A long bob that lands at the collarbone still pulls back into a low claw clip for a gym day, yet blow-dries with a round brush in about fifteen minutes on fine to medium hair. Where the layers start on long bob haircuts, at the chin, cheekbone, or crown, decides how it holds up on second-day hair.
1. Blunt Long Bob at the Collarbone
The blunt long bob is the first of the long bob haircuts I show a new client, because the solid line at the collarbone does the work. I cut the perimeter at the collarbone on dry hair with the shears flat, then texturize only the last half inch. It suits fine to thick density and 1A to 1C texture on oval and heart faces. Blow-dry flat with a paddle brush and finish with serum. Trim every eight weeks.
2. Long Bob Haircuts With Layers From the Chin
Long bob haircuts with layers from the chin keep the perimeter at the collarbone while the interior moves. I cut the perimeter on dry hair with point cut ends, then point cut layers starting at the chin so the ends still read full. It suits fine to medium density and 1A to 2B texture on most face shapes. Blow-dry with a round brush rolling the ends under and finish with a light cream. Trim every eight weeks.
3. Long Bob With Curtain Bangs
Curtain bangs on a long bob frame the face from the brow to the cheekbone and leave the perimeter solid. I cut the perimeter at the collarbone on dry hair with point cut ends, section a triangle, then cut the bangs from the brow to the cheekbone. It suits fine to medium density and 1B to 2B texture on round and square faces. Blow-dry the bangs out with a small round brush. Trim the bangs every five weeks.
4. Long Bob for Fine Hair
A long bob on fine hair stays blunt at the perimeter so the ends look thick, with no layers below the cheekbone. I cut the perimeter at the collarbone on dry hair with the shears flat, then point cut two short layers at the crown for lift. It suits fine density and 1A to 2A texture on oval and oblong faces. Apply a mousse to damp roots and blow-dry with a round brush. Trim every six weeks.
5. Wavy Long Bob
A wavy long bob puts the bend between the chin and collarbone so the ends look fuller than they are. I cut the perimeter at the collarbone on dry hair with point cut ends, then add one long layer at the chin. It suits fine to medium density and 1B to 2B texture on any face shape. Wave with a one-inch iron, leave the last inch straight, and break up with a texture spray. Trim every eight weeks.
6. Long Bob Haircuts With Layers for Thick Hair
Long bob haircuts with layers on thick hair use internal layers to take the bulk out so the perimeter sits flat. I cut the perimeter at the collarbone on dry hair with point cut ends, then point cut internal layers through the sides and back without touching the outline. It suits thick density and 1A to 2B texture on any face shape. Blow-dry flat with a paddle brush and a smoothing cream. Trim every eight weeks.
7. Angled Long Bob
An angled long bob drops two inches longer in front than the back so the line sweeps forward. I cut the back at the shoulder on dry hair, angle the front to the collarbone, then point cut the ends. It suits fine to thick density and 1A to 2A texture on round and square faces. Blow-dry smooth with a round brush and finish with serum. Trim every six weeks.
8. Long Bob Over 50
The long bob over 50 keeps the perimeter at the collarbone with soft layers from the chin and a side swept fringe to the cheekbone. I cut the perimeter on dry hair with point cut ends, point cut layers from the chin, then cut the fringe from the part to the cheekbone. It suits fine to medium density and 1A to 2A texture. Blow-dry with a round brush and a smoothing cream. Trim every eight weeks.
9. Shaggy Long Bob
A shaggy long bob adds crown layers and a razored face frame to the collarbone length. I cut the perimeter at the collarbone on dry hair, point cut crown layers to four inches, then razor the face frame from the cheekbone. It suits fine to medium density and 1B to 2B texture on oval and square faces. Rough-dry with a texture spray and push the crown up. Trim every eight weeks.
10. Long Bob Haircuts With Layers and Side Part
Long bob haircuts with layers and a side part fall heavier on one side so the layers read as a sweep. I cut the perimeter at the collarbone on dry hair with point cut ends, point cut layers from the chin, then part two inches off center. It suits fine to thick density and 1A to 2B texture on round and square faces. Blow-dry with a round brush and push the heavy side back. Trim every eight weeks.
