Hi, I’m Lena — a salon hairstylist with over a decade of hands-on experience cutting, coloring and styling long bobs. The long bob (or “lob”) is one of the most adaptable haircuts I recommend: it flatters many face shapes, works with straight, wavy and curly textures, and scales from low-maintenance to high-fashion looks. In this post I showcase 32 inspiring long bob images covering blunt lobs, layered cuts, asymmetrical angles, bangs, and textured finishes. Whether you want soft volume for fine hair, weight removal for thick hair, or face-framing layers to accentuate cheekbones, you’ll find ideas to bring to your next salon visit. I’ll also share practical styling tips — from best blowout techniques and product choices to heat tools and quick updos — so you can recreate salon results at home and keep your lob looking fresh between appointments.
Textured Layered Chin-Length Bob with Soft Waves
Salon-friendly, textured, layered chin-length bob with soft waves is ideal for fine to medium hair—layers add movement and create the illusion of volume; thicker hair can be slightly thinned to sit smoothly. To style: towel-dry and apply a volumizing mousse at roots and a heat protectant through mid-lengths. Blow-dry with a medium round brush, lifting at the roots to set volume. Create loose, opposite-direction waves with a 1 curling wand or flat iron, leaving ends slightly undone. Use fingers to break waves, then mist with sea-salt or texturizing spray and finish with a light flexible-hold hairspray. Tools needed: blow dryer with nozzle, medium round brush, 1 curling wand or flat iron, sectioning clips, wide-tooth comb. Products required: volumizing mousse or root lift, heat protectant, texturizing spray or sea-salt spray, lightweight smoothing serum, flexible hairspray. Difficulty: easy–medium; 20–30 minutes depending on skill. Maintenance: trim every 6–8 weeks to preserve shape, use purple shampoo occasionally for blonde tones, weekly deep-conditioning, refresh roots with dry shampoo, and sleep on a silk pillowcase to reduce friction.
Textured Chin-Length Bob with Choppy Fringe
This textured chin-length bob with a choppy fringe suits straight to naturally wavy hair and works best on fine to medium density. The cut is created with a slightly graduated perimeter and subtle internal layering to add movement while keeping weight at the ends. Styling technique: towel-dry hair, apply a lightweight volumizing mousse at the roots, then blow-dry with a small-to-medium round brush to bend the ends under. Add loose, undone waves using a 19–25 mm curling wand or flat iron, alternating direction and brushing out gently for a lived-in finish. Tools needed: blow-dryer with concentrator, round brush, curling wand or flat iron, sectioning clips, wide-tooth comb. Products required: heat protectant, volumizing mousse or root lift spray, sea salt or texturizing spray, light-hold hairspray and a small amount of smoothing serum for flyaways. Difficulty level: moderate — easy to style daily but recommend a professional stylist for precision cutting and fringe shaping. Maintenance tips: trim every 6–8 weeks to maintain shape, refresh bangs every 3–4 weeks, use a weekly hydrating mask and revive texture between washes with dry shampoo and texturizing spray.
Textured Blonde Lob with Long Side-Swept Fringe
Suitable for straight to slightly wavy hair and medium to thick densities; fine hair can work with added layers and texturizing. The cut is a collarbone-length lob with soft internal layers and a long, side-swept fringe. Salon technique: section the hair, establish a blunt baseline, use point-cutting to soften ends and add subtle face-framing layers, then texturize with thinning shears to remove bulk without losing shape. Styling technique: apply a heat protectant and a lightweight mousse to damp hair, blow-dry with a medium round brush to bend the ends inward and sweep the fringe to the side, then smooth with a 1
Sleek Angled Graduated Bob with Face‑Framing Layers
This polished angled graduated bob works best on straight to slightly wavy hair and is especially flattering for fine to medium densities; thicker hair can wear it with internal thinning for manageability. The cut features a shorter, stacked back that graduates into longer, face‑framing front panels and soft internal texture for movement. Salon technique: a precision graduated cut with point‑cutting at the ends and selective texturizing around the face to avoid bulk. Styling technique: towel dry with a little leave‑in, apply heat protectant and smoothing cream, then blow‑dry with a medium round brush directing the ends inward. Finish with a flat iron for a sleek line or a slight bend for softness. Tools needed: professional cutting shears, thinning shears, sectioning clips, medium round brush (1–1.5), blow dryer with nozzle, and a 1 flat iron. Products: heat protectant, lightweight smoothing cream or serum, light root‑lift mousse if more volume is wanted, and a flexible hold hairspray. Difficulty level: moderate — precise cutting is best done by a stylist; daily styling is quick (10–15 minutes). Maintenance: trim every 6–8 weeks to maintain the angle, use a weekly hydrating mask, sleep on a silk pillowcase, and refresh with dry shampoo between washes.
