Do you want to take off some length this fall but just can’t seem to commit to a short hairstyle? Allow us to introduce you to the perfect option that provides you with that middle ground – the lob haircut.
It might be difficult to get a full-on bob cut, all of a sudden. Now we bring you a guide on how to style a lob or the long bob cut.
This haircut can surprisingly flatter any face shape, hair type, and texture. Celebrities with a vast variety of face shapes, hair lengths, textures, etc., have tried out the style for years, and all of them have rocked it.
You really can’t go wrong by chopping off some hair and getting the lob. Now, confidently take off some inches and rock the perfect fall hairstyle.
In our ultimate guide, we will introduce you to this hidden gem. We have listed out all the different styles of a lob haircut or the long bob. We have also provided a list of bangs that rock with the lob.
There are also tutorials on different ways to style your lob. The haircut provides you with the length and freedom to try out different types of hairstyles on your Lob.
You will also find all you need to know to maintain the health and texture of your natural hair here.
1. What Is a Lob?
The Lob is just another variant of the classic Bob, a Long Bob. Instead of hitting somewhere between your ear and chin, the long bob lands somewhere around your shoulder.
The extra length helps to accentuate your features from being weighed down, making it a universally flattering haircut.
With a lob, the swing and movement of the locks and the shoulder-sweeping style give you that dynamic and youthful look. The best part of the lob or long bob is how versatile it is.
When maintaining your lengthy hair is too much. Lob is the best way to manage your hair without going for a big cut.
If you’ve been feeling weighed down by your hair, the lob cut will wake up your hair while also giving you that length to try out different styles.
Is It Possible to Get a Lob Haircut in Thick or Thin Hair?
Most people suffering from loss of hair opt to cut their hair short. It gives you that illusion of thicker hair while also letting your hair grow more.
If you want to do the same but don’t want to cut it too short, the lob cut will be perfect.
If you already have thin hair, you can also choose to get this haircut because it’ll help you achieve that illusion.
From waves to blowouts, and braids to buns, the lob cut gives you the choice to do anything.
2. Different Lob Styles for Different Face Shapes
The lob haircut might be a version of the bob cut, but it has its various versions too. In the lob cut, you get more freedom in styling.
Down below, you’ll find our list of some of the trendiest lob or long bob haircut styles.
2.1. Sleek and Straight Lob
The sleek and poker straight is the classic lob style. Shiny hair looks fabulous when styled into a long bob.
You can get that shine by using a nourishing hair mask and a blast of air in the downward motion with your hairdryer. This style, paired with a blunt lob, can look very powerful.
Taming the flyaways can be done by using hair oil or serum. This blunt lob style will be best for those with a longer face or those looking for that strong first impression.
It is the main hairstyle you do with a bob. But with a lob cut, the style can give out a very similar type of energy.
It can hit somewhere around your collarbone, giving you an illusion of a smaller face and can also accentuate your natural features.
2.2. Natural Curls
A lob or long bob, styled into short curls can help improve the natural texture of your hair. You have no need for a hairdresser for this one.
To get the most effortless waves, just put your damp hair in some large braids.
After a couple of hours, just take them out and run your fingers instead of brushing or combing them.
You can apply some styling cream from the mid-lengths to the ends of your hair.
2.3. Italian Lob
Italian lob might be the chicest hairstyle out there, and it is a huge trend this year. This long bob style hangs just below the neck and carries a lot of volume at the bottom.
All you need is some mousse or a volume spray and a diffuser to make that extra volume in the end.
The style looks best with a side-part but it depends on your preference.
2.4. 90s Blowout Lob
The 90s blowout was the biggest trend last year, and it still is! It takes two of the most iconic hairstyles – the bouncy blowouts and the classic bob, combining them into one of the coolest hairstyles.
You can always find tutorials on platforms like YouTube to get that voluminous bouncy blowout on your long bob. This, paired with your lob cut, will look flattering on any shape.
2.5. Layered Curly Lob
A very underrated tip for those with curls is that the secret is in the layers. Layers help you to maintain the length, while the shorter layers will help you to get a perfectly shaped lob.
The curls also hold the volume and shape on their own with minimal styling. Those who want to try and start their curly hair journey should start with the layered curly lob.
2.6. Corkscrew Curls
Whoever said that curly-haired girls can’t rock the bangs looks, the corkscrew curls will prove them wrong.
This hairstyle looks the best on a lob. While styling this can be a bit complicated, you’ll easily find a tutorial on YouTube on how to style a lob into corkscrew curls.
3. How to Style a Lob into Waves?
When your hair goes short, you must miss your waves. Creating waves on short hair needs some serious effort.
But the Lob or long bob haircut gives you that freedom. We have listed below the things to style a lob into waves.
3.1. Start with a Typical Blow Dry
The first step is to start with the typical blowout in your damp hair. To get maximum volume, part your hair into one-inch sections and start drying each section with the nozzle pointed downwards.
You are using a round brush to lift your hair at a 45-degree angle to get that voluminous lift. Add some sea salt spray to get that unforgettable texture.
Don’t forget to use a heat protection device first to lessen the damage.
High heat settings should be avoided as it can overstretch your hair. Opt for medium to cool air to keep your cuticle sealed, while also getting that natural texture and movement.
3.2. Start Curling
For curling your hair, you can use any type of curling device or even a flat iron, but the wide-barrel curling iron is best for short hair.
Divide your hair based on the thickness of your hair, and start curling each section away from your face.
For thick hair, make more sections. Most importantly, don’t comb out your curls, until they have completely cooled down.
When curling a Lob, it is important to leave out the ends when you are curling your hair up towards the root.
Wrapping the hair around the curling iron might be a bit difficult in a Lob, but you should be getting about one or one and a half. But don’t force your locks to tightly wrap around the coil.