11. Curly Long Bob
A curly long bob is cut dry, curl by curl, so the perimeter lands at the collarbone once the curl springs. I cut the perimeter curl by curl, then cut layers from the chin so the curl stacks without a triangle. It suits medium to thick density and 3A to 3C texture on oval and heart faces. Rake a curl cream through wet hair and diffuse on low. Trim every ten weeks.
12. Long Bob With Wispy Bangs
Wispy bangs on a long bob are point cut thin so they sit between the brows without weight. I cut the perimeter at the collarbone on dry hair with point cut ends, then cut the bangs at the brow and point cut until they separate. It suits fine to medium density and 1A to 2A texture on oval and oblong faces. Blow-dry the bangs down and the length with a round brush. Trim the bangs every four weeks.
13. Long Bob Over 60
For the long bob over 60, I keep the perimeter at the collarbone with long layers and a soft fringe, and point cut the ends so they stay thick. I cut on dry hair with point cutting throughout, then texturize lightly. It suits fine to medium density and 1A to 2A texture. Blow-dry with a round brush and a smoothing cream. Trim every eight weeks and gloss every eight.
14. Sleek Long Bob
A sleek long bob shows the perimeter against a flat surface, so the line has to be clean. I cut the perimeter at the collarbone on dry hair with the shears flat, then texturize only the last half inch. It suits fine to thick density and 1A to 1C texture on oval and square faces. Blow-dry flat with a paddle brush, flat iron with a heat protectant, and finish with serum. Trim every eight weeks.
15. Long Bob Haircuts With Layers for Round Faces
Long bob haircuts on a round face start the layers below the chin and keep the crown lifted. I cut the perimeter at the collarbone on dry hair with point cut ends, point cut layers from below the chin, then point cut short crown layers. It suits fine to thick density and 1A to 2B texture. Blow-dry the crown up with a round brush and the sides smooth. Trim every eight weeks.
16. Long Bob With Money Piece
A money piece on a long bob brightens the two front sections while the rest stays dark. I cut the perimeter at the collarbone on dry hair with point cut ends, then lighten the two front sections from root to end to a level nine and tone beige. It suits fine to medium density and 1A to 2B texture. Blow-dry the front out with a round brush. Refresh every ten weeks.
17. Textured Long Bob
A textured long bob is point cut deep through the ends so the perimeter reads soft instead of solid. I cut the perimeter at the collarbone on dry hair, point cut an inch into the ends, then add one layer at the chin. It suits medium to thick density and 1B to 2B texture on oval and square faces. Rough-dry with a texture spray and bend the ends with a flat iron. Trim every eight weeks.
18. Long Bob With Side Swept Bangs
Side swept bangs on a long bob run from the part to the cheekbone and blend into the length. I cut the perimeter at the collarbone on dry hair with point cut ends, then cut the bangs from the part to the cheekbone. It suits fine to medium density and 1A to 2B texture on round and square faces. Blow-dry the bangs across with a flat brush and the length with a round brush. Trim the bangs every five weeks.
19. Copper Long Bob
Copper on a long bob reads bright against the clean collarbone line. I cut the perimeter on dry hair with point cut ends, then apply a level seven copper at the root and a demi on the ends. It suits fine to medium density and warm skin tones. Blow-dry with a round brush and finish with serum. Trim every eight weeks and refresh the tone every five.
20. Long Bob Haircuts With Layers and Balayage
Balayage on long bob haircuts with layers is painted on the ends of each layer so every piece has its own light end. I cut the perimeter at the collarbone on dry hair with point cut ends, point cut layers from the chin, then hand paint the last three inches of each layer to a level nine. It suits fine to thick density and 1A to 2B texture. Blow-dry with a round brush. Refresh every twelve weeks.
21. Long Bob for Square Faces
Long bob haircuts on a square face keep the perimeter at the collarbone and the face frame curving out before the jaw. I cut the perimeter on dry hair with point cut ends, then point cut the face frame from the cheekbone to the collarbone. It suits fine to thick density and 1A to 2B texture. Blow-dry the face frame away from the face with a round brush. Trim every eight weeks.
22. Long Bob With Shadow Root
A shadow root on a blonde long bob stretches color appointments and keeps depth at the part. I cut the perimeter at the collarbone on dry hair with point cut ends, then apply a level six demi at the root and leave the lengths level nine. It suits fine to medium density and 1A to 2B texture. Blow-dry with a round brush. Trim every eight weeks and refresh the root every ten.