Textured Layered Lob with Side‑Swept Fringe
A shoulder-skimming, layered lob with a long side‑swept fringe creates soft volume and movement while remaining low‑maintenance. Suitable for fine to medium hair and adaptable for thicker hair when layers are thinned; not ideal for very tight curls unless relaxed or diffused into waves. To style, start with towel‑dried hair: apply a lightweight heat protectant and a small amount of volumizing mousse at the roots. Blow‑dry using a medium round brush (1.5–2) lifting at the crown and bending the ends under and outwards to enhance the textured shape. Use a 1–1.25 curling wand or flat iron to add one‑inch loose bends through the mid‑lengths for natural movement, then rake through with fingers. Finish with a texturizing spray for separation and a light hairspray for hold; a dab of lightweight oil on ends adds shine without weighing hair down. Difficulty: moderate — a simple blowout is quick, but creating balanced layers and natural bends takes practice. Maintenance: trim every 6–8 weeks to preserve the lob shape, use dry shampoo between washes for lift, and deep‑condition weekly if heat styling frequently.
Textured Shoulder-Length Bob with Soft Curtain Bangs
This shoulder-length textured bob with soft curtain bangs suits fine to medium hair and works well on naturally straight or gently wavy textures. In-salon, ask for blunt ends with internal layering and a slightly feathered fringe to create movement without losing weight. To style, start with towel-dried hair, apply a heat protectant and a volumizing mousse at the roots. Blow-dry using a medium round brush to lift the crown and smooth the bangs; clip the hair in sections for controlled drying. Use a 1
Textured Chin-Length Bob with Side-Swept Fringe and Soft Waves
This chin-length textured bob with a side-swept fringe suits fine to medium hair best and can be adapted for thicker hair by adding internal thinning and longer layers. Styling starts on towel-dried hair: apply a lightweight volumizing mousse at the roots and a heat protectant through the mid-lengths. Blow-dry with a medium round brush, lifting at the roots and rolling the ends under or outward to create the soft flip. For added movement, use a 1 curling iron or flat iron to loosely bend sections away from the face, alternating directions for a natural finish. Tools needed: hairdryer with concentrator nozzle, medium round brush, 1 curling iron or straightener, sectioning clips. Products required: root-lift mousse or spray, heat protectant, light styling cream or shine serum, texturizing spray, and light-hold hairspray. Difficulty: easy–intermediate — expect 10–25 minutes depending on skill. Maintenance: trim every 6–8 weeks to maintain the shape and fringe, weekly deep-conditioning treatment if heat is used frequently, use dry shampoo between washes to preserve volume, and avoid heavy oils that weigh down the cut.
Textured Wavy Chin-Length Bob with Soft Layers
This textured, chin-length wavy bob with soft layers suits fine to medium hair best, but can also be adapted for thicker hair with appropriate thinning. The cut uses a blunt perimeter with short internal layers and point-cut ends to create movement and reduce bulk. Styling technique: start with towel-dried hair, apply a lightweight heat protectant and volumizing mousse at the roots. Blow-dry with a round brush for volume, then create loose waves using a 25–32 mm curling wand or curling iron, wrapping alternating sections away from the face and leaving the ends slightly out for a modern, piecey finish. Tools needed: hairdryer, round brush, 25–32 mm curling wand, clips, comb. Products required: thermal protectant, volumizing mousse or root-lift spray, sea-salt or texturizing spray, light-hold hairspray, and a smoothing cream if frizz is a concern. Difficulty level: moderate — basic curling skills and sectioning make this achievable at home. Maintenance tips: refresh waves with dry shampoo and texture spray on day two, schedule trims every 6–8 weeks to maintain shape, and use a weekly deep-conditioning treatment to preserve shine.
