23 Long Bob Hairstyles That Prove the Lob Is Here to Stay

The long bob, or lob, is the haircut of the year, and it earns the hype. Falling somewhere between the collarbone and the shoulders, it sits right in the sweet spot: short enough to feel fresh and lift the face, long enough to still tie back on a lazy morning. It flatters almost every face shape and hair type, looks younger with a few soft layers, and needs a trim only every eight to ten weeks to hold its shape. Whether you want it blunt and sleek or wavy and undone, here are the lobs below to take to your stylist.

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Blunt Lob

A long bob cut to one clean length hitting at the collarbone, with no layers to break the line. The blunt cut makes fine hair look thicker, since the weight sits solid at the ends.

The sharp, even edge is what gives it that fresh, confident finish, and point cutting keeps it from looking too stiff.

A flat iron through the ends emphasises the blunt line for a glass-like quality. It suits fine to medium hair especially and grows out cleanly.

Layered Lob

A collarbone-length lob with soft layers cut through it for movement and body. The internal layers create dynamic movement while the length stays down around the shoulders.

Layering is what gives this its bounce and stops the length sitting heavy, so it works well on thick or flat hair alike.

Ask your stylist for rounded internal layers and soft face-framing pieces at the front. A round brush on the ends builds soft volume in just a few minutes.

Textured Lob

A lob with subtle texture and softly blended layers for a relaxed, wearable finish. The gentle movement keeps the whole thing modern and casual rather than sharp.

The soft texture is what makes this so easy to wear, breaking up any blunt lines and softening the whole shape around the face.

Work a little sea salt spray or styling wax through for piecey separation and grip. It suits most face shapes and needs very little daily styling at all.

Wavy Lob

The most-loved lob of the whole year, worn with soft, loose waves through the collarbone length. The waves add plenty of movement and make the hair look noticeably fuller.

The bendy, beachy texture is what gives this its easy, coastal feel, and it flatters square and heart-shaped faces especially well.

Apply mousse to the roots first, then use a wand kept vertical for elongated, coastal-style waves. A flexible-hold spray keeps them bouncing naturally all day long without going crunchy.

Beachy-Wave Lob

A lob styled with undone, ombre-style beach waves for a relaxed, sun-kissed finish. The loose, tousled waves give the whole thing a carefree, lived-in quality.

The tousled, undone texture is the whole point here, so it looks relaxed rather than styled, which makes it ideal for easy everyday wear.

Prep with volumising mousse at the roots, wave the length with a wand, and use a middle part combed with a fine-tooth comb. Finish with a light spray to hold it.

A-Line Lob

A lob cut longer at the front and shorter at the back, angling forward. The length at the front elongates the face, which makes it a great pick for round faces.

The forward angle is what draws the eye down and forward, giving the whole cut a clean, structured, deliberate shape.

A flat iron keeps the angle sharp, or leave it soft with a little bend. Keep the front pieces at or below the collarbone for the best line.

Inverted Lob

A lob with more graduation stacked at the back and a longer front, giving volume and shape through the back. It is a bolder, more structured take on the shape.

The stacked back is what builds body and height, while the longer front frames the face and softens the shape.

A little layering at the tips shapes and softens the ends. It suits medium and fine hair that wants a bit more volume and height at the back.

Italian Bob

A soft, curved lob sitting just below the chin with gently rounded ends. The soft, curved shape helps minimise a strong jawline and adds a real touch of elegance.

The curved, below-chin length is what makes this so flattering on square and angular faces, creating a balanced, softened silhouette overall.

Round-brush the ends under for the signature soft, rounded curve at the bottom. A little smoothing serum through the ends keeps the whole finish sleek, glossy, and polished.

Shaggy Lob

A collarbone lob with choppy, textured layers throughout for a lived-in, voluminous finish. The heavy choppy layering maximises movement and body through the whole cut and shape.

The shattered, choppy layers are what give this its cool, undone edge while adding real volume and movement through the whole cut.

Scrunch in sea salt spray and finger-tousle it for the piecey finish. It suits anyone wanting plenty of texture and a relaxed, modern, low-effort shape to wear every day.

Choppy Lob

A collarbone-length lob finished with choppy, piecey ends and short wispy internal layers. The fragmented, separated ends give a tousled, carefree, modern finish full of movement.

The piecey, fragmented texture is what keeps this from ever looking flat or dull, adding real dimension and movement to a simple collarbone length.

A little styling wax worked through the ends defines the piecey separation nicely. It works on most hair types and genuinely stays low on daily upkeep and styling.

Feathered Lob

A collarbone lob with soft, feathery layers that work especially well on fine hair. The light feathering makes the hair look fuller and lighter at the same time.

The soft feathered layers are what create the undone, tousled finish, while also adding the appearance of fullness exactly where fine hair needs it most.

A little volumising product worked into the roots adds real lift and body. Scrunch or round-brush the ends for a soft, light, feathered, undone shape.

