, making it an easy maintenance option.
Classic Lob
No matter the occasion, this timeless center-parted style offers sleekness or can be styled for more of an “out” effect. The length between your chin and collarbone provides the ideal balancing of broader or longer faces while complimenting any hair texture perfectly.
Straight lobs offer an appealing structure and are an effective way to conceal fine or thin locks, while wavy styles tend to look natural and fuller. Add waves or curls at the bottom half, or smoothing treatments such as Kerastraight before blow-drying your locks to give your straight lob more movement.
Loose Waves
Harness your inner Farrah Fawcett with this soft style that adds texture to a classic cut. Create loose waves using either a skinny-barreled curling iron or flat iron by twisting sections starting at the nape and working outward, then adding texture with something like Sexy Hair’s Beach’n Roll ($19). And voila – an exquisite lived-in lob!
Big, lush curls make an eye-catching statement when worn with shoulder-length hair, especially when highlighted with honey balayage highlights. Ask your stylist to distribute these highlights throughout your locks for maximum impact strategically.
A half-moon fringe makes a striking addition to wavy bob hairstyles, especially when combined with deep side parts and deep side parts. For an eye-catching design, try two disconnected half-moon fringes for maximum impact!
Loose Curls
Voluminous waves and curls are simple by having your stylist add strategically staggered layers, which look flattering on all face shapes and can be styled into sleek pull-back or side-parted bob styles. For a more detailed finish, add light-enhancing mousse such as R Co’s Turn Table Curl Defining Cream ($34).
Follow in Joan Smalls’s steps and create an effortless hot mess by braiding two center-parted pigtails that frame your face with long wavy locks, finishing the look off with an ornate hair slide.
If your hair has natural coils, ask your stylist for a stepped layer cut that allows your curls to move freely – this look makes an ideal statement when heading outdoors in hotter conditions.