Chin-Length Blunt Bob with Soft Face-Framing Layers
Suitability: Ideal for straight to slightly wavy hair and medium to fine density; thicker hair works well with added internal thinning or longer graduation. Not recommended for very tight curls unless regularly heat-styled. Styling technique: Start with a clean, horizontal chin-length baseline, add long face-framing layers and a subtle curtain fringe. Use blunt cutting for weight at the ends, then soften with point cutting and light texturizing to remove heaviness and allow natural movement. Tools needed: professional cutting shears, thinning/texturizing shears, tail comb, sectioning clips, round brush (1–2), blowdryer with nozzle, and a flat iron for final smoothing or slight inward bends. Products required: lightweight volumizing mousse or root-lift, heat protectant, smoothing cream or serum for shine, light texturizing spray for separation, and a flexible-hold hairspray. Difficulty level: Moderate — precise shaping is best done by a stylist; daily styling is quick (10–15 minutes). Maintenance tips: trim every 6–8 weeks to keep the blunt line, use a weekly deep conditioner for shine, avoid heavy oils at the roots, refresh with dry shampoo and a few spritzes of texturizer, and sleep on a silk pillow to reduce frizz.
Shoulder-Length Blunt Bob with Full Fringe — Sleek Rounded Ends
This polished shoulder-length bob with a full blunt fringe works best on straight to slightly wavy hair and medium to thick densities; fine hair can wear it with added texturizing products or a precision cut to create the illusion of fullness, while very curly textures require smoothing. For styling: shampoo and towel-dry, apply heat protectant and a light smoothing balm, then blow-dry using a medium round brush to roll the ends slightly under for a soft, rounded silhouette. Dry the fringe with a small round brush or flat iron for a sleek finish. Tools: blow dryer with concentrator nozzle, medium and small round brushes, flat iron, sectioning clips and a fine-tooth comb. Products: heat protectant, lightweight smoothing cream or serum, volumizing mousse for fine hair, texturizing spray for movement, and a light-hold hairspray. Difficulty: moderate — everyday styling is quick (10–15 minutes) but achieving a precise fringe and blunt line requires a professional cut. Maintenance: trim bangs every 4–6 weeks and the bob every 8–10 weeks, use regular deep-conditioning to maintain shine, and avoid heavy oils that weigh the fringe down.
Textured Shoulder‑Length Bob with Soft Curtain Fringe
This shoulder‑skimming bob with a soft, curtain-style fringe works best on straight to gently wavy hair and suits fine-to-medium and light-thick textures. The cut relies on blunt length with subtle internal point‑cutting to remove weight and create movement, plus a slightly tapered, feathered fringe to frame the face. Styling technique: towel-dry hair, apply a lightweight root-lifting mousse, then blow-dry with a medium round brush to create inward bend at the ends and smooth the fringe. Finish by running a 1
Textured Chin-Length Bob with Face‑Framing Layers and Side Sweep
This soft, voluminous chin-length bob with face‑framing layers and a side sweep suits straight to wavy hair and fine-to-medium textures; thicker hair can wear it too with strategic thinning. Start on towel-dried hair: apply a volumizing mousse or root-lift spray and a heat protectant. Create a deep side part, then blow-dry with a medium-to-large round brush, lifting at the roots and turning the ends under to build the rounded shape. Finish by smoothing larger S-shaped bends at the ends with a 1–1.25 barrel curling iron or a flat iron for controlled flicks. Use light texturizing spray through the mid-lengths for separation and a flexible-hold hairspray to lock the silhouette without stiffness. Tools needed: hairdryer with nozzle, 1.5–2 round brush, clips, curling iron or flat iron, fine-tooth comb. Difficulty: moderate — about 15–25 minutes once comfortable with the blow-dry technique. Maintenance: trim every 6–8 weeks to keep the shape, refresh roots with dry shampoo, use a purple shampoo for blonde tones, deep-condition weekly, and sleep on a silk pillowcase to reduce frizz.