Razored Lob

A lob shaped with a razor for tousled, airy ends and plenty of movement. It takes the weight out of thick hair and adds real softness to the ends.

Razoring is what gives the ends their piecey, feathered separation, keeping the whole length light and airy rather than heavy and blunt.

Note that razored ends can dry out over time, so keep them well conditioned and trimmed. A little wax or sea salt spray defines the piecey separation.

Romantic Lob

The softest, most feminine lob of all, with loose waves, delicate face-framing layers, and a gentle, undone finish. It has a dreamy, ethereal, romantic quality to it.

The soft loose waves and delicate face-framing pieces are what give this its romantic, everyday-pretty feel that flatters most faces beautifully.

Wave the length loosely and leave a few soft pieces around the face to frame it. A light mist of spray keeps the waves soft and moving rather than stiff.

Sleek Straight Lob

A lob worn poker-straight and smooth for a polished, glass-like finish. The clean, glossy surface really shows off the precision of the cut underneath.

The straight, sleek finish is what gives it that expensive, sharp look, and a blunt cut underneath makes it look even fuller.

Smooth serum through damp hair, blow-dry it with a large flat brush, then run a flat iron through the ends. Keep the ends healthy and trimmed so they stay glossy and smooth.

Curly Lob

A lob shaped for natural curls, cut to work with the pattern rather than against it. The curls give the collarbone length body and a full, lively, bouncy shape.

Keeping it to the collarbone stops the curl from dropping and keeps it bouncy and full rather than heavy and weighed down at the ends.

A curl cream and a diffuser define the curls nicely. A few soft internal layers keep the whole shape from widening out into a triangle at the sides.

Lob With Curtain Bangs

A lob paired with curtain bangs that part in the middle and sweep out to frame the face. The bangs blend right into the length for a soft, cohesive, flowing look.

The curtain bangs are what frame the eyes and soften the face, and they suit wavy or textured lobs especially well.

Round-brush the bangs away from the face and tuck them to each side. They also grow out easily into soft face-framing pieces with no awkward stage.

Lob With Blunt Bangs

A collarbone lob paired with thick, graphic blunt bangs cut straight across the forehead. The striking contrast between the heavy fringe and the length is bold and modern.

The blunt bangs are what make this a statement, and they can camouflage a high forehead with a sharp horizontal line.

Keep the bangs trimmed straight and the length slightly tousled underneath for contrast. It suits straight, thick hair especially well, where the sharp blunt line sits clean and crisp.

Lob With Wispy Bangs

A collarbone lob paired with light, see-through wispy bangs at the front. The airy fringe adds softness and charm without the weight of a full, heavy fringe.

The wispy bangs are what strike the balance between classic and contemporary, keeping the whole look soft and light.

Keep the bangs light and airy, and add a little shine spray to the length below. It suits fine or thin hair and oval or round face shapes especially well for everyday wear.

Lob With a Money-Piece

A lob with two brighter face-framing pieces at the front, one of the top colour requests for the year. Platinum, warm gold, or copper all work against a darker base.

The chunky money-piece is what draws the eye up and brightens the face, adding contrast that makes the length look fuller.

Only the front sections are lightened, so the upkeep stays low and manageable over time. A gloss keeps the money-piece tone fresh and bright between salon visits.

Balayage Lob

A layered lob with hand-painted balayage woven through the collarbone length. The lived-in, blended colour adds dimension and looks great even as it grows out.

The soft, blended, hand-painted tones are what give the lob real depth and movement, so a single length never looks flat or one-dimensional at all.

Loose, soft waves show off the hand-painted balayage best of all here. Honey or caramel tones woven through a brown base give that sun-kissed, dimensional, easy grown-out finish.

Bronde Lob

A layered lob in a bronde blend of brown and blonde. The mix of neutral shades gives a rich, dimensional colour that suits a wide range of skin tones.

The blend of gold into paler shades at the front is what makes this feel modern, dimensional, and flattering rather than one-note and flat.

It suits most skin tones and grows out softly. Our hair color ideas section covers picking a shade that suits you.

Copper Lob

A wavy or textured collarbone lob in a warm copper shade. The fiery tones interact with the length and the movement for a rich, glowing, dimensional result.

The warm copper is what gives this its glow, catching the light through the waves and warming the complexion beautifully as you move around a room.

Reds and coppers fade fastest of all, so use colour-safe products and a gloss to hold it. It suits warm and neutral skin tones especially well.

Lob With Face-Framing Layers

A collarbone lob with strategic face-framing layers cut around the front to keep it light. The shortest pieces sit around the cheekbones to draw the eye up to them.

The face-framing layers are what soften the features while the blunt weight at the bottom keeps the shape modern.

Keep the layers focused around the front and the weight solid and full at the back. A round brush flicks the front pieces softly away from the face to finish.