HAIR GUIDE · 21 OCT 2026
Bob vs. Lob: How to Choose Your Length
A bob usually ends around the jaw or above the shoulders; a lob is a longer bob that reaches near the shoulders or collarbone. A few centimeters can change how you tie, curl and grow your hair.
The visible difference
A shorter bob brings the outline closer to the jaw and neck. It can feel clean and graphic, especially with a blunt edge. A lob keeps more length around the shoulders and may leave more options for tying hair back.
The exact result depends on your neck length, hair shrinkage and whether you style your hair straight or wavy. Bring a photo showing the desired endpoint, not just the haircut name.
Maintenance and styling
A sharp bob needs trims if you want to maintain its line. A lob gives you more room between cuts but can flip outward where it meets your shoulders.
Fine hair may appear fuller with a relatively solid perimeter; thick hair may need internal weight removal. These are starting points for a consultation, not automatic rules.
Before you cut
Try a jaw-length and a shoulder-length reference against your own photo. Decide whether tying your hair up matters, and ask your stylist how your natural texture changes the dry length.
The example is AI-edited from the same starting portrait. It compares visible length only and cannot predict a physical haircut precisely.
Compare the lengths
Explore the next step
Use the guides to narrow your choice, then view available styles. Photo-based AI generation may require a paid credit.