Textured Chin-Length Bob with Soft Curtain Bangs
This polished chin-length bob with soft curtain bangs suits straight to wavy hair and medium to thick densities best; fine hair will benefit from added root lift and volumizing products, while very curly hair may need a smoothing blowout or gentle straightening. Cut with soft interior layers and slightly under-turned ends, the styling technique relies on a round-brush blow-dry to create volume at the crown and a slight bend at the ends, finishing with light texturizing for movement. Tools: professional hairdryer with concentrator, medium round brush (1.25–2), sectioning clips, flat iron for refining, and a vent or paddle brush for shaping. Products: heat protectant, lightweight volumizing mousse or root-lift spray, smoothing cream or light hair oil for ends, matte texturizing spray or cream, and a flexible-hold hairspray. Difficulty: moderate — 15–30 minutes daily. Maintenance: salon trims every 6–8 weeks (bangs every 3–4), sulfate-free shampoos and weekly conditioning, refresh shape with dry shampoo between washes, and protect from heat and friction with a silk pillowcase or protective styling at night.
Textured Layered Lob with Curtain Bangs and Tousled Waves
This shoulder-grazing textured lob with soft curtain bangs suits fine to medium hair best but can be adapted for thick hair by adding weight-reducing layers. The look relies on face-framing layers and slightly razored ends to create movement and natural separation. Styling technique: towel-dry, apply a root-lifting mousse, then blow-dry with a round brush for volume at the crown and smoothness through the fringe. Create loose, opposite-direction waves using a 1–1.25 curling wand or a flat iron on medium heat, leaving ends slightly straighter for a lived-in finish. Tools needed: blow dryer with nozzle, medium round brush, curling wand or flat iron, sectioning clips, and a wide-tooth comb. Products required: heat protectant, volumizing mousse or root lift, sea-salt or texturizing spray, light finishing spray, and a drop of smoothing serum for ends. Difficulty level: moderate — basic blowout and wand technique, about 15–25 minutes once practiced. Maintenance tips: trim every 6–8 weeks (bangs every 4–6), use lightweight hydrating shampoo/conditioner, refresh with dry shampoo between washes, and sleep on a silk pillowcase to preserve texture.
Textured Platinum Lob with Side-Swept Fringe — Soft Layered Bob
This modern textured lob features soft internal layers, blunt-but-feathered ends and a deep side sweep — ideal for straight to wavy hair and fine to medium densities. Thick hair can wear it too with added thinning or long layers to remove bulk. To style: towel-dry, apply a lightweight heat protectant and a root-lifting mousse, then blow-dry using a medium round brush to create lift at the crown and smooth the side fringe. Create loose bends with a 25–32 mm curling wand or a flat iron for subtle movement, then break them up with fingers. Finish with a small amount of texturizing paste at the ends and a light flexible-hold hairspray for lasting shape. Tools needed: blow dryer with nozzle, 1–1.5” round brush, curling wand or flat iron, sectioning clips. Products required: heat protectant, volumizing mousse/root lift, smoothing serum (sparingly), texturizer or matte paste, flexible hairspray; purple shampoo as needed for bright blondes. Difficulty level: easy–medium (20–30 minutes). Maintenance: trim every 6–8 weeks, use color-safe/purple shampoo weekly, deep-condition weekly, limit washes to 2–3 times a week and refresh with dry shampoo; sleep on a silk pillowcase to reduce friction.
Textured Platinum Blunt Bob with Side-Swept Layers
This textured platinum blunt bob sits at chin-to-shoulder length with soft, face‑framing layers and a deep side sweep. Suitable for fine to medium hair for added volume and movement; thicker hair can wear this look if the stylist thins the interior weight. Styling technique: cut with a blunt baseline and subtle point‑cutting or razor texturizing on ends to create separation, then blow‑dry lifting at the roots with a round brush and rough‑dry through the mid‑lengths. Smooth a 1 flat iron or small wand through ends to create a slight bend and finish by raking a pea‑size amount of texturizing paste or sea‑salt spray through the lengths. Tools needed: blow dryer, 1–1.5 round brush, 1 flat iron or wand, sectioning clips; for the cut, texturizing shears/razor. Products required: heat protectant, root‑lift mousse or spray, sea‑salt/texture spray, light matte paste or wax, flexible hairspray, purple shampoo and a bond‑builder for bleached hair. Difficulty: cutting is best left to a professional; daily styling is moderate (10–15 minutes). Maintenance: trims every 6–8 weeks, color touch‑ups 4–6 weeks, weekly hydrating mask, use toning shampoo sparingly, and refresh between washes with dry shampoo and texture spray.
