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The Lob Decision: Is a Long Bob Right for Your Face and Texture?
A lob — a long bob, usually landing somewhere between the chin and the shoulders — is one of the most requested cuts in the chair, and also one of the most face-and-texture-dependent. It looks effortless on the right head and slightly wrong on the next, and the difference usually comes down to a few real factors rather than luck.
What actually decides whether a lob suits you
Face shape. A lob that skims the jawline draws the eye to that exact spot, which flatters some face shapes and works against others. Rounder faces often do better with a lob that hits below the jaw, adding length; square or angular faces can usually wear a blunt jaw-grazing lob well. This is exactly the kind of call a real consultation makes with your actual face in front of the mirror, not a general rule applied blind.
Hair texture. Straight hair holds a lob’s clean line cleanly. Wavy hair adds natural texture that most lobs actually benefit from. Curly hair can absolutely wear a lob too, but it needs to be cut curl-by-curl for the shape to read correctly once it springs up — see curly hair cutting here for how that approach differs from cutting straight hair to the same length.
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What it asks of your routine
A lob sits in an honest middle ground for maintenance — shorter than long hair, so it needs a trim every 8-10 weeks to hold its shape, but long enough that it doesn’t demand daily styling the way a very short crop can. If your current routine is wash-and-go, ask your stylist how much daily effort the specific lob length you want will actually require before committing to it.
Growing into it, or growing out of it
A lob is also one of the easier cuts to grow past if you change your mind — it grows out into a longer shape without an awkward in-between stage the way some shorter cuts do. That flexibility is part of why it’s such a common first step for anyone considering a bigger chop but not ready to commit to it yet.
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Book a consultation and bring reference photos — your stylist will look at your face shape, texture and current routine honestly before recommending where exactly your lob should land.
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