32 Long Bob Hairstyles for Women — Chic, Easy & Salon-Approved

Hi, I’m Lena — a salon stylist with over a decade of hands-on experience creating wearable hair. In this post I’ve curated 32 long bob (lob) looks I use regularly in the chair, from razor-soft layers and blunt lobs to textured beach waves and face-framing bangs. Long bobs suit a wide range of faces and hair types: finer hair benefits from blunt ends or long layers for movement, while thicker textures love stacked backs and soft thinning. I’ll show how small changes—slight length shifts, a curtain fringe, cheekbone-grazing layers, or a strategic color placement—completely change the mood. I also share quick styling tips I teach clients: use a heat protectant, rough-dry with a paddle brush for a sleek finish, or add a sea salt spray and diffuser for tousled texture. With the 32 images here, you can visualize options and bring reference photos to your next appointment for a faster, more accurate cut.

Textured Shoulder-Length Lob with Face-Framing Layers and Side-Swept Fringe

This salon-style textured lob is ideal for medium to thick hair and works well on naturally straight, wavy, or slightly curly textures. The cut features graduated, face-framing layers with a long side-swept fringe to soften the brow and add movement. Technique: the stylist scissor- and razor-creates soft, disconnected layers for weight removal and natural swing; fringe is point-cut for a feathered finish. Styling: towel-dry and apply a volumizing mousse at the roots, blow-dry using a 1–1.5 round brush to bend the ends inward, then create loose waves with a 1 curling wand or flat iron, alternating direction for texture. Tools needed: blow dryer with concentrator, round brush, 1 curling wand or flat iron, sectioning clips, comb, and thinning shears for internal texturizing. Products required: heat protectant, lightweight volumizing mousse, texturizing spray or sea-salt spray, light-hold hairspray, and a few drops of shine serum. Difficulty: moderate — achievable at home with basic tools but best results from a professional cut. Maintenance: trim every 6–8 weeks to keep shape, use a weekly deep conditioner, refresh second-day texture with dry shampoo and a light texturizer, and always heat-protect before styling.

Textured Shoulder-Length Bob with Side-Swept Fringe

This shoulder-length textured bob with a soft side-swept fringe suits straight to wavy hair and works well on medium to thick textures; fine hair can also wear it if layered and texturized for movement. Start on damp hair: apply a heat protectant and a lightweight volumizing mousse at roots. Blow-dry with a round brush to create root lift and bend the ends under slightly. Use a 1

Textured Layered Chin-Length Bob with Face‑Framing Pieces

A salon-friendly textured chin-length bob that creates volume and soft, face‑framing movement. Hair type suitability: best for fine to medium straight or slightly wavy hair; medium-thick hair works well with longer interior layers to reduce bulk. Very curly or coily hair can wear this look but will need length and smoothing to keep the shape. Styling technique: towel-dry and apply a root-lifting mousse, then blow-dry using a medium round brush while lifting at the roots and rotating through mid-lengths to create an inward bend at the ends. Use a 1 flat iron or curling iron to add subtle bends and separate pieces for texture. Tools needed: blow dryer with concentrator nozzle, medium round brush, 1 flat or curling iron, sectioning clips and a wide-tooth comb. Products required: root-lift mousse or spray, heat protectant, light smoothing cream or oil, texturizing spray, light-hold hairspray and dry shampoo. Difficulty level: easy–medium; typically 10–20 minutes to style once learned. Maintenance tips: trim every 6–8 weeks to maintain the line, use a weekly conditioning mask for shine, refresh with dry shampoo between washes, and sleep on a silk pillowcase to reduce frizz and preserve shape.

Textured Chin-Length Bob with Soft Curtain Bangs

This chin-length textured bob with soft curtain bangs suits fine-to-medium hair and can be adapted for thicker hair with internal thinning. The cut relies on blunt perimeter weight with subtle interior layers to create movement and a natural, lived-in shape. To style: start on towel-dried hair with a root-lifting mousse or lightweight volumizer, then rough-dry while lifting at the roots with your fingers. Use a 1

