A hairdresser cutting an angled bob.
An angled bob haircut is a feminine style that is longest in the front of the face and gradually shortens as it reaches the nape of the neck. Other names for this haircut include graduated bob or stacked bob. Since the hair is shorter in the back, there is more volume and movement with longer, face-framing layers in the front. The angled bob haircut comes in and out of style every few years, but it is considered a classic hairstyle that can be worn on a variety of hair textures.
The bob haircut emerged in the 1920s as a stylish alternative to the old waist-length locks that are tied into tight buns. The style works best on straight or wavy hair that is fine to very thick. Curly hair tends to be very voluminous when cut at an angle. However, if a woman with curly hair wants the style, she can use a flat iron every day to straighten her curls and get the angular effect she wants.
Getting an angled bob means that the stylist has to cut the hair as short as the nape in the back and gradually make it longer as it reaches the front of the face. An angled bob haircut is usually cut at chin length in the front. The bangs can be cut short or long as desired. Some women opt for the pageboy haircut, which involves cutting thick, blunt, short bangs. Longer, side-swept bangs are another popular look for this hairstyle.
Short, blunt bangs are best for women with longer or thinner faces. Long side bangs are best for smaller, rounder faces. Women with oval faces can generally wear any type of bangs style. Graduated bobs, in general, work well for women who have very thick hair.
One downside of a short sloping haircut is that it needs to be maintained regularly. A cut may be needed every four weeks or so to maintain the general shape of the cut. Another drawback is that women with wavy hair need to spend more time drying and straightening their hair for it to sit smoothly. A positive aspect of the graduated bob haircut is that it helps the wearer to stay calm. Long hair and hot weather don’t mix, so a sleek short haircut like a bob can work well for many women in hot weather.