short · sleek
Blunt Bob
A blunt bob uses a strong, nearly level perimeter around the chin, trading visible layering for a crisp and graphic outline.
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Bob Haircut Types Compared
See how blunt, French, long, curly, and bixie-inspired bobs differ in perimeter, texture, length, and overall shape.
Published 30 July 2026
How these styles differ
The word bob covers several distinct proportions. A chin-level blunt edge feels different from a soft jaw-length French bob, a collarbone lob, or a rounded curly bob.
How to compare them
Use the jaw, chin, and shoulders as reference points when comparing where each perimeter would sit on your photo.
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short · lived-in
French Bob
A French bob sits around the jaw with a softer, less rigid finish than a classic blunt bob and often includes a light fringe or lived-in texture.
medium · polished
Long Bob
A long bob, often called a lob, keeps the recognisable bob outline but drops the perimeter toward the collarbone for more length and movement.
short · curly
Curly Bob
A curly bob places a bob-length perimeter around naturally curved texture, allowing definition and volume to shape the outline rather than a rigid edge.
short · textured
Bixie Cut
A bixie sits between a pixie and bob, keeping cropped lightness around the edges while retaining enough length for movement through the top.