Andy JonesTrends may come and go, but long bob haircuts can be claimed to be a constant fashion that has persisted in the ever-changing world for the past decade. You may recognize this popular cut as a “lob”, which is a trendy combination of the words “long” and “bob”. True to its name, this modern hairstyle stops in the area between the chin and collarbone. Such an easy hairstyle truly helps to accentuate the jawline by appropriately framing the face, regardless of the shape, and by accentuating any individual’s bone structure.
49+ Chic Long Bob Haircuts to Accentuate Your Face
Versatile in nature, long bob haircuts can be a suitable hairstyle for women or an equally cute hairstyle for girls. A long bob is especially flattering for hair that runs on the thinner side, and it can be better than short bob haircuts. By getting a long bob, you’re basically cutting off all the thinning and split ends to allow for the continuous growth of thick and healthy hair from the roots. The hair itself settled directly around the face, framing a perfect silhouette out of most if not all kinds of shapes.
Contrary to what you may believe, the short hair length actually still offers a multitude of options when it comes to styling. Think back to the popular celebrities and fashionistas who still manage to sport a different look with their long bobs every day! For example, a long bob can be worn straight and sleek with the help of a low heat flat iron. On the other hand, the same haircut can also be texturized with waves or curls with plenty of volume at the crown.
Or, you could throw back to the ‘90s, which are coming back in by the way, and wear your long bob half up and half down, all topped off with an adorable hair tie! Regardless of your hair color or texture, a cute long bob will work for you. This hairstyle is also universal in that it can fit in any setting, whether it’s professional or casual. Here are some of the cutest styles to inspire your latest hair idea!
1. Rising Waves Hairstyle for Short Hair
This one looks great on people with shorter hair. It simplifies the hair waves by separating each into a different space. The part brings attention to a messy and asymmetrical wave, making the waves seem to have risen. While you might need a product or two to create the height of the dramatic side part, the ombre pop of color from a dark blonde to a brighter shade adds even more dimension to the short blonde hair.
2. U-shaped Wavy Hairstyle for Brunettes
In this hairdo, the hair layers in the front of the head are longer than the back. It forms a U-shape at the bottom of the hair strands. This light brown hair design gives a natural contour to your chin and cheekbones, bringing out the expressions well. Though this look is often a go-to for blondes, the brunette shade shows off the ringlets for thick or thin hair.
3. Undefined Straight Bob Hairstyle with Deep Amber Highlights
This is a very elegant hairdo that looks amazing especially if you have medium-sized hair. The shape of the hair strands is not well defined which means that the strands could be unevenly shaped throughout the head, but the straight edge adds a blunt and chic flair. Though the base of the hair is almost an auburn brown, it is paired with dark golden highlights to create a balance of volume.
4. Curved, Messy Golden Ripples Hairstyle
If you want to go casual, this rippled appearance works with any ensemble. The golden hair is the best styled this way with the hair falling like waves in some parts of the head while in some others, the hair is curved in to form a good face exposing angle. Though curls may work for some hair colors, this combination is ideal for the days or nights when a full curl is just too formal.
5. Pointed Hair Waves Hairstyle with a Dramatic Ombre Design
This hairstyle has hair strands that are not curvy or way but are pointed towards the end. These create broken straight line patterns, fragmenting the layers effortlessly. With a dark brown hair root, the ombre is incredibly bold for anyone that wants to see what blonde hair colors could do for their look.
6. Asymmetrical Long Bob with Loose Waves
These luscious locks are longer in the front compared to the back to truly make the face appear slimmer. As such, this hairstyle will be most flattering for round faces that could use some more structure. This cute hairstyle will make angles appear sharper by raising the cheekbones and narrowing the chin. Loose waves will add some texture and make the hair appear thicker.
7. Texturized Long Bob with Highlighted Tips
Although a long bob inherently adds structure to the face, depth can be added to the hair itself with the help of highlights. In this particular style, just the tips sport highlights, adding texture and volume to the otherwise lifeless ends. This technique is an especially good hairstyle for women who experience thinning of the hair as it grows out.
8. Messy and Layered Asymmetrical Long Bob
Layers add an amazing amount of texture to long bob hairstyles of any type. With this style, your hair will always look as if it’s been through a blowout because of the volume that the heavy layers give. Hinstarshe nature of this look is messy and that aspect can’t really be altered so opt out of this one if you’re not into that style!
9. Champagne Blonde Long Layered Hair Bob
Although long bobs add enough style on their own, you can kick up the look by a notch with an eye-catching color and layered hair style. This platinum blonde works very well with cooler skin tones, meaning the veins on your wrists appear blue rather than green, which indicates warmer undertones. However, don’t let that fact deter you from sporting this beautiful color!