Textured Shoulder-Length Layered Bob with Soft Blowout

A polished shoulder-length bob with long, face-framing layers and a soft blowout. Suitable for straight to wavy hair and medium to thick densities; fine hair can wear this look with additional layering and root-lift products, while very curly hair will require smoothing prep. The cut uses long interior layers with weight at the perimeter and point-cut ends to create movement without losing body. Styling technique: start on towel-dried hair, apply a heat protectant and a lightweight volumizing mousse at the roots, rough-dry to 80% while lifting the roots with fingers, then finish with a large round brush (1.25–1.5) to bend the ends under and add shine. Use a flat iron or 1–1.25 curling iron for minor shaping and to smooth stubborn sections. Tools: blow dryer with nozzle, large round brush, sectioning clips, iron, fine-tooth comb. Products: heat protectant, root-lift spray or mousse, lightweight smoothing cream/serum, medium-hold hairspray, dry shampoo. Difficulty: easy–moderate (15–25 minutes). Maintenance: trims every 6–8 weeks, weekly deep-conditioning, sleep on silk, and refresh with dry shampoo and a quick warm brush-through.

Textured Blunt Lob with Face-Framing Layers — Platinum Blonde

This shoulder‑length textured blunt lob suits fine to medium hair and works well on naturally straight or slightly wavy textures; thicker hair benefits from interior thinning. The cut is created with a blunt baseline and soft, face‑framing layers around the front using point‑cutting and light razor/texturizing to remove bulk and add movement. For styling, blow‑dry with a round brush to build body at the roots, then create loose bends with a 1

Textured Shoulder-Grazing Bob with Long Face-Framing Fringe

In-salon favorite: a textured, shoulder-grazing bob with long, face-framing bangs that provides natural volume and movement. Suitable for straight to wavy hair and fine-to-medium density; thicker hair should be thinned with internal layering, while very curly textures will need smoothing or relaxed layers to achieve the same finish. To style, start with towel-dried hair, apply a root-lifting mousse and heat protectant, then rough-dry with fingers to build body. Use a medium round brush to direct the ends under while lifting at the crown, or create loose bends with a 1 curling iron working away from the face. Break up curls with a light texturizing spray and finger-comb for a lived-in look. Tools: blow-dryer with nozzle, medium round brush, 1 curling iron or flat iron, sectioning clips. Products: volumizing mousse, heat protectant, sea-salt/texturizing spray, light-hold hairspray, occasional smoothing serum for ends. Difficulty: intermediate — achievable at home with practice. Maintenance: trim every 8–10 weeks, use sulfate-free shampoo, weekly deep-conditioning, refresh with dry shampoo between washes, and sleep on a silk pillowcase to preserve shape.

Textured Shoulder-Length Lob with Face-Framing Layers

This textured shoulder-length lob showcases soft face-framing layers and natural movement — a versatile salon cut that flatters most face shapes. Suitability: best for straight to wavy hair and medium to thick density; fine hair works with slightly blunt weight and root lift, while very curly hair benefits from longer layers or a dry-cut technique to preserve shape. Styling technique: towel-dry hair, apply a root-lifting mousse and heat protectant, then rough-dry using a nozzle. Use a 1.5–2 round brush to lift the crown and bend the ends inward for a polished rounded silhouette; finish by alternating a flat iron for sleekness or a large-barrel curling iron to create soft bends and separation. Tools needed: blow dryer with concentrator, medium round brush, 1–1.5 curling iron or flat iron, sectioning clips and a wide-tooth comb. Products required: heat protectant, volumizing mousse/root lift, light smoothing cream, texture/sea-spray and a light-hold hairspray, plus a small amount of shine serum. Difficulty level: moderate — cut requires a pro, daily styling is quick. Maintenance tips: trim every 6–8 weeks, refresh with dry shampoo between washes, avoid heavy oils at the root, and sleep on a silk pillowcase to reduce friction and preserve shape.

Textured Shoulder-Length Bob with Soft Face-Framing Layers

This textured, shoulder-length bob is cut with soft face-framing layers and blunt ends softened by point-cutting to deliver movement while maintaining a clean silhouette. Hair type suitability: ideal for straight to wavy hair and fine-to-medium densities; very thick hair can wear this shape with strategic thinning or longer internal layers. Styling technique: towel-dry damp hair, work a lightweight heat protectant and a root-lifting mousse through the lengths, then blow-dry with a medium round brush for volume at the crown. Create loose, lived-in waves by wrapping 1