23. Long Bob for Straight Hair
A long bob on straight hair takes a blunt perimeter and one chin layer so the ends can bend. I cut the perimeter at the collarbone on dry hair with the shears flat, then point cut one layer at the chin. It suits fine to medium density and 1A to 1C texture on any face shape. Blow-dry with a round brush and bend the ends outward with a flat iron. Trim every eight weeks.
24. Dark Brunette Long Bob
Dark brunette on a long bob makes the collarbone line read sharp. I cut the perimeter on dry hair with the shears flat, then apply a level four demi from root to end. It suits fine to thick density and cool or neutral skin tones. Blow-dry flat with a paddle brush and finish with serum. Trim every eight weeks and refresh the tone every eight.
25. Long Bob Haircuts With Layers That Air Dry
Long bob haircuts that air-dry have one layer at the chin and a side part, so the shape falls without a brush. I cut the perimeter at the collarbone on dry hair with point cut ends, then point cut one layer at the chin. It suits fine to medium density and 1C to 2B texture on any face shape. Apply a light cream to damp hair, part to one side, and leave it alone until dry. Trim every eight weeks.
26. Inverted Long Bob
An inverted long bob stacks the back short and drops the front to the collarbone. I cut the nape with graduation on dry hair, build the weight line at the occipital, then angle the front down to the collarbone. It suits fine to thick density and 1A to 2A texture on round and square faces. Blow-dry with a round brush rolling the front under. Trim every six weeks.
27. Platinum Long Bob
Platinum on a long bob shows the perimeter line, so the cut has to be clean. I cut the perimeter at the collarbone on dry hair with the shears flat, then lift to a level ten and tone with a violet toner. It suits fine to medium density and cool skin tones. Blow-dry flat with a paddle brush and use a bond builder weekly. Retouch every five weeks.
28. Gray Long Bob
Gray hair on a long bob reads brighter when the ends are blunt and the surface is smooth. I cut the perimeter at the collarbone on dry hair with the shears flat, then point cut two crown layers for lift. It suits fine to medium density and 1A to 2A texture on any face shape. Blow-dry with a round brush and finish with a violet-toned serum. Trim every eight weeks.
29. Long Bob With Face Framing Layers
Face framing layers on a long bob start at the cheekbone and curve to the collarbone while the back stays blunt. I cut the perimeter on dry hair with the shears flat, then point cut the face frame from the cheekbone. It suits fine to thick density and 1A to 2B texture on square and round faces. Blow-dry the face frame away from the face with a round brush. Trim every eight weeks.
30. Tucked Long Bob
Tucking one side of a long bob shows the ear and leaves the other side full. I cut the perimeter at the collarbone on dry hair with point cut ends, then texturize the tucked side a little shorter. It suits fine to medium density and 1A to 2A texture on oval and heart faces. Blow-dry flat with a paddle brush, tuck one side, and set with a light spray. Trim every eight weeks.
31. Long Bob With Beach Waves
Beach waves on a long bob keep the volume between the chin and collarbone. I cut the perimeter at the collarbone on dry hair with point cut ends, then add one long layer at the chin. It suits medium to thick density and 1B to 2C texture on any face shape. Scrunch a sea salt spray into damp hair and air-dry, or wave with a one-inch iron. Trim every eight weeks.
32. Long Bob With Micro Fringe
A micro fringe on a long bob sits an inch above the brow and is point cut thin against the longer length. I cut the perimeter at the collarbone on dry hair with point cut ends, then cut the fringe high and thin it. It suits fine to medium density and 1A to 1C texture on oval and heart faces. Blow-dry the fringe flat and the length with a round brush. Trim the fringe every three weeks.
33. Low Maintenance Long Bob
The low maintenance long bob has a blunt perimeter and one chin layer, so it grows out for twelve weeks without losing the line. I cut the perimeter at the collarbone on dry hair with the shears flat, then point cut one layer at the chin. It suits fine to medium density and 1A to 2B texture on any face shape. Apply a light cream to damp hair, part to one side, and air-dry. Trim every twelve weeks.
A long bob that lands at the collarbone still pulls back into a low claw clip for a gym day, yet blow-dries with a round brush in about fifteen minutes, so it covers most of the week. Long bob haircuts work best with a clean perimeter and a soft bend. A round brush is the only tool it needs. oval face haircuts follow the same rule: shape the interior first, then let the perimeter do the talking.