10. Long Bob with Face Framing Highlights
A lob haircut automatically frames the face and makes it appear slimmer, but this flattering effect can be emphasized further with the help of some natural colored highlights. Typically, these highlights are no more than three shades lighter than your natural hair color so that they appear subtle but still add that effortless pop to your facial bone structure.
11. Long Bob with Frosted Blonde Highlights
If you suffer from flat, lifeless hair that fails to hold any type of volume, then it would be a good idea to get a shorter haircut. Doing so will allow for the growth of new, healthy hair as the strands rejuvenate. This bob accomplishes just that and also takes the help of icy blonde highlights that make the hair appear thicker. The dark roots also help to add depth to the overall style.
12. Wavy and Asymmetrical Long Bob with Dark Roots
Another asymmetrical style, this particular cut features a gradient change in the length as it reaches its longest point in the front such that the hair hits the collarbones. In the back, the shortest portion stops at the nape of the neck. This is yet another example of how keeping dark roots not only makes dyed hair growth less apparent, but also enhances the depth of the hair with the help of contrast.
13. Simple and Curled Long Bob
These golden curls are a beautiful example of what can be done with a lob haircut that features an even length straight across. This is an especially clean and mature look for professionals who seek to look neat at every occasion. The shorter length also means less time spent on styling and money saved from needing fewer products for the hair.
14. Wavy Long Bob Paired with Long Layers
This pretty long bob cut is low maintenance with its careless but cool waves. This is a look that can be achieved daily with minimal time using no heat curling methods overnight. By the time you wake up, your long bob will be set into loose waves that will last throughout the day with no hassle! It’s the perfect hairstyle for women always on the go or those who are too busy for elaborate hair routines.
15. Side Swept Long Bob with Balayage Highlights
This dramatic, side-swept long bob hairstyle idea can be dressed up or dressed down to meet any and every occasion. The balayage highlights only add on to the extravagant look that’s ready to transfer from day to night with ease. This straight style will also be incredibly easy to maintain.
16. Wavy Long Bob with a Deep Side Part
Deep side parts are flattering for all face shapes by creating an illusion of symmetry even if it may not exactly be there to start with. If you pair a flattering side part with an equally flattering lob haircut, then you’re definitely in for a good hair day. Add some loose waves to the hairstyle and it is completed to perfection!
17. Messy and Textured Long Bob Hairstyle Idea
This long layered bob features an equal length all across, leaving hair at its fullest thickness all around the crown and then some. This style works especially well for those who have healthy, thick hair to start with since there will already be natural volume to work with. However, if you have hair that is on the thinner style, opt for shorter layers for a more cropped look.
18. Grown In Long Bob with Waves
Sometimes, the long bob cut can be taken to the longer side and it will still look just as great. As you can see here, the longer length is just as fashionable and can hold texture well. Although the hair isn’t quite as short as a traditional lob haircut, which typically stops above the collarbones, this shows how growing your hair out wouldn’t look awkward.
19. Crimped Long Bob with Face Framing Layers
Who’s to say that crimpers went out of fashion back in the ‘90s? Not to mention, crimped waves pair wonderfully with a long bob. The face-framing layers further contribute to the silhouette of the overall look and promote a flattering outline of the face. Consider this look to feel fabulously nostalgic.
20. Asymmetrical and Colorful Long Bob
A long bob may fun on its own, but you’re always welcome to elevate that fun to the next level with an awesome hair color that simply begs for attention. This beautiful magenta color in particular will stand out in any crowd, but also appears chic and classy unlike other vibrant colors that may come off as tacky. This particular shade would flatter warmer undertones in particular.
21. Long Bob with Short Layers and Highlights
This is a good example of how short layers can create an appearance of volume and structure to hair that lies on the thinner side. As always, the lighter highlights add contrast and thus extra depth to make the hair appear thicker. For all those who suffer with split ends and thinning hair, this pretty hairstyle can be your savior!
22. Warm Toned Long Bob
Despite being a simple and easy hairstyle, this straight and sleek long bob still gives off so much character due to the auburn red tone that it stylishly sports. The general rule of thumb is that warm colors go with warm undertones, but this particular shade of red would standout on cooler skin tones as well due to the inherent contrast between the two colors.
23. Cute Long Bob with Loose Waves
This classic hairstyle looks effortlessly simple on any face shape and hair color. With its loose waves and long, barely there layers, this no-frills haircut is the epitome of the original lob. All it needs is a biker jacket and some boots to complete the chic look!
24. Wavy Long Bob with Golden Layers
This hair looks like it’s dripping in gold due to the golden blonde highlights that were put in. If you’re a light brunette or a dirty blonde, this look will be easy to achieve and even simpler to sport. Whether you’re out in the sun or indoors under fluorescent lighting, your hair will undoubtedly glow with life!
25. Pretty Long Bob with Face Framing Highlights
Although this long bob haircut is pretty standard as far as the overall style goes, the light blonde face-framing highlights add noticeable contrast against the dark brunette and shoulder length hair. This method emphasizes the bone structure that the long bob already seeks to accentuate.
