A French bob on fine hair works because the line sits at the chin, and a blunt edge there reads thicker than the same hair grown past the shoulders. I cut these on dry hair so the length lands where it actually falls, then point cut the ends just enough to keep them from looking stiff.
1. Classic French Bob With Blunt Fringe
The classic French bob sits at the chin with a blunt brow fringe, and on fine hair that solid line reads thicker. I cut the perimeter at the chin on dry hair with the shears flat, cut the fringe at the brow with a straight line, then point cut the last half inch. It suits fine density and oval or heart faces. Air-dry with a light cream and tuck one side. Trim every five weeks and the fringe every four.
2. Jaw Length French Bob
A jaw length French bob keeps the perimeter just above the chin so the sides sit clear of the collar. I cut the perimeter at the jaw on dry hair, cut a soft fringe at the brow, then point cut the ends. It suits fine density and oval or long faces. Blow-dry with a round brush rolling under and finish with a light serum. Trim every five weeks.
3. French Bob With Wispy Fringe
A wispy fringe on a French bob is point cut so it reads see-through. I cut the perimeter at the chin on dry hair with point cut ends, cut the fringe at the brow with the shears straight in, then texturize. It suits fine density and round or square faces. Blow-dry the fringe with a small round brush and air-dry the rest. Trim the fringe every four weeks.
4. Razor Cut French Bob
A razor cut French bob leaves the ends wispy and light. I cut the perimeter at the chin on dry hair with a razor held at a low angle, razor the fringe at the brow, then razor the front pieces to the cheekbone. It suits fine density and oval or heart faces. Rough-dry with a sea salt spray and leave the ends as they fall. Trim every six weeks.
5. French Bob Fine Hair Over 50
For French bob fine hair over 50, I keep the fringe soft and the crown lifted. I cut the perimeter at the chin on dry hair with point cut ends, point cut two short crown layers, then cut a soft fringe at the brow. It suits fine density and most face shapes. Blow-dry upside down with a root lifting mousse, then smooth the ends. Trim every five weeks and gloss every eight.
6. French Bob With Curtain Bangs
Curtain bangs on a French bob split at the center instead of falling straight. I cut the perimeter at the chin on dry hair with point cut ends, cut the bangs from the nose to the cheekbone splitting at the center, then texturize. It suits fine density and square or round faces. Blow-dry the bangs out with a round brush and air-dry the rest. Trim the bangs every five weeks.
7. Wavy French Bob
A wavy French bob is cut on dry hair so the wave sets the length. I cut the perimeter at the chin on dry hair with point cut ends, cut a soft fringe at the brow, then point cut one layer at the cheekbone. It suits fine density and 2A to 2C waves. Apply a sea salt spray to damp hair, scrunch, and air-dry. Trim every six weeks.
8. French Bob With Micro Fringe
A micro fringe on a French bob puts one short line an inch above the brow. I cut the perimeter at the chin on dry hair with point cut ends, cut the fringe an inch above the brow with a straight line, then texturize the perimeter. It suits fine density and oval or long faces. Blow-dry the fringe flat with a small brush. Trim the fringe every three weeks.
9. Blunt French Bob With No Layers
A blunt French bob with no layers reads thickest on fine density. I cut the perimeter at the chin on dry hair with the shears flat, cut the fringe at the brow with a straight line, and leave the interior solid. It suits fine density and oval or long faces. Blow-dry flat with a paddle brush and finish with a light serum. Trim every five weeks.
10. French Bob Tucked Behind One Ear
Tucking one side of a French bob shows the fringe and the jawline at once. I cut the perimeter at the chin on dry hair with point cut ends, cut a soft fringe at the brow, then texturize the tucked side a little shorter. It suits fine density and oval or heart faces. Air-dry with a light cream and tuck the short side. Trim every five weeks.
11. French Bob Fine Hair With Highlights
On French bob fine hair, highlights read fuller because the fringe and ends catch different tones. I cut the perimeter at the chin on dry hair with point cut ends, cut the fringe at the brow, then foil fine level nine highlights through the top and fringe. It suits fine density and most skin tones. Blow-dry with a flat brush and a root lifting mousse. Refresh the highlights every twelve weeks.
12. French Bob With Side Swept Fringe
A side swept fringe on a French bob crosses the forehead to the cheekbone. I cut the perimeter at the chin on dry hair with point cut ends, cut the fringe from the part to the cheekbone, then texturize. It suits fine density and round or square faces. Blow-dry the fringe across with a flat brush and air-dry the rest. Trim the fringe every five weeks.
13. Sleek French Bob
A sleek French bob shows the perimeter and fringe against a smooth surface. I cut the perimeter at the chin on dry hair with the shears flat, cut the fringe at the brow with a straight line, then texturize only the last half inch. It suits fine density and oval or long faces. Blow-dry flat with a paddle brush, then flat iron with a heat protectant. Trim every five weeks.
14. French Bob With Root Lift
Root lift on a French bob comes from two short crown layers. I cut the perimeter at the chin on dry hair with point cut ends, cut a soft fringe at the brow, then point cut two short layers at the occipital bone. It suits fine density and round or square faces. Blow-dry upside down with a root lifting mousse, then smooth the ends. Trim every five weeks.