Textured Chin-Length Bob with Wispy Curtain Bangs

This textured chin-length bob with wispy curtain bangs flatters fine to medium hair and adapts well to natural straight or loose-wavy textures. Thick hair can wear this style with internal thinning and subtle layering to remove bulk. Cutting technique: soft, face-framing layers and point-cut ends create movement while the bangs are cut slightly longer in the center for a relaxed curtain effect. Styling technique: towel-dry and apply a root-lifting mousse, then blow-dry with a medium round brush to lift roots and bend ends under; for added separation, use a 1 curling wand to create alternating bends (away and toward the face) through mid-lengths, then finger-comb. Finish with a salt or texturizing spray for piecey definition and a light-hold hairspray. Tools needed: blow dryer, medium round brush, 1 curling wand or flat iron, sectioning clips, and thinning/texturizing shears (cut by a pro). Products required: heat protectant, volumizing mousse or spray, sea-salt/texturizing spray, light-hold hairspray, and occasional deep conditioner. Difficulty: easy–medium (daily styling 10–20 minutes). Maintenance: trim every 6–8 weeks to keep bangs and shape, use dry shampoo between washes, and deep-condition weekly to preserve shine and manageability.

Textured Shoulder-Length Bob with Blunt Fringe

This shoulder-grazing textured bob with a blunt fringe works best on straight to wavy hair with medium to thick density; fine hair can also wear it with added texturizing layers and root-lift products, while very curly hair will need smoothing or relaxed shaping. Cut includes soft interior layers to create movement and a slightly rounded silhouette. Styling technique: towel-dry and apply a root-lifting mousse, then blow-dry with a medium round brush to bend the ends under and build crown volume. Use a flat iron or large-barrel wand to soften the fringe and add subtle inward flicks, then tousle mid-lengths with fingers and finish with a texturizing spray. Tools needed: blow dryer with nozzle, medium round brush (1–1.5), flat iron or 1–1.25 curling wand, section clips and a fine-tooth comb. Products required: heat protectant, volumizing mousse or root-lift, texturizing/salt spray, light-hold hairspray, lightweight smoothing serum and dry shampoo. Difficulty: moderate — straightforward daily styling but requires basic blow-dry technique. Maintenance: trim bangs every 3–4 weeks, reshape every 6–8 weeks, weekly deep-conditioning, refresh with dry shampoo and lightly mist and scrunch to revive texture.

Textured Blonde Shag Bob with Soft Curtain Bangs

This modern textured shag bob with curtain bangs suits fine to medium hair and works beautifully on straight to naturally wavy textures. From salon experience, the cut relies on short, face-framing layers and razor-pointed ends to create movement and lightness—ideal for adding perceived volume to finer hair and removing bulk from medium textures. Styling technique: towel-dry with a root-lifting mousse, blow-dry using a medium round brush while directing hair away from the face, then use a flat iron or small-barrel wand to flip and bend pieces for lived-in texture. Tools needed: hairdryer with nozzle, medium round brush, 1 flat iron or 25–32 mm curling wand, texturizing shears for the initial cut. Products required: heat protectant, volumizing mousse, sea-salt or texture spray, light pomade or cream for piece definition, flexible-hold hairspray and purple shampoo for maintained blonde tone. Difficulty level: easy–medium—daily styling is quick but the initial cut requires a stylist skilled in layering/razor work. Maintenance tips: trim every 6–8 weeks to keep bangs and shape, use a weekly deep conditioner to protect bleached hair, refresh midweek with dry shampoo and texture spray, and always apply heat protectant before hot tools.

Textured Wavy Bob with Soft Curtain Bangs

Suitable hair types: works best on natural wavy to straight hair and fine-to-medium density; thicker hair can wear this shape with added thinning/texturizing. The cut is a shoulder-length bob with soft, face-framing curtain bangs and light point-cutting at the ends to create movement. Styling technique: towel-dry hair, apply a heat protectant and a lightweight root-lifting mousse (for fine hair) or smoothing cream (for thicker hair). Rough-dry with fingers or a diffuser to enhance natural wave, then use a 1 curling wand to create loose S-shaped bends on random sections, alternating direction for a lived-in look. Break up curls with fingers and finish by misting a sea-salt or texturizing spray for grip and separation. Tools needed: blow dryer with nozzle/diffuser, 1 curling wand, sectioning clips, wide-tooth comb or fingers, and a medium paddle or round brush. Products required: heat protectant, volumizing mousse or smoothing cream, texturizing/sea-salt spray, lightweight hairspray and a drop of anti-frizz oil for ends. Difficulty: easy–medium; 10–20 minutes once cut is established. Maintenance tips: trim bangs and shape every 6–8 weeks, refresh texture with dry shampoo and a quick reheat on stubborn pieces, and sleep on a silk pillowcase to reduce frizz.