26. Simple and Voluminous Long Bob
Another no-frills haircut, this one sports the same length straight across the hairline. In this style, there are no layers. This technique works well for hair that already innately has volume to work with. The natural toned highlights emphasize the shine in the hair, improving the appearance of overall texture and depth of volume.
27. Messy Long Bob with Beach Waves
This hairstyle is beach ready with its stringy waves that perfectly frame the face. All you need to achieve this dunked in saltwater look is a well-reputed sea salt spray. When buying hair products, make sure to look at the ingredients list and use products without too many chemicals that can be extremely damaging to hair.
28. Fun, Colorful and Unique Long Bob
This particular style is best for those who enjoy standing out in any crowd and aren’t tied to a workplace that has a strict and regulated dress code. In this example, the bright lemon yellow highlights eccentrically bounce off the neon green base color. Dyed hair like this, however, requires a lot of maintenance, especially when it comes to root care as the hair starts growing out again.
29. Textured Long Bob with Emphasized Asymmetry
The gradient highlights in this one with naturally dark roots already add volume to the overall style. However, the loose waves add more dimensions to the long bob and emphasize the overall asymmetry of the look. This lob is longer in the front and shorter in the back, allowing for an angular look to even soft, curvy facial structures.
30. Shaggy Long Layered Bob with Dark Roots
This layered long bob is sported in a bright, vanilla blonde shade that promotes the body of the overall look. The long layers add an illusion of volume, which is especially helpful for thinner hair. The dark roots provide interesting contrast to the color, preventing it from appearing boring or flat.
31. Cool Long Bob with Texturized Waves
This long bob haircut is a great example of how texture can really bring hair to life. These waves can be achieved with a curler or even straightener. If you’re concerned about heat damage, you can also find way to get these waves overnight without the use of any heat!
32. Casual Long Bob with Face Framing Highlights
Although the color of the face-framing highlights in this long bob hairstyle idea is just a few shades lighter than the base hair color, it still works to accentuate the facial curvature. If you want a natural transition in color for your face-framing highlights, opt for a look like this where the highlight color looks lighter in a subtle manner.
33. Pretty Auburn Long Bob
This shade of red is absolutely gorgeous! Although it’s best for bringing out warm undertones, this color radiates warmth on its own regardless of what skin tone it’s paired with. This would be a pretty hairstyle for any occasion, but it would especially merge well with the fall months that display a color scheme that accents this auburn rouge.
34. Simple Brunette Long Bob with Curls
This style is pretty standard for a long bob cut, even with its slight asymmetrical look. The length falls between the chin and collarbones, making for a light load as far as head weight goes. The loose curls make for a bouncy, awesome and fun haircut to walk around with.
35. Graduated Long Bob with Gradient Highlights
Out of the long bob hairstyles, this one gives off a more mature and grown-up look due to the even
ends and professional length. The gradient highlights give the hair more of a natural, lived in appearance. This style is best for those who like to play it safe when it comes to fashion since it would go well with pretty much any and every look.
36. Stylish Long Bob with Frosted Tips
The edges of this modern hairstyle have been tapered with a razor to give off more of a light and wispy look. Be sure to tell your stylist that this is the look you’re trying to go for, otherwise, they might skip this step. If you want your ends to flair out and have more of a feathery vibe, then this is the best style for you!
37. Fun and Edgy Long Bob
This is a cute hairstyle for girls who are going for a rocker look, something more carefree and edgier. The contrasting highlights and relaxed waves hint at an easygoing personality that enjoys chilling more than anything else. True to the aura of the look, this is a cute easy hairstyle that requires minimal maintenance.
38. Unique Long Bob with Flared Bangs
This beautiful hairstyle makes a statement with its flared bangs that perfectly frame the contour of the face. This type of style works best for people who desire to have a slimmer face with sharper bone structure. The way that the bangs end up framing the face automatically thins the over the shape, alluding to sharper bone structure.
39. Simple and Straight Long Bob with Bangs
This is a great example of how long bobs can still look flattering even when left straight. The bangs in this particular cut further help to reduce the size of the face by covering the forehead. For those who are self conscious about the size of their foreheads, this is a great styling tip! Furthermore, this is a very low maintenance style.
40. Sophisticated Wavy Long Bob
Although this is on the shorter side of typical long bob haircuts, it still displays a great amount of volume and the waves further contribute to this look by adding interesting texture. This length and look gives off a chic and high fashion vibe that’s hard to come by with longer lengths.
41. Cute Curly Hair with Long Bob
Yet another cute hairstyle for girls, the bouncy curls shown in this picture give off a youthful vibe. This hair idea works very well for those with playful personalities who want their hairstyles to match! Add highlights focused on the ends, as shown here, to add some depth to the overall look.
