Some bobs are cut so that the bangs are at the angle of the face.
Bob hairstyles can be seen in both classic and modern cuts, worn by both women and men. Classic bob hairstyles are reminiscent of the 1960s women’s haircut that lacked layers. Modern bob haircuts include updated variations like multi-layered and shaggy. The bob haircut is usually short in the back and a bit long in the front, while framing the jawline or the top of the neck. Women and girls with fine hair often wear straight hairstyles, while kinky curls can accentuate textured curls.
Bob haircuts are popular hairstyles for all ages.
In any bob haircut style, the neck and chin will be accentuated. This makes the bob hairstyle preferred by those with flattering jawlines and long, slim necks. Those with a short neck may look better with medium length or longer bob haircuts. A professional barber can offer a client photos of various bob haircuts for consideration.
People with very fine hair often choose a style known as a graduated bob haircut. A graduated bob haircut incorporates layers throughout, creating volume and body. Graduated bob hairstyles are created with thinning scissors. A process known as razor cutting will add a more choppy or spiky look to the layers.
Short hairstyles are often called chin-length bobs. This style is usually cut all over the place. The front part of the hair usually stops just above the chin. The bangs are often angled to the side for a chin-length bob.
Layered bob haircuts are achieved by creating sharp angled curves along the jawline. The hair is usually cut in the back for a layered bob. Two or more layers will be added for a full, textured look. When layers are added, weight is taken off the ends, creating a more voluminous effect, especially at the crown of the head.
Retro mod bob hairstyles are reminiscent of the pageboy that was popular in the 1960s. Blunt bangs are often used with this bob haircut style. The hair can also be parted on one side when cut in a retro style.
A classic A-Line cut is a bob hairstyle that is not angular. The look of this trendy haircut is reminiscent of a capital A. The A-line is almost always worn with blunt bangs.
Shaggy Bob hairstyles have a shaggy look and are sometimes called the “head of the bed” style. The shaggy bob haircut can be styled with rollers or curling mousse, creating a shaggy or windswept look. The shaggy bob works well for anyone with thick or wavy hair. Also, wavy bob hairstyles can be achieved with the use of a curling iron.