15. French Bob With Money Piece
A money piece on a French bob brightens the fringe and the face frame together. I cut the perimeter at the chin on dry hair with point cut ends, cut the fringe at the brow, then lighten the two front sections and the fringe to a level nine and tone beige. It suits fine density and most skin tones. Blow-dry the front out with a round brush. Refresh the money piece every ten weeks.
16. French Bob Fine Hair Over 60
For French bob fine hair over 60, I keep the fringe soft and the perimeter at the jaw. I cut the perimeter at the jaw on dry hair with point cut ends, cut the fringe at the brow with point cut ends, then texturize. It suits fine density and most face shapes. Blow-dry with a round brush rolling back and a root lifting mousse. Trim every five weeks.
17. Shaggy French Bob
A shaggy French bob is point cut through the crown so every end stands on its own. I cut the perimeter at the chin on dry hair, cut a soft fringe at the brow, point cut short crown layers, then razor the sides. It suits fine density and oval or round faces. Rough-dry with a texture spray, push the crown up, and leave the ends as they fall. Trim every six weeks.
18. French Bob With Babylights
Babylights on a French bob are so fine the grow-out never shows. I cut the perimeter at the chin on dry hair with point cut ends, cut the fringe at the brow, then foil level nine babylights through the whole head. It suits fine density and most skin tones. Blow-dry with a flat brush and finish with a light serum. Trim every five weeks and refresh the babylights every twelve.
19. French Bob With Center Part and Fringe
A center part behind the fringe shows the symmetry of a French bob. I cut the perimeter at the chin on dry hair, part at the center behind the fringe, cut the fringe at the brow, then point cut the ends on both sides. It suits fine density and oval or long faces. Blow-dry with a round brush rolling away from the face on both sides. Trim every five weeks.
20. French Bob With Glasses
With glasses, a French bob keeps the fringe above the frames and the sides clear of the arms. I cut the perimeter at the chin on dry hair with point cut ends, cut the fringe to sit just above the frames, then point cut two crown layers. It suits fine density and most face shapes. Blow-dry upside down with a root lifting mousse. Trim the fringe every four weeks.
21. French Bob for Round Faces
A round face takes a French bob that sits a little below the chin with a side swept fringe. I cut the perimeter an inch below the chin on dry hair with point cut ends, cut the fringe from the part to the cheekbone, then texturize. It suits fine density and round faces. Blow-dry with a round brush rolling away from the face and lift the crown. Trim every five weeks.
22. French Bob With Balayage
Balayage on a French bob puts the light on the ends where the eye lands. I cut the perimeter at the chin on dry hair with point cut ends, cut the fringe at the brow, then hand paint level nine through the bottom two inches and tone beige. It suits fine density and neutral skin tones. Blow-dry with a round brush. Trim every five weeks and refresh the balayage every sixteen.
23. Air Dried French Bob
An air dried French bob needs a cut that falls into place on its own. I cut the perimeter at the chin on dry hair with point cut ends, cut a soft fringe at the brow, then point cut one layer at the cheekbone. It suits fine density and 1C to 2B texture. Apply a light cream to damp hair, part where it falls, and leave it alone until dry. Trim every six weeks.
24. French Bob With Lowlights
Lowlights on a French bob give fine hair its shadow back. I cut the perimeter at the chin on dry hair with point cut ends, cut the fringe at the brow, then weave level six lowlights through the interior and gloss the ends. It suits fine density and most skin tones. Blow-dry with a flat brush and a root lifting mousse. Trim every five weeks and refresh the lowlights every twelve.
25. French Bob With Soft Waves
Soft waves on a French bob give fine hair the look of twice the density. I cut the perimeter at the chin on dry hair with point cut ends, cut the fringe at the brow, then point cut one layer at the cheekbone. It suits fine density and oval or long faces. Wave the length with a one inch iron, leave the fringe straight, and shake it out. Trim every five weeks.
26. Glossed French Bob
A gloss on a French bob makes the perimeter and fringe catch light. I cut the perimeter at the chin on dry hair with point cut ends, cut the fringe at the brow, then apply a clear demi at the bowl for fifteen minutes to close the cuticle. It suits fine density and every skin tone. Blow-dry flat with a paddle brush and finish with serum. Gloss every six weeks and trim every five.
27. French Bob With Short Layers
Short layers lift the crown on a French bob without touching the perimeter. I cut the perimeter at the chin on dry hair with point cut ends, cut the fringe at the brow, then point cut short layers from the crown to the occipital. It suits fine density and round or square faces. Rough-dry with a texture spray, push the crown up, and leave the ends. Trim every five weeks.
28. Ash Blonde French Bob
Ash blonde on a French bob reads cool on the fringe and every end. I cut the perimeter at the chin on dry hair with point cut ends, cut the fringe at the brow, then lift to a level nine and tone ash at the bowl. It suits fine density and cool skin tones. Blow-dry with a paddle brush and use a violet shampoo weekly. Trim every five weeks and retouch every eight.
