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Lob Haircuts

A lob — a long bob — ends between the jaw and the collarbone. It gives you the clean shape of a bob without going short, which makes it the easiest first step away from long hair.

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Lob haircuts to try on

39 lobs, including 5 for girls. Tap "Try this hairstyle" on any card to see it on your photo.

Why a lob is the safe short cut

A lob keeps enough length to tie back, tuck behind the ears or wear in loose waves, but it still feels like a new haircut. It suits almost every face shape: longer front pieces lengthen a round face, soft waves widen a long one, and a center or side part changes the mood right away. Because it already sits near the shoulders, a lob also grows out without an awkward phase.

Popular versions in the library include sleek, glossy lobs tucked behind the ears, wavy lobs with lifted roots, lobs with curtain bangs or wispy temple strands, and textured lobs with flipped ends.

How to style a lob day to day

A lob is one of the easiest lengths to live with. Air-dried, it falls into soft, slightly bent ends; with a flat iron, it looks sleek and polished; with a curling wand, it turns into loose waves in ten minutes. It is long enough to tuck behind the ears or pull into a short, low ponytail on busy days, and short enough to dry quickly. Most people trim a lob every eight to ten weeks to keep the ends crisp. If your hair is fine, ask for a blunt lob with minimal layering so the ends stay full; if it is thick, light internal layers stop it from turning triangular.

Lob or bob?

If you are torn between the two, try both on the same photo: start with a lob here, then compare a chin-length cut from the bob haircuts gallery. The bob filter has both.

Lob Haircuts — Common Questions

How long is a lob?

Usually from just below the jaw to the collarbone, a few inches longer than a classic bob.

Do lobs work with bangs?

Very well — curtain bangs especially. See the curtain bangs filter.

Is a lob haircut good for a round face?

Yes. A lob that falls below the chin, especially with a side part or longer front pieces, draws the eye down and lengthens a round face.

Can I try a lob on my photo?

Yes. Tap "Try this hairstyle" on any lob, upload your photo and the result arrives in about a minute.