Textured Shoulder-Length Bob with Wispy Fringe

This textured shoulder-length bob with a wispy, piecey fringe suits straight to softly wavy hair and medium hair density best; fine hair can wear it with added layering and root lift while very curly hair will need smoothing or blowout first. The salon cut uses blunt-weight at the ends with graduated, choppy layers and point-cutting or a razor through the fringe to create airy pieces. Style by towel-drying, applying a root-lifting mousse, then blow-drying with a round brush to create volume at the crown and slight bend at the ends. Use a flat iron on low heat to define fringe pieces or a 1

Textured Angled Lob with Soft Layers and Natural Waves

This shoulder-length textured lob (long bob) suits fine to medium-thick hair and works best on naturally straight to wavy textures. The cut features a gentle angle toward the front with soft, internal layers to add movement without losing weight. To style: towel-dry then apply a lightweight heat protectant and a volumizing mousse at the roots. Blow-dry with a round brush or use a diffuser to enhance natural wave; finish by creating loose bends with a 1” curling iron or flat iron, alternating directions for a lived-in look. Tools needed: salon shears for the cut, thinning shears for softening, blow dryer with nozzle, round brush, 1” curling iron or flat iron. Products required: heat protectant, root volumizer or mousse, sea-salt/texturizing spray, light-hold hairspray and a small amount of smoothing serum for ends. Difficulty level: easy–medium — everyday styling takes 10–15 minutes once you know the technique. Maintenance tips: trim every 6–8 weeks to maintain shape, use a moisturizing mask weekly, refresh second-day hair with dry shampoo and texturizer, and sleep on a silk pillowcase to reduce frizz.

Textured Shoulder-Length Lob with Soft Curtain Fringe

Salon-friendly textured shoulder-length lob with soft curtain fringe. Suited for straight to wavy hair and fine to medium density, this cut adds movement and face-framing shape without heavy weight. Styling technique: apply a lightweight volumizing mousse to damp roots, rough-dry with a round brush to create inward bend at ends and lift at the crown, then use a flat iron or 1–1.25 curling wand to add soft S-shaped bends through the mid-lengths. Finish by separating pieces with a salt spray or texture spray and smooth ends with a pea-sized serum. Tools needed: hairdryer with nozzle, 1.5 round brush, flat iron or curling wand, sectioning clips, wide-tooth comb. Products required: heat protectant, volumizing mousse, smoothing serum, texturizing spray, light-hold hairspray. Difficulty: Easy–Medium (salon 3–4/10): basic blow-dry skills and minimal hot-tool shaping. Maintenance tips: trim every 6–8 weeks to preserve shape, use weekly deep conditioning for shine, refresh second-day hair with dry shampoo and a mist of sea-salt spray, and sleep on a silk pillowcase to reduce frizz. Ask your stylist for soft point-cut layers and a gentle curtain fringe to customize face shape.

Textured Blonde Shag Bob with Piecey Side Bangs

This shoulder-grazing textured shag bob with piecey side bangs suits fine to medium hair and can be adapted for thicker hair by removing weight through internal layering. In the salon the cut is created with short, choppy layers and razor-texturizing at the ends to produce movement and soft fringe. To style at home, towel-dry and apply a volumizing mousse at roots and a lightweight texturizing cream through mid-lengths; blow-dry with a medium round brush lifting at the roots, then use a 1–1.25-inch curling wand or flat iron to bend pieces away from the face for softness. Finish with sea-salt or texture spray for separation and a light-hold hairspray to set. Tools needed: blow dryer, round brush, curling wand or flat iron, fine-tooth comb, and texturizing shears (salon). Products required: heat protectant, volumizer, texturizing/sea-salt spray, light hairspray and a smoothing serum for ends. Difficulty: salon cut is moderate to advanced; everyday styling is easy–medium (10–15 minutes). Maintenance: trim every 6–8 weeks, use sulfate-free shampoo, weekly deep conditioning and a purple shampoo if color-treated blonde.

