The lob haircut is one of the most flexible styles. It suits all hair textures and shapes perfectly while being suitable for women of any age.
Gillen’s Recommendation for Fine Hair
Gillen suggests a long bob with blunt ends and face-framing layers as an ideal option for fine hair. She advises using IGK Beach Club Volume Texture Spray ($32) to enhance this style by adding it onto damp strands.
Adaptable Layers
A layered lob is one of the most adaptable haircuts, as it can be styled in various ways. It’s ideal for women of all ages and hair textures and face shapes alike. You can wear it with or without bangs for an effortlessly sophisticated aesthetic. Leave it undone and wavy or tousled for casual appeal.
Creating Visual Movement
Adding layers to your lob can create visual movement and give your hair more fullness. Other details that make your layered bob unique and personalized include angled layers, wispy bangs, side parting, texture finish, and other embellishments that give it its unique charm.
Perfect for Natural Waves
For natural waves or waves, ask your stylist to add loose and wispy layers for a lived-in appearance. This texture can give your lob a feminine finish and is easy to style using sea salt spray. It’s perfect for women who want a relaxed yet boho aesthetic.
Versatile with Any hair Color
A layered lob can be worn in various styles, whether sleek and straight, tucked behind the ears, or with beachy waves. Regardless of its shape or length, any hair color can make a layered lob look chic. Highlights can add depth and texture to your locks, complementing all skin tones.
Boosting Thin hair Volume
Thin hair can benefit from the extra volume created by a layered lob cut. Opt for a shoulder-length bob with longer front sections to frame your face with an elegant silhouette.
Enhancing Natural Texture
If you have natural texture hair, it can make for beautiful layers in a layered lob with a tousled look. From long waves to tight coils, this style looks beautiful with a middle parting. For added dimension and shine, consider blonde babylights or money pieces.
Creating Illusion of Fuller Locks
For fine hair, a layered lob with softly curled ends can create the illusion of fuller locks while lengthening your face. This style is easy to manage and looks fantastic both wavy and straight.
A Flattering Side-Parted Bob
For those not yet ready for fringe, a side-parted layered bob can be extremely flattering and suit all face shapes. Its side part can also help conceal forehead lines, giving you an eye-catching, youthful look. Balayage works particularly well as it lightens each layer uniformly.
Adding Multiple Colors
A layered bob can look fantastic when decorated with multiple hues. Consider asking your stylist to incorporate some into it. Doing this will add depth and vibrancy to your lob. The balayage technique is especially great for lightening without dealing with any regrowth issues.
Platinum Inverted Bob
For a modern style, try a platinum layered long inverted bob. This style will highlight women with cool skin tones by drawing attention to their eyes and cheekbones. Wear your hair slicked back for a chic and sophisticated style or pull it up into a low ponytail or bun for additional variation.
Tousled for a Relaxed Look
For an easygoing look, opt for a tousled layered bob. This style can easily be accomplished on naturally textured hair and adds soft texture around your face. It can also help hide any fine lines or wrinkles along your forehead, making you appear younger.