29. French Bob With Clipped Back Fringe
Clipping the fringe back shows a French bob with the forehead open. I cut the perimeter at the chin on dry hair with point cut ends, cut the fringe at the brow, then point cut one layer at the cheekbone. It suits fine density and most face shapes. Blow-dry with a flat brush, then pin the fringe back with a small claw clip at the crown. Trim every five weeks.
30. French Bob for Thin Hair at the Crown
Thin hair at the crown takes a French bob with the weight kept on top. I cut the perimeter at the chin on dry hair with point cut ends, cut the fringe at the brow, leave the crown layers long, then texturize only the perimeter. It suits fine density and oval or round faces. Blow-dry upside down with a root lifting mousse and set with hairspray. Trim every five weeks.
31. Copper French Bob
Copper on a French bob reads bright on the fringe and every end. I cut the perimeter at the chin on dry hair with point cut ends, cut the fringe at the brow, then apply a level seven copper at the root and a demi on the ends. It suits fine density and warm skin tones. Blow-dry with a round brush and finish with serum. Trim every five weeks and refresh the tone every five.
32. French Bob With Tapered Nape
A tapered nape under a French bob keeps the back clean. I taper the nape with scissor over comb on dry hair, cut the perimeter at the jaw with point cut ends, cut the fringe at the brow, then texturize. It suits fine density and oval or heart faces with a short neck. Blow-dry with a round brush rolling under and finish with a light serum. Trim every four weeks.
33. French Bob Fine Hair With Dark Roots
On French bob fine hair, dark roots add depth at the scalp. I cut the perimeter at the chin on dry hair with point cut ends, cut the fringe at the brow, then apply a level six demi at the root and leave the lengths level nine. It suits fine density and most skin tones. Blow-dry with a flat brush and a root lifting mousse. Trim every five weeks and refresh the root every ten.
34. Textured French Bob
A textured French bob is point cut through the whole perimeter so nothing reads blunt. I cut the perimeter at the chin on dry hair, point cut the last inch with the shears straight in, then point cut the fringe the same way. It suits fine density and oval or long faces. Rough-dry with a texture spray and twist a few pieces with your fingers. Trim every five weeks.
35. Dark Brunette French Bob
Dark brunette on a French bob makes the fringe line read sharp. I cut the perimeter at the chin on dry hair with the shears flat, cut the fringe at the brow with a straight line, then apply a level four demi from root to end. It suits fine density and cool or neutral skin tones. Blow-dry flat with a paddle brush and finish with serum. Trim every five weeks and refresh the tone every eight.
36. French Bob With Flipped Ends
Flipped ends on a French bob give the perimeter a direction under the fringe. I cut the perimeter at the chin on dry hair with point cut ends, cut the fringe at the brow, bevel the ends, then texturize. It suits fine density and oval or long faces. Blow-dry the ends out with a round brush rolling away from the face and set with a light hairspray. Trim every five weeks.
37. French Bob With Face Framing Pieces
Face framing pieces on a French bob take weight off the cheek beside the fringe. I cut the perimeter at the chin on dry hair with point cut ends, cut the fringe at the brow, then point cut the front pieces from the cheekbone. It suits fine density and round or square faces. Blow-dry the front out with a round brush and finish with a dry texture spray. Trim every five weeks.
38. Half Up French Bob
A half up style shows the fringe and the layers on a French bob. I cut the perimeter at the chin on dry hair with point cut ends, cut the fringe at the brow, then point cut one layer at the cheekbone. It suits fine density and most face shapes. Blow-dry with a round brush, then gather the top half at the crown with a small claw clip and leave the fringe down. Trim every five weeks.
39. French Bob With Graduated Back
A graduated back on a French bob builds weight at the occipital bone. I cut the back shorter with graduation on dry hair, keep the front at the chin, cut the fringe at the brow, then point cut the ends. It suits fine density and round or square faces. Blow-dry the back with a round brush rolling under and finish with a light serum. Trim every five weeks.
40. French Bob With Deep Side Part
A deep side part behind the fringe throws the weight of a French bob to one side. I cut the perimeter at the chin on dry hair with point cut ends, cut the fringe at the brow, part deep to one side behind it, and cut the heavy side a little longer. It suits fine density and round or square faces. Blow-dry the heavy side across with a flat brush. Trim every five weeks.
41. Low Maintenance French Bob
The low maintenance version is a French bob at the chin with a soft fringe that air-dries. I cut the perimeter at the chin on dry hair with point cut ends, cut the fringe at the brow with point cut ends, then texturize. It suits fine density and most face shapes. Apply a light cream to damp hair, part where it falls, and leave it alone until dry. Trim every six weeks.
A French bob on fine hair works because the line sits at the chin, and a blunt edge there reads thicker than the same hair grown past the shoulder. French bob fine hair needs that solid perimeter with almost no layers so the density stays at the ends. A quick paddle-brush dry is all it takes to keep the bend. oval face haircuts follow the same rule: keep the perimeter solid and let the layers do the lifting.