Textured Chin-Length Bob with Soft Fringe (Chestnut Lob)

Suitability: This chin-length textured bob with a soft, slightly feathered fringe works best on straight to slightly wavy hair and fine-to-medium density. It flatters oval and heart-shaped faces and can be adapted for thicker hair with added internal layering. Styling technique: Start with towel-dried hair. Apply a root-lifting mousse through the mid-lengths and ends, then rough-dry to 80% while lifting at the roots. Section hair and use a 1.25–1.5 inch round brush while blow-drying to tuck the ends under and create soft inward movement. Finish fringe by blow-drying downwards with a small round brush, then smooth any flyaways with a low-temperature flat iron if needed. Add a few light passes of a flat iron at the ends for polish. Tools & products: Blow dryer, medium round brush, flat iron, clips, tail comb. Use heat protectant, volumizing mousse or root lift, light smoothing serum, and a flexible-hold hairspray or texture spray. Difficulty & maintenance: Salon-easy to intermediate; 15–25 minutes daily. Trim every 6–8 weeks to maintain fringe and shape. Use a weekly hydrating mask if colored, avoid heavy conditioners at the roots, and refresh with dry shampoo and a light texturizing spray between washes.

Chin-Length Sleek Blunt Bob with Subtle Inward Curve

This chin-length blunt bob is best suited to straight to slightly wavy hair and medium to thick densities; fine hair can wear it with added interior layering and root-lifting products, while very curly textures will need smoothing or a texturized take. Styling technique: start on towel-dried hair, apply a heat protectant and a lightweight smoothing cream. Blow-dry in sections using a medium-sized round brush to bend the ends inward toward the jawline for that soft, polished curve. For extra sleekness, run a flat iron quickly over the surface and finish by texturizing the inner ends with point-cutting or a razor for movement. Tools needed: blow dryer with nozzle, medium round brush, sectioning clips, flat iron, fine-tooth comb. Recommended products: heat protectant, lightweight smoothing serum, volumizing mousse or root lift (for fine hair), and a flexible-hold hairspray. Difficulty level: easy–moderate — achievable at home with basic tools but benefits from salon shaping. Maintenance tips: trim every 6–8 weeks to maintain the blunt line, use sulfate-free shampoo, weekly deep conditioning, and sleep on a silk pillowcase to reduce friction and frizz.

Textured Chin-Length Bob (Lob) with Soft Layers and Side Part

This modern textured chin-length bob — a slightly razored lob with a soft side part — suits fine to medium hair and relaxed wavy textures best, but can be adapted for thicker hair with internal thinning. The salon cut uses short face‑framing layers and blunt-ish ends softened with point‑cutting to create movement without losing weight. To style: towel dry and apply a lightweight heat protectant and a root‑lift mousse, rough‑dry with a nozzle or diffuser while lifting the roots, then add a sea‑salt or texturizing spray. Use a 1

Textured Shoulder‑Length Lob with Face‑Framing Layers and Soft Waves

This shoulder‑length textured lob with soft waves and face‑framing layers suits fine to medium hair best but can be adapted for thicker hair by removing weight with internal layering. It works well on naturally straight or wavy textures; very curly hair benefits from a smoothing cut and longer layers. Salon technique: cut a blunt shoulder‑grazing length with subtle graduated layers around the face and a long center or soft side part. Style by blow‑drying with a round brush to create root lift, then add loose bends with a 1 curling wand or flat iron, alternating directions and leaving ends soft for a lived‑in finish. Tools needed: professional blow dryer with nozzle, medium round brush, 1 curling wand or flat iron, sectioning clips and a wide‑tooth comb. Recommended products: root‑lifting mousse or spray, heat protectant, texturizing sea‑salt spray or light pomade, medium‑hold hairspray and a small drop of shine serum. Difficulty: easy–medium (10–20 minutes daily). Maintenance: trim every 6–8 weeks to preserve shape, use weekly deep conditioning, refresh volume with dry shampoo and sleep on a silk pillowcase to reduce frizz.

