You know that stage when you want to grow your hair out and it's too long to be called a bob, but too short for any other long hairstyle?
Or when you're trying to get a haircut that suits your face, but you're afraid to cut an inch too long? The answer to this may be a haircut. A long bob cut is a haircut where your hair ends somewhere between your chin and shoulders or collarbones and is called a lob cut. Lobs are different from traditional ones, which are shorter and end between the ears and chin.
There are very few hairstyles as versatile as lobs. Because they end around the collarbone area, they allow for more hairstyle variations and can be styled in a variety of ways by adding color, highlights, layers and even angles. Also, lobs are great for any face shape and hair type, so there's plenty of room for everyone with this haircut.
For some ideas to show your stylist, here are 7 lob-length hairstyles that are perfect for the shoulder-length stage.
#1. Beach lob styling
Lobs can be simple to do. The beach lob is great for that breezy look where you wake up and have a perfect summer haircut. The big waves here can be messy and layered, feature highlights for a balayage or ombre effect, or be painted in neon colors for a pop of nostalgia.
#2. Open cut
An undercut is a timeless and classic haircut perfect for anyone with naturally straight hair. While you can rock the same cut on wavy or curly hair, its softness will get lost in your hair texture. Clean lines and straight-cut edges make an open lob sleek and sophisticated, and all you have to do to style it is tame any frizz or flyaways.
#3. Shaggy cut
The shag cut has been trending for a few years now, bringing back the 80s hairstyle in a modern way. While a shag can come in a variety of lengths, a shaggy lob is perfect for anyone who doesn't want to deal with long hair but still wants to have enough length to style it. Layers add volume and give your hair a playful vibe.
#4. Half held up
Since the lob usually reaches shoulder length, it offers enough space to experiment with different hairstyles. A half up, half down style is a popular and great option for those women who have a lob. Unlike the full updo, which can lead to hair loss at the back due to the shorter length, a half updo is a more suitable option.
#5. Combination with extended bangs
Bangs can enhance a lob, but there's no denying that cutting them often takes a lot of dedication. After all, bangs generally need to be styled every day, which definitely makes low-maintenance hair a slightly more time-consuming hairstyle. If you're still not sure if bangs will suit your lob, opt for thin, voluminous bangs that will give you the softness of having bangs while also blending easily with your bun.
#6. Micro bangs
Micro bangs aren't everyone's favorite, but there's no denying that they make for a bold and cool haircut. Combined with a lob, micro bangs create a futuristic haircut that will in no way go unnoticed by others. This hairstyle is a great choice for anyone who wants to stand out with their hair.
#7. Experiment with a headband
An easy way to have fun with a lob haircut is to elevate it with a headband. A simple headband looks youthful and fun on a lob with bangs and can add some edginess and dimension to a sleek lob. The best part about the headband is that it's great for those days when your roots are a little greasy, as it covers them ideally.
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