Long bob (lob): what it is, who it suits and what to tell your barber

Long bob (lob) is a medium-length cut listed under women's cuts in the FitMyFace catalog. The catalog describes it this way: a long bob (lob) haircut ending just above the shoulders at the collarbone, slightly longer in front, soft waves.

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Who it suits

The catalog lists all six face shapes (round, oval, square, heart-shaped, diamond and long (oblong)) as suiting the long bob (lob). It marks no face shape as a weaker fit.

For a round face: Add height on top and keep the sides slimmer to lengthen the face. For an oval face: Balanced proportions: most cuts work, so pick for your lifestyle. For a square face: Soften a strong jaw with texture, layers and movement.

The catalog pictures it on wavy hair. The catalog says a stylist can usually cut it on straight, wavy and curly hair, and leaves coily hair off that list, so ask a stylist who works with your texture.

Barber card summary

Top: 22 cm (8¾ in), layered, pushed forward.
Sides: scissors, about 22 cm (8¾ in).
Back: scissors, about 20 cm (7¾ in).
Neckline: natural.
Length: to the collarbone.
Shape: soft A-line, slightly longer in front.
Finish: curling-iron waves.

Upkeep (typical guide): trim the ends every 8–12 weeks; daily styling about 15 min with a curling iron.

The card records the look you want and starting measurements; your barber checks and adjusts the final cut. The picture is illustrative. The values are suggested starting points, not reviewed by a barber. In the app you can edit any line on the card.

What to tell your barber

Length: collarbone, about 1 cm longer in front. Light invisible layers; soft A-line. Style with loose waves.

See the Long bob (lob) on my face

FitMyFace hair previews are approximations, not predictions of how your hair will lie after a cut. Ordinary hairstyle try-ons perform face analysis on-device. The optional AI previews (hair and glasses) send a photo to Cloudflare; your consent is the one "I agree" on the scan screen, and a switch on the results turns them off. FitMyFace is for adults 18 and over and is not available in Illinois. For haircuts, a 500 px square of your photo, face included, goes to our AI (Cloudflare) and is deleted right after. Never stored. 18+.

Questions

Does the long bob (lob) suit my face shape?

The catalog lists all six face shapes (round, oval, square, heart-shaped, diamond and long (oblong)) as suiting the long bob (lob). It marks no face shape as a weaker fit. Face shape is a starting point, not a rule.

What do I tell my barber?

Show the card above or say: Length: collarbone, about 1 cm longer in front. Light invisible layers; soft A-line. Style with loose waves. Your barber checks and adjusts the final cut.

How often does it need a trim?

Trim the ends every 8–12 weeks; daily styling about 15 min with a curling iron. This is a typical guide, not a rule.

Can I try the long bob (lob) before cutting?

Yes. FitMyFace shows it on your own photo, or on a sample face first. It is a preview, not a promise of how your hair will fall.