3.3. Finish Off with a Straightener
To get a more effortless and undone look, finishing off with a straightener or flat iron is a tip.
Just retouch and smooth out a few pieces to get that relaxed and tousled look. The process completely depends on your liking.
4. Lob with Fringes
In a lob haircut, bangs are more visible and also add variety. Hence, choosing the bangs which complement your face shape is most important.
Here, we have made a list including some of the best bang looks and how to style a lob with bangs.
4.1. Blunt Fringe
With a long bob, a blunt fringe is best for those who want to leave a strong impression on others. It can also accentuate the features of those with a more rounder face shape.
4.2. Waterfall Bangs
In contrast to blunt fringes, the waterfall bangs are more versatile and give you a more natural and feminine look in the long bob.
It works best on the straight hair, framing the face and highlighting the eyes.
4.3. Side Swept Bangs
These bangs are best for those wanting a clean and clear cut. Even, the most simple lob haircut can look stylish with these choppy bangs.
It is best for those who have straight hair and want to elevate their style but still with low maintenance.
5. Easy Hairstyles to Do on Lobs
The best part of a Lob is the versatility it can give you, even in short hair. Some adorable and easy hairstyles, you can try to style a lob are listed below.
5.1. Half Up and Half Down
When you have a Lob haircut, the half up and half down can become your go-to hairstyle because of how easy, and comfortable it is.
Simply, brush back some part of your hair and tie it into a bun or pony. If you can spare some time, you can also style the hair that is left down with a straightener or curler.
5.2. Braids
Just because you have short hair doesn’t mean you can’t do braids anymore. You can do braids on each side of your hair and pin them together at the back of your head.
You can also do a braid from one side of your head to another, like a headband. Moreover, style the remaining hair with a straightener or curler, to get that feminine look.
5.3. Bun
Doing a bun on a Lob or extended bob cut can be complicated, but all you need is the right technique.
Divide your hair into three sections, so that the front two sections are the face-framing locks on either side of your head and the rest are on the back of your head.
Take this back section and tie it in a ponytail. Braid this part of the hair and then tuck it into a bun.
The braid also helps, to get rid of the flyaways and give your bun a voluminous structure.
Now, for the two sections in the front, twist it and cross over each section at the back of your hair, wrapping it around the bun. Secure the pieces in place with bobby pins, and you’re done.
5.4. Accessories on Wavy Hair
To create loose and natural waves, read our section on, How To Style A Lob Into Waves above.
Now, all you need to do is tuck a small part of your hair from the front to behind your ear with some bobby pins or any accessory of your choice.
It is best for those days when you don’t feel like doing much, but still want to add some fun to your hair.
You can also go for more messy waves or beach waves, for a more natural look. Accessories on a long bob haircut can be very flattering and feminine.
6. Tips and Tricks for Lobs
Here are a few tips and tricks to maintain your Lob properly in our guide to how to style a lob.
6.1. Take It Easy with Your Brush
When you have short hair, even a Lob, you don’t need as much brushing as long hair.
Overdoing the brushing can even add too much stress on your hair follicles, which can result in damaging your hair.
Instead, when you feel your hair getting a little out of control, just run your fingers through your locks instead of a brush, which is a much better and healthier alternative for the long bob.
6.2. Book Regular Trims
If you want to keep your hair healthy and gorgeous, maintaining regular appointments of trim for a Lob is also very important.
It is necessary to cut at least a centimetre every month, to maintain the hair’s health and avoid split ends. While a lob can be easy to maintain, it might get a bit expensive for some people.
6.3. Use Less Products
When you have a lob, it is essential to control the number of styling products you use. When you have shorter hair, overdoing it with the products can seriously damage your hair.
Instead, opt for simple hairstyles. Also, read our section, Easy Hairstyles To Do On Lob.
6.4. Maintain a Routine
Maintaining a routine on shorter hair, especially on the long bob haircut, is very easy and at the same time essential.
It helps to save a lot of time and headaches while also getting your hair used to improve the quality and health of your locks.
Try out and experiment with different products, and only then you’ll find what works best for you.
This way, you can stick to it by creating a routine, and it will save you a lot of headaches and time when in a rush or when you’re travelling.
7. FAQs
7.1. Does a Lob Cut Make You Look Thinner?
Yes, the Lob haircut can elongate your face shape, giving you that thinner look. However, it heavily depends on your face shape, so you would want to consult your hairdresser.
You can also find guides on the internet that tell you the best kind of hairstyle according to your face shape and other features.
7.2. Can You Make a Ponytail on a Lob?
The best part of the lob and what makes it different from the bob is the extra length it provides. You will have no difficulties in tying your hair back in a ponytail.
You can also check out the TikTok ponytail method, to get that extra length and volume.
7.3. Is It Hard to Maintain a Lob Haircut?
The lob haircut suits a wide range of hair types, textures and styles. It might be slightly longer than the bob, but the short length of a lob haircut makes it very easy to maintain.
If you successfully create a styling routine for your lob hair, it will become a piece of cake for you.
7.4. Can You Make a Bun in a Lob?
You can make a bun in a Lob, though it might require some technique tricks and tips. Read our section on Easy Hairstyles To Do On Lob, to learn the perfect way to make a bun on lob, tame flyaways and face-framing pieces.
Ending Note
That was our guide on How To Style A Lob. Those looking to change their overall style but are hesitating away from trying something bold should try the lob cut.
With one of the most gorgeous haircuts, the lob is easy to maintain and gives you the freedom, to try out so many other styles.
Hopefully, our guide was helpful to you. We have tried to include all the key points to maintaining the haircut you’ll need to create the perfect routine.
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