Textured Chin-Length Lob with Face-Framing Layers

This textured chin-length lob with face-framing layers is ideal for fine to medium hair and works well on thicker hair when softened with internal layering. The cut is created with a blunt baseline and short, choppy face-framing layers finished with point cutting or a razor to add movement and remove bulk. To style, towel dry damp hair and apply a lightweight volumizing mousse at roots and a heat protectant through lengths. Blow-dry with a round brush or paddle brush while lifting the crown; finish by creating loose bends with a 1 curling wand or by twisting sections with a flat iron for a lived-in texture. Work a salt spray or lightweight texturizing cream through mid-lengths and ends, then tousle with fingers and set with a flexible hold hairspray. Tools: scissors and thinning shears/razor, blow dryer with nozzle, round brush, 1 wand or flat iron, clips. Products: volumizing mousse, heat protectant, sea-salt or texture spray, lightweight serum, flexible hold hairspray. Difficulty: easy–medium — quick daily styling but requires skillful cutting. Maintenance: trim every 6–8 weeks, deep condition weekly, refresh second-day texture with dry shampoo and a few spritzes of texturizer, and avoid heavy oils at the roots to keep shape and movement.

Textured Layered Lob (Shoulder-Length Bob) with Face-Framing Layers

This textured, shoulder-length lob with soft face-framing layers suits fine to medium hair and works well on natural straight or wavy textures. On thicker hair ask your stylist for heavier internal thinning to preserve the shape without bulk. The styling technique is simple: start with towel-dried hair and apply a root-lifting mousse or spray, then rough-dry while lifting at the roots to build volume. Use a medium round brush for a smooth blowout or a 1 curling wand to add loose bends and inward flicks at the ends. Finish by separating layers with a texturizing spray or light styling paste and tousling with your fingers for movement. Tools needed: hairdryer with nozzle, medium round brush, 1 curling wand or flat iron, sectioning clips and a wide-tooth comb. Products required: volumizing mousse, heat protectant, texturizing spray or powder, light-hold hairspray and a small smoothing serum for ends. Difficulty: moderate — quick once learned (10–15 minutes daily). Maintenance: trim every 6–8 weeks to keep the shape, use a weekly deep conditioner, and sleep on a silk pillowcase to reduce frizz.

Textured Chin-Length Bob with Soft Fringe — Tousled Lob for Fine to Medium Hair

This chin-length, textured bob with a soft, blunt fringe suits fine to medium hair and works especially well on straight to relaxed wavy textures and oval, heart or petite round faces. Achieve the look by cutting a blunt or slightly layered perimeter to chin level with subtle internal point-cutting for movement; keep the fringe slightly longer at the sides to blend. Style by applying a volumizing mousse to towel-dried hair, blow-drying with a medium round brush to lift roots and smooth the ends, then use a 1 flat iron or curling wand to flick the ends under and add gentle bends. Finish by scrunching a light salt or texture spray through the mid-lengths and setting with a flexible-hold hairspray. Tools: blow dryer with nozzle, 1 round brush, 1 flat iron or wand, texturizing shears for the cut. Products: lightweight mousse, heat protectant, texture spray, flexible-hold hairspray, occasional smoothing serum. Difficulty: easy–medium; 10–20 minutes daily. Maintenance: trims every 6–8 weeks (bangs every 3–4), weekly deep-conditioning, and dry shampoo between washes to retain shape and lift.

Layered Chin-Length Bob with Voluminous Blowout

This polished, chin-length bob has soft face-framing layers and an inward-blowout that creates natural volume and movement. Suitable for straight to wavy hair, it works best on medium to thick textures; fine hair can achieve a similar look with strategic layering and root-lifting products, while very curly hair should be relaxed or blow-dried straight first. Technique: start with a precision layered cut (slightly shorter in back, longer toward the front), towel-blot hair, apply a root-lifting mousse and heat protectant, then blow-dry in sections using a 1–1.5 round brush and concentrator nozzle, rolling the ends under for the rounded shape. Finish with a flat iron to smooth any stubborn sections and a light texturizing spray to separate layers. Tools needed: blow dryer with nozzle, medium round brush, flat iron, sectioning clips, wide-tooth comb. Products required: heat protectant, volumizing mousse or root spray, smoothing serum or cream, light-hold hairspray, dry shampoo for refreshes. Difficulty: moderate—requires a precise salon cut and 10–15 minutes daily styling. Maintenance: trims every 6–8 weeks, weekly deep conditioning, sleep on silk and use dry shampoo between washes to preserve shape and volume.