Textured Chin-Length Lob with Soft Tousled Waves
This textured chin‑length lob with soft, tousled waves suits straight to wavy hair and fine to medium densities; thicker hair can wear it well with extra internal layering to remove bulk. The cut features face‑framing layers and slightly texturized ends to create natural movement and a relaxed silhouette. To style: towel‑dry and apply a root‑lifting mousse and heat protectant. Rough‑dry with a hairdryer using fingers for volume or use a 1–1.5 round brush to smooth the roots and add a subtle bend at the ends. Create loose, undone waves with a 1 curling wand, alternating directions and leaving the last inch straighter for a modern finish. Break waves up with fingers or a wide‑tooth comb, then set with a light sea‑salt or texturizing spray and a flexible‑hold hairspray. Tools: hairdryer with nozzle, round brush, 1 curling wand, sectioning clips, wide‑tooth comb. Products: volumizing mousse, heat protectant, texturizer/sea‑salt spray, lightweight finishing oil, flexible hairspray. Difficulty: easy–moderate. Maintenance: trims every 6–8 weeks, dry shampoo between washes, purple shampoo for blonde tones, and refresh texture by misting and scrunching.
Textured Tousled Blonde Lob with Side-Swept Fringe
This shoulder-grazing, textured lob with a soft side-swept fringe suits fine to medium hair best — it adds the illusion of fullness — but can be adapted for thicker hair with internal thinning. At the salon ask for subtle, face-framing layers and a blunt-ish perimeter with point cutting or a razor to create movement without losing weight. To style: towel-dry and apply a volumizing mousse at the roots and a heat-protectant through the lengths. Rough-dry with your fingers until 80% dry, then use a medium round brush to smooth the ends and lift the crown. For the lived-in texture, finish with a light sea-salt or texturizing spray and gently bend random sections with a 1
Textured Shoulder-Length Bob with Soft Wispy Bangs
A versatile textured shoulder-length bob with soft, wispy bangs that reads modern and approachable. Best suited to straight-to-wavy hair and fine-to-medium density — layering adds movement and reduces bulk for medium-thick hair, while very curly textures will require shaping or relaxed styling first. Salon technique: cut with blunt baseline and soft point-cut layers around the face to create internal lift; trim bangs slightly longer for weight, then razor‑texturize sparingly for a feathery finish. Styling technique: towel-dry, apply a root-lift mousse and heat protectant, then blow-dry with a 1.5–2
Textured Choppy Lob with Side-Swept Fringe — Tousled Long Bob
This textured choppy lob (long bob) with a soft side-swept fringe suits straight to wavy hair and works particularly well for fine to medium hair densities—layers add movement and the cut creates the illusion of fullness. The salon technique uses a blunt baseline at jaw-to-shoulder length with long, face-framing layers and point-cut or razor texturizing at the ends to produce separation. For styling: towel-dry, apply a root-lifting mousse and heat protectant, then blow-dry with a round brush to create volume at the crown while smoothing the fringe. Add soft bends with a 1” curling wand or flat iron, alternating directions and leaving ends straighter for a modern, undone look. Tools needed: blow dryer with nozzle, 1–2” round brush, curling wand or flat iron, sectioning clips, thinning shears for texturizing. Products required: heat protectant, volumizing mousse or root lift, sea-salt or texturizing spray, light-hold hairspray and a small amount of smoothing serum or paste. Difficulty: intermediate (requires precise cutting and texturizing). Maintenance: trims every 6–8 weeks, weekly deep conditioning, dry shampoo between washes to preserve texture, and avoid heavy oils at the roots.