42. Purple Hair Ombre Long Bob with Dark Roots
Long bob haircuts can be eccentric too depending on your choice of coloring. The beautiful lilac color used in this long bob hairstyle idea truly stands out. However, the cute shade of purple itself is muted and therefore will not stand out as extremely as a neon color would, making this color a possible consideration for professional settings as well.
43. Mature and Silver Long Bob
Although long bob hairstyles are typically reserved for younger women, this haircut looks just as good in a silver shade. Although this example incorporates the purposeful use of silver coloring to the hair, true grey hair will look similar and should still be considered for this look. Remember, style knows no age!
44. Classic Platinum Blonde Long Bob
This no-frills hair idea is an ode to the class lob that has persisted in the hair scene for the past few decades. Not only is this one a cute easy hairstyle to achieve, but also low maintenance to keep. Just throw in some overnight, no heat waves to keep the texture and you’ll be good to go the next morning!
45. Cool Choppy Long Bob
On the choppier side of long bob hairstyles, this one has had its edges tapered with a blade or razor, which gives the hair that flared outlook at the ends. If you have thin hair, opt out of this particular look because it will only make the hair appear even thinner, which would ruin the purpose of going for a more voluminous style.
46. Side Swept Long Bob
A deep side part flatters most if not all face shapes with ease. This technique can be used with all long bob haircuts. The deeper the side part, the more dramatic it looks, so consider this tip for fancy events. You may need the help of hairspray and pins to keep the hair in place.
47. Easy Asymmetric Long Bob
This cute easy hairstyle requires minimal effort to keep. The longer asymmetric look works to slim the face and neck. This is also a great style to choose if you prefer messier looks.
48. Fiery Long Bob with Highlights
This red hair color with lighter ginger blonde highlights literally looks like it’s on fire! If you have naturally red hair, it will be easy to add in highlights that are no more than three shades lighter than your natural color. By doing so, your natural hair color will get that extra pop that makes it simply glow! Attempt this beautiful color the next time you’re at the salon, especially since it pairs perfectly with a classic lob.
49. Smooth and Straight Long Bob
On the simpler side of long bob haircuts, this style is pretty straightforward with its even edges. Although this low maintenance style looks pretty good on its own, you can always add contrasting highlights, as shown here, to get that extra pop of color! Add in some light waves and you’re good to go.
50. Natural Long Bob with Bright Highlights
If you have a naturally dark hair color, consider adding these edgy highlights to contrast an otherwise mundane look. If you’re feeling bored of your hair and would like a vibrant change, hot pink highlights like these would do the trick effortlessly! If you don’t want the commitment, you can use temporary color products that last no more than a few weeks and wash out with time.
51. Effortlessly Wavy Long Bob
The nice part about long bob haircuts is that many of them give of that sultry, messy bedhead look that has been in these past few years. You can simply wake up in the morning with a tousled look and be ready for the day with a style that looks similar to this one. How low maintenance and effortless is that?
52. Easy and Messy Long Layered Bob
This one is more heavily layered than the other long bob haircuts, which gives off that messier appearance. The shorter length paired with short layers makes the hair lighter and bouncier, which more easily gives off that effortlessly tousled look. This style is perfect for women who hate spending time on hair care and money on replacing hair products.
53. Symmetrical Long Bob Parted in the Center
A center part doesn’t work on too many people since it requires a great deal of symmetry to pull off, but a long bob cut can help with that struggle. Since this style is already face-framing, it will help to even out the face shape and the facial features within, making even the dreaded center part more flattering.
54. Layered Side Swept Long Bob
A great example of face-framing layers, this particular style shows how pairing a long bob with layers of any kind creates a more flattering final look. Face-framing layers such as these tend to be heavier at the top, working to elongate the face, make the forehead appear smaller and narrow top heavy faces. They also look beautiful from the side as the layers come together.
55. Sleek and Simple Long Bob with ‘90s Bangs
This sleek and straight style paired with the iconic, straight across forehead bangs of the ‘90s epitomize a tasteful and satisfying throwback. If you have a larger forehead, these side bangs will definitely hide that and make the overall face appear smaller in length. The long bob will naturally make the face appear narrower in width, doing wonders for bone structure.
49+ Quirky Long Bob Haircuts to Trim Into
With a variety of styles to choose from, you know the long bob is the way to go! You won’t get bored of styling this one and neither is the length a long-term commitment. While the long bob is a true medium length haircut, you can choose to grow it out or crop it short in the near future without much effort. Similarly in reverse, if you currently have short hair, it won’t take too long to grow out and meet the criteria for this easy hairstyle. When you go to your stylist, show them pictures of what you expect your long bob to look like so that they can get it right on the first attempt! You hair care routine will also be made easier with this low maintenance look. Do you want more edgy look? Try the pixie cut!