Textured Shoulder-Length Layered Lob with Curtain Bangs

This shoulder-length layered lob with subtle curtain bangs suits straight to wavy hair and works particularly well for fine to medium hair densities. The cut creates movement and soft face-framing without heavy weight, ideal for clients who want volume without long styling times. To achieve the look, start on towel-dried hair with a light volumizing mousse at the roots and a heat protectant through the lengths. Blow-dry using a medium round brush, lifting at the crown for root volume and turning the ends under slightly while sweeping the front sections outward to form the curtain fringe. For added texture, run a 1” curling wand or flat iron through random mid-lengths and ends, then finger-comb to loosen. Tools: hairdryer, medium round brush, 1” curling wand or flat iron, clips. Products: heat protectant, volumizing mousse or root lift, light smoothing cream or serum for ends, flexible-hold hairspray, dry shampoo for refreshes. Difficulty: easy–medium — approachable at home with practice. Maintenance: salon trims every 8–12 weeks to preserve shape, use dry shampoo between washes to maintain lift, and sleep on a silk pillowcase to reduce frizz and preserve the fringe.

Blunt Chin-to-Shoulder Lob with Soft Face-Framing Layers

This clean, modern lob suits straight to slightly wavy hair and works best on fine to medium density; very thick hair will benefit from weight removal. The salon technique is a precision blunt cut at chin-to-shoulder length with subtle face-framing layers beginning around the cheekbones to add movement. Cut on dry or slightly damp hair for accuracy, use hairdressing shears for the blunt line and thinning shears or a razor to soften the ends if needed. To style: apply a lightweight heat protectant and a root-lifting mousse to damp hair, blow-dry with a medium round brush directing the ends inward, then smooth panels with a flat iron on low-medium heat for a polished finish. Tools needed: cutting shears, thinning shears/razor, hairdryer, medium round brush, flat iron, sectioning clips, fine-tooth comb. Products required: heat protectant, lightweight smoothing serum or cream, light-hold hairspray, dry shampoo and a texturizing spray for refreshes. Difficulty: low–medium — easy to style at home but ask a stylist for the initial precision cut. Maintenance: trims every 6–8 weeks, weekly deep-conditioning for color-treated hair, sleep on silk and avoid heavy oils that flatten the shape.

Textured Shoulder-Length Lob with Curtain Bangs

Suitable for fine to medium-thick straight or wavy hair, this shoulder-length textured lob with soft curtain bangs creates face-framing movement and natural volume. Start on towel-dried hair: apply a light volumizing mousse at the roots and a heat protectant through the mid-lengths and ends. Blow-dry with a medium round brush, lifting at the roots for body; alternatively diffuse on low heat to enhance natural waves. Use a 25–32 mm curling wand or flat iron to add loose bends and flick the ends outward for the lived-in shape. Finger-comb to break up the bends and finish with a sea-salt or texturizing spray for separation; smooth any stubborn flyaways with a pea-sized amount of serum. Tools needed: blow dryer, medium round brush, 25–32 mm curling wand or flat iron, sectioning clips and a vent brush. Products: heat protectant, volumizing mousse or root lifter, texturizing/sea-salt spray, light-hold hairspray and occasional smoothing oil or mask. Difficulty: easy–moderate — daily styling is quick, but the layered cut requires a skilled stylist. Maintenance: trims every 6–8 weeks, bangs every 4–6 weeks, weekly hydrating mask, and dry shampoo to refresh between washes.

Textured Layered Lob with Soft Curtain Face-Framing and Tousled Waves

Works best on fine-to-medium and medium-thick hair: soft, choppy layers add body to finer hair and remove bulk in thicker hair while face-framing pieces soften the profile. This cut suits straight to wavy textures; very tight curls require customized layering. Styling technique: start on damp hair — apply a lightweight volumizing mousse at the roots and a sea-salt texturizer through the mid-lengths and ends. Blow-dry with fingers or a diffuser to enhance natural wave, or use a medium round brush for smoothness and crown lift. For more defined movement, wrap 1 sections around a curling wand, alternating direction and leaving ends out for a lived-in finish. Break up the shape with a small amount of matte paste or texturizing cream and finish with a flexible-hold hairspray. Tools needed: blow dryer + diffuser or round brush, 1 curling wand, flat iron (optional), wide-tooth comb. Products required: heat protectant, volumizing mousse, sea-salt spray, matte paste/clay, lightweight oil for ends, flexible hairspray. Difficulty: easy–medium (10–20 minutes daily). Maintenance: trim every 8–10 weeks, deep-condition weekly if colored, refresh with dry shampoo and sea-salt spray between washes, and avoid heavy conditioners at the roots.