Textured Layered Lob with Soft Curtain Parting
This modern textured, shoulder-grazing lob with a soft curtain parting suits straight to wavy hair and medium to thick textures; fine hair benefits from added layering and texturizing for body, while very curly hair may need smoothing or a looser reshape. To style: towel-dry and apply a heat protectant and a lightweight volumizing mousse. Blow-dry with a round brush and concentrator nozzle to create root lift and a gentle inward bend at the ends. Use a 1 curling wand or flat iron to make loose, face-framing waves, alternating directions and leaving ends slightly undone for movement. Rake in a sea-salt or texture spray and scrunch, then set with a light-hold hairspray. Tools needed: blow dryer with nozzle, medium round brush, 1 curling wand or flat iron, sectioning clips, wide-tooth comb. Products required: heat protectant, volumizing mousse/root lift, texture or sea-salt spray, light-hold hairspray, optional smoothing serum for frizz. Difficulty: easy–medium, 15–25 minutes. Maintenance: trims every 8–12 weeks, monthly deep conditioning, refresh day-two texture with dry shampoo and touch-up waves as needed.
Textured Layered Lob with Face‑Framing Curtain Layers
This textured, shoulder‑length lob with soft face‑framing curtain layers suits fine to medium hair and straight to loose‑wave textures. The salon technique uses long, graduated layers with point‑cutting or a soft razor finish to create movement and remove bulk from the ends; shorter framing pieces are blended into the front for a flattering curtain effect. For styling, apply a heat protectant to towel‑dried hair, rough‑dry at the roots with your fingers or a round brush to build volume, then use a 1″ curling wand or flat iron to add subtle bends and break up uniformity. Finish by scrunching in a sea‑salt or lightweight texturizing spray and lock with a light hold hairspray. Tools: blow dryer, round brush, 1″ wand or flat iron, wide‑tooth comb. Products: heat protectant, texturizing spray, lightweight oil/serum for ends, dry shampoo for root lift. Difficulty: easy–medium — quick to style daily but requires skill to cut correctly. Maintenance tips: trim every 6–8 weeks to keep the shape, deep condition once weekly if colored, use dry shampoo between washes to preserve texture, and ask your stylist to thin heavier hair during the initial cut.
Textured Shoulder-Length Layered Bob with Curtain Bangs
This shoulder-length layered bob with soft curtain bangs works best on straight to lightly wavy hair and can be adapted for fine, medium or thick textures. Fine hair benefits from shorter, graduated layers and root-lifting products; medium hair holds the shape naturally; thick hair will require strategic thinning and longer internal layers to reduce bulk. Style by blow-drying in sections with a medium round brush, directing the ends slightly under and sweeping the bangs forward. Finish by lightly twisting outer sections with a flat iron or 1
Textured Blunt Bob with Face‑Framing Layers for Fine to Medium Hair
This polished, rounded blunt bob with long face‑framing layers is ideal for fine to medium straight or slightly wavy hair. The cut combines a clean perimeter with internal point‑cutting and subtle graduation to add body at the crown while keeping the ends weighty and smooth. Styling technique: towel‑dry and apply a volumizing mousse at the roots and a heat protectant through the lengths. Blow‑dry using a medium round brush, lifting at the root and rolling the ends under to create the rounded silhouette, then lightly smooth with a flat iron if needed. Tools needed: professional cutting shears, thinning shears, comb, 1–2
Layered Shoulder-Length Lob with Side‑Swept Fringe
This layered shoulder-length lob with a side-swept fringe suits fine to medium hair and soft wavy or straight textures; light density benefits from layers to add movement, while thicker hair will need internal thinning for the same airy finish. Styling starts with a freshly towel-dried base: apply a heat protectant and a small amount of volumizing mousse or root-lift spray. Blow-dry using a medium round brush to lift the roots and smooth ends, directing the fringe to the side. For added texture, lightly bend ends with a 1–1.25 inch curling wand or a flat iron, alternating directions and leaving the mid-lengths loose. Tools: blow dryer, round brush, flat iron/curling wand, sectioning clips and a fine tail comb. Products: heat protector, volumizer or root lift, lightweight smoothing cream or serum, texturizing spray or sea-salt mist, and a flexible-hold hairspray. Difficulty: intermediate — basic blow-dry skills and hot-tool control required. Maintenance: trim every 6–8 weeks to keep the fringe and layers crisp, use a weekly deep-conditioning mask for shine, sleep on silk to reduce frizz and refresh between washes with dry shampoo and a light texturizer.
Textured Blonde Lob with Face‑Framing Layers and Beachy Waves
This collarbone-length textured lob with soft face‑framing layers and undone beachy waves suits fine to medium hair best, and can be tailored for thicker hair with strategic thinning. In the salon we cut a blunt perimeter with internal layers to create movement and natural volume at the roots. Styling technique: work on towel-dried hair with a volumizing mousse at the roots, blow-dry using a round brush to lift the crown, then create loose, alternating-direction waves with a 1 curling wand (or flat iron) through mid-lengths to ends. Break up the waves by running fingers through and misting with a matte texturizing spray. Tools needed: blow dryer, round brush, 1 curling wand or flat iron, sectioning clips, wide-tooth comb. Products required: heat protectant, root-lifting mousse or spray, texturizing/sea-salt spray, light-hold hairspray, and a smoothing serum for ends. Difficulty level: easy–medium (20–30 minutes). Maintenance tips: trim every 6–8 weeks, use purple shampoo if lightened, deep-condition weekly, and refresh second-day hair with dry shampoo and a touch of texturizer.
Textured Blonde Choppy Bob with Face-Framing Layers
This textured blonde choppy bob with face-framing layers suits fine to medium hair and adapts well to naturally straight or wavy textures; very thick hair will benefit from internal thinning. The cut is created with short, graduated layers around the crown and slightly longer front pieces for movement. Styling technique: towel-dry hair, apply a lightweight mousse at roots, blow-dry with a round brush for gentle lift, then use a 1 curling wand or flat iron to alternate small bends away from the face for soft texture. Finish by roughing through with salt-spray and scrunching to separate pieces. Tools needed: blow dryer with nozzle, medium round brush, 1 curling wand or flat iron, sectioning clips, thinning shears for texturizing. Products required: heat protectant, lightweight volumizing mousse or root spray, texturizing/sea-salt spray, light finishing serum and flexible-hold hairspray. Difficulty: easy–intermediate — requires basic blow-drying and texturizing skills. Maintenance: trims every 6–8 weeks to preserve shape, use purple shampoo for brassy blonde, refresh texture between washes with dry shampoo, and sleep on a silk pillowcase to reduce friction.
Textured Chin-Length Lob with Tousled Beach Waves
This textured chin-length lob with soft, tousled beach waves suits fine to medium hair and adapts well to thicker hair when softened with layers. The cut is a blunt lob at the jaw/neck with subtle internal layers and face-framing pieces to add movement. To style, start on towel-dried hair with a root-lift mousse, blow-dry using a round brush or diffuser to enhance natural texture, then create loose waves with a 1 curling wand or flat iron—alternate curling directions and leave the ends out for a modern undone finish. Rough-texturize with a sea-salt or texturizing spray and piece out ends with a light styling cream. Tools: blow dryer, 1 curling wand or flat iron, round brush, wide-tooth comb, sectioning clips, texturizing shears (for the cut). Products: heat protectant, volumizing mousse or root spray, sea-salt/texturizing spray, light-hold hairspray, smoothing serum. Difficulty: easy–medium — suitable for DIY styling if comfortable with basic heat tools. Maintenance: trim every 6–8 weeks, use a weekly deep conditioner (and purple shampoo if lightened), and refresh between washes with dry shampoo and retexturizer to preserve shape.
Textured Shoulder-Length Bob (Lob) with Blunt Fringe
This modern textured shoulder-length bob with a blunt fringe works best on fine to medium-thick hair and on natural waves; it can be adapted for straight hair with added texturizing or for thicker hair by removing bulk through long layers. The cut: collarbone to shoulder length with subtle interior layers and a slightly weighted, texturized blunt fringe that grazes the brows for movement. To style: towel-dry hair, apply a heat protectant and a volumizing mousse at roots, then rough-dry with a concentrator nozzle while lifting at the crown with a round brush or fingers. Add soft waves using a 1 curling iron or wand, alternating directions and leaving ends slightly undone. Finish by scrunching in a sea-salt or texturizing spray and set with a light-hold hairspray. Tools needed: blow dryer, round brush, 1 curling iron or wand (or flat iron), sectioning clips, wide-tooth comb. Products required: heat protectant, volumizing mousse, sea-salt/texturizing spray, light hairspray, occasional shine serum for ends. Difficulty: intermediate (salon-level finish in 15–25 minutes). Maintenance: trim every 6–8 weeks, use lightweight conditioner, refresh with dry shampoo and re-texturize on damp days.