Textured Blonde Shoulder-Length Lob with Soft Layers & Center Part

This textured shoulder-length lob features soft, face-framing layers and a natural center part — ideal for a lived-in, voluminous finish. Suitability: Works best on fine to medium hair and straight-to-wavy textures; layers add movement for thicker hair when weighted correctly. Styling technique: Start on towel-dried hair with a lightweight heat protectant and a golf-ball-sized amount of volumizing mousse at roots. Blow-dry using a medium round brush to lift the roots and bend the ends under, or rough-dry with a concentrator nozzle for casual texture. Use a 1 curling wand to add subtle bends at mid-lengths, alternating directions for an undone look, then finger-comb. Tools needed: blow dryer with nozzle, medium round brush (1.25–1.75), 1 curling wand, wide-tooth comb, clips. Products required: heat protectant, volumizing mousse or root-lift spray, sea-salt or texturizing spray, lightweight serum for ends, flexible-hold hairspray. Difficulty level: easy–medium — achievable at home in 10–20 minutes. Maintenance tips: trim every 8–12 weeks, deep-condition weekly, use purple shampoo if bleached, and refresh with dry shampoo and texture spray between washes.

Shoulder-Length Layered Blonde Lob with Face-Framing Layers

This shoulder-length layered lob is ideal for fine to medium hair and works well on thicker textures when weight is removed with internal layering. The cut features long, face‑framing layers and soft textured ends for natural movement and volume. To style, start on towel-dried hair with a lightweight volumizing mousse at the roots and a heat protectant through the lengths. Blow-dry using a medium (1.5–2 in) round brush and a nozzle-equipped dryer, lifting at the crown and rolling the ends under or out for soft flip. For added shape, use a large-barrel curling iron or low-temperature flat iron to create subtle bends at the tips, then tousle with a salt or texture spray for separation. Tools needed: round brush, blow dryer with nozzle, large-barrel iron or flat iron, sectioning clips, and thinning/texturizing shears for the cut. Products: volumizing mousse, heat protectant, smoothing cream/serum, texturizing spray, and light-hold hairspray. Difficulty: easy–moderate at home; ask a stylist for precision layering. Maintenance: trims every 8–10 weeks, weekly deep-conditioning, purple shampoo if colored blonde, and dry shampoo between washes to preserve style.

Textured Chin-Length Bob with Soft Blunt Fringe

This chin-length bob with a soft blunt fringe suits straight to wavy hair and works best on fine to medium densities — light layering adds movement without sacrificing fullness. For thicker or very curly hair, a consultation is recommended to soften bulk and adapt the fringe. Styling technique: start with towel-dried hair, apply a heat protectant and a lightweight smoothing cream at the mid-lengths and ends. Blow-dry using a medium round brush, rolling the ends under and directing the fringe down and slightly forward. For piecey texture, finish with a flat iron to create subtle bends rather than tight curls, then tousle with a few sprays of salt or texturizing spray. Tools needed: blow dryer with nozzle, medium round brush (1–1.5 inch), flat iron, and fine-tooth comb. Products required: heat protectant, lightweight smoothing serum, texturizing spray, and a flexible hold hairspray. Difficulty level: easy–medium — quick for pros, manageable at home with basic tools. Maintenance tips: trim fringe every 4–6 weeks, reshape perimeter every 8–10 weeks, use weekly deep conditioning and a silk pillowcase to reduce frizz and preserve shine.

Choosing the right long bob comes down to three things: face shape, hair texture, and lifestyle. My salon advice: bring photos (these 32 images help), ask your stylist about layering versus blunt ends, and always discuss how much daily styling you want to do. For maintenance, book trims every 8–12 weeks, use a lightweight leave-in and heat protectant, and swap to a sulfate-free shampoo if you color-treated your hair. For styling, try a medium-barrel curling iron for soft waves or a flat iron for polished sleekness; finish with a texturizing spray for hold without weight. Sleep on a silk pillowcase and use a weekly deep-conditioning mask for shine and elasticity. If you’re unsure which lob fits you best, book a consultation — I’ll assess growth patterns, face proportions, and recommend the exact length and layering to get that salon-fresh look at home.