Textured Tousled Bob with Curtain Face‑Framing Layers
This shoulder-length, textured bob with soft curtain layers works best on straight to wavy hair and medium to thick densities; fine hair can achieve the look with added layering and volume products. In the chair, the cut is created with blunt ends and graduated, face‑framing layers to give movement and lift at the crown. To style: towel-dry hair, apply a lightweight volumizing mousse and heat protectant, then blow-dry using a round brush or diffuser for texture. Use a 1-inch curling wand or flat iron to create loose, alternating waves concentrated from mid-length to ends. Finish by raking through a sea-salt or texturizing spray and a small amount of matte paste on the tips to define pieces. Tools needed: blow dryer with nozzle or diffuser, round brush, 1 curling wand or flat iron, sectioning clips, and a wide-tooth comb. Products required: volumizing mousse, heat protectant, texturizing/sea-salt spray, light pomade or matte paste, flexible hairspray. Difficulty: moderate — quick once you master the wave pattern (about 10–20 minutes). Maintenance: trim every 6–8 weeks, use a weekly hydrating mask, dry shampoo between washes, and sleep on a silk pillowcase to preserve texture.
Textured Shoulder-Length Lob with Soft Face-Framing Layers
This shoulder-skimming lob with soft face-framing layers suits fine to medium hair and works well for naturally straight or wavy textures. The cut adds movement and body at the ends without sacrificing manageability, and light layering enhances volume for thicker hair as well. To style, towel-dry and apply a volumizing mousse or root-lifting spray, then blow-dry with a round brush for smoothness and lift at the roots. Create loose, undone waves using a 1 (25mm) curling wand or flat iron, alternating directions and leaving the ends slightly straighter for a modern finish. Tools needed: blow dryer, round brush, 1 curling wand or flat iron, sectioning clips, wide-tooth comb. Products required: heat protectant, volumizing mousse or root lift, texturizing or sea-salt spray, light-hold hairspray, and a small amount of smoothing serum for ends. Difficulty: easy–moderate; basic hot-tool skills and 15–25 minutes per styling. Maintenance: trims every 6–8 weeks to keep shape, sulfate-free shampoo and weekly deep conditioning, and refresh waves with misted texturizer between washes.
Chin-Length Blunt Bob with Full Fringe
This classic chin-length blunt bob with a full, eyebrow-grazing fringe works best on straight to slightly wavy hair and suits fine to medium-density textures. In the salon we cut a precise, one-length perimeter with slightly textured ends to avoid a boxy finish and shape the fringe to follow the brow line. Styling technique: towel-dry, apply a light volumizing mousse at roots (fine hair) or a smoothing cream (medium/thick hair), then blow-dry using a small to medium round brush to curve the ends under. Finish by smoothing small sections with a flat iron for mirror-sharp polish or bend the ends inward for softness. Tools needed: professional hairdressing shears, tail comb, sectioning clips, round brush, blow dryer with nozzle, flat iron. Products required: heat protectant, lightweight mousse or smoothing cream, anti-frizz serum, light-hold hairspray and dry shampoo for day-to-day lift. Difficulty level: moderate — cutting the blunt line and fringe is best left to a stylist; daily styling is quick. Maintenance tips: trim every 4–6 weeks to keep the fringe and line crisp, use sulfate-free shampoo, avoid heavy oils on fine hair, and refresh shape with dry shampoo between washes.
Choosing the right long bob comes down to your hair texture, lifestyle and how much daily styling you want. As a stylist, I advise bringing photos (all 32 images are curated to inspire different outcomes) and discussing density, parting and face-framing details during your consultation. For maintenance, schedule trims every 6–10 weeks for blunt styles and 8–12 weeks for softer, layered lobs. Use a heat protectant, a medium-barrel round brush for volume, and a light texturizing spray to enhance movement without weighing hair down. If you have fine hair, opt for volumizing mousse at the roots; if your hair is thick, a few long layers will remove bulk while preserving shape. Book a professional color gloss or toner to keep color-rich lobs luminous. With the right cut and at-home routine, a long bob delivers an elegant, modern look that’s truly salon-